Reviews of New Horizons Computer Learning Centers (Driving School)

Thomas Hines

Great staff and an amazing new center across the street from JCCC.

Brent Mammen

I showed up for the training this morning and even though I was on the sign-in sheet and had student credentials at a PC I was told that the course was full and they sent me packing. I can’t begin to convey my frustration with this company and it isn't the first time. Last year I showed up to take an MCSE exam and even though the voice-mail message and website said the testing center was open, there wasn't anyone there besides the receptionist. We had received 1 ½ inches of snow the night before which wasn't bad but it still would have been acceptable if the testing center was advertised as closed for the day. I called Microsoft and they were in the same boat, they believed the testing center to be open but couldn't contact anyone. I ended up driving to Centriq Training that same day and took that exam, but was charged twice since in Microsoft’s system I was the one who didn't show up. I finally did get the exam fee refunded but vowed never to take another test at New Horizons.

Jess Bell

This center was recently bought out and is under new owner! Shana Powers is the Career Consultant and her focus is to bringing value to the community and assisting with career road maps. Ask her about her free career class she offers to all.

Djdingo

Had a test here recently and was skeptical about the other reviews I read on this place. The person who helped me was professional and everything went fine. No computer freezes. Only complaint was that during the test there were a group of people talking loudly just outside the testing room and made it difficult to take the test but they left after 10 mins and it was quiet again. I was going to take the exam in Fort Dodge but before I scheduled it I checked this place again and they had open slots a week out so that saved me the long trip. I plan on taking more exams and I will take them here, if I can find available slots.

Patrick White

OMG I just finish a 10 week Medical Office Administration course and Passed as well with New Horizons Computer Learning Center and the course was well Instructed. Todd Glover and Mary Kay was my Instructors and they were well informed in the topics being taught and if they didn't have a right answer for your question they researched it and got you the right answers. I'm 57 years old and I thought it was going to be tough but it wasn't the materials that New Horizons was easy to follow as well. So if you're looking to start a New Career or just want to improve on what you have going now I would HIGHLY suggest you give them a call first. Thanks Again New Horizon Satisfied Student Patrick White

Kyle Null

Unable to schedule exam less than a month and a half out.

Ashton Bellah

Scheduled to take a Cisco test. Arrived early and door was locked and no one in sight. Knocked many times. What a waste of money. Find somewhere more organized to cert! - Response claims they have a clearly marked door yet I went into the clearly marked door with their name on it! I will attach pictures showing it! I wasn't late at all, I was early. Yes, I did demand the ability to retest, because it is your responsibility for poorly marked business entrances that I spent 15 minutes wandering around inside and knocking.

BJ Herr

This "school/learning center" is a fraud. Please do not waste your time and money! Universities will not accept credit for any classes, as they have lost their accreditation. The majority of their staff is rude and either unwilling to assist or incompetent. I purchased the programming package and later realized this “Learning Center” was a fraud. The contract states that if you’ve taken less than half the courses, then you’re eligible for a refund. I took less than half the classes in 2009 and requested the remaining refund in 2010. I called and complained so many times I was given the name of the corporate director at their headquarters. He (Frank Perry) dodged my calls and emails as well. New Horizons has mastered the elusive scamming skill, as it must be part of their corporate training program. Upon request, I’d be delighted to provide proof of these claims. Now, they’re creating fake positive Google reviews!

Devesha Denae

The worst place ever save your money and effort. It’s a rip off I didn't get any certifications and left with none of my books and none of my vouchers. I attended during the reorganization and I was one of the students who got screwed over and they weren't willing to fix it.

charmaine berry

Waste of time teacher telling you that your not going to pass pass rate very low

Jim Stanford

Pleasant. Easy to find. Brutal test. Step is two days.

David Murphy

This is a useful resource for aspiring IT professionals. It is expensive, but seems to be worth tree training and certifications.

kngpngwn1

Wow. I am amazed at this organization. I can't remember the last time a company treated me like family. Willing to do anything they could to ensure I got the certifications I needed to become competitive. Offered up redo classes before I tested and emailed me all the time after a class to ensure everything was going well. Then the support staff was so kind and wonderful. I heard they had bad management in the past. But that is not at all the case anymore. I will continue to use this organization throughout my career advancement. If you use this school I promise you wont be disappointed.

Joshua Parker

This company's 'career consultants' are ridiculously ignorant. First off, they market their company under the guise of a 'job posting' and then when you respond to such job posting they give your their sales pitch of how great Horizons center is, how they have open positions for people with required certificates and how they can train you. Sure... I understand what they're trying to do, such a training center obviously has an appeal to helping people reach their next career level through training. The problem I have is, practically lying to people by soliciting your services under the assumption of a job posting on careerbuilder. Then, when I asked their 'career consultant' Tappen Tilgner to stop contacting me I've received numerous unsolicited emails; one of which the opening statement was even addressed to a different person but sent to my email. After several attempts of asking them to stop contacting me I've been pushed into making my struggles with the company public through a review and a report to the BBB. Find a different marketing avenue... you shouldn't start a relationship with a customer by disregarding their trust right from the beginning. Ridiculous.

Ronald Carpenter

Looks like a good place to be going back to school for retraining keep updating this one

Brandon Brown

Only 1 testing day per week. I've had my Cisco exam completely crash on me twice now. The 2 old laptops that are available for testing need reimaged and/or upgraded. Its too bad they're the only testing center within 50 miles of Des Moines. Honestly they should close their testing center if they're going to neglect it like this . Take my advice and just spend a day to drive out to Fort Dodge or Indian Hills to take your exams . I mean... These guys are supposed to be experts in IT and you pay them thousands for courses, but they can't even maintain their own network of 6-7 PCs.

Shelly Scott

I would not recommend this school, unless your a fast learner and like the fast pace go for it. They really don't listen to their students, they don't give you enough information, with the change in technology you don't know how long the class will be there. I Have asked about another voucher due to me failing one exam no response. i have asked how many time I can retake my class one person said no set limit, another said only 3 times. I have even asked for some help on how to study for the exams other than the practice exams and searching the internet, something like a tutor again no answer. I have also been told not to contact this person or persons as they are no longer dealing with student services. I have gone through 2 or 3 counselors since tending. I have even ask not to have my classes scheduled so close together, if I can only do one until is it finished before going to the next I got ignored.

Michael Churchill

Testing center is never available and you have to wait months to schedule a test. When you finally arrive, there is NOBODY in there. Makes no sense to me.