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Old 6th Oct 2006, 09:54
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phillipsmw
 
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Beware of PTC cost analysis

I would just like to share my limited dealing with PTC Waterford. I enquired about the cost of training for the CPL ME/IR. After receiving the quote I told them that I would keep them in mind, but a different school in the UK had been significantly less expensive.. so I was tending to favour the other school (Aeros Gloucester). Someone from PTC then got back to me with a 'Cost Analysis' comparing the two schools.

At first glance it seemed that I had previously made a mistake with my sums.. this analysis stated that PTC were £500 cheaper.
After checking it over I found that the currency conversion between GBP and Euros had been done using a completely inaccurate rate! I used the accuarate rate at the time and found that PTC were actually £2500 MORE expensive. Thats a £3000 difference!!!

Now I dont know whether this was a genuine mistake, or something more sinister, but in either case it isnt very professional. Im not saying not to go to this school, just take extra care!
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