This college use to be great but it's very much changed. Many classes are online or hybird options…read more Online is not all that great. Teachers republish a course each quarter and all they do is be there for students that need assistance or they just grade materials. Other wise the course is self taught by their lectures. Their lectures can vairy from well written or lazy teachers use youtube videos that are not even their own. Online learning isn't for everyone. As you need to be disciplined for it. Many of the classes are written like you should already know the material and you're just passing it for credit. Well, many students this is their first exposure to the material and that's not helping. Online classes are a joke. Taught by youtube videos, poorly written lectures that raise more questions than answers, material that is no where near close to the actual tests/exams... I learn little with this college and some of the low 200 classes are so easy, you can pass them with no effort at all. Many teachers just give you the answer to the quizzes and that defeats the purpose of learning. Many times you are allowed more than one attempt on a quiz/test and that also defeats the purpose of learning. Especially when a mock exam is near identical to the real one. Online classes are a joke if you can use ai to write posts or home work assist if you're confused. Everyone uses it and does it be college likes it or not. Canvas app is terrible and doesn't work half the time and teachers tell you that and some how it is getting 4.5 star reviews. Okay how many of those reviews are paid/fake? Quite a few online classes the teachers barely do any work and the course self teaches it self with an extended software. It is rare but I have noticed a few teachers abandon online classes after they start. No, that's not helpful to students that actually need to get this course for credit. Rarely do I have to shout at the department in charge of the class and tell them teacher disappeared/abandoned class. This college has frequently just randomly dropped one of my classes here or there. No valid reasons why just dropped. I figure its because the teachers do not want to teach unless it's a full course load. This is frustrating to those that actually need it. I have really strong writing skills and after 20+ years of professional work I am realizing how much of a joke this college is. Students, cheat, teacher's don't care and ai is a double edged sword for those that ethically do assignments. With students phone addicted or media addicted it surprises me that anyone passes their classes. If I could afford a university I'd go there but I can't. Tons of certificates and AA degrees many of them useless as students find out when leaving the college. Limited BA or master degrees and not everyone wants technology or medical.

My review is for the Tomobolo Institute Continuing Education Program at Bellevue College. DON'T DO…read moreIT. I have never been more disappointed in an educational program as I am with this one. A complete waste of money. I signed up for the certificate program in Technical Writing. I understand that these COVID-19 times require different ways to learn, but this program has a ridiculous format. You need to interact online in a chat forum with your classmates as a requirement for the degree. There are no lectures, and most of the reading material provided sends you to some other internet link since it is neither instructional nor through. And since it is a "learn online" program, otherwise called a "learn on your own" program, it is impossible to get answers to simple questions when you are at an impasse in your personal learning. The instructor said that she's available to help, but often it took many days, and a repetition of the question to get any response or clarification. No way to meet the deadlines of the course and get the work done within the designated time frame. Well, I take that back. The instructor doesn't really care about the course deadlines.... she said I could submit all the work late. And she doesn't really care about the quality of the work either. So I could have just sent in "whatever" and sent it in "whenever." But I enrolled in this program for the instruction, and "to learn how to become a technical writer". I got nothing from this program except 'robbed." In my attempt to drop the class and get a refund I was told "yes" by the Bellevue College registrar, then told "no" by the director at the Continuing Ed division despite my explaining that the program did not meet my needs or expectations. I would think that they should try just a bit harder when you have taken the time and effort to contact them multiple times. I rate this 0 stars.

I originally signed up for one of the many courses that Context International offers on the…read moresuggestion of a close friend. I didn't know what to expect, but decided I would give it a shot. What I found was an incredible set of tools and methods to be more effective in my every-day life. By understanding and focusing on what is most important to me, I have been able to combine my passion for technology with my love of working with people in a tech management role at an early-stage startup. I have since taken a variety of other courses from Context and each one has been incredibly valuable, helping me understand what motivates me, the experiences I want in life, and the legacy I want to leave behind. I would highly recommend these courses to anyone who wants more out of life.

I've taken a number of courses from Context and have received tremendous value from them…read more I took the first course when I was in college. I'd say that my experience in college was pretty typical - world of possibilities and a lot of confusion on what road to take. Through the tools and exercises in the courses, I gained a lot of clarity on what I wanted in both my professional and personal life. Having that clarity was awesome, but what really sealed the deal for me was that the courses were structured to help me achieve my goals and sustain lasting results. The most recent course I've taken is Presentation Dynamics and I would highly recommend that course to anyone. The instructor, Jim Sorensen, is an incredible public speaker and teacher. He takes a very unique approach to teaching public speaking that is extremely effective for all personality types. If you are a professional looking to get a taste of what Context has to offer, this is the course to take! Amazing!

When you stop learning you essentially stop living. I have been attending classes at LLC for the…read morelast 8 years at their last two locations in Northern Seattle. It has been a life-changing experience for me as well as many others who attend regularly. The teachers are an outstanding group of people who are committed to learning by participating. There are no lectures; there are group discussions on a wide variety of topics from current events to literature, to exercise for health, to the arts in many forms. Every class presents an opportunity to expand your mind and/or body that creates a vibrancy in later life that stimulates learning that may not be otherwise possible due to physical constraints that is a normal part of the aging process. If you are a senior, it is worth your time to come to LLC and leave you ailments and apathy behind and permit your mind to return to the joy of learning.

I've been a student at Lifetime Learning Center for about ten years and can't say enough good…read morethings about it. It's a 38 year old non-profit educational institution that offers reasonably priced college level classes for adults of all ages. Over 25 of these non-credit classes are offered per quarter and include such subjects as literature, opera appreciation, history, watercolor, cinema, movement, writing, poetry, bridge and much more. New and different classes are offered every quarter and they're taught by a great faculty who all volunteer their time. There are often nearly 300 students enrolled per quarter. And the cost? It's amazingly inexpensive--the tuition for an 8 week course is typically just $30. This place is unique and is often referred to as one of Seattle's best kept secrets. I can see why. It's a very friendly place too. They hold Open Houses at the beginning of every quarter so that people can meet the instructors and hear brief summaries about upcoming classes. In March 2013 Lifetime Learning is moving to new facilities at 3841 NE 123rd St. in Lake City. (It was formerly located in a school near Green Lake for several years and before that in a Sand Point area school for many years.)

Liz Chalmers is a childbirth educator, midwife-in-training, mom to four (with births in a hospital,…read morebirth center, and at home), and the executive director of the Puget Sound Birth Center in Kirkland. She is also an incredibly positive, down-to-earth person, ideally suited to teaching classes about natural childbirth. She teaches three classes: - a seven-week childbirth class - a five-week childbirth class for those with less available time or who have given birth before but want to try a more natural birth this time - a one-day refresher childbirth class for those who have given birth before Classes are small, with a maximum of 8 couples, so the interaction is good and your questions will probably be answered. You will also get a chance to get to know other people who are giving birth around the same time as you, and friendships can be formed over food (most classes are held in the evening and you are welcome to bring food to eat before class). I am trying to convince Liz to add a sibling class for older kids who want to witness birth of their siblings. Most sibling classes are for little kids, and for moms planning hospital births, so they are not ideal. From Liz's page: "Birth Zone classes emphasize the simplicity of the process and the power of your body to do the work. At the end of the series of classes, my goal is that you will be: - more confident of your body's innate wisdom and, therefore, your ability to birth - more equipped with techniques you can turn to in labor - more knowledgeable about the process and the various paths you may take - more capable of making informed decisions regarding your care and, for the birth partner: - more confident of your role Whether you give birth--as most of you will--using only your own resources, or whether you require some assistance along the way, I hope you will look back on the birth of your baby with satisfaction and joy."

Julia Z.'s reviews hits all the salient facts about Liz's childbirth education classes…read more I liked... -Liz doesn't push a specific type of birthing method (i.e. Bradley, Lamaze, etc.) -She offered personal stories to help you connect with her and understand that she wasn't just teaching the material, she has experienced it. Four times, no less. -Her class rate is very affordable. We were on a tight budget before LO was born, so cost was a definite concern. -She is friendly, approachable, honest, and has a good sense-of-humor. Besides the classes, she holds a monthly reunion for current and past BirthZone attendees. It's really fun to see the other parents and watch the babies grow. I really like that Liz cares enough about her clients that she *wants* to see them, even after they have "graduated" from her class.

The Institute offers great tools for understanding how my Behavior Style differs from others, that…read moremy intent is different from my impact. EI has some insightful and super engaging facilitators. Not only have I been able to apply their framework in the workspace but in my personal life as well--they're one of the better-kept secrets in the organizational behavior and social-emotional learning fields. I plan on using their People Skills course to better tailor my emails to coworkers. It's only been a few days but I'm seeing the effect already. Fewer tensions, miscommunications, and better results. And, 39 years in the business. What a legacy!

Definitely worth the time! I have take several workshops through the Effectiveness Institute as…read morewell as engaged with some of the staff 1:1 and have seen my professional skills improve dramatically. I am a better communicator, I have become more skilled at moving through conflict, and have generally gained better and deeper understanding of why people do the things that they do. It has not only improved my ability to have strong working relationships, but the skills have also improved my personal relationships! I highly recommend!

Amazing school of change for all learning ages. Firsthand experience of watching students develop…read morecognitively which had massive impact on their lives.

From the owner: Eaton Arrowsmith Academy has empowered thousands of neurodiverse children, teens, and adults to…read moreshift from surviving to thriving with programs that enhance and strengthen cognitive abilities, improve achievement skills and build academic independence.

I'm from Minnesota, but flew to Seattle to re-take a Forex class. OTA allows free retakes of…read moreclasses, which is a great deal, and really helps you keep up on your education. An instructor I had heard great things about was teaching in Seattle, so I decided to retake there. The Seattle center is a warm, friendly place, with the usual endless coffee, lunch, and snacks. The classroom has the modern technology that you need as a trader. Everything about this trip was great, other than the clouds constantly obscuring the mountains.... I have been trading for about a year now using OTA's strategies, and they really do work. To succeed, you need a good trading plan, and weeks or months of practice. The cost of OTA classes seems high to some people, but you are really paying for the equivalent of a college degree in a new career. Some people end up trading full-time, which really means 10-20 hours a week, or just doing this to improve their portfolio performance. Like any other career, what you achieve is a reflection of what you invest. I'm very glad I decided to hook up with OTA when I did. It has changed my life.

As an instructor for Online Trading Academy, the Seattle (Bellevue) campus is a very special place…read more We just finished a Core Strategy class last week in this center. The class was very well prepared by their dedicated Student Support Specialist, Franklin. I have instructed well over 100 classes in this course, and the students in this class were very motivated to learn, and some of the friendliest people, just like all Seattle classes... E-mails were sent before the start of class to lead students through the pre-class preparations, and it showed once class began. Everyone in this center puts the students needs first and foremost, and it shows. The students realize that there is a lot of hard work involved in learning the mechanics of the markets and that to truly be successful in the financial markets Risk Management needs to be at the top of the priority list. The company could be named "The Online Risk Management and Probability Academy" because that's what is taught in great detail from the very first hour of class. A good example of the focus on student learning is the commitment of the owner. After some internet and computer challenges during class, the center has committed to repairing the network and purchasing new computers for student use! How awesome is this? The campus is located in a quiet professional complex, with a stream and wildlife on all side for peaceful walks during lunch..... which they provide every day! Seattle is an awesome center and will soon have the best IT and computer resources in the business! You couldn't pick a better location to learn in, or teach in... Kelly Boycks, OTA Instructor of the Year, 2015