I waited a while to post this, I spent over $2000 on books and the course for the plumbing exam. I…read moretook the test in February, the isometrics are nothing like the practice drawings or tests, the practice exams are nothing like the test. I also spent nearly a year studying for this exam and come to find out their course also expires to after 6 months.

Before writing this review I had to read what the negative reviews said. From my personnel…read moreexperience, I put in the work to show up every chance I got, bought the cds to listen to every chance in between service calls, and read the materials that I needed to in order to win. Not everyone is cut out to be the boss, but when you put the time in, you will succeed, and you will pass the first time. I've obtained my Florida State Plumbing License, and my Florida Contractor License a little over 7 years ago with Rob from AAA Construction. I was the quiet person in the back taking the information in, taking notes, and setting up for success.

April is an awesome instructor. If you need CPR training for the first time or to renew your…read morecertification I would recommend Encore.

April Gibson has nothing but a attitude. I couldn't learn anything due to the environment and rude…read morecomments that were being said during the trainings. I would not recommend at all.

I am here to fingerprint for a job and the reception area is full of testing CNA students, loud no…read morePlace to sit. But redeemed when I got called right on and was out away from the noise in under 5 minutes.

STS is the greatest! If you want a can school, this is the place to come. Ms. Diane and Ms. Kathy…read moreare awesome

Solid 5 stars and cannot recommend ACT enough. I have been coming here for my BLS and ACLS renewals…read moresince 2017. The quality of classroom instruction is very well worth the time and money--so much so that even though my former employer offered ACLS and BLS renewals through work for free and while on the clock, I would still self-pay and renew through ACT and attended on my own time because it's hassle-free and it saved me the time and frustration of sitting in front of a computer for hours at a time and suffering through the monotony. The in-person classes are dynamic and are designed in a way that respects our time as HCWs. There are plenty of morning and evening class time offerings and I've always been able to find a time that works with my schedule. Classroom training is clear, concise, and time efficient. I usually take the morning courses and will get my card the same day. I did take a night class recently and got my card the very next morning, shortly after opening. I recently learned that one of the instructors had bought/taken over the business and I think maybe that's why they're at this new location? I hope that ACT continues to thrive and offer their services for decades to come. I will continue to come here for my AHA recertifications and I recommend them to all my friends and local colleagues. TL;DR: 10/10 highly recommend renewing ACLS, BLS, and PALS through ACT. Very well worth the time and money!

I would say this is a great place to get an level of CPR Certifications…read more I have been here twice for BLS and now once for ACLS. The instructors are all good, they do try to get to the point and not take forever and there is nice equipment to practice with. Facility is clean and the people are nice

I took both the phlebotomy class and Med Tech class with this facility and I learned a lot. I am…read moremore comfortable with drawing blood then I was before. Classes are small and it is a lot of hands on training which is what I needed.

I am currently enrolled in a continued education course for Ceramics 101 with Professor Michael…read moreCottrell and learning and loving it. As a student I have access to the studio during business hours (as long as it doesn't interfere with another active class) and the course is very open study. You ask- he shows you or does a presentation about it. Today I threw my largest pieces to date, I was pretty excited about that! With decades of experience, a very laid back demeanor and plenty of work space- the course and studio is great. Today was my first time taking advantage of going in outside of class time- I easily checked in at the Admin office and they walked me over to the classroom to unlock it for me. I need to take advantage of this more and I am seriously thinking about enrolling in additional classes. I laugh that the studio is messier than my taste- but with so many students (they have had the highest enrollment in Ceramics to date I believe), things don't always get cleaned up properly. I may have spent a little time cleaning this morning before I started my pottery work. I am so excited that we will be learning Raku firing method too!!! I hope to learn how to make a lidded pot and really get better at my forms. Cost for the course does not include clay, they have limited supplies of reclaimed clay, and you are encouraged to bring your own tools if you have them.

Typical of most schools, you have your good and bad professors. But what really matters in the long…read morerun is how much effort you put into your courses. FCCJ consists of several different campuses, with concentrations at each one. The south campus focuses mainly on the Arts. Therefore, this is also the campus most known for its performances and gallery exhibits. FCCJ was undergoing a lot of changes with its Digital Multimedia program when I took it. It was the first year there was an entire course in flash, and the first year there was a course focusing solely on HTML. That was 2-3 years ago. Flash had already been around since 1996 or so. Do the math. Hahaha. Took them long enough. But then again, it is a community college. Still, there are many good points to this little college. They have a kick ass photo lab (which I hear is way better than the one at University of North Florida a short drive away), several computer labs (I hear they are one of the most wired community colleges in Florida), and even a Mac lab (and they were planning to add another one after I left). In addition to the regular on-campus classes, they offer really convenient TV and online classes for single parents, busy bees, workaholics, and car-less folks who want to continue their education. As for professors? Most of them were willing to help students if they needed help or had questions. Even if much of the work was self-taught from the book, classes often consisted of reviewing of the materials from the book. I had originally doubted community colleges, but they do a pretty good job here. I have also heard that they are in the process of trying to become a 4 year institution. Pretty interesting because some of the teachers that teach here also teach at the university.

Bolles School is like no other. Top rated for sporting events! On time and always accommodating!…read more Great event today as usual keep up the great work! School is like no other !!!

Incredible place to go to school. I was a graduate and both of my kids were too. Opportunities…read moreabound in a safe space to learn. Expensive but worth it.

Unfortunately, for the most part, our public schools here in Duval County suck. But I'm not…read morereviewing the schools here, I'm reviewing this building and what goes on inside of this building. This is where all the background activity happens that actually makes the schools run. All of the bills gets paid here, textbooks and supplies get ordered here, interviews for school staff/teachers gets done here, background checks get done here, etc. Also, if for some reason, you happen to need your official high school transcript and you graduated like more than a decade ago, you'll have to come here to get it. If you don't work here in the building, then you'll have to stop at the desk just inside the entrance to get a pass. In order to do so, you'll need to show a legal photo ID, and you'll need to tell them where you need to go in the building and why. Because there are so many employees here, parking will usually be an issue. More than likely, you'll have to park way out in the back lot. My husband and I use to come here all the time until just a few months ago when his mother (who worked here) retired. They have a cafeteria on the 5th floor and she would often invite us to come have lunch with her. This building sits directly on the Southbank. Inside the building, on the north side, there are beautiful views of the river, downtown Jacksonville, and the Jaguars Stadium.

I went here to meet with educator certification and I was served very professionally and…read moreexpeditiously. If I had even one experience half this positive when I worked for DCPS, I would not have run away screaming?