Test centers gone into liquidation!

Discussion in 'A+' started by dino66uk, Apr 15, 2009.

  1. dino66uk

    dino66uk Nibble Poster

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    :rolleyes:

    Supposed to have my 602 exam today at 12:30. When i got there they told me it was closed. :x
    Rang pearsonvue asked them what was going on, they told me they closed all test centers in birmingham. and the nearest one is in coventry :eek:

    was hoping to be A+ certified today. but nevermind **** happens
     
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  2. Boycie
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    Boycie Senior Beer Tester

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    oh, that's a nightmare!

    Lay it on thick with Vue and see what they offer for your inconvenience.

    Good luck!

    Simon
     
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  3. craigie

    craigie Terabyte Poster

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    What a royal pain in the ar**!

    Will you loose the money you have already paid?
     
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  4. nXPLOSi

    nXPLOSi Terabyte Poster

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    Thats really not good..!

    Argh, bounce back and head to Coventry :(
     
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  5. JK2447
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    Funny enough the Prometric site in Liverpool, Software Generation, isn't even an option any more when booking an exam and two others just give me an error message. I have to drive to Wigan tomorrow to sit 70-291. Whats the world coming too ha ha
     
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  6. Metalstar

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    Blimey. That's a bit of a kick in the teeth. I assume they are just going to re-issue your exam voucher so you can take it elsewhere.

    Really sorry to hear about that, exams aren't really the sort of thing you can just go "oh well, I can take it another day", might have been nice of them to warn you.
     
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  7. morph

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    thats well out of order! you#d have been all ready to go...a**eholes
     
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  8. ericrollo

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    I took my A+ at walsalls comptia acadamy and i think it was though prometric
     
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  9. Dexter

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    Wow you guys are lenient!! I gotta admit I'd go nuts over this. The way I see it you're basically buying a service from a company so for you not to be notified of a rather drastic change is really beyond belief!! :x
     
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  10. Mr.Cheeks

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    sooo angry - got a VM stating the my exam has been put on hold and an email sent to me from Prometric

    Code:
    From:  	    [email protected]  
    
    Dear Sir/Madam,
    
    First of all, our apologies for the inconvenience caused. 
    
    You have a Microsoft exam scheduled for xxxx in GB70. We were informed that you will not be able to take your exam on this date and that we have to reschedule your exam.
    
    We tried to contact you but we were not able to reach you,
    
    Your exam has been put on hold.
    
    You can contact Prometric at 0800 592 873 to reschedule your exam,
    
    With kind regards,
    
    Francisco Noronha | Customer Service Representative / Outbound Specialist 
    
    
    Prometric
    Noorderwagenplein 6
    8223AL Lelystad
    The Netherlands
    +31 320 239 800 PHONE
    +31 320 239 864 FAX
    
    just logged onto to reschedule, and its been put down as CANCELLED and i cannot change this online - i have to give them a bell!
    One thinks, an ear full aswell!
     
  11. aknot

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    Thats a shame hope you manage to get the Exam with little annoyance.

    Best of Luck.
     
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  12. warp65

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    Hi all..

    Anyone have any news regarding these centres closing down?!!

    I'm in a simlilar position to you jk2447! Nearest centre is now wigan and availibilty for May is very sparce.. :eek:

    Software generation in liverpool was an excellent place to sit exams, always seemed to be very busy too..

    will give all 3 merseyside centres a call tomorrow and try n find out whats going.. any official comment from Prometric yet??
     
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  13. adrian

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    OMG the exact same thign happend to me yesterday, only I was with prometric - where you in that centre tower building? 10th floor? I was well annoyed when they said they phoned me the day before about it, which they didnt grrr
     
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  14. Mr.Cheeks

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    Dear Sir/Madam,

    First of all, our apologies for the inconvenience caused.

    You have a Microsoft 070-621 exam scheduled in for June xxxth in GB70. We were informed that the testing center will be closed until July 1st, and that we have to reschedule your exam.

    We tried to call you, but there was no answer.

    Your exam has been put on hold.

    Can you please call us on 0800 592 873 to reschedule or cancel your exam?

    With kind regards,
    Francois Kuys | Global Contact Centre Operations

    Prometric
    Noorderwagenplein 6
    8223AL Lelystad
    The Netherlands
    +31 320 239 800 PHONE
    www.prometric.com

    *************************************

    Is anyone else having this BS?
     
  15. DaveyB1981

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    Firstly, that's bad luck for you. As i think somebody else said on here, an exam isnt really something you want to be saying "oh well, i will come back another day", quite apart from the fact that you have been greatly inconvenienced!

    Secondly, Prometric's handling of this situation doesnt seem great.

    Worryingly, this seems to be more widespread than it at first seemed. Hopefully this will get resolved quickly and properly.

    I have my 70-270 on 5th June - lets see if i can get in the Test Centre!

    btw - those of you that are struggling to find test centres in the north west - there are a couple in Manchester that may be able to help if thats any good? let me know and i can give you the details.

    Dave
     
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  16. Mr.Cheeks

    Mr.Cheeks 1st ever Gold Member! Gold Member

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    there is only 1 within Birmingham, and the are a few more scattered outside. been trying to get this off my back since Feb this year!
     
  17. Magicarp

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    Hello Sir,

    Can you tell me EXACTLY where this test centre is in Birmingham?
     
  18. swatto

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    I gather this post is about the pearsonVUE testing centre being closed?

    Well there is a prometric centre in Solihull.
     
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  19. Mr.Cheeks

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    Prometric in Birmingham
    10th Floor, Centre City, 5-7 Hill Street, Birmingham B5 4UA
    Tel: +44 (0) 845 074 7821 | Fax: +44 (0) 845 074 7822 | E-mail: [email protected]
    Link
     
  20. Magicarp

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    Thanks. I'll look and see if I can book something.
     

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