The Real Estate Institute has been an excellent resource for my continuing education. The entire…read moreexperience was professional from start to finish -- clear course instructions, well-structured material, and an easy-to-navigate system. I also appreciated how responsive and helpful their team was whenever I needed assistance. It made the CE process smooth and stress-free. I would absolutely recommend them to any real estate professional looking for reliable and high-quality continuing education. FIVE STARS

I attended the two days leasing Agent Course at the Chicago Real Estate Institute for two days…read moreleasing agent course, it was great experience. The admissions process was smooth, easy and helpful. The staff was professional throughout. Anais Fowler, the instructor, was extremely knowledgeable and did a fantastic job teaching the course. She made the material easy to understand and engaging. I highly recommend. Thank you!

A great experience! I took the 101 course and although I'm definitely not a master craftsman (they…read morewould have had to perform miracles for that to happen) I took away a lot from my time here. Mark, the instructor for 101, is extremely knowledgable and accommodating. I missed a couple of classes because of work, but was able to make it up and finish with the class thanks to his help! I learned a lot more than I thought I would and am now considering taking the 102 course.

If you'are looking to obtain your CDL licence look no further. I was skeptical of the low price in…read morethe beginning (I checked 4 different places quoting me anything from $4,000 to $5000), but after couple weeks in the classroom and in the driving field , I knew that they were the real deal. They are hard core, no nonsense school, and If you truly want your CDL you will get it there in no time, and by not paying any of the "astronomical" fees that accompany the other schools. Instructors like Yuri, as well as the owners, (Mohammad), and support staff , Silvia, have simplify the learning process to a 3rd grade material study that anybody can understand, comprehend, memorize, process, and use to their benefit. Don t get me wrong. There are is lots of material to study and go over and 6 different tests to take. But If you cannot make it, it's not them, its you. They will make you feel like a million dollar man or woman, and with a CDL license on the top of that. You just got to listen to them, follow their directions, ask questions and you will get what you're striving for. There is going to be lots of stress, and lots of times questioning your self and if you can make it to the end of the program, but just stick with the program, and you will be one of the next amazing, hard working, and proud Truck Driver Veterans . To all Bulldog CDL Driving School staff , thank you all for your professionalism, and your patience . Good Luck to all the new guys and girls!

This school was every bit of amazing! They are very helpful…read moreand knowledgeable and is determined to make sure you pass. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking to get their class A license

Cannot recommend Ride Chicago enough! My very precious boy…read morehas wanted to ride a bike for years. At 18 yrs old we finally relented. I don't doubt his skill as he's an excellent car driver. I do doubt all the crazies on the road! And I want my kiddo to last until old man adulthood! So I wanted him to have as much practice as possible from people who truly care. Freddie saw Jay for riding skills / lessons for the last couple of weeks and wow! Not only is my boy hooked but I have a deeper respect for these guys that take their time to take the students seriously. As a Mum who wants her kiddo riding as safe as possible, I thought nothing of multiple lessons and of course the onsite licensing class. Alden in the office was brilliant at working out the scheduling that worked with our crazy calendar and we now have a fully licensed rider who sailed through the test with zero marks taken off. My son will have a break for the winter and I will once again see if Jay can give him a refresher in the late Spring before the season really starts to give my kiddo every success to enjoy his riding! Thank you Ride Chicago! You gave Freddie the world he was hoping to ride in!

An essential, and excellent, experience for first-time and experienced riders alike…read more I've always wanted to ride a motorcycle, but never felt quite ready to pull the trigger. After a year of sneaking rides on my wife's scooter, the time was finally right. Get your permit and sign up for a class at Ride. They'll start you out with the absolute basis, and take you through two, five hour days after which you'll feel confident in being able to pass the state test (another service they provide). I'll be heading back down to take that test soon, and am looking forward to starting my journey on two wheels, and almost certainly taking their intermediate class down the line. If you're lucky enough to get Jay and Paco, you'll be in good hands. They're each incredibly knowledgeable, excellent teachers with two very different styles, something I personally loved. You never have the opportunity to get too frustrated or anxious because you know you're in good hands and you're constantly building on skills you've learned in previous lessons. Highly recommend!

I just had trouble trying to find available dates for an adult refresher class and the agent was…read moretrying to find my availability and it turns out that Nicole from Nova school found me some dates in late August, after being reviewed the same day by my boss, I was at work all day, Nicole told me I had until the end of day to pay and mind me I am still at work, she wouldn't confirm the dates and the name of my instructor- Needless to say I will have to Hard pass on that driving school that I feel has a total lack of consideration for their clients times and schedule! Now I have requested these dates off for nothing! And I can't change them ! That's unacceptable! My time is limited and I will not go ahead with this driving school!

Wanted to report that Michele Edison is AWESOME and got me where I needed to be to be road test…read moreready. I thankfully had some experience going in, but she really helped me consider things I hadn't before, and most importantly, corrected bad habits that I had learned along the way. I have obtained my license today and consider myself a success story for the driving school. The website is confusing at times, but the instructors are top quality. If you live around a location and are looking for a good driving school I would recommend it.

Great teacher, great experience, and great way of explaining all policies and safety methods for…read moreConceal Carry Licensing. Definitely recommend him.

Highly recommend Lyons Guns to everyone looking to get licensed to carry. Matthew made my…read moreexperience super comfortable and fun while teaching me all the important keys to having a CCL.

Took my pre-licensing courses here for Property and Casualty with Doug Sr. Two days of classes…read morebreezed by with the real world examples, witty comments, and actual learning that went on. The in class portion and the on-line component actually ensure that you learn about what you need to know..not just memorize facts and hope that they're on the test. Make sure to look at the salt and pepper shaker collection in the back of the classroom in river grove, it's amazing! The prices are much more reasonable than anywhere else I've looked and the entertainment and actually learning are more than worth your dollar.

I really have to hand it to these guys especially Doug Dohrn Jr. He can take a long 8.5 hour…read moretraining seminar and make it interesting. That is key to me because the subject matter for state insurance exams is rather dry and dull but he manages to make things interesting and keep your attention throughout the session. I have not experienced a different Insurance training company but these guys do such a great job that I could care less about using a different agency. If you need to get your pre-licensing training for IL Life or Health or CE it really doesn't get any better then Dohrn.

I love making things with my hands; I love the sense of accomplishment it gives me. My grandmother…read moretook up upholstery in her 70's and made some beautiful pieces, one of which I inherited. The fabric on the piece isn't really my style and I decided that if it was going to be re-done, I wanted to be the one to do it. There aren't many places to learn upholstery. I am lucky to live a few blocks from the shop; my classmates weren't so lucky, they all lived at least 20 miles away. I wasn't sure what to expect with the beginner's class, so it's worth noting that in the beginner class you most likely won't work on an actual piece of furniture.* What you will do is complete four projects that give you the skills to move on to actual furniture. The class is very hands on, you will thread a machine and start sewing in your first class. There are no prerequisites for this class; half of us hadn't used a sewing machine before. Owning a garment machine, there were a few things that took getting used on upholstery machines. There are two instructors; Jeff, the owner, taught my class and one of his staff taught the other. I can't speak to the other teacher's style, but Jeff is very laid back and a firm believer of learning by doing. Jeff is very generous with his time, knowledge, tools and materials; many students don't finish all of the projects in the allotted class time, but you're welcome to come back and finish after your session is complete (provided there's room). You're always your harshest critic, but I was so flattered when the manfriend thought my final project was something I had bought. I really loved this class and can't wait to start the intermediate class. The intermediate is like an independent study, you bring the piece you want to work on. If you've meandered by and seen the work in the window on Lincoln, those are student pieces. * One project is a bar stool cover. If you've got a piece to work on, you can use it. TIP: There's a lot of close work in the class and it's easy to get into a groove. Wear comfortable clothes you wouldn't mind getting dirty and bring your glasses, water and a snack.

I just took the "Beginners' Upholstery Class" with Jeff Kraut and LOVED it!…read more The class covers upholstery techniques that can be applied to automotive upholstery, furniture upholstery, and bag making. It is taught on industrial sewing machines (no previous sewing experience necessary). I already knew basic sewing and I definitely picked up lots of new tricks/techniques. Some of the topics we covered: * setting up the machines and basic sewing. * quilted stitching on vinyl (like on the back of a car seat or stuffed chair) * adding piping trim * zipper installation and sewing a small case * stapling construction and making a panel (like recovering a chair seat or a car side panel) * beginning pattern making and making a seat cushion Projects might vary a little from class to class. I've posted photos of my work. The class was Mon & Wed, 7-9pm for 5 weeks. It's located just down the street from Trader Joe's on Lincoln. Easy parking & near the El. You can get more info from Jeff at canvasboss@yahoo.com. I'm looking forward to the advanced class!