Can a computer training company get away with this?

Question

I attended a computer training school back in 1999-2000. I needed proof that I attended the school for a job and I went to look up the school and found out they had been shut down since like 2002. They had been running a shotty business just handing out answers and things of that nature. Luckily for me I had passed the certification courses without em, but I wanted to at least have that I attended some formal training. Now I cannot find any remnant of them not even on google. The company's name is Lanop incase anyone heard of them.

But im just curious if anyone knew what I could do, to get maybe some records of attendance from them or something.

Answer 1

It's a bummer. Not much you can really do if the company is gone. Any people who can be liable have probably gotten pretty good at dodging this kind of stuff now that all their creditors have been after them for a few years. You can't worry about it too much.

For your immediate needs, I would gather up:

1. Any proof you have of paying the school.
2. Write a letter explaining the coursework you completed.
3. Include in the letter a factual explanation of the present state of the school and your inability to obtain records from them.
4. Photocopy of the diploma (if you still have it.)
5. Validation of your certification.

Things like this happen. It's a pain. You'll have to talk to the right people at your new job who can work with you to have your unique situation handled properly. Also, keep the documentation from this process because it might not be the last time you have to go through it.

You did take the coursework. You did pass the certification. It may have been a shoddy school, but that's all the more credit to your own aptitude for learning the material. If you have a diploma from them you can still hang it on your wall and list it proudly on your resume alongside your certification.

Answer 2

Most of the main software manufacturers certify the instructors teaching the use of their applications. Examples are Microsoft and Adobe.

Since Microsoft produces Word, and Adobe produces the most popular page layout and graphics apps, you probably were trained in, at least, some of their products. If you didn't, I would have doubts about the quality of your certification.

Try contacting someone at either of those two producers, or those of whatever sofware you are certified in. If they issue certification for trainers, they should have records of the instructors. Maybe the manufacturer can help you recover some record of you classes.

I can't say for sure, but maybe the hardware manufacturers have similar instructor certification. That would include name brand computers, and perhaps the chip manufacrurers.

Good luck on your search. At least you can still honestly say you attended and passed the class. If a potential employer wants to verify this, it's going to be up to them to find the proof they need. YOUR best proof is not going to be piece of decorated paper. You prove your competance by demonstating your skill.

Talk the talk. Walk the walk.

Answer 3

If the company has been shut down that's the end of it. It's the company you dealt with and the company that is responsible to you. If the company no longer exists then it cannot provide you with the information you need.

Answer 4

Have you searched your state's Better Business Bureau? Maybe check there and see if they are showing any info on them.

Good Luck :)

Answer 5

you got scammed. no dought about that. i know someone that happend to that was in a business venture. they may not have been a credited school anyway. the cheapest way may not be the best way. sorry.