I took the Leather Working Learnshop, hosted by Kaley and taught by Noah Marion. It was an awesome…read moreexperience! Kaley makes sure everyone feels welcomed, so don't be afraid to go to these classes alone. Noah patiently answered all of our questions about leather as we created our own clutches. Everyone's turned out so unique and beautiful, I've been using mine ever since. I've already signed up for the screen printing workshop in February and I can't wait!

From the owner: Awesome classes! For locals, by locals. Learn cool new skills like screen printing, pickling, or…read morephotography.

Pro- learning in a classroom with the ability to ask questions or work through things you were…read morestruggling with. Pro/Con- it is (4) 9 hour days in a row. It is intense. It worked for me with my work schedule and how I learn but is a lot. Pro- Phillip the instructor was extremely knowledgeable, relatable and kind. I even connected with him after I passed the test and he was cheering me on then too! Pro/con- you learn way more information than you actually need for the test. You go into formulas and graphs and diagrams. All of it is extremely helpful information on how to do my job, but a lot of it was not on the test so I spent time studying and cramming things that I didnt need to know. Pro-They give you all of the study materials that you need. You do not need to buy additional books or study guides. It has a ton of practice tests and quizzes and really guides you where to look on the areas you need to focus on. A bit of background: I do projects and work in leadership but my title is nowhere near "project manager." I was learning all of the terms and formulas and all of it from scratch. It was a lot to learn in four days but that worked for me and my work/learning style. Overall, I would strongly recommend!

I took Project Management Academy's (PMA) PMP boot camp course in Norfolk, VA in November 2022…read more The course was well laid out, and was a good introduction to Project Management and what to expect when going through the certification process. PMA provided post-boot camp resources including reference material, and access to practice exams. The practice exams were difficult, and really challenged me. By the time I took the exam, I was thoroughly prepared and found the exam easy, and passed on my first attempt. What provided the most value for me was my course Facilitator, Mr. Jackson. Not only did he do a great job during the course, but he provided me assistance months after my course. He sent me additional preparation tools, reviewed my PMP application, and encouraged me when I became wary. One of my co-workers attended the course before I did, and although she had a different facilitator, her experience was very similar. Needless to say, I would highly recommend going with PMA if pursuing PMP certification.

I've been going to this campus for awhile, and now it's my main campus. There is plenty of parking,…read morebut you may have a bit of a hike to get to the buildings. The pros: Abundant parking. Lots on both sides of the campus. Nice newer facilities Big learning lab Computer lab Library Big bookstore Dining area with plenty of seating in 2000 building. Microwaves available. Great student life association The cons: The nursing building has a serious issue with heat/cool regulation. It's usually freezing. The nursing building has an issue with flooding when it rains - they have to dry it up and bring out the dehumidifiers. Above building has swollen concrete by the doors, so they don't open all the way, and they stick! There is a construction fence around above building, that has been there for over a year. No open lab on weekends. Scattered hours through the week, making it difficult to practice before mastery checks. No testing center on weekends - and early hours on Friday. Not enough places for study groups to meet. Library is usually packed. No cafe or hot food available. BOOO! All in all, the facility is decent, but the health science/nursing building has a lot of issues.

I secured an Automotive technology associates degree within this campus. Multiple certifications…read moreand enough hands on experience to have you ready for the job market. Facilities are state of the art, and always clean. The employees are always ready to help and motivated to give all the information and tools you will need to be successful. I recommend for all.

I had joined the 2nd cohort at MakerSquare in fall of 2013. Prior to MakerSquare, I had tried…read morelearning Ruby and JS on my own, through countless books and online tutorials. Having completed a few guides, I realized that my ability to learn "how to code" was hindered simply by my style of learning. I love interactive q/a style learning, which is what led me to MakerSquare. Of the different programs out there, the one thing I would urge others to consider is that they place a heavy amount of weight onto prework completed (how much work you've done ahead of time) and community-fit. If you're a solo worker and not a fan of collaborative environments, you may want to consider other programs. Anyways, long story short, I would whole heartedly recommend this program. As classmates, I had former programmers, retail store workers, a professional photographer and even a former elementary teacher. Out of the program, each of the students were working as professional front-end engineers (junior developers) within weeks of graduating. So safe to say, MakerSquare has a great professional network, and they know how to teach code. The classroom environment (the location on Congress ave) was a bit cramped at times. But from what I've heard the class size is now capped at 18, vs. 30 or so when I went through. All the 'issues' I had (space constraints, less than ideal student:instructor ratio, and focus on advanced concepts (algorithms and data structures) has been completely addressed. According to the staff, Cohort 5 is operating on an almost night/day difference of curriculum than what I had. So not only do I give the program 5 stars, I would (and likely will) retake the course to take advantage of their newest curriculum.

In short, I'm very happy! Though I'm not programming on a daily basis, I was able to get into the…read moreSt. Louis startup scene which was my main goal before enrolling at MakerSquare. I've also built a really awesome network of programmers and startup gurus in St. Louis and I believe that's thanks to MakerSquare! :-) I joined in Winter 2013-2014 (Cohort 3 Represent!). My reason for joining originally was not initially to become a software/web developer. Rather, I wanted to be able to communicate better with programmers that I worked with. I wanted to gain better access to the startup network. And most importantly I have a lot of ideas that I wanted to explore on my own - I didn't want to have to rely on finding a developer to build my ideas and turn them into a reality. I came out of the program having learned web-development with a strong emphasis on solid software development skills. Here's what I loved about MakerSquare: Curriculum: I was impressed by how much I learned. I literally had no experience in programming and I can now build web applications that ACTUALLY work. Not just simple interactive sites, but fully dynamic applications that work heavily with javascript on top of a rails framework. Moreover, all of this was taught with a very clear emphasis on test driven development (from the beginning) and solid software development principles. Instructors & Culture: They actually cared about the students and our progress and they were just all-around cool people. The culture at MakerSquare was actually a huge focus in the organization. I think what I loved most was learning how to learn all over again. I gained a new confidence that I've never had. The energy was also great, everyone had awesome ideas - from students to staff. Feedback: I would have liked to have more experience with Ruby and really learning how to code w/algorithms and such vs. w/Rails which is just teaching you the framework. From what I gather, Rails is now being treated as a detail vs. a core of what we learned. When we learned rails, it was about utilizing the framework for its ActiveRecord and quick-to-web functionality. MakerSquare still teaches web development (rails/mvc, http, javascript, etc) but now only after teaching other concepts that are applicable not just to the web, but to all software (test-driven development, SOLID principles, application boundaries, decoupling, databases, interfaces, software architecture, etc). I would have loved a deeper problem-solving skillset through exposure to algorithms. Looks like I was one cohort shy of that. MakerSquare now integrates algorithms and algorithmic thinking from day 1. Finally, MakerSquare was split into two nearby locations (Congress & Brazos). The extra space was nice, but it felt disconnected and I think it kept our cohort from being as close as some other cohorts have been.

First off, this place is very hard to locate. So keep your eyes peeled. Its literally off Lamar and…read more183, but more ON 183, not so much on Lamar. Second, I paid for this class for my fiancé and I tried several times to contact the instructor to let her know this class was not for me, called her several times and sent several emails and she never returned my call or answered my emails. She did get my message though as my fiancé said she asked him about it to confirm. Docking a star there as I would have appreciated confirmation straight from her. My fiancé learned a lot and felt the class helped him. The class is small, at 15 or so. The instructor kept the class engaged; she will ask you to participate but she also has videos to accompany her instruction. She keeps you very informed about alternative transportation in the Austin Area should you need some sort of DD.

The owner of this "establishment" Nicki Davey is the most rude and angry person you will ever want…read moreto meet. She went on a HUGE tirade against me for asking what restaurants in the area do not allow dine-in but are still doing to-go. She described me as selfish for accommodating my housemates, one of which is very high risk for complications if they catch covid, and the other works at a school where they will not let you work if anyone you have been around shows any signs of sickness, and they would have to get a covid test before they could go back to work. She would not stop attacking me, even after I explained and asked her politely to stop, it was quite disturbing to see, and I would not suggest anyone use her services for any reason. I also noticed that she has a complaint filed against her and her company with the BBB.

This is my fourth semester at ACC.. and all 4, I have mainly attended the Cypress campus…read more This is a fairly small campus, easy to find at the corner of Lakeline and Cypress Creek Rd. Entrances from both roads make it easier to get to the campus, no matter which direction you're coming from. There are 2 buildings.. the main 1000 building (classrooms/testing center/small bookstore) and the 2000 building (classrooms, advising, learning lab, student services, assessment testing). The library is centrally located. Parking - Ahh.. some days it's ok, some days not so much. I usually have to park pretty far away, but compared to some of the bigger campuses, this one rocks! Don't forget that parking pass unless you want a ticket! Visitors have quite a few spots near the front. Very nice for those coming in to pick up something, or tour the campus/get enrolled for the first time. Campus is clean, well kept, and easy to get around. Labs are set up well. No cadaver lab for allied health students (Boo!). There is a commons area in the 1000 building and a small cafe. Food.. ahh.. overpriced but edible. There are vending machines everywhere but keep in mind that I can never get them to accept my ACC debit card, so cash is best. The commons area has tables and chairs, as well as big comfy seats and ottomans. It can get really noisy and sometimes there are kids (like 10-16 years old) hanging out in that area for some reason and making a heck of a racket. I've seen it quiet.. usually it isn't. The singing that goes on there is the most annoying. If I want to hear horrific singing, I'll go to a karaoke bar. This happens nearly every evening that I have a gap between classes. I do wish people would be more respectful and especially leave your kids at home.. not on campus. While it is a commons area.. many people do like to study there because you can talk with your friends and grab a bite to eat. The library isn't always good because sometimes it's just really full. I wonder why? Classrooms: Set up nicely for the most part. The smaller classrooms can feel cramped when the class is full, but it's still manageable. Everything else: Restrooms are centrally located and usually quite clean. There is an elevator that works well. Some of the drinking fountains have water bottle access. (Super nice!). Advising area is cramped, and sometimes the wait is really long. Waiting areas are cramped as well. Not much room back there.. especially when busy. The process to be seen by financial aid or an advisor, isn't always clear. 9/10 times I go to Round Rock for student services, even though it is further away. In general.. I love this campus. If I could just get away from the American Idol tryouts every Tues and Thursday night.. it'd be darn near perfect.

I took classes here for several years and really liked the small feel of the campus. It's not the…read morecolleges largest campus, but the connections are a lot more personal with teachers and tutors because it's smaller in scale. Acc as a whole is a great network and I'd definitely recommend perusing courses here!

Austin Free-Net (or AFN) is a nonprofit where you can really get to know your community!…read more The center provides computers and digital literacy classes to the underserved, as well as an IT program. There are a number of labs around the city in community centers, the M Station, Trinity, and the ARCH, to name a few. The staff at AFN are amazing!!! They really want you to come in and help them in the way that YOU want to contribute, unlike other volunteer gigs. As a trainer, I supervised labs, taught basic computer navigation skills and helped clients complete resumes, search for jobs and other resources, and apply for state benefits. In the office, I did research, put together events and public relations campaigns, and edited class curriculum. I also lent my hand in the IT dungeon, where all the nerds hang out. I would definitely recommend AFN as a place to volunteer. As the saying goes, if teach a man to use the computer, then he can use it to get a job. Here, you can actually do that.

From the owner: Austin Free-Net is a non-profit formed in 1995 to ensure that the power of computers and the…read moreInternet is accessible by all in the Greater Austin community. We help to empower people to find meaningful employment, obtain resources and take control of their lives. We teach basic computer skills to bolster the workforce.

I completed the UT CELTA program in 2015 before moving to Spain. I found the program very…read morebeneficial in preparing me for the challenges of teaching English as a foreign language. I had no idea at the time how challenging and different the process is from other class room activities. I have taught technical classes in networking and video technologies over the past several years and thought that experience would have adequately prepared me for teaching English AFL but discovered the process is completely different. The UT CELTA program provides the tools to teach where a common language is missing. This can be frustrating for both the student and the teacher and having a toolset to bridge the missing and most common form of communication, speech, addresses and prepares the instructor for the specific challenges of teaching a foreign language.

It was absolutely a great chance for me to take CELTA at UT Austin. I enjoyed and learned a lot…read morefrom this course. The tutors were so supportive and helpful and I benefited a lot from their great feedbacks. The best part of CELTA was learning to manage my time more efficiently and making lesson plans in a very organized way. The UT CELTA provided me great job opportunities in Japan where I could apply the strengths and skills I gained in this program.

So .... great co-workers, apples on Monday mornings (healthy recovery from a wild weekend?), M&M's…read moreWednesday afternoons, and breakfast on Fridays. All employees enjoy their own office. Because SAS is NOT public, it allows long term plans that come to fruition. The facilities are top notch. Supportive management, good salaries.

Took the master prep course on Monday and Tuesday then tested Wednesday. When I got to Austin and…read morestarted studying Tuesday evening around 9pm, I couldn't remember a couple of formulas. I didn't want to call Johnny at that hour but did anyways. He not only answered but was able to quickly walk me through it. I looked at the call time afterwards and it was less than 5 minutes. Johnny is great and because of him and his class, I passed my test and am starting a company now. Worth every penny!

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