Confusing Course Presentation

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I am struggling a little so far with most courses I am sampled for Comptia. So far I had tried courses like A+ and is on Network+. The course seems to be designed like a talk show more like a class. I find myself having to keep going to youtube and CompTIA study guide to learn more about certain topics which I have just watched on ITPRO.TV

I am wondering if I am the only one facing these problems or is there anyone else experiencing the same thing. Not sure if this has to do with western-style teaching to that of Asian teaching style. Doesnt help that I paid for an annual membership and I hope it wont go to waste.

@Gilbert-Choo I kinda know what you mean. I recently joined and I've been watching the Security+ videos.

From what I've watched so far, the presentations are more like a talk show or a home shopping channel. (The instructors are called "edu-tainers." ) Just by watching the videos alone, I think I would be confused too,

However, combined with reading a text (I'm using the SYO-501 Study Guide by Darrill Gibson) and doing the labs, I think the "edu-tainment" style will help me remember the concepts better.

I'm not 100% sure, but I think if you go the annual plan you can cancel in the first 7 days if you are not liking it. I would contact customer support directly.

I live in Europe and I have to agree with you, it can be a little too much TV-style over the presentations.
It took me quite some time to find my way of studying for a certification (CCNA).
I prefer to bye a paper-book and read in a more traditional way and then watch the course presentations afterwards. I then start to lab, those are great in networking to get some hands on training.

@Edward-Drannbauer @SRR Thanks guys.. Thank you for sharing your experience, good to know that I am not alone with the struggle I face. I do find ITPRO.TV to be of great value considering the number of courses they offer for an annual price. I guess we all learn differently and just have to find the best way around it, which is something I am still finding. Comptia e-book is a pain to read, haha I should have gotten the physical book instead but oh well, I guess I will stop complaining and find a work around the problem I face for now.

All the best lads! May we all pass the certifications soon!

Hello all I am just a student here, if I may share a few tips that help me:

The Kaplan practice tests has a wealth of key and very comprehensive reference materials.

1. I like to simply plow through all of the questions on one category of the exam objectives only.
2. I then go back and look at all of the explanations and especially the reference materials that Kaplan provides for each answer. I either print this out, download it or bookmark it for later study.
3. After that when I test again with a smaller question amount and at a more deliberate rate, I find my trouble spots to focus my learning objective.

The ITProTV videos are certainly one of the critical elements in my learning process since it reinforces through audio-visual aids what I have already studied through the practice exams, labs or other study materials and learning tools. All of this helps me to make the best use of my time and also motivates me to keep up with my learning. I certainly do not like the disconcerting feeling of spinning my wheels while trying to make progress. So, I hope these suggestions help some.