My review is for the Pearson VUE testing center located at ECPI University rather than any program at the college. I visited in July to take my ISC2 CC (Certified in Cybersecurity) exam. I recently started a new remote job that wanted me to obtain this certification. I arrived over 30 minutes early like the directions I received from Pearson VUE instructed me to. I found parking easily, and the building itself is really nice. The receptionist told me exactly where to go, and I walked through the student lounge and into the library/computer lab. Mrs. Stephanie is the media specialist who runs the library and testing center. Taking any kind of certification exam is stressful but she was laid back and put me at ease. While I was waiting to be called back and waiting on my exam results, I saw her helping ECPI students on the computers, and she seems very devoted to what she does. The actual exam is no joke (most IT certifications are difficult), but thankfully I passed it. I don't even want to know the actual score- seeing "Congratulations, you passed" was enough for me. Mrs. Stephanie printed out my result and gave it to me and was very encouraging. This put me at ease because I was definitely nervous, as this was the first standardized test I've taken since I took the SAT in high school, and my first computerized assessment. I can only speak for her and the receptionist, but they put me at ease as an adult learner in a new-to-me field. This the only Pearson VUE testing center in Charleston, so you need to schedule your exam EARLY. I scheduled my exam in May and the earliest time I could get was July. With that said, if it's an ISC2 exam, you may be thankful for that extra study time- I know I was. I debated driving to Beaufort or Sumter but am glad I opted not to since this site is so much closer to home. I didn't remove a star for the lack of available testing times, but if you need a certain day, you may have to travel to a different location to test. I'm honestly surprised this is the only testing center in the tri-county area with the number of tech professionals and companies here. I don't plan to take any other certification exams soon, but if I do, I will certainly book my appointment early and test here. read more

Pros: ECPI really want to see you be successful. Most of there professions either work in the field that they are teaching or have worked in the field they are teaching. I got 2 degree with ECPI (Associates & Bachelors) and I am working on my third (Masters). It's small so you may have more one on one time with the professors if you need it. The entire staff, from Present Weaver to Mr. Neal, are there to help you achieve your goals. The open house is the best open house in the area! The school offers you 10 Certifications at $15 per cert. and the last time I checked the Security + cert was $365.00. *the university is also good for people that have been out of school for along time. Cons: sometimes your classes are out of order to your curriculum but for the most part they keep you on a pretty steady track. Overall: one of the best decisions you can make! read more

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ECPI University on Northside Drive in North Charleston is a quality place of higher learning that prepares its students for skills and jobs in the real world so they are ready to work and prepared for jobs upon graduation. They have a caring and knowledgeable staff here that looks out for the best interest of their students. read more

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I accepted a job as an adjunct instructor in July of 2021. I came from an accredited nursing school in California where expectations of students were very high and poor performance was never tolerated. There was no excuse for being late or not having your paperwork done. There was no tolerance for challenging an instructor (which happened to me personally and I witnessed happen to others). This was very much the opposite of my experience with ECPI students and administration. The administration was passive when I shared my concerns (all of which could be observed via recorded sessions) and documented in the CANVAS portal. I was told by one administrator, "they will try you". I learned this as my complaints were ignored. Papers that I graded as "not passing or needs correction" were simply ignored and students were sent to the next semester. Students would show up late to class with excuses. They would eat on camera and ask for more breaks than allowed. I would spend hours in preparation and find several supporting videos or pamphlets to share with students. I would have received little to no training had I not insisted on it. They would ask me to teach clinical or lab without any observation or training. The one time I observed a lab training administration had to come and intervene as students did not even know how to do vital signs or what expected normal values were. I invested hours in study and preparation to lead these students to be the best nurses I could imagine taking care of my family or loved ones. This was and always will be at the forefront of my mind as an educator. Sadly this was not to be my experience as an educator at ECPI. I shadowed another instructor on a clinical day and the entire time the students were hiding, sitting outside visiting with each other, or in the bathroom (each at different times). I suggested we come up with questions or a simple quiz to provide to the students to keep them engaged and occupy their time but unfortunately, this wasn't supported by the instructor. One of the students even replied, "I already have an assignment from my instructor" which I shared with the instructor it shouldn't matter. We are the instructors for the day. Who is this student telling us what she will or will not do? I was too embarrassed to participate in this type of tolerance so I left early. I shared with this instructor that ECPI's standards for nursing students are not up to my personal and professional standards. I have been a nurse for over 23 years with a Master's Degree in Leadership and hoped to be able to lead eager, engaged, enthusiastic, students but unfortunately, this was not the case with my experience with ECPI and the excuses from the administration. All of this being said, I was surprised to receive an email today from HR speaking about separation. I tried to reach out to the administration and found that no one was available. I tried to call and found that nobody would answer my calls. It would appear that my feedback to the administration was not taken well. I am proud to say I stood up for my own ethical values in helping to educate and develop the best nurses one could ask for when taking care of their family members or loved ones. I am disappointed in my experience as an educator at ECPI as well as their training and support for faculty, as well as their "they will try you" mindset. From my experience as a seasoned and educated nurse, this mindset will never work in the real workforce. read more

I am currently a Network Security Engineer at SPAWAR. In December of 2014 I decided to check ECPI out because of the speed you are able to complete the courses. This school is completely professional and set up to help veterans and non-veterans get the most out of their money and have an amazing experience learning and earning a degree. The staff, professors, and students are some of the best people I have ever meet in my life. I was able to take online and in-seat classes to earn a B.S. CIS Cyber and Network Security in 19 months from 0 to 123 credit completed. I feel everyone that works on the Charleston Campus made the experience one of the best in my life. It takes commitment and dedication to finish a degree at this pace, but I assure you that this place with help you the entire step of the way. They are also fighting to get you hired in your field as you are preparing to graduate. Graduated July 17 2016 B.S. CIS Cyber and Network Security read more