Very informative ACLS class with great audio visuals and instruction. Sig Jacobson was an excellent…read moreteacher.

Enjoyed program! Would recommend…read more Did 5 week EMT course. Well paced, I thought this was the perfect porridge btwn the 2 wk and the 8 wk. Fav instructors include Yas Michelle Jeff, honorable mention to Tyler Matt & JT who were also great. Good amount of fake blood squirting :). Instructors seem genuinely interested in the material, fellow students and instructors were down to coordinate some outside of class reviewing before test days which was nice. Good vibes, we had fun in the class! Very hands on style- good for fairly tactile learners. Do it!

Bay Area Training Academy in engrained into my heart. I cannot express my gratitude for the people…read morehere, they are heroes (in my opinion). I did the 8-week course and they increased my intelligence and I am eternally grateful for them doing that. They increased my confidence & allowed me to build social connections with both fellow students and instructors. I want to thank everyone that helped me because not only did they believe in me but they also motivated me to be a better human being, full of compassion & willingness to assist during emergencies. Steve Albright is the lead instructor and he is gifted at teaching and he is hilarious with his style of teaching. This man is very much a father figure and someone I learned a lot from aside from the medical material, he is truly a pleasure to be around and he lifts up peoples' spirits even though everything can be stressful. Michael believed in me and expressed it in a way that I can never thank enough. I value my newly acquired friendship with Michael and I definitely felt his passion for teaching and "his" love for his students. He is a great instructor who I am proud to have been guided by in this process of becoming a Emergency Medical Technician. He believed in me more than I believed in myself and that is something that money cannot buy. Henry taught me so much and gave me a platform to grow and thrive upon. He was so amazing at teaching and building confidence without putting pressure and it allowed for one to practice like they would in "real-life", therefore it is impossible for me to thank him enough. Nav guided me in situations that are stressful her guidance in tough scenarios which is something I will never forget. Her military expertise is something that I admire and will never forget her words and they will stick with me forever. She also enlightened me with potential career opportunities for someone like me, she did this for all of the students and I'm 100% positive that everyone gained confidence from her insight. Kristian was an amazing instructor who sharpened my skills with his style of teaching. He really helped cement my confidence and that is something I truly needed and value. I know that he didn't just want me to succeed but to also help the patients/people that we serve. The time that we spent together was not nearly enough because he had so much more to give and I had so much more to learn from him, however the time that we did spend was maximized and as I mentioned I am forever grateful for his time and energy. Patrick is like a friend who I have known my entire life and he is a wise teacher who made the learning experience more enjoyable and he reminded me why I am even doing this in the first place. He reminded me of my core values and the type of person I want to be, which is compassionate, sociable, and an intelligent leader who can get things done under pressure. This man is a person that everyone likes to be around and that is something I wish to emulate. Overall, this has been a life changing course unlike any other course that I have taken. I truly cherish these people and they are all heroes which deserve everything that life has to offer because they are doing it from the heart. I am proud to be a Bay Area Training Academy graduate and I will do my best to represent them as I move forward in my life. They are truly all beautiful souls who deserve nothing but the best and coming to the academy was one of the best decisions of my life. I feel more equipped to handle family emergencies as my elders age around me and in my daily life. I am excited to continue my education and these are people that I want to keep close to me. I feel like i found my "people"/tribe. I cannot wait for what the future brings and: Thank you for everything BATA, I love all of you! Sincerely, Raul Angel Maravilla (EMT212AL)

First all being able to operate during a pandemic is a great achievement in its self. I feel the…read moresafety measures and rules outlined made me feel safe/healthy and at the same time didn't take away from our learning environment/training. I came in to the 7 week course with no prior medical experience/knowledge and learned so much every day that i was in the class from the in class lectures to the hands on training. From the beginning the administrative staff was very helpful and friendly, my first contact came with Kenia she returned my calls and emails in a timely matter answering all of the questions I had. Next time was Niky (CEO) who was always available answering questions via telephone text or email. There was a time when i wanted to give up and i reached out to Niky -she basically kept it short but sweet and gave me the inspiration to keep going. Our instructors were great lead by Chris who always came with energy, passion and a wealth of knowledge. Chris to helping students succeed in was unbelievable and I am greatly appreciative of him. We also had a variety of skill instructors, but one that sticks out for me was Brooke. Brooke had a calming personality who was able to explain in a way I could understand and also was very encouraging i learned a lot from her. My only suggestion to prospective students is to make sure you have the time necessary to be successful in the class it is very demanding and a huge time commitment.

I am surprised about the negative reviews on this site. I guess people need to vent somewhere... I…read moretook classes at the Kinesiology Department and at the Graphic Arts Deaprtment at Laney College and I can say that my experience was extremely positive in both places. The graphic arts classes were fun and super informative. The teacher was amazing. In one semester there, I learned more than I learned in two years at another other in the Bay Area that was super expensive and overhyped. The yoga and the swimming classes I took at Laney were just for fun and I really enjoyed them. They have a great swimming pool and a gym and it is by far the best deal in the entire Bay Area. Unfortunately, due to Covid, they are closed now. :(. I can't wait for them to reopen to get back in shape. The best part was that I didn't pay a penny to take classes at Laney. Financial aid was easy to set up - just fill out a form online. Then, I got a tuition waiver for the classes. Seriously, what more could you want! They even give you extra money for books and supplies. Now, you can check out a Chromebook laptop and they have a free mails program. A lot of classes are online now, because of Covid. My only gripe is that classes fill up quickly and there aren't enough of them offered. I kind of waited too long to sign up and now I cannot enroll in some of the classes I wanted to take. Next semster!

If you need to take your OSHA 30, hope that you get Mr. Lopez as your instructor! I was expecting a…read morelong, boring week of lectures, but Mr. Lopez made the class incredibly engaging. He has a great energy and a unique way of explaining complex safety standards so that they actually make sense. He cares deeply about his students' success and safety, and it shows. He kept the energy up, kept us entertained with relevant stories, and made sure no one was left behind. I learned a ton and actually enjoyed the process. Highly recommend

My 8 year old really enjoys Jeff's coding class and comes home every week with a new skill he's…read moreexcited to try out at home. In addition to basic coding, he's learned what makes games fun and engaging. Definitely recommend CodeAtorium if your child is interested in coding and gaming!

My 10-year-old son has been with CodeAtorium for about three years, and we couldn't be happier. He…read morestarted in Scratch, where he built games like Asteroids and Snake, created animated art, and learned real coding fundamentals like loops, variables, and modular design--all through fun, creative projects. Along the way, he also explored robotics using micro:bit boards, programming lights, motors, and sensors to create everything from musical instruments to color-sorting robots. These hands-on activities made abstract concepts real and engaging. Recently, he advanced to the JavaScript class and is now working on more complex projects like Minesweeper. The transition has been smooth thanks to Jeff's thoughtful, step-by-step teaching approach. Jeff sends regular progress emails that show not just what students did, but what they learned and why. It's clear he cares deeply about his students' growth. CodeAtorium has been a big part of my son's development--both as a coder and a problem solver. Highly recommended!

I completed the vet tech program at this location and I enjoyed my time there. All the instructors…read morewere really nice, easy to work with, and were really there to ensure that each student understood the materials being taught. I was in the mid-day slot (11-2ish) which was great because it gave me enough time to prepare for exam, if needed. I loved that our program was small so I felt that each of us got the attention we needed; however, do keep in mind that all programs are different. I am giving it 4 stars because of the fact I had to take some general classes even though I graduated with a BA. Some of the classes they have you take as "additional" classes felt like it was only for the money even though I took the class as an undergraduate in a different school.

Good luck speaking with the enrollment specialist (JW). This individual does not have any manners…read moreat all. She is EXTREMELY argumentative. If enrollments have gone down, I guarantee she (JW) has everything to do with it. After attempting to have a polite conversation with the enrollment specialist (JW), I have decided to choose a different career path. Unless they replace her (JW) with someone who doesn't interrupt you, while she (JW) demands to not be interrupted. I'm using (JW) because Yelp flags reviews with names on them, but (JW) is the enrollment specialist I spoke with. How can someone so rude be the face of this institution?!

I used to work and use the Tech Shop in Redwood City before it closed down. Though that place was…read moregreat for access to a wide variety of machines to create, alas, it is now closed forever! HUMANMADE has recreated the same concept as TechShop, but it's MUCH cleaner, organized and with even better machines. On top of that, it's in San Francisco! Other maker spaces I've been to are good at what they offer, but HumanMade is definitely in a league by itself. Everything is so new, clean, and well-maintained. The staff and volunteers are great for scheduling, advice, and people in general. For the monthly cost, it's less expensive than buying your own machines, then storing and maintaining them. Classes are offered to learn to use the machines which include: laser cutters, CNC, woodshop, Shopbot, industrial sewing, vinyl cutting, 3D printing, CAD programs, and a lot of other skills! I highly encourage creatives to check this place out.

Every member, faculty and staff here is nice, except for one terrible staff, Jay. I used the…read moreprinter once, and he thought I was wasting ink (Although this rule is not written in the lease, agreement, contract, or posted notice) so kicked me out. my course certificate (which I spent $100 just to qualify for 3D printing) here became worthless. After I was kicked out, they refused to refund my membership fee and locker fee, but continued to charge me monthly rent and locker fees until I updated my credit card. And they refused to accept all of my emails, even though they were very important to me.

I was a walk-in client for a typing certificate test, and Ro guided me through the whole process…read morewith so much kindness. She even shared extra career development resources to help me out. Ro completely lifted my spirits on my career journey. Thank you so much for the amazing support!

This is a long overdue post, but I truly appreciate Rochon's kindness & help during the busy…read moreholiday season. I came in just minutes before closing, and she still took the time to complete my Live Scan. The process was smooth, affordable, and much easier than expected. I highly recommend this location if you need a Live Scan and suggest calling ahead to book an appointment. Rochon's kindness made the entire process smooth and stress-free. I truly appreciate the excellent service that I received from this center!

This is an amazing establishment. I like it's a continuation education resource to get your license…read moreplus offer externship.

SCAM. The will tell you that there will be an internship but once you graduate they will say you…read morewill be in a waiting list for around 2 years because the hospital (Eden in CV) are only taking ONE student at a time.

Great program for the community to engage people into the construction industry. Teaching life…read moreskills and a pre-apprenticeship program to help individuals get a foot in the door for a career.

Watching the "news" this morning filled with the coverage of the recent happenings there was given…read morea 30 second spot to the 8 year-old girl shot yesterday inside the house where she had gone for a sleepover. 30 seconds. I've been waiting all morning for the helicopters to appear overhead taking pictures of the masses turning out to protest this injustice, to demonstrate the collective exhaustion with random, or not so random, acts of violence. I'm guessing at this point they're not going to come. My bad. Little girl got her 30 seconds. What was I thinking. I believe to a degree that the orchestrated demonstrations against this or that are brought to you courtesy of The Man. See, if you show up at a couple of these a year, if you get on the bandwagon every now and then, that part of you that could be productively involved actually doing something that makes a difference is sated. The Man doesn't want you to make a difference. A little while back, after experiencing violence in the street closer than I would have preferred, after a tour of Highland and 10 large lighter I did a little (more) thinking and wrote a short piece called a stool with three legs. Each leg represented what I thought was a critical underpinning element for a healthier and less violent Oakland (ask and I'll send it to you). One of the legs, in my humble opinion, looks like alternative opportunity for kids coming up in a tough time. Doors made by people who get it for people that might not have immediate access to the doors the people most often writing here so often take for granted. Doors that are constructed of vocational training and truth telling. Doors that recognize how hard it is but don't always allow that as an excuse for not doing your best. Over my years in the West I've had the rare pleasure to meet what I truly believe are a collection of the most significantly under-sung heroes ever to walk the streets of this city. Not just the good people who founded and run CM, the entire staff and the entire student body. A collection of folks teaching and receiving the teaching in both vocational and life skills. Hundreds of kids a year graduating, not taking up the gun, not falling under the lock and key of The Man. To my contemporaries here: Next time you think of heading out to the newest culinary adventure this fine struggling City has to offer, take a second to measure what you've given in return. Next time you clench your fist in an angry retort to what the The Man has asked you to get clenchy about, take a step back and see what you've overlooked. Next time you curl up in your thousand thread count, thinking all is well and good because you raised your voice in anger over your mussels in butter, maybe sit back up and turn the light on. Illuminate what you've done yourself, even in a small way, to make it a little better. I won't tell you what I think you can do if that shining light illuminates nothing. You'll have to deal with that yourself. All I'll say is this - Cypress Mandela labors in relative obscurity making a bigger difference than all the smashed windows and little bunched fists curled over the drawn butter will ever make piled together and multiplied. Thank you, Cypress Mandela. Words cannot adequately convey our appreciation for what you do. You inspire those of us who can't stomach the butter to try, in our small way, to make a difference too.