Everything! The instructors, material the ease of navigation through their system, the class format, combination of videos, and practice questions has made it very easy to prepare for the exam. I also enjoy the confidence that they are still in their students. Thank you, Mike! read more

Came here for the Personal Lines course because it's where my job sends everyone. They definitely know what they are doing here in order to get the job done. This place is technically 5 stars but I have to give it 3 due to the fact that their privacy of personal information is POOR! I am going to address this first.... Every morning you sign in at the front desk with the receptionist. You sign in on your class sheet and you also hand in your attendance card at the beginning of the day. On the class sheet, you are filling out your name, last four (social) and full birthday. This is for everyone to see. Your attendance card has your FULL social on it and many times this is out in the open. I just don't understand why this is even a problem. I know people who have brought it up and their answer was "this is just how we do it here." That is unacceptable. And I've read other reviews that stated the same. Some may not find it a big deal but I think that this is the one thing that needs to change. Other than that this place is fantastic for learning what you need. They make sure you have everything you need in order to pass the test and "stick it to the man" as Constance would say. My instructors were: Steve - he generally will go by the book, read it out loud and reinforce the material with ways to remember certain things and throw in some real life examples. Sandra - is lively, a good amount of real world examples, she too will reinforce material with ways to remember the important things. She pretty high energy too Constance - straight forward with the book (I mean, it's pretty hard to spice up insurance code), but she has real world examples and she wants everyone to stick it to the man. Fun Tiffany - She did the first part of the crash course. Good energy, real life examples. laughs a lot (keeps energy going) and knows her stuff. I enjoyed all of my instructors, they all brought their own personality to the table to teach the things we needed to pass. I would go back for them for sure. My co-worker and I took the class together and both passed easily. So the results of Mike Russ is not in question. I just wish they fixed their privacy issue.... and this place would be 5 stars all day long. read more

I want to thank the Mike Russ school in Anaheim and the excellent 5 star staff who gave me the education I needed to become a property and casualty Insurance agent. Dana, Steve Sandra , Natalie all made an impact on my learning curve so that I passed the test the first time along with 3 other friends I met in class. The decision to attend the class for the seven in person hands on training days in a row is a decision I highly recommend to any new student. The bond of the new friends I made in class is and will be an ongoing support toward our future hope dreams and goals as we find new pathways to accomplish the unique choices ahead of us. Thank you Julius for your help in sorting out my questions like my name: Betty Lovejoy Sauceda! read more

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Mike Russ is the best training course one can take! I took a seven day course for my life, health and AD&D Insurance license. The following day I passed my state exam! Thanks Mike Russ, Dace Thomas, and Mr. Richard you guys were awesome . Bring a cover it's cold in the classroom. read more

I just attended the 52 hour Property & Casualty Pre-Licensing here including the crash course last week. I had Steve and Dana as my instructors and they were wonderful. They have different ways of teaching which both worked and it was nice to have a mix of styles. They truly give you everything you need to pass the test and more! Don't get me wrong you still need to pay attention and study on your free time ( they aren't going to take it for you!) Mike Russ provides a mature atmosphere for adults who are serious about getting licensed.. and somehow they make it fun and entertaining. Any person who is looking into getting licensed in any of the areas they provide classes I 100% recommend Mike Russ. I passed my P&C test today... couldn't have done it without them! read more

I had a good experience using the online courses, so this review is exclusively for the online program and not the training center, since I never stepped foot inside the facility. In preparation for taking the California state license exams for P&C and Health & Life, this program came highly recommended by the respected insurance professionals I asked. So, preferring to get my required 80 hours and information required for passing the exams in the privacy of my own home, I bought access to the two courses plus the 12-hour ethics course and endeavored to teach myself. I found the information to be well-written, though repetitive, which was annoying at first but did help to cement some of the information in my brain. For example, I took the ethics program first which, in hindsight, seemed to take wide swaths of material from the two other courses I took and, as it turns out, the first few sections of the two insurance programs covered largely the same material as each other. The recognition of these similarities made the process a little faster and easier as well as helped to reinforce some basics. The software is quite easy to access and the user-friendly interface made the experience easy to stop and go, as needed, without losing my place. Having passed both exams on the first try without taking a crash course made me happy and says a lot about the online courses. The only reason I did not give this "5-stars" is that each section of the Life & Health program began with an introductory video which helped to put the information in to perspective and stressed what was important for the test and the P&C program did not, which was a bit disappointing. I would definitely recommend this for any independent, self-starter who is disciplined and able to learn at home. read more

I took the 2day crash course at Mike Russ Training location of Anaheim. The crash course was awesome! Constance, the trainer was AWESOME! The course is an investment for your future. Don't think about the cost, this course WILL help you! I passed the P&C test. ALL, please keep in mind, you need to put your efforts too. read more

I took the online classes and then finished with the weekend crash course. Then the following Tuesday after the weekend crash course, I took and PASSED my test easily! Highly recommend this class. It was very helpful and the instructor made the class full of stupid and boring information, interesting and doable. read more

Failed the exam after taking their crash course and online courses Did a whole bunch of studying coupled with other flash cards mirroring the info Let me just say that I do not recommend these guys period! I low key want my money back! read more

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If you can stomach the price and give up a weekend, the Mike Russ crash course is WORTH IT. Ya girl went from a 53% on the first test attempt to a 70%!! I took my mandatory 52-hour course online, and 52 hours of any subject results in an enormous amount of information. I struggled hard to decipher what was important to know for the test. The crash class gives you a packet with all of the information condensed into groups, and the instructor (I had Natalie) goes over each topic noting what's worth memorizing, buzz words to look for on the test, and tips and tricks for remembering facts. The class breaks up the packet into a few slides at a time, and each section is followed by reviewing questions from actual tests (definitely one of the most helpful aspects of this course). This kept everyone engaged and made it feel less like a lecture. Natalie rocked! She was humorous, very patient, and used great examples as another way to help memorization. Insurance can be a largely boring subject, but the crash course makes the most out of the situation. read more

My agent signed my up for the week long course plus the crash course on the weekend. A very long process but well worth it. The materials are all worth purchasing, get the work book, get the flash cards trust me they will save your life. I had 3 different instructors throughout the 7 days. I had Sandy who is absolutely phenomenal and has a great style of teaching. Mid week we had Armando for a day and he was a little tougher to deal with, not to say he was bad but he just wasn't for everyone. Instruction is subjective** and then back to sandy until Saturday and Sunday. Natalie was our crash course instructor and man she was awesome as well, gets to the point and really relaxed. TAKE SUNDAY AS WELL I KNOWN ITS OPTIONAL BUT TRUST ME. Overall: If you want to pass, come to class and handle it. I passed first try no problem.. trust the process and study the materials and you're good. read more

Wahoo! Thanks to Mike Russ's Life, Health, and Disability 52-hour live course I passed my exam this morning with ease. All the instructors really understand how to teach students the big picture concepts, as well as provide in-depth analysis when needed! I would especially like to thank Dana as he was my favorite instructor by far. He explained concepts in an effective manner, but more importantly provided HILARIOUS and fitting stories as to help us never forget the concepts! I highly recommend this place!! read more

I took this class to help me pass my Personal and Commercial Insurance test. There is a lot to take in, but with the help of the instructors Dana and Sandra I was able to pass! Both of the instructors had great energy and were more than willing to answer any and all questions, even taking time after class to help out with any other questions students had. If you take the insurance course, I highly recommend people take the optional Sunday class and then take your test on a Monday. read more

Let me just say, Mike Russ School ROCKS! I took the online course to become a Life & Health Agent and it was very easy to use and very informative. I really like how you could take the practice test/final exams online, before you received the course certification. The practice test really get you prepared for the crash course sessions. Over the weekend, 11/19-11/20 I attended the crash course with the instructor Reggie Alcantar. Let me just say, TOP NOTCH instructor. Reg, as we called him. He made such a boring subject fun. I dreaded going to to class, but once I got there, I was engaged and enjoying the class. He added real life stories to different examples he made, which made the subject relevant to real life situations and something I could compare it to. He kept the course on schedule, definitely knows his stuff (very knowledgeable/smart, pointed out content that was relevant for the exam, very professional, funny and much more. I took my state exam today and passed. I passed, because Reg prepared me for the exam. The exam is tricky and tough, but when you follow his instruction. You should pass. I can't thank Reg enough for his help and I just wanted Mike Russ to know, they have a spectacular instructor in REG! Thanks again and if you ever attend a crash course, attend Reg's class. Have a blessed day!!!!! MC "When I verbalize, I internalize" & "Dont Make Personal Decisions" - Reg... read more

Took the Pre-Licensing course in May and the crash course as well. I signed up for the Life and Health agent and I am pleased with how the format of teaching is. Steve is a great instructor and has the exceptional ability to make the complicated ideas simple and easy to remember. His method of teaching is effective because not only he gives the buzz words we need to remember but he ensures class participation. Before we move on to any material, he ensures we have a good grasp on the ideas and materials by doing an in class questions/quiz type. The repetition and emphasis on the important key words helped tremendously during the exam. I am happy that I invested time in ensuring I am good to go and for the future students, give your 100% because the course goes by fast and everything that Steve says is substantial for the exam. read more

The best in the business! Instructors are all great teachers! They make sure you are engaging in class which is key to knowing your material and passing the test. read more

The staff at Mike Russ are so friendly and helpful. There was not a single thing on the test that was not mentioned in class. I highly recommend taking the time out of your busy schedule to attend the week course and crash course. You will be glad you did. read more

Had a great experience with the P&C course!! The instructor Constance is amazing. She is very real,informative and straight to the point. Her way of explaining is extremely helpful and her tone of voice while reading the material really engraves information into your brain. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to obtain their P&C license. read more

I'm giving them a 3 star because the classes are great as long as you don't get Mike himself! I went to a few classes here and they were all great except the class mike taught! He didn't teach he talked about his kids, grandkids and ex wife it was extremely unprofessional and annoying to say the least after one day I didn't go back. I had in the past had other teachers for other classes and Mike's was awful! Sorry guys but it's true! read more

It's true if you are having trouble passing your license exam, this class helps SOOO much!!! After a couple tries and taking this 2 day crash course right before my test, I FINALLY passed!!! I knew I needed help studying and this crash course provided all the tools one could need. Lillian was my instructor and she was friendly, approachable, helpful, resourceful, and knowledgable! I purchased the silver package and it's worth getting the book because of the test questions and answers in there. Lillian also taught us real life examples and the most helpful test tips as well. It was so worth paying for this crash course because they tell you all you need to know about the test! The location is walking distance from a good amount of lunch places that you can go to during lunch break and there is plenty of parking. I highly recommend everyone to sign up for this because it will def contribute to you passing the test! I took my property and casualty license test after going through this course. Soo thankful for Mike Russ' help! read more

Took the Life/Health Course with Steve and Sandy. Missed the Ethics portion and did it online and also missed Sunday crash course due to a family emergency. I passed the State test with a 93%. Very impressed with the information I was able to retain from these classes. Also, took the notary course here a week before the Life/Health course and found out I passed that test as well with an 86%. These courses truly do help. read more

I grudgingly signed up to take the Life, Health and Disability insurance class (including the test cram-course over the weekend) at Mike Russ. I could not imagine a more coma-inducing way to spend seven days than to learn about insurance. I was wrong. Reggie Alcantar was our week-long (and Sunday cram class) instructor, and he was dynamite. Knowledgeable, affable and engaging - he made the course interesting and, by week's end, the pieces were definitely falling into place. Dana Stewart taught our day-long "Code and Ethics" course and he, too, made an extremely dry topic both compelling and "learnable". It is not what one might consider a "state of the art" operation, but the entire experience was positive and had the hoped-for outcome: I passed the test! At the end of the day, I learned what I needed to know and were given tips on successful test-taking...and it worked. What more could you ask for? read more

Wonderful wonderful wonderful!! The instructors I had at Mike Russ (Ronald, Dana, and Steve) help you every step of the way with what they teach you about the material as well as their VERY helpful study tips and strategies. They are helpful, funny and make the material interesting and understandable. The instructors here REALLY want you to succeed and I couldn't have done it without them. I took my P and C exam last week and got an 88%. Thank you Mike Russ and staff!!!!! read more

I took the 52 hour P&C course. I don't know how the instructors cram so much information in but after the crash course, I was fully confident and was able to pass with no problems. I will absolutely recommend this training center to anyone looking to get their license. read more

Mike Russ is the best school to go to for a test. They're great the instructors make sure you understand what's going on and repeat the information many times. read more

Danas teaching js by story telling. Steves teaching is by reading the book out loud. Which is how I learn and absorb new material the best. I don't remember the name of the last teacher but she teaches in upland. Her style is both story telling and reading the book. I failed my test 51% correct on my test. If I could go back in time I would have just picked up the books and read them before classes. read more

I have used Mike Russ 3 times and have passed all 3 times.. Great school!! Instructors are great...

This is a great school, they really do prepare you for the test. All my coworkers came here to take their Life/Health course. I felt ready to take the test and was able to pass it on the first try. Our instructor Steve was great. My only gripe is they need better chairs, other than that I would highly recommend Mike Russ. read more

I took the 52 hour property & casualty course and the instructors all did a great job of drilling the correct information and keeping it to the point of the test. Lillian, Constance, and Steve were great! I passed first attempt on the state licensing exam, they will give you the best chance to succeed on it! read more

Came here last year for my P&C License and now this year for my Life and Health and passed both tests on the first try! Dana, Steve and Natalie were great! read more

2 x 56 hours of mandatory in-class room training to try to learn enough about insurance to pass 2 state-tests that target a pass-rate of less than 50% is a grim task. Based on positive recommendations from a colleague, I registered with Mike Russ and committed to driving 60 miles daily to / from the Anaheim location! The class-room could use some TLC as could the daily sign-up procedure as mentioned already, but the quality of the teaching was second to none. Not only did Dana and Mike Russ himself combine to keep me awake and entertained for 112 hours over 3 weeks, they taught me enough about insurance to make passing the tests almost automatic! I have taken other similar licensing classes from other schools in the past, and this outfit is light-years ahead of the pack. If you are in S.Cal. and need a school for your a financial lines license (insurance, real estate, notary, etc.), I highly recommend that you check out Mike Russ! I surely am glad that I did. read more

I have to thank Mike Russ training center of Anaheim, for providing me the tools necessary to pass my P& C Test on the first try. The instructor combined with the material, as it relates to stories/examples that you can recall/relate to know the answers, equipped with meticulous information accuracy & not allowing those trick questions to trick you. I thank Steve, Dana, Sandra, & Natalie for all the hard work and making this course a success story! Look forward to more classes! read more

Great place to get your crash course. A bit on the pricey side but overall a great review. My instructor was Dana, he's great. Knows how to get things stuck in your head. But maybe a little more involvement every 2 hrs can help keep the students awake and not bored. read more

Took the 52 hr in class course and the two day cram course for P&C. Dana and Sandy were so helpful in understanding the ins and outs of everything needed to know to pass the exam. Took my test today for the first time and passed!! read more

Great classes from Steve and Jeff. Passed the exam easily the first time thanks to their thorough knowledge of the insurance industry & exam prep/ exam. 10/10 would recommend. read more

The course is designed to help you pass the Life/Health exam. To pass, you need only 60% to pass exam so this class can get you there in a jiffy. The reason for the LOWER 2 STAR rating is Mike Russ policy of sharing personal confidential (not safeguarding) information like social security numbers, birthdays, addresses, and phone numbers. When signing in on a daily basis, I could see every students social security number (partial) and birthday. This a potential source of IDENTITY THEFT!! I had fellow students discussing my age and looking at everyone else's info. Little shocking for me as a male but maybe more so for a female. While a fraudster would need a little more info to clone your identity, this Mike Russ policy gives the Fraudster 80% of what he needs to phish your identity. I noted the confidentiality issue to Mike Russ rep but he blew it off with "l will note in an email to owners." Sounded more like he just blew me off. With all the IRS scams and every industry having regulations to safeguard personal information (e.g. Healthcare HIPAA or PSI covering social security number before making copy of fingerprint card), Mike Russ has a bad business policy that puts all of his students at risk. The quality of Instructors varies significantly. Reggie is a rockstar instructor and helps you understand and retain the material. Five Stars for Reggie. Find Reggie as an instructor. Sylvia could be a better instructor will some modifications (1) highlight only relevant sentences in book instead of taking lazy route where you tell the highlight 60% of the page. Highlights only work if they cover less than 10% page. Otherwise, you should just skip highlighting and just read entire book 2) give students a chance to answer or develop answers to practice questions instead of immediately showing answers on screen. It is instructive to formulate your answer and even if you get it wrong, you can remember better for next time, 3) reduce wasting time. Seems like there is 10 minute break followed by 15 minutes of meandering 4) if Sylvia runs ahead of schedule, use extra time to drill questions with overhead projector and apply concepts with right/wrong answers read more

Just came back from a intensive P&C weekend at Mike Russ's office in Anaheim. I cannot say enough about Natalie Diaz, the instructor. She has a true passion for educating the future insurance agents in CA. She was engaging, knowledgeable and most all kept us entertained. Her sense of humor was helpful and appropriate. I had fun! Not sure how many people can say that about an insurance course that transpired over a holiday weekend. All in all, well worth my time. Thanks Natalie! read more

The best insurance school with great and helpful instructors and staffs. I would definitely recommend in-class course also recommend to attend Saturday and Sunday classes to help you prep for the exam. Thank you Mike Russ on helping me to pass state exam!!! read more

Natalie is awsome! She has a great personality and is great at teaching the material. Loved her class!