VisionOps Overall
"The timely feedback, advice and encouragement provided by Hoppy is outstanding." - Aug '05
"As my instructor, and newfound friend, I’m attaching my resume to give you some perspective on my background and my project management experience. I’m thoroughly impressed with communications I’ve received from VisionOPs and feel great about purchasing your study program." - Jul '05
"Never had such excellent support and attention from a vender before.. this is very nice.."
"Even if nothing else comes of this - on a scale of one to ten you guys score a 12 for responsiveness and communications" - Jan '05
"Thanks so much for you superior customer service!" - Dec '04
"Thanks. You certainly have a very satisfied customer here." - Dec 04
Project Manager's Reference (and PMP prep) for the Everyday Manager(tm)
"I'm writing to let you know that I just took the PMP cert. test and passed. I wanted to thank you for the help. I used your course as the primary source of my studies and it obviously helped the process. Thank you and take care." Sept 05
"I passed with flying colors, first time. Thanks for your help and encouragement during the process." Sept 05
"I'm so sorry I've not been able to get in touch with you as I was away on vacation in Ghana where I had to do the exams. Its the only testing centre for West Africa so I had to meet the additional costs of staying in another country. I took the exams on September 14, and the good news is that I passed the exams and thanks to you people, I AM NOW PMP ! I am so grateful for your encouraging guidance and the way you got me to believe I can do it. I am back at work now and will be in touch."
"As [Student Name] noted, we're both PMPs! Thanks for the Vision Ops course, it was really helpful and we'll be sure to recommend it to others who are in pursuit of their PMP!" - Sept 05
"I don't know if you got my email, just wanted to let you know I passed my PMP exam, thanks for your help." - 04/05
Tell us one thing that we should STOP doing with this course....: "Nothing, it's excellent."
Tell us one thing that we should CONTINUE doing with this course....: "The support from Hoppy was invaluable. To have access to Hoppy when questions arose was very beneficial." - Aug 2005
Tell us one thing that we should CONTINUE doing with this course....: "The combination of book, on-line class and exams was wonderful!",i> - Sept 05
"Keep being there for you students Hoppy. You were great. Thanks for all of your support with out team!" - Sept 2006
"Continue giving the very prompt appraisal responses to the test submissions and the positive reinforcement, encouragement and motivation from the tutor to the student." - July 2005
Just a quick note to let you know I passed the exam. Thanks for the class last year, the book, and the sample tests on the website. All contributed significantly to passing the test.
"I did a thorough research on Internet for a course for PMP certification that suits my requirements. I wanted an online course so that I could pace the learning depending on availability of time, w/o affecting my office work. There are very few online courses which provide requisite PDUs alongwith the necessary training. That's why I immediately decided to purchase it." - 12/04
"I really think the course was very valuable (of course, you'll have to check
back with me once I take the exam!). Initially I was nervous about taking
an online course. My experience with other online courses has not been good
but I found this to be very different. I especially liked the CDs and the
way they were narrated, it made me feel like I was in a classroom. I also
liked how the material was constantly reinforced with 3 different pieces of
material (PMBOK, VisionOps book and VisionOps CD)." (06/05)
"Overall the course was easy to digest and comprehend." - 4/05
"I appeared in the test today and thanks to your help and direction,
I was successful." - 4/05
From a message board, "I have recently taken an online course offered by VisionOps. The
course material is very good. I got this info from the course
material." - 03/05
"This course has been a tremendous help in fill in gaps in my knowledge base." - 8/04
By the way - I think the course is well done and the book you sent is one of the better ones I've seen. - 3/04
I really want to thank Hoppy Thomas for his training class and his course material and Jamie, Carolyn and Ami for arranging the class. Without their help certification process would not have been that smooth. - 1/05
"...I also feel that this is a very informative and well structured program. That I would definitely recommend to other aspirants" - 8/04
"It is a great course--I've learned a great deal. Continue to tie it back to the exam and real life examples. (I plan to continue to take the exams until my "time" expires.)" 7/04
"The problems/questions are great. I've recommended your course to several others." - 3/04
Students consistenly rate this course as Above Average to Excellent.
PMP Prep Course - In Person
Averaging all the feedback (36 respondents) from a recent (July06) course, "I now have a better understanding" (4.2), "Believe training met stated objectives"(3.9), "Would Recommend..."(4.1), "Overall met expectations"(4.0), and "Overall satisfied"(4.1) responses all averaged the '4' rating of Agree (scale 5 = SA, 4= A, 3=D, 2=SA, 1= NA)
Project Manager's Reference for the Everyday Manager(tm)"...and the book you sent is one of the better ones I've seen."
Finance for the Everyday Manager(tm)
"The self-help exercises are very valuable."
Students to-date rate this course 'excellent.'
Communications for the Everyday Manager(tm)
- a short seminar version (35 survey responses) - 06/2006
"Overall, how would you rate this course on a scale of 1 - 10 (10 best)?" --- class average 8
"How would you rat the instructor's knowledge fo the topics presented on a scale of 1 - 10 (10 best)?" --- 8.5+
How would you rate the instructor's ability to present the topic informationon a scale of 1 - 10 (10 best)?" --- class average 8+
"How would you rate the instructor's ability to get members of the class to participate in the courseon a scale of 1 - 10 (10 best)?" --- class average 8+
- a short seminar version (47 survey responses) - 10/04
"How would you rate the instructor's knowledge of the topics presented?" --- 100% Very Good and Good
"How would you rate the instructor's ability to present the topic information?" --- 94% Very Good and Good
"How would you rate the instructor's ability to get members of the class to participate in the course?" --- 90% Very Good and Good
"Susan and Hoppy are both good presenters. I feel that this course & Hoppy's Risk Mgmt courses were the best workshop classes I have taken thru Mil Hi PMI® Chapter. Pleasse bring in more workshops thru these 2 presenters!!"
"good energy, good price, well organized"
Leadership for the Everyday Manager(tm)
"Tell us one thing that we should STOP doing with this course....: 'I am perfectly satisfied with the class and how it was supported. I don't think you need to stop doing anything.'
"Tell us one thing that we should CONTINUE doing with this course....: 'The content of the course is perfect. Don't change it." Jan 2006
There wasn't anything I didn't like about the presentation, the thought provocation, the exercise. This is well balanced. - 10/04
The exercises are great. Perhaps other courses could use the thought stimulation exercises. Also, I like the frequent contact to measure students status. Keep it up! - 10/04
PMPractice Tests 30 and 60 day versions
Overall, sample exams were helpful in test prep. Questions were realistic, and the online format was convenient. - 11/04
Content & format were useful. Price was reasonable, compared with competitors. ... I would recommend to others (in fact I have done just that). - 11/04
Risk Management for the Everyday Project Manager
"I have passed your course to three people i know who are just getting into the PMP world and need to start taking those PDU's. Plus,,,,i am sure ill be back to take another course, most likely as part of continuing education." - 02/05
(custom seminar version) 86% of the students "would DEFINITELY RECOMMEND" this instructor to a co-worker. 100% of the students "would DEFINITELY RECOMMEND" or "RECOMMEND" this instructor to a coworker.
One typical student wrote, "The instructor, Hoppy Thomas, is the best thing about this course. He has the ability to present the material in such a way as to make it meaningful to our various jobs. His use of humor and everyday examples make the material real to the student. Hoppy's vast experience based and network of resources make his material up to date. His long experience ith PMI® is a great help to his students who are working to get their PMI® certification as well as students who are PMP®'s now." (04/05)
PMP Flashcards
"But, I had my flash cards with me so never
was a spare moment wasted on silly things like sleep or meals! Well, now
it's over and I'm taking some vacation time!" - 06/05
Finance for the Everyday Manager
"Tell us one thing that we should CONTINUE doing with this course....: The overall content was solid, core macro/micro economics (Keynesian, anyway) and managerial accounting. I liked the approach veiwed with PM in mind. Good Job. It helped refresh my college!" - Feb 2005
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