Very responsive, flexible with scheduling based on our team schedules and reasonably priced…read more Knowledgeable and professional!. I would highly recommend Alec as an instructor.

Karen is a great instructor! I learned so much today and I will continue coming with her as I do…read moreevery 2 years! She goes over so much great information, valuable to safe people's lives!

6/25/26 update:…read more Normally, this is a 5 star review since the instructor is awesome. However, my renewal e-card never came to my email and it always came on the same day. I've been coming here for years.

I was excited to go to my CPR class tonight. They've canceled the class literally two hours before…read morethe class start. I am so surprised. They obviously don't realize the people in the jobs the life they are affecting so I would highly recommend choose a place that's not cancel your class.

I completed my BLS and ACLS certification courses here. Bill was my instructor and the class was…read moregreat. He kept it interesting and we went through all the topics throughly so that I felt confident that I would pass the exam at the end. For the ACLS course he ordered us whatever jimmy John sandwhich we wanted. And not one of those half-can-barely-feed-a-bird type sandwiches. The real deal along with refreshments. Advice: before you purchase the book call them or send them an email. While CPR Now has great prices on the courses (and bundle price savings which is what I did), you can even get better deals by checking in on yelp, following them on Facebook or twitter, or even emailing them if they have any last minute specials running to fill a class. Parking is free on Ravenswood St.

I had an amazing experience with Start CPR! Garry is an outstanding instructor who made everything…read moreeasy to understand and follow. He has a great way of teaching that helps important details and numbers really stick in your memory, so I left feeling much more confident. The class was about 2 1/2 hours long, but honestly it felt like only an hour because it was so engaging and informative. Garry breaks everything down into simple, common-sense steps, so the material never felt overwhelming or like information overload. Whether you're taking CPR for the first time or renewing your certification, I highly recommend Start CPR and Garry. It was one of the best training classes I've attended!

Garry and his group are phenomenal when it comes to educating healthcare providers in AHA BLS,…read moreACLS, and PALS. He has been in business for quite some time, and as I approach retirement from teaching, I look to him for my education.

Took a CCL refresher course. Everything was as advertised. Very informative and light. Time went…read moreby fast.

This was my first Conceal Carry training and what a great class!…read more Joe really knows his stuff! He was very informative, knowledgeable and a great instructor. He kept everyone interested helping us to actually understanding the Illinois gun law material, and there is a lot! but never a boring moment. The shooting range qualification training was awesome! Joe puts safety, education and training in a dynamic that we understand which produce better shooters. I left with an absolute ton of knowledge and confidence. We The People I give five stars! Thank you Joe.

This was a very well taught class. I had not been in a classroom in over 17 years.The EMT course…read moreand state exam is very challenging and the instructors do a great job of preparing you. If you take it seriously and pay attention they get you through it.

The Chris' run a great program. I've been a paramedic for over 20 years and I can tell you they…read moreexceeded my expectations with my daughter's EMT class. The lead instructors are career paramedics with an extraordinary amount of experience. My daughter finished the accelerated program and easily passed the state test on the first attempt.

I reached out to Tara, The Written Word, Co-founder, based in Wheaton, IL. by phone regarding my…read more6-yr-old son. Allow me to share a little nugget of information: I'm a business owner 15-years, newspaper and and media industry, and member of several executive boards. I share this to emphasize two points: I make it a practice to be balanced and objective. When doing business, I pick up the phone and call prospects as a courtesy not only out of appreciation their time and consideration, but to better understand the clients/partners needs. Now with that said, let's get down to the good part. The following are the communications between Tara and myself (sent from her iPhone) : TARA: "Hello Nicole, Thank you for contacting me. Are you interested in receiving help for your son?" ME: Hi Tara. Yes, I am seeking assistance for my son, Joseph, 6.5 yrs in the 1st grade, Joseph recently transferred from a private outdoor school, (located) in Wheaton.... The transition (to his new school) has been challenging. Joseph is extremely intelligent, altho he's a left brain thinker. His brain filters and processes information from left to right. He performs exceedingly well in math, in some aspects, but struggles with math concepts presented in traditional school. He's an unbelievable narrative and conceptual thinker. Although he struggles, which is an understatement, with numbers transposition, letter transposition, phonics and short-term memory. His long term memory goes back to the womb. What's the best time to talk or meet? -- Still no phone call -- TARA: Hello Nicole, I'm sorry to hear your son has had a rough transition. It sounds like he has a lot of strengths. Unfortunately, I am not accepting new students. I am full before and after school. ME: I'm not seeking before or after school assistance. I'm seeking during school (hours). Joseph will be homeschooled next year. -- Still no phone call -- TARA: Nicole, Are you available to meet during the day? If so, what day and time would work for you? I'll stop the email banter right about here, for now. I set an appointment with Tara. I rescheduled our initial appointment more than 72 hours in advanced due to a work conflict. Prior to our appointment, I suggested we facilitate the meeting over Facetime or Skype. I mean why drive 30 minutes to meet someone who cannot pick up the phone and call a prospective client. In reply to this request, sent from her IPHONE, she stated: TARA On Monday, December 3, 2018, 11:12:14 AM CST, Tara Chapman tara.chapman@thewrittenwordtww.com wrote: Hello Nicole, "We can talk over the phone. Neither one of those options (Facetime or Skype) work for me. Thanks, Tara Sent from my iPhone" ME: "BTW Facetime is standard with iPhone, but if you prefer to talk minus video that's fine, too." Now seeing that Tara's preference of communication is email, and a bit impersonal for me given the subject is a child, I was bewildered that she didn't jump on the Facetime/Skype-wagon. I said to myself, "young kids today just don't understand the value of interpersonal communication and its importance in business". However, when I looked up Tara's picture online before writing this review I see that she's old enough to know. In Tara's last communication, which I received less than 24 hours before our "meeting" TARA: "Hello Nicole, I heard back this evening from a family I met with last week. They decided to hire me, so I will be enrolling this new student. Unfortunately, I will not have any additional availability during the day next year. Best of luck to you as you interview other tutors. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to reach out to me." Perhaps Tara knew innately she would be out performed by other tutor candidates who show more sincerity and professionalism. She certainly did not discern from the credentials in my email that newspaper folks write and interview with our noses - or least she doesn't care.

Tara Chapman's teaching credentials, years of teaching experience and dedication to her students,…read moremake her an amazing teacher. Tara co-founded The Written Word Center for Dyslexia and Learning in Wheaton Illinois. Like Tara, the Center is warm and welcoming for all of the students she teaches, and offers an entire room full of resources for parents to learn more about dyslexia. I know Tara both personally and professionally and I am inspired by her daily commitment to helping children reach their highest potential. Speaking as a parent of a child with dyslexia and as a teacher, I feel very grateful to know Tara and to have The Written Word Center for Dyslexia and Learning in our community.

After taking the accelerated CNA course, I can say it felt rushed but had very insightful…read moreinformation. I enjoyed learning and having clinicals with Mark was very helpful. Mark knew when to keep pressure as that is what helped me retain information better and encouraged me to study harder. I would suggest study and do all the work required and pay closer attention to the discussion board questions and answers.

If I could give a lower score I would! I took the Nanny diploma with ICI and fully regret it,such a…read morewaste of money This is not a diploma level course, it is not focused on nanny work the main focus is on childcare centres but it in no way prepares a student to work in a childcare centre