I have been to 2 courses here in Rockville, and one in DC; the classes are well laid-out and useful…read more(if well-chosen), and the instructors are all clear and helpful. (They do exactly follow the course book, so there's nothing too innovative here.) Okay, now on to the important stuff. Breakfast is bagels and cream cheese (veggie/plain), and muffins and such. They have one of those coffee machines where you can choose one of any kind of pouch of coffee (similar to a Keurig?) so that's fun. The lobby area is spacious and clean, with plenty of snacks and drinks at all times. The best part is the mid-afternoon dessert, which is always delicious. The lunch selection in the area is decent, highlighted by Noodles and Co. and Potbelly. Overall, I prefer it to the DC location, despite the long metro ride. The location is convenient enough, just a few minutes from the Rockville Station. The only negative is that the Internet is blocked at this location. They say it's for security reasons, and that's bull. If I want to be on gChat during the class or check my email, I should be able to.

Took a class here and was really impressed…read more The instructor was great - if I could complain at all, it would be that he went off on too many related and unrelated tangents and didn't finish the entirety of the book for the course. He also wanted to "do us a favor" and let us out early (4-4:30) but I say hey, if I'm paying $500-$1000 for a class, I want to get my money's worth... even if my company is paying for it. Great to meet a bunch of different professionals throughout the training, as well. The facilities are extremely professional, sleek, and clean. They provide light refreshments, such as bagels, snacks, coffee, which is a nice touch. I would recommend, if you're coming from out of town, to vet their recommended hotels a bit yourself because I was unsatisfied with mine and it was on their recommended list.

Thank you for your help, Ms. Fatima. I hardly recommended this school to everyone who would like to…read morebe certified as a dental assistant.

Such a great program, great teachers, would recommend this to anyone who wants to become a dental…read moreassistant

The Empowered Performer is aptly named. Through strong technique training and a never ending…read morepositive attitude, Stephanie helped me do what I never thought possible. I was in a local musical and sang trope all in the same 10 month period. She really got the fact that I wasn't going for off or even off off off Broadway. She sees the value in singing as a joy to life and at least for me, a way to relieve stress. She was understanding with my nerves, etc. I am a better performer and person after the time that I spent learning from Stephanie. Erin

From the owner: Singing and speaking lessons. Public speaking. Performance techniques. Presentation Skills…read more Overcoming Stage Fright. Auditioning for Musical Theater and College Auditions. Adult Singing Classes. Teen Singing Classes. Speaking Workshops.

Nice pool with indoor and outdoor pools. A large parking lot with plenty of parking. The indoor…read morepool is usually nice and warm. It also has a large seating area in the side of the pool. It's can be crowded during peak times. The only downside is that it only has 2 family bathrooms I wish they had more. Staff here are friendly and helpful.

I would not recommend this place as a starting point for young children for the non-parental…read moreclasses. I tried out this place because two friends had brought their children for the parent/child swimming classes. Those book immediately because there's such high demand. I tried enrolling my 4 yo in the Fearful Swimmers class (supposed to be designed for kids afraid of the water but allows parents to be on the deck). I liked the graded pool with the kids and the inexpensive classes. However I was very disappointed because they started the class without him even though we were on time and showed up 5 mins early (and I had even introduced ourselves to the instructor). The instructor was young and seemed very inexperienced with children. She didn't know how to warm up to my son so he was really scared and shy. The other two kids had already done the class before so they seemed inappropriately advanced for the class at least based off the online description IMO. Basically she focused on the other kids while mostly ignoring my son who was playing on the side (my friend said that was her experience in the class as well- her daughter was ignored the entire time and basically ignore kids who can't keep up), and they told me to do the mommy and me class instead. I felt like I was being blamed or that it was my son's fault even though the class description is supposed to be for kids who are afraid. I was pretty disappointed with the whole experience, so I asked for a refund which they fortunately granted. The following week I took him to Goldfish Swim School even though it's more expensive and it was like night and day- WAY more kid friendly, instructors are trained to really play and work with children of all levels. He was just as afraid during his trial and refused to go in the water, but the deck supervisor at Goldfish jumped in and gave him a 1:1 introductory class instead. By the second session at Goldfish he was totally acclimated and following the teacher and having so much fun, and the time was split evenly among kids instead of just favoring the stronger/more advanced kids. Honestly you get what you pay for in a private facility vs public facility.

Capital Fencing Academy is an amazing place! Great facilities. Outstanding coaching. Strong…read moresense of community. Lots of learning and growth both on and off the fencing strip. Endless fun! My daughter has been fencing with Dariusz Gilman since she participated in his summer camp nearly three years ago. She has become a nationally ranked fencer but, more importantly, she has developed a true love of fencing. She absolutely would spend every waking moment at this fencing club if given the choice, and wouldn't hesitate to say that discovering fencing is the best thing that ever happened to her. Her focus, strategic thinking, confidence, and overall sportsmanship has soared, and I attribute much of this to Capital Fencing Academy's coaching philosophy. Without a doubt, these coaches care a great deal about the well-being and development of each and every fencer. They have a passion for fencing and they have a passion for coaching, and it shows. If your child and/or you are interested in a competitive yet totally fun sabre fencing program -- yes, there are classes & private lessons for kids and adults alike -- Capital Fencing Academy is the place to be. It doesn't get any better than this.

The PMTI boot camp class for PMI was a lifesaver. I wouldn't have been able pass the test in such…read morea short time frame without it (one month from start of studying). Jeff was knowledgeable and gave great examples for every concept. The four day course was intense but if you clear your week and focus, it will make you ready for the test in no time. Definitely recommend this!

Jeff was an amazing and engaging teacher. You could tell that he really cared about making sure…read moreeveryone knew the material. He was great about answering questions, before, during, and after class. The materials provided by PMTI were extremely helpful for learning the test content and were clear and concise. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to pass the PMP on their first try.

Not only is this a huge retail store, but it's also a membership wood-maker club. It's been around…read morefor over a decade and I am only just now discovering it. I came for their Oktoberfest, which had many vendors selling unique woodwork items. I actually needed quality wood glue to repair a wooden dresser I inherited that was my 90 year old mom's childhood dresser in England. I think wood glue should work, and this place had several to choose from. I bought the smallest size as I don't need much. The workers are helpful and friendly. I didn't see if there were rooms in back for people to work or take classes, but judging by the name of this place, I assume so. They also had the cutest resident pug chilling out in the middle of the store. I was going to take a picture, but he moved on.

My son started taking a woodworking class for youth here recently. They were super flexible and…read moreaccommodating and even managed to give him a 1:1 class to "catch him up with the group" even though we only paid for a group class. More importantly, watching the instructor work with my 9 year old son, I was truly impressed at the level of instruction and what he was able to help my son construct with wood. It was terrific, and I would recommend it anyone.

Great nonprofit supporting Latina moms in the greater Washington, DC area - their support and…read morebilingual educational programs are making a difference for women that might not be able to otherwise access these important services. Keep up the great work!

From the owner: We serve Latinas across the Americas, helping them to start and grow their businesses while taking…read morecare of their health, wellness and personal development. We accomplish that by running bilingual educational programs and a flagship business incubator.

Pros: Nice, clean, convenient facility off of Shady Grove Rd. with friendly staff! Unlike many…read moreother camp options, they serve hot lunches which is a huge plus especially for my picky kids. Bunch of interesting topics to choose from. Select the "Multi Theme" if it's your first time so kids can try a variety of activities. Musical Theater and STEM are popular camps. Cons: Customer service is slow. Don't expect email inquiries to get a response and the ones that gets a response takes days. We called to make a minor registration change; the rep couldn't help and told us to send an email. You guessed it, no response.

My son just started attending the new Mandarin immersion preschool program here. Lang Lang…read morecurriculum immediately helped him build on previous exposure to target language. Facility is beautiful, with natural materials that are well cared for. Teachers are also caring and well-qualified. Cathay Center offers after school and weekend chinese immersion programs for K-12 students as well, so there is learning continuity that I haven't found anywhere else. Cathay Center is dominated by Chinese culture, which I respect a lot, yet truly feels open to everyone. A unique, positive place for learning.