Why take CAT?
Take this self-assessment test to find out if you have the aptitude to become a successful computer or IT (Information Technology) professional.
What is CAT?
This test was designed to measure your aptitude for working with computers. This means that it will show how well you can follow instructions, obey rules and procedures, and solve problems. It has nothing to do with how much you know about computers, so if you’re new to them, don’t worry! You might still do very well on this test.
What does CAT measure?
This test measures your analytical and problem-solving skills. It also measures how logically you think, how much attention you pay to details, and how closely you follow rules. These skills are required for computer professions such as Systems Analyst, Programmer, Network Manager, Network Engineer, Network Administrator, and PC/Network Technician. These are not the only skills needed for these positions. As [...]
What does Star Ledger say about CAT?
“Experts at PC AGE, a computer training school in Metropark [and Jersey City], have theories on the problems and solutions regarding the IT shortage…. The key, then is determining whether an individual is well suited for IT before he or she actually begins the training process… An aptitude test, properly designed, can indicate the IT level that is best suited [...]
Short Term Job-related Training with an Option to Earn a Degree Later is the Solution to Increase Graduation Rate and Reduce College Debt in USA By Zafar Khizer
If you have been following the spate of recent articles on the college debt bubble and if you have read the book “Higher Education: How Colleges are Wasting Our Money and Failing Our Kids – And What We can Do About IT” by Andrew Hacker and Claudia Dreifus, you know there is something seriously wrong with our current higher education [...]
About the Author
Zafar Khizer, PC AGE Career Institute zk@pcage.com or 201-761-0144 Zafar Khizer is founder and President of PC AGE Career Institute with locations in Jersey City, Metropark and Parsippany. He earned a Master’s degree in Computer Science from New Jersey Institute of Technology and has written several books on computer networking. Colleges and universities including New York University have used some [...]
Eric Wainwright Sr
Hi Michele, I have had the most amazing experience taking the CISCO CCNA Routing & Switching course at PC AGE Career Institute. The classroom instruction and hands-on lab simulations compare second to none. The classroom led instruction by Drew and mentorship thoroughly prepared me to become both CISCO Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT) and CISCO Certified Network Associate Routing & [...]
Jordan H.
Hi Michele, The job is going great! They promoted me to a supervisor position in roughly 6 months. They are very happy with my work ethic and skills. I am very thankful for the schooling from PC AGE. It's really helping and fun to see the things I learned in a real world situation. My current title is Lead Integration [...]
Rafael V
Hello Michele, I wanted to thank you for all your help. You've been invaluable in my career and you really do a service to the students at PC Age. I got a job! It's with the technology consulting team in Manhattan. I'm really excited! Great company with tons of potential and a huge client base. It's an IT support analyst [...]
Jeffrey B.
Good evening Humberto, I'm sorry that I have been out of touch all these years. I just wanted to take this time to let you know what a major impact you made on my life. I greatly appreciate the lessons you taught. I know that I was not the ideal student, but you were probably the greatest teacher I've ever [...]