This. Class. Is. Amazing (advanced TV/film class)!!! I have never felt so inspired and motivated…read morewith an acting class let alone a *Zoom* acting class! Brittani is incredible at creating a safe space. And she's also great at giving criticism in a way that is kind and really well thought through rather than harsh or coming from a selfish place of showing off. At first I was nervous about having to audition for the class but I'm so glad I did it! This ensured that everyone in the class was at a similar level and boy did my classmates blow me away and inspire me! This class gave me much-needed confidence and it made me excited to keep working, growing and pushing myself! I can't wait to take it again and I'm so grateful for Brittani and the class she created!

Brittani is a fantastic instructor, offering keen on-camera tips to Chicago actors from both an…read moreeducational acting background and top-notch Los Angeles casting experience. Chicago actors are lucky have Brittani's unique, fresh insight that further builds upon the other fine training studios we have in the city. Her Zoom class during the pandemic had me feeling inspired, challenged, accountable, and confident. Take her classes to up your on-camera game; you won't be disappointed. Lastly, as a person and instructor, Brittani is warm, considerate, approachable, and knowledgeable. I promise you're in good hands.

I've had my license since '07 but my managing brokers license for a few years now…read more I went to Your House Academy to Complete my 24 BMCE, Broker Manager Continuing Education, hours and I must say I am extremely pleased that I did. I was referred to you by SureWin, as they do not give the webinar portion anymore, and I'm glad they did. You've gained a future student for all of my future CE hours required. Instructor Mike Fair was and is awesome! Super patient, funny and witty but most importantly he explains everything in great detail and answers all of your questions. If he needs to, he will go in depth in a particular segment and makes sure that everyone (us students taking the course) understand the material. Location isn't far from 355 or 290. Less than 2 miles. The room where you take your exams are very QUIET and perfect!

Mike Fair is an amazing real estate instructor, I would highly recommend to attend his class, he…read moreanswers all the questions and gives valuable information where to look, and how to find the answers to a question you might have in the future, lots of examples and tips for having successful career

The provided training for AutoCAD Level I & II were great. Only problem the Level I class (digital…read moreprojector) was terrible, the Lumens output for the projector was crappy and couldn't see the screen very good (even on a cloudy day). My Level II class was way better, as I personally asked for a different classroom that had large screen monitors inside it. This made a world of difference. The instructor was awesome (as he taught both classes, and provided the perfect amount of personal knowledge on the topic as he navigated through the training. FMC charges enough money to provide a better digital projector for their students, thus making a better class environment. Therefore I'm only giving 3 stars.

I have taken three different software courses at FMC: Avid Media Composer , After Effects, and…read moreFinal Cut Studio. The instructor was top notch and the teacher to student ratio is very low; and was able to cater to and challenge based on my needs.

I have taken a few classes at the Dispatch Training Center and they have all been extremely…read morevaluable. The material shared is comprehensive. Having the Zoom meetings has made a huge difference and really set you up to succeed. No doubt you will get your money's worth.

As a director level creative and designer, it can be time consuming to keep up with the advances in…read morethe Adobe programs. There is also a stigma that senior level professionals should be at their top game, and not need continued education. I disagree with this, as there is always room to improve regardless of your accomplishments. I recently had a top-notch experience with Ascend Training in further developing skills I already had. Adobe programs are constantly updating and adding tools now that they are cloud based. I attended three classes with Ascend, each led by a superior teacher and working professional. First I joined Rich's HTML/CSS class. I personally don't plan to code sites, but knowing the vernacular and better understanding functionality as a designer are critical to working with a successful team. I had basic HTML skills from previous classes with a different program. The program at Ascend was miles better because over the course of three days, you build a website on your own based on a design that exists vs trying to start from scratch. The focus is on how to build it, not the design which can veer HTML classes off track for their main purpose. Design is obviously important to me, but it was not the driving factor in this class to learn. We also learned Brackets... which is my new favorite thing! Next I attended Photoshop 1 and 2. Every day I left saying "Wow!" I have been using the creative suite for 20 years, and just about every tutorial we went through was either a better, more streamlined way to work, or a completely new tool I did not even know existed. The phrase "you don't know what you don't know" truly applies here. We went through dozens of tutorials in which they supply the files and a book to bring home and continue practice on your own. It was such a powerful experience that I plan to take Illustrator and InDesign, programs that I always felt even more comfortable in than Photoshop. The structure of the three classes allowed me to dig in and really practice, ask questions, and save files vs an online tutorial that I personally know I would bookmark and frankly never come back to. The teachers and staff such as Jori, Jacki and Fabiola are well versed in the programming and are there to help you have a phenomenal experience. I look forward to deepening my expertise with Ascend, continuing my path to always being a better designer.

Took a free seminar here the other day, and was really impressed. The lady that ushered me into the…read moreseminar (a bit late, ooops!) utterly friendly and helpful. Their list of classes looks excellent, and I got a line on an InDesign user group that got me excited about what I do for a living again, which is great. I'll be back, for classes, networking and FUN. Gorgeous space in the Fine Arts building, and a really great vibe here.

I would highly recommend you take your professional development dollars elsewhere. Here is a…read moresummary of my recent experience at the Chicago GA location. I completed the 10 week part-time digital marketing course. Of the roughly 14 students in the course, a total of 5 of us launched similar complaints to the Chicago office staff. They did very little to resolve the situation and were very patronizing. CONS & one PRO: · The breadth of the content was just not there - two hours per night twice a week to cover topics ranging from SEM, SEO to content marketing and paid search was not enough; while the instructor did a nice job of providing an overview, I feel strongly that I didn't walk away an expert in any of the topics let alone one. Mobile WAS NOT covered at all. · Access to data & a client should be provided by GA. For the first two weeks, I had no connections to a customer's analytics or owned channels, and it made learning incredibly challenging. Several students in the class did not have access to analytics or owned channels throughout the course and it made learning that much more difficult. GA certainly must be well connected in the tech/start up scene, and I imagine there are plenty of small organizations, even non-profits, that GA could build relationships with to connect students. As a full-time working professional, it was hard enough to get the coursework done...let alone try to convince an organization to give you access to their google analytics or owned media. As you are probably aware, without these key insights, it would be very hard to be successful in the classroom. · Instruction - while she is no doubt incredibly talented in her own right, I feel like this course was not her priority. There were several questions that my classmates and I asked that she could not answer. I would imagine that is due to the demanding and changing landscape of the field. Feedback was given sporadically, and the fact that we don't receive feedback from our direct professor on the final project that many of us spent so much time on is astounding. I know I spent upwards of 40 hours on my final project, and the rubric provided by judges didn't justify the amount of time or effort I put into the project. · Cost - I would have been perfectly happy with the course as an intro to digital marketing course if it were at the $1,500 or even $2,000 price point. I feel strongly that the $3,995 fee is far too much for the value of the course and key learnings provided. Again, I'm grateful for the opportunity to learn - and know that you get out of a course as much as you put into it, but I wanted to bring my main concerns to your attention. Finally, a couple overall notes that I definitely think need to be addressed for the next round of students: Our final class went over by 2 hours due to the amount of presentations that were required. It's truly a shame as one of the judges had to leave at 9 pm, so several of my classmates didn't get a full review. It's outrageous and poor planning to think you could accommodate 13 ten-minute presentations into a 120 minute course. Obviously, there would need to be time for questions, set up and breaks. Again, the content of the course was just a breeze over - I definitely think there's opportunity for an in-depth overview of digital marketing, but I feel strongly that I did not get anywhere close to an in-depth overview. The most beneficial part of the course was the opportunity to learn from my peers.

I enjoyed the free class. Nice clean area, two projectors in classroom. Even for a free class I…read morelearned a lot and I am debating going back. They offer loner laptops, but they are Mac's. I had a bit of a learning curve with the laptop in addition to the class. I was informed of needing to bring my own computer by an email sent out at 8am the day of the class. I didn't notice it till I was out the door already :( Other than the communication about the laptop I did enjoy it.

If you have questions about research at Northwestern University this is the place to contact. They…read moreare very helpful and knowledgable about all types of research.

The Coder School is a true gem to the North Shore, and especially Highland Park! They take the time…read moreto learn about the student and their interests to pair them up with a Coach that is geared specifically to their interests and skills! My son loves going every week, and has grown exponentially! Not only has he become more confident in his computer and coding skills, but it has also taught him how to think outside the box and to keep pushing when the first answer isn't correct! If your child even shows a modicum of interest in computers and coding, run, don't walk, to sign up for Code Coaching and Coder School! You will not be disappointed!

One of the best after school and weekend workshops for our boys, 8 and 10. The boys are learning…read morebeyond their years, while having fun and feeling independent. The space is very cool, the teachers are awesome and the team's flexibility with our busy schedules has made it a favorite in our home.