I had the honor of training with Mr. Syed Iftikhar (Mr. Safe) at CDL Safe Driving Academy, and I…read morecan confidently say he is the best CDL instructor out there. His teaching style is clear, patient, and practical--he focuses on real-world driving techniques that prepare you not only to pass the CDL exam but also to drive safely and professionally afterward. Mr. Safe is extremely accessible and easy-going, always making time for his students. He works tirelessly every day until 7pm to ensure no one is left behind. Beyond being a skilled instructor, he is a kindhearted, genuine gentleman who truly cares about the success of his students. His professionalism, encouragement, and deep knowledge of CDL requirements made the entire process smooth and stress-free. A special mention also goes to his assistant Jimmy, who is a great man as well--always supportive, respectful, and ready to help students succeed. Together, they create a very welcoming and motivating environment. Because of their guidance, I passed the Virginia CDL exam and now hold my CDL license. I highly recommend CDL Safe Driving Academy to anyone serious about getting their CDL. If you want instructors who are patient, dedicated, and sincerely invested in your success, Mr. Safe and his team are the best!

Safe driving academy is one of the best in the DMV area. Not only did they teach me how to drive…read morewhen I was a teenager but they also keep me a safe driver by all the courses they offer to only improve my driving skills. They have all your bases covered as far as driving goes, highly recommend to everyone and anyone!

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He has to drop this business, because all he does he keeps cheating everyone, and I am sorry for…read moreall of student including me to have accepted such a shameful class with not further evaluating these years he has eaten everyone's tuition. shame on him and shame on the people who ran it. and kept his mouth shut. Go take your IT Classes and pay a little more NOVA rather than this Cheap and cheater guy.

I just can't give negative stars. The guy who owns is a big con artist. He promised so much and…read morefirst few classes went ok. He made us pay the full fee. Right after that, he disappeared. Another lady comes to teach. She just packs the class with so much theory and no one seem to understand anything. Her English is bad as well. As promised by this con artist Krishna, they don't want to cover what was promised. Now, the guys there are saying that they can't cover everything promised and they are sorry about it. What a joke? Now, I came to know this con artist Krishna is gone to India to act in a movie. He is a big cheat. Save your money. Run away from this place.

Jerry and Robert are phenomenal! They both went above and beyond to make the class run smooth and…read moreefficiently. I am immensely thankful to both of them and credit the success of the class to both of them. I HIGHLY recommend this program.

Took a Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Exam here. The Proctors were friendly and…read moreprofessional, but unfortunately they do not get the support they need from the IT and Admin staff in order to offer these exams in a timely manner. The first time I took the exam, the Proctor spent an hour trying to get in contact with a member of FCPS's IT staff to get the license for the software needed to take my exam. This delay definitely took me off my game, and may have been a contributing factor to my failing of the exam by one question. For my retake, it was discovered while I was waiting for the exam that PC used to proctor the exam had not been updated, and would take until after 9pm at night to finish updating. Luckily, the Proctor was willing to come in on her off day so that I could take the exam before my certification deadline. In addition, scheduling the exams were a massive pain, with the admin staff in charge of registration often transferring my call to a person not in the office, resulting in having to play phone tag for over an hour in order to get the exam scheduled each time. Although the Proctors were friendly, professional, and went above and beyond the call of duty, the lack of support from the rest of FCPS's Adult and Community Education staff proved to be extremely detrimental to my experience, which is why I must give them a 2 star review. Until this situation changes, I can not recommend FCPS's ACE program to anyone.

I recently completed the SDET bootcamp at Meta Xcel in Sterling and wanted to share my experience…read more I was coming from a totally non-tech background and English is actually my fourth language, so I was a bit nervous. But right from day one, the instructors were patient and explained everything clearly, which helped me feel confident during lectures and hands-on labs. The program was practical and focused. They didn't just teach me testing tools and automation frameworks. They also offered real support for getting a job. They worked with me on my resume, helped improve my LinkedIn profile, and coached me through mock interviews. That practice paid off. About a month after finishing, I had my first technical interview and I really felt ready because of the whiteboard challenges and feedback. The best part is I landed an SDET role just three months after graduating. Their job placement support was solid. They have connections with actual tech companies and checked in regularly with guidance. Because they're local in Sterling, I could drop in whenever I needed extra help or just to chat about progress. If you're thinking about moving into QA automation, especially if you don't have a tech background or English isn't your first language, Meta Xcel is worth it. The instruction is clear, the support doesn't end after the bootcamp, and they really care about your success. I'm proof it worked for me and I believe it can work for you too.

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Went to AKS Massage school for a "student massage". Price is cheaper than a massage with a…read moreprofessional. I figure its a win-win situation, the students get practice and I get a cheaper massage. The coordinator, Jessica, was very helpful too! WARNING the supervisor may walk in on your massage session just to check up on how the student is doing. Didnt bother me, but just wanted to warn you.