Misleading Computer Training?

the_Grinch

I wanted to get people's opinions on this. I'm sure you've all heard the ads for computertraining.com. Become certified in 6 months and get that new high paying career you've always dreamed about. The more I hear the ad the more misleading I feel it is. Most of you are out there working and I think we all know that just having the MCSE doesn't get you that high paying job. We also know that IT is in a bit of a slump at the moment (it will rebound as it always does). Just one of my normal rants!

meadIT

I've heard those commercials before (are you in the Richmond area by chance?). I was under the impression that the six months training would only give you "Microsoft Certified Professional." I don't think its MCSE, but could be wrong. Definately kind of misleading though, but then again, a help desk or some other entry level job may be "high paying" to some of their target audience.

JDMurray

Out here in SoCal the ads I notice are for DeVry, UoP, and ITT Technical Institute. They sure spend a lot of money on advertising, but I can't tell if it's because business is bad or good.

the_Grinch

NJ here, but East Coast so I assume that Richmond would get the same ads. Guess your right it could be more then they make, but the commercial makes it sound like they'd be making so much more.

dynamik

I've been hearing a lot out here recently as well, but a lot of them have seemed rather fair and responsible. They claim you can get up to $60k after getting three years of experience, which seems reasonable.

the_Grinch

Wow at least that company is being responsible. I actually googled for the company and found lots of negative information on them. Hopefully not too many people will fall for the crap!