I attend the 30 day EP course, loved every second of it. Death by power point was awesome and all…read morethe hands on training was dope. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to go into the executive protection field. Instructor is cool and very knowledgeable

I attended the EMT school at the Academy for Professional Development for the last 9 weeks. This…read morewas the best choice I ever made. I Received my EMT certificate!!!!!!! The instructors were awesome and always there before and after class to help. I could call them on a weekend and ask questions if I didn't understand when cramming for a test. I tried a accelerated course with another school in Sacramento and it was a horrible experience. I researched all the Available EMT schools around my area and decided on The Academy For Professional Development. I would highly recommend if you want to succeed in a career in EMS.

Well...I've been coming to this barber college for years when not going to a local barber. My…read morehaircut is really straight forward; a number One everywhere. It's always been fine, just quite a bit slower than the local barber. This time, it did not turn out so well: I ended up with basically a number One on the sides and back but essentially a Zero up top. The sad part is that the presumably more experienced student who doubled checked it noticed a few things but did not call out the mistake. Too bad, coming here is not longer an option in the future.

Horrible!!! Went in and took my kids to get their haircuts…read moreand their haircuts are a 8 all around and line up.Went to examine my sons hair cut and all looked fine.As We got home I examine my sons head and find a huge quarter size bald spot after he showered.The student used enhancements to hide his bald spot without telling us!!!Never coming back

Signed up to start my future and chose IOT after seeing them pop up on fb ad. It was the biggest…read morewaist of time and the building for the classes are sooo run down. One of the advisors in charge of attendance was incredibly judgmental to me personally. They are trying very hard to get people to attend and sign up because they need students money to stay open. I immediately told their financial aid department that I was unenrolling and to send ALL THE MONEY BACK to financial aid that they were receiving. So disappointed and really sad that the school did not care about my feelings when I asked for help. 10/10 DON'T RECOMMEND

Great experience. From start to finish. Everyone in admissions all the way thru career services…read more I'm on my way to my dream job. It's never too late.

They work on your car for free for a reason! I thought it was a pretty cool program that they offer…read moreat first... You would think that the Main Mechanic AKA Teacher who is teaching these students what to do would check all the students works on the car once finished to make sure it was at least safe to drive and done decently... I think it was checked half ass and not properly... Had them put new shocks and struts on and they did exactly that... Took the car to Midas to have the brakes done which i'm glad I had Midas do and not them... Come to find out none of our tires were on correctly and bolted in properly. Midas looked at us like we were lucky to be alive. Tires were extremely loose and had so much wiggle room once lifted up... Please check and double check your work! They taught me a lesson to not come back to have free work done or recommend this school to anyone...

Modesto tech is an excellent place to prepare for a job in the real world. the management is…read morestaffed by honest and reliable people who actually care about your outcome. If a teacher fails to do his or her job management will step in and solve the problem. They have tons of materials to work on and they know what they are doing. If you work hard and graduate then you will know what you are doing too!

Fantastic! I worked with Yareli G. at the CSLB offices and her customer service and helpful…read moresuggestions were extremely helpful in assisting to pass the CSLB General B exams. She was readily available, patient, punctual and reliable. Guaranteed success with her on my team! MANY Thanks Yareli!

Michael was great!! He explained everything, answered all my questions, and helped me to begin this…read morejourney to my next chapter, becoming a licensed contractor.

I completed the mig and tig 10 week class and I was very satisfied. I did pass all the certs…read moreavailable for that class and learned a little more with extra time after. Its a little dusty and you get a little dirty but thats the nature in this field. The teachers are very good and I have no compaints.

As others have already mentioned they could not care less about your health/safety. Ive never seen…read morea school this smokey, with all the money they make off students youd think they would invest in some extractors or fans or anything?! Every week I had BLACK phlegm and snot coming out for DAYS after class. I was complaining that it felt like i had sand in my eyes/burning type feeling they said its probably nothing/acted like they didnt know...after weeks of it not subsiding i googled it turns out i was burning my cornea. So they really dont know what welders flash/arc eye is? Old/jerry rigged equipment and 1-2 instructors for dozens of students. I was lucky if an instructor checked in on me once throughout the whole day. I feel bad for the students that are just toughing it out/dont know better...NOTHING is worth sacrificing your health find a proper school!

Tina had my review removed so here it is again…read more After I left my review on the Google business of Certify Central Valley, the business magically disappeared the next day, thus hiding all the other bad reviews calling her out on scamming students. So I'm writing my review here. Negative stars, do not sign up with Certify Central Valley for Sterile Processing or any other courses Tina offers. The owner Tina Toma Melendrez is a scammer and liar. She charges students whatever amount she can get, some more some less while saying she is giving you the best discount or a great deal. (It's not) I signed up for a Sterile Processing course with Tina before all the bad reviews started to appear and had already paid her. Tina's course is not even accredited. Tina was late to almost every class and had constant cancellations even though she lives a fews blocks around the corner. There is a reason why when signing up for this course that she asks students to transfer her the money instead of her as a business charging the student as a transaction. When you transfer money to someone, you cannot dispute the transaction and she knows this. She never wanted to communicate via text or email regarding the terms of the course or externships because she doesn't want a written record of what she promises or says to students. She always said "call me, call me, call me" Many previous students left bad reviews about being scammed by paying $1,500 for an externship that was nonexistent. She will not refund you because it is all a scam and there is no externship. Tina offered many students, myself included an externship if you paid her $1,500. This is all a lie, there is no externship and she will make up excuse after excuse as to why it is being pushed back or things "being out of her control" She just wants your money. Many students have and are suing her for the externship and have successfully won. The course that Tina taught, powerpoint presentation of slides that she showed was just basically her notes from the textbook from when she took the course many many years ago. You are better off buying the textbook yourself and self studying for the board exam or going to an accredited institution. What Tina taught in the whole course only covered 1/3 of what was on the board exam. At the end of the course she offers a resume building workshop that only consisted of her telling students to "use chatGPT to write your whole resume" she would tell students what keywords or phrases to type into chatGPT to build your resume. Tina told students to lie on their resumes saying we had hands on experience from her course knowing damn well all we did was pass around some instruments. Tina Toma Melendrez is a money hungry scammer, do not sign up for her class unless you want your money stolen. I will keep posting my reviews even if you have the business removed Tina.

If I could give this class zero stars, I would. I took…read moreTina's class a couple of months ago I live far away, so I was driving back and forth at night just to attend To the night clasd. Tina constantly pressured me to join her "internship," even after I made it clear multiple times that I wasn't interested. I had already heard it was a scam, so my answer was no from the start. Despite that, she kept calling and blowing up my phone even outside of class. She was scaring me. After I refused several times, her attitude toward me completely changed. She became rude and aggressive. I honestly wish I had recorded it. She also tried to talk badly about another student to "bond" with me, which was unprofessional and uncomfortable. I didn't engage. SHE DID NOT LIKE THAT I DID NOT ENGAGe. At the end, she told me to come pick up my certificate, mind you I lived hours away, I drove all the way there, only to find out she didn't even have it. Total waste of time. She said she would mail it she never did. Tina is extremely unprofessional and disorganized. She was often late, canceled classes frequently, and provided little to no real value. I paid $3,000 for this course and learned nothing. It didn't lead to a job or any real opportunity. She rushed me into paying quickly through Apple Pay, claiming it was a "deal" and that the price would go up to $5,000 if I didn't act fast. That pressure alone should've been a red flag. This entire experience was a waste of time and money.

My journey with Gurnick Academy was not a straight path. I initially enrolled at the Sacramento…read morecampus, but I was distracted by life and did not take my education as seriously as I should have. I ended up failing during my prerequisite courses, leaving me with a $1,500 debt that I had to repay before I could try again. When I decided to return to nursing school, I carefully researched my options and chose the Modesto campus. Although both campuses were about 40 miles from where I lived, the commute to Modesto felt more manageable. More importantly, the Modesto campus felt like home. The support I received from the instructors and administrators went far beyond academics. They not only taught me how to become a nurse, but how to become a good nurse. Those lessons will stay with me throughout my career and for the rest of my life. My biggest piece of advice to future students is simple: read the books. Do not rely solely on Quizlet or shortcuts. Read the chapters, take handwritten notes, and put in the work. I am not the smartest person in the room, but I worked hard and gave this program my full effort. I want to express my sincere appreciation to Tu, Mr. Bennie, Ms. Laura, Amber, both Stephanies, and Stephanie at the front desk, who always answered my questions and every phone call. I am especially grateful to Stephanie Kelly, my first clinical instructor, as well as Ms. Maria, MJ, Ms. Nisha, and Tina, the nurse at my clinical site. Because of the guidance, encouragement, and support of these incredible individuals, I successfully became a licensed nurse. Today, I am proud to be working as a nurse in San Francisco. Thank you, Gurnick Academy Modesto, for helping me achieve a goal that once felt out of reach.

I recently completed my LVN program (VN-90) at Gurnick Academy, Modesto location, and I am very…read moregrateful for this experience. The program offers a detailed and well-structured syllabus with excellent clinical exposure. The variety of clinical facilities helped me effectively connect theory with real nursing practice. The instructors are experienced, dedicated, and bring different teaching styles, which made learning engaging and meaningful. I would like to personally appreciate Ms. Mandeep Kaur for her excellent Med-Surg lectures and deep understanding of physiology. Ms. Dawn Hayek delivered outstanding OB lectures; her teaching style, expressions, and clinical insight made her lectures more valuable than textbooks. Ms. Laura impressed me with her energy and experience-based Pharmacology teaching. Ms. Charmaine brought strong expertise in PEDS and NICU, adding depth to her lectures. Mr. Phil Waymire played a key role during MOD IV and Capstone by helping tie everything together. His SIMS knowledge and rationales truly empowered students. I also appreciate Ms. MJ, Ms. Jess, and Ms. Ashita for being kind, supportive, and knowledgeable. The clinical instructors were exceptional. Ms. Antonieta Largoza is thorough and disciplined, ensuring strong fundamentals. Ms. Linda White is passionate and inspiring, and Ms. Alicia Grigsby has a unique teaching style with excellent student camaraderie. Special thanks to Ms. Tu (Director) for her coordination with students, Mr. Benne (VN Coordinator) for always advocating for students and resolving issues promptly, and Mr. Jay and Ms. Brenda (Clinical Coordinators) for their constant support and responsiveness. I also appreciate Mr. Tony (Security) for maintaining a safe and caring environment. Kudos to Ms. Kari, Ms. Sharjani, Mr. Veneet, Ms. Lori, and Ms. Edail Odisho for their continued support. My classmates were caring and supportive throughout the program, and I truly witnessed the nurturing spirit of future nurses among them. As a constructive suggestion, adding tutors with strong clinical and pathology-based knowledge could further enhance student understanding and learning outcomes. Overall, Gurnick Academy feels like a family, not just an institution. I hope the Modesto location introduces an RN program in the future and offers scholarships for continuing students.