Liesl Ruff (Diploma of eBusiness Support) - Melbourne
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After working in retail for seven years Liesl Ruff felt like she was going nowhere, and that she didn't want to work in the industry for the rest of her life. Liesl wanted to do something that she would not only enjoy but excel at, and she started to look at other career options.
"I had always enjoyed working with computers and felt naturally at ease with technology, so I looked into starting a course with Computer Power. What appealed to me initially was not only the type of courses on offer, but also the self-paced learning structure, which subsequently proved to be a real advantage as I juggled work and study".
"I had the flexibility to take as long as I needed on subjects that I found more challenging, and likewise, I was able to spend less time on those I found easy, and in February 2004 I graduated with a Diploma of e-Business Support".
Since graduating, Liesl has kept in close contact with Meg Thomson who has helped her every step of the way though the job hunting process from fine-tuning her resume to developing interview skills, and to securing a role at EDS as a Quality Assurance Specialist.
"Working in a fast-paced environment such as EDS has opened my eyes to a whole other world of opportunity, and in the year that I have been with the company I have had the chance to make use of, and build on the many skills I acquired while studying for my diploma. I am now branching out into other teams within the company to lend a hand when needed. I finally feel like I am doing exactly what I should be".
"To anyone thinking about taking the first step in changing their career, I would strongly recommend looking into a course with Computer Power. It doesn't take three years like most university courses do, and the qualifications are highly regarded within the IT industry (it's not just something people say, from being in the industry I can tell you it IS actually true!) You can work at your own pace, you have the one-on-one support of the instructors and you have a whole team of industry specialists at your disposal. It is something that definitely should be taken advantage of, and it has certainly paid off for me!" Back
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Andrew Sole (Diploma of eBusiness Support) - Wellington
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Andrew Sole was looking for a fresh change. Already equipped basic IT skills and after years doing data entry for one of New Zealand's biggest banking corporations, The National Bank of New Zealand (NBNZ), he was ready to learn more and take on greater challenges.
Andrew's drive and ambition lead him to seek out the choices that would assist him in building upon his current skills and provide him with a greater range of career opportunities. But he wanted something fast, Andrew wanted to reinvigorate his work ethic quickly and take his newly learnt skills to the workforce.
The courses and their lengths was exactly what Andrew was looking for and immediately enrolled into Computer Power's (Diploma of eBusiness Support) in the New Zealand capital, Wellington. Throughout the course, Andrew adopted the self-paced learning method, tackling each module at his own pace. He also took advantage of Computer Power's Professional Development Program and was able to practice how to approach interviews. His determination in succeeding lead Andrew to complete his course and within one month of graduation, Andrew took up a position with PSIS, a co-operative financial organisation in New Zealand.
"I quit my job (at NBNZ) in June 2003 and by June 2004, I had an IT diploma and a new job in IT," he says.
Andrew is now the IT Help Desk Administrator at PSIS. New challenges are presented to Andrew daily, providing first level helpdesk for problems and requests from the PSIS branch network and head office. Andrew was excited by the opportunities available to completely change career tracks, to become educated in something completely new and get back into the workforce within a year. He is now doing something that challenges him everyday and keeps his career interesting. Back
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David Adams (Diploma of eBusiness Support) - Adelaide
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Working in the seat assembly division of Mitsubishi Motors' Adelaide plant, David Adams realised that the Information Technology industry offered him plenty of diverse opportunities and the exciting lifestyle that he craved.
Upon discovering an advertisement highlighting the courses offered by Computer Power, David decided that it was definitely time to move on from the automotive giant.
David enrolled into a Diploma of eBusiness Support and within four days of graduating, found himself working as a Systems Administrator for medium-sized painting company, Rokset Industries Pty Ltd. As a Systems Administrator, David monitors daily activities and manages annual budgets among an array of other responsibilities.
Computer Power's flexible learning options appealed greatly to David allowing him to continue working at Mitsubishi while earning his new qualifications. "It seemed really appealing to me and it seemed to be a great method of learning," he says.
David embraced the self-paced learning method as it allowed him to quickly finish modules he found easy and spend more time on those he found more difficult. "The instructors were fantastic to me and knew what they were talking about whenever I had a question or problem," he says.
Since starting at Rokset Industries, David is still learning, developing his understanding of networking and the entire IT structure. David recognises that studying at Computer Power was a definite investment and recommends it to anyone looking for a fresh change. David now is successfully living out the better lifestyle that he craved for, for so long. Back
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Simon Bracegirdle (Diploma of IT - Software Development) - Perth
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Some people know what career they want to pursue when they are young. Simon Bracegirdle from Perth, Western Australia is one of those people.
Simon was determined from a young age that he wanted to become a programmer. His determination to become one went un-wavered throughout his childhood.
After completing his final year at high school, Simon applied for a scholarship that was being offered by Computer Power at the time. He secured the scholarship and began the Diploma of Information Technology (Software Development).
Teaching him all aspects of programming, Simon made the most out of the self-paced learning methods offered by Computer Power to his advantage.
"I think that the self-paced learning method provided a challenge to really push myself," he says.
"It enabled me to build some personal qualities that I may have been ignorant towards otherwise," he says.
The scholarship allowed Simon a chance to make his dream career path a reality. Within 10 days of completing his course, Simon scored a position with Perth-based transportation solutions organisation, EasiFleet Management.
As a Reporting Officer at EasiFleet, Simon primarily complies reports using the information obtained from the organisation's database. His other responsibilities include data entry, data checking and assisting other IT staff within the organisation. Simon praises Computer Power's unique efforts to ensure that he was ready to enter the workforce with the best possible chances and opportunities.
"For someone, like me, who just came from school, the Professional Development Program provided a good source of information and tips about the professional world," he says. Simon recommends the unique self-paced learning as a plausible alternative to the conventional forms of education for people looking to get into their dream career just like he did. Back
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Paul Growden (Diploma of Systems Technology) - Christchurch
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After spending the majority of his working life in New Zealand's manufacturing industry, Paul Growden was starting to become tired of the repetitious work and bored of the lack of challenges within the industry.
Deciding it was definitely time to move on from the manufacturing industry, Paul looked toward the IT industry, concluding that it was a dynamic industry that was constantly changing and improving. The industry was going offer a new range of challenges that he had been looking for.
Since making a conscience decision to change careers, Paul has obtained two diplomas. The first, a Diploma of Information Technology, was completed at another institute. Upon completing the course, Paul felt unprepared to enter the workforce.
Paul decided to build upon his qualifications and improve his chances of getting work in the industry by completing another course.
After being recommended Computer Power by several colleagues, Paul was impressed by what Computer Power offered him and immediately enrolled into a Diploma of Systems Technology course at Computer Power's Christchurch institute. The course allowed Paul to provide systems technical support to clients, yet together with his previous qualification, the career opportunities for him became endless.
"I found the course detailed, well-structured and informative," he says.
"I came out at the end of the course feeling confident that I could start a career in the IT industry," he says.
Of particular importance to Paul was the Field Site Training the course included. His training was completed at Harvey Norman's Computers and Communications Department.
His employers were so impressed by Paul's expertise, professionalism and enthusiasm, they offered him a full time position in the department's technical bay offering problem-solving solutions to customers.
Things could not have worked out better for Paul and is now enjoying what he is doing in an industry that offers him challenges daily. Back
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