I was looking for an affordable and convenient way to get re-certified to work at a gym when I…read morestumbled across VA CPR & First Aid (certification provided through the American Heart Association). The VA CPR & First Aid website was extremely easy to navigate. The course was offered (and displayed in a calendar online) more than once on a weekend during the month making it easy for me to find a class that fit my schedule. Michelle (who taught the class) was very responsive when I asked her questions via email. I asked about dates and payment and usually got a response within 42 hours. As an instructor she was clear and friendly. The location of the course (tucked inside a commercial office space) was a doable drive from the Alexandria, VA area. If you take a course here please note there is a limited number of food options that are within walking distance (when you break for lunch). The closest place to get something to go is the Dunkin Donuts accross the street. I thought the price with the book (100 for the class, 20 for the book) was fair when compared to similar courses. I have taken the American Red Cross certification (more than once). I thought the way the American Red Cross presented the material 4 years ago to me was more hands on than the American Heart Association. Specifically, with the first aid course material. If my memory serves me correctly, I remember doing a lot more hands on demonstrations when I got certified by the American Red Cross than by the American Heart Association. In a nutshell its a good option if you need to get certified in a quick time frame and live in the northern VA area but if this is your first time getting certified specifically for first aid I would look at the American Red Cross' certification courses first.

I needed an ACLS class and couldn't get a class with my employer due to COVID and smaller class…read moresizes. AEC had a few dates to choose from that worked for my time parameters. The facility is easy to find. There was plenty of parking. The instructors are knowledgeable and friendly and classroom size was appropriate. As far as ACLS classes go, this was certainly a quality course.

Would recommend getting to the location at minimum 30 minutes before your exam (most tests say this…read morebut it really is good to get there early). You don't lose out on test time if you get registered after your scheduled start time. Go inside, take a number, wait to be called. They have lockers to put your stuff away while you take your test. Would recommend wearing clothes with the fewest pockets as you'll be asked to flip them inside out every time you leave the exam room. The room is on the slightly chillier side, would recommend a sweater (I went in February). The people running it know what they're doing, just follow their rules so you don't get flagged. A nice touch was they offered ear plugs. I didn't think to bring any but it was good for me to avoid hearing anyone else typing or clicking.

I took a professional certification exam at this location this morning. I had a great experience!…read more I arrived at 7:25 and went inside. Approximately 4 people arrived after me (we all had 8am exam appointments). Check in doesn't take that long, but I recommend getting there early so you don't have to wait. The test setup was the best I've seen- one room with desks facing the wall, with the proctor seated outside a large glass window. I was provided with two different types of headphones, headphone covers, a dry erase sheet, marker, tissues, and earplugs. The room was a bit warm, I would recommend calling the day prior to your exam to ask if it's on the cold/warm side to make sure you dress appropriately as jackets can't be worn inside. Last thing to note: parking is free and plentiful. I will try to schedule all of my future certification exams here!

I have no choice but to go through Pearson Vue for my professional licensing exam, as that is the…read moreonly testing center used by the professional organization that manages licenses in my field. I receive disability accommodations for testing, and have previously dealt with Pearson Vue for my initial license; during that first experience in 2022-2023, I experienced NO issues at all. It was simple to schedule and even reschedule my test by contacting the company by phone. Now, in 2026, the experience has completely changed. I was initially told to use an online form to schedule with Pearson Vue, and after submitting it twice within a two week period, I assumed that the form link must have been broken, as no one ever responded. Then I tried calling using the phone number in the scheduling email; I called multiple times and each time waited for over 30 minutes for someone to answer, and no one ever did. I resorted to contacting my professional licensing organization to figure out how to proceed. I have now been back and forth between Pearson Vue and my professional licensing organization by email OVER and OVER again; each time my licensing organization contacted Pearson Vue, I would get a response within the hour. However, Pearson Vue did not take into account my indicated needs for scheduling based on the limitations of my work schedule ~ I said the same thing over and over again, and they disregarded that, offering me days of the week for testing that were outside of my clearly indicated parameters. Each time I declined a testing day that was not on the day of the week I need, they tossed me back into the cue, and this process has been continuing for WEEKS at this point. If I did not have testing accommodations, it seems that I could simply select a date from an online scheduling system and be done. This absurd process so far has been beyond frustrating, and something has gone WAY downhill with Pearson Vue. Finally today after contacting my professional organization AGAIN, I got an offer that met my parameters, and was told to CALL by phone to confirm... which I attempted to do, but again, I waited 30 minutes without anyone ever answering the call, so I have attempted to confirm by email. What is even more frustrating is that my offered testing date is more than FIVE months away. By that time it will have been nearly a year since I started the process of submitting my materials for this licensure test. What a racket!!! At this point, I can't WAIT to pass this test and never have to engage with Pearson Vue ever again. They are the absolute worst.

To be frank, there is nothing exceptional about this testing center. The process is very cut and…read moredry, straight to the point. The staff does not deviate from protocol or their required scripts unless you ask a question. I wasn't allowed to wear my Nike rain jacket because they said it would make a swoosh sound, but they offered me jackets that had been left at the facility "months ago." I didn't like that the testing center has a weird "musty basement" smell. I like that this testing center is pretty small compared to others I've went to. There's less than 20 computers in the room and they're all against the wall so you're in your own zone. My test lasted 2 fairly quiet hours. When I finished the proctor didn't tell me if I passed or failed but have a little smile that was reassuring. I would come back to this test center because of the small space and testing privacy of the cubicles.

Wonderful experience with Danielle. We took the class at home when our daughter came home from…read moreNICU. Danielle made us feel at ease and taught us what we need to know in an emergency. She's a great teacher!

I am so incredibly grateful for Dr. Kehinde!…read more I took my ANCC boards on August 31, 2026, and seeing that GREEN CHECK was one of the most emotional and rewarding moments of my journey. After all the studying, anxiety, late nights, and moments of wondering if I was truly ready, that green check meant everything to me. Dr. Kehinde played such an important role in helping me get there. I used her content and the ADPIE method throughout my preparation, and it completely changed the way I approached questions. She does not just teach you what to memorize. She teaches you how to think, how to connect the information, and how to approach the exam with confidence. What I especially appreciated was how deeply she goes into neurobiology and pharmacology. Those topics can be overwhelming, but her explanations helped me truly understand them. I realized just how important that foundation is for successfully passing the ANCC boards. There were definitely moments during my preparation when I felt overwhelmed and doubted myself, but I kept going. Having Dr. Kehinde's content and the ADPIE framework gave me something I desperately needed during this journey: direction, understanding, and confidence. If you are preparing for the ANCC boards and feeling scared, overwhelmed, or unsure of where to start, I genuinely recommend Dr. Kehinde. Trust the process, put in the work, and believe in yourself. Dr. Kehinde, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You were such an important part of my journey to that GREEN CHECK! I will forever be grateful for your teaching, guidance, and the confidence you gave me throughout this journey.

regardless of what your learning style is, you will succeed with her program ! I took my exam today…read moreand kept thinking, how is this exam this easy ! that was only possible because of Dr K !

My 3 kids have been going to Mathnasium since the center first opened..They are doing very well in…read moreMath, thanks to the Mathnasium... Dr Bell and the staff there are amazing!!!

Buyer beware! This place is a scam and I'd give 0 stars if I could. They will pressure you into a…read morelong term contract, tell you that you can cancel prior to a month with no issues and then flip the script and keep your money. I am severely disappointed and angry about this experience. I was lured into this place by an ad for 3 month SAT prep and then was steered and pressured into an expensive and useless 6 month contract -although they said during the evaluation that my child did not need remedial work. They said the 3 month SAT prep is a National Promo and not something they were doing but they could still help her prepare for the SAT. We decided to try and if not a good fit we'd cancel during the allowed time period. Great. My child attended 2x a week for 90 min and worked on worksheets. No one on one tutoring or lessons or group co-hort. It was loud and boisterous and she compared it to a babysitting service for little kids working on math. If that's what you need then this is the place for you. However look at the contract and all the fine print-it's like a shady gym with many fees designed to keep your money despite poor service. We joined on Nov 14th and paid $453. There was Thanksgiving break- ok. We cancelled on Dec 10th. They had charged us $509 on Dec 1st (2 weeks after joining!) and I asked for a refund for the month of December since she'd only attended 4 classes - one class in December. I explained it's a bad fit for a high school student- it's loud and geared for little kids. Furthermore, tutors are high schools students and not a great fit. They said no we don't charge a penalty for leaving but we can't give you your money back once it has been charged. They dismissed my email with a breezy "we hope you understand." They are a scam. This means we paid $240 for each class. Outrageous. Shameful. Horrible place.

They have a lot of helpful resources for practice and a selection of tutors so your kid can find…read morewho works best for them. It's well organized if you want a streamlined SAT prep experience.

C2 Education is amazing. Helps a lot with school and prepare people for SAT and ACT and the…read moreteachers are very helpful aswell.