Have any IT guys here gone through the New Horizons Career program?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 14:31:25 -0500

Here are my notes from a recent call:

New season starts every 6 weeks
A+,Net+,Win 7,MCSA,CCNA, Sec+
Classes are Mon-Thur 6-10pm, hands-on, instructor-led
Day time for training, interviews, occasional one-on-one with instructors
3 90% transcenders test runs before actual certification / 2 chances per cert section
Whole year to certify after 4.5 months training
PluralSight access for a year post-season

Length - 4.5months/18 weeks
Full-time student status

Thoughts?

I'm really curious about this program after PO3 Raymond McCoy's post about the program.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 15 at 2017 2:31 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 14:31:48 -0500

The post that got my attention - https://www.rallypoint.com/shared-links/information-technology-programs-for-veterans-serving-miami-ft-lauderdale-west-palm-beach--2

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Response by SFC Michael Jackson, MBA made Feb 15 at 2017 4:01 PM

SFC Michael Jackson, MBA — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 16:01:30 -0500

I've attended NH before.Overall, it's a good option. The quality of the program vary buy instructor; some are excellent and others should stick with being technicians or administrators.
The program is relatively expensive on the surface; you can easy pay $2000-$4000 per class. However, you can normally classes and get your certification in a short time. (Between a week and a couple of months) allowing you to go into workforce quickly and IT Jobs can pay well.
IT courses and certain are not easy. yes, at new horizons you finish a certification prep course in a week or two and they often provide vouchers to take the test after the course. Keep in mind, you're cramming 200+ pages of material into a week. It may require some additional study and preparation to ready for examination
Many working professionals attend NH at some point in their career to check the block for the next certification milestone in their career. They're a solid player in the industry, I'm just you an idea of expectations. Good luck!

Response by SSgt Ron Dexter made Feb 15 at 2017 6:46 PM

SSgt Ron Dexter — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 18:46:43 -0500

I attended the MCSE courses way back in the late 90s. I believe they were called New Horizons Computer Learning Center back then. It was in Colorado Springs. I found them to be pretty great. Knowledgeable instructors and nice facilities. But that was nearly 20 years ago.

Good luck with your school selection.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 15 at 2017 11:27 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 23:27:04 -0500

I have not going through the career program, but I have taken three courses at New Horizons within the past year. As others have stated the course work is fast passed and thorough. The real key is which instructor you get that will determine how much extra you get out of the course.

Response by MAJ Patrick Hairston CISSP, AWS Certified Cloud Architect made Feb 27 at 2017 10:05 AM

MAJ Patrick Hairston CISSP, AWS Certified Cloud Architect — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 10:05:11 -0500

I did NH and it didnt work for me. I would say look up http://www.trainingcamp.com . Much better bootcamps in my opinion. I have gotten most of my certifications through them. And they test at the end of each bootcamp..

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Response by LTC William Lee Jr made Oct 5 at 2017 12:52 PM

LTC William Lee Jr — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 12:52:38 -0400

I have taken a few courses with New Horizons. As SFC Michael Jackson, MBA stated, good option .. quality of instructors will vary per location (some excellent, some good, some shouldn't be instructors). I am currently looking into MyComputerCareer as have excellent training program as well as job placement (80%) upon graduation; job placement begins upon completion of first 2-3 certifications (total of 9 certifications upon completion of program).