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Rickey Ables Retired farmer ex-utility inspector-Fifteen years
★★★★★ 5/5
More knowledge gained
I enjoyed the classes more knowledge gained good job Matt.
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Mike Capron I am a quality control inspector inside Chemical Plants and oil refineries. I have been working since 2009 doing new construction and turn-around projects.
★★★★★ 5/5
Feel really confident!
I feel really confident in my ability to now take the API 1169 test due to my experience in attending the Velocity prep course. Matt was a great instructor that was very knowledgeable in the material needed to take the exam.
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Aaron Clemens CWI / NACE II / Electrical / Utility... Lead, chief, & sometime grunt.- 8 years
★★★★★ 5/5
Class was clear and concise!
Class was clear and concise, to the point. Not too much classroom time that would over work a student.
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Rodney Dysart Utility Inspector-10+
★★★★★ 5/5
2 thumbs up!
The instructor was awesome, but the room was too cold. 2x thumbs up!
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LaDon Ellisor CWI/ QC BOILER AND PIPING INSPECTOR.- 8 YEARS
★★★★★ 5/5
VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE OF THE MATERIAL
THIS CLASS ROOM COURSE AND TRAINING WAS THE BEST THING I HAVE EXPERIENCED SINCE I TOOK MY CWI COURSE WITH REAL EDUCATION. MATT THE INSTRUCTOR DID AN AWESOME JOB AND WAS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE OF THE MATERIAL AND DID A GREAT JOB AT MAKING SURE THAT EACH AND EVERY STUDENT UNDERSTOOD ALL MATERIAL. THANKS SO MUCH I WILL RECOMMEND THIS TO ANYBODY THAT WANTS TO GET ANY CERTIFICATIONS.
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Rickey Foust Construction Manager-3 years
★★★★★ 5/5
Classroom Training
Very informative.
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Anthony Lafond I am currently working as an inspector, I have my CWI.- I have 20 years welding experience in the oil & gas industry, and have been a CWI for the past 7 years.
★★★★★ 5/5
I feel better prepared!
The classroom training, I feel is the best way to study for an exam. I had a great learning experience in class. The instructor, Matt, was very knowledgeable and patient with the students. I feel better prepared for the 1169 exam due to the classroom training. I will keep VTES in mind for all my additional future studies.
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Danton Landess Pipeline Integrity Tech Leader-33
★★★★★ 5/5
Knowledge of API 1169 is unmatched and very helpful.
Matt was very thorough in his instruction and made sure that each question was addressed. His knowledge of API 1169 is unmatched and very helpful in preparing attendees for the certification exam. I would recommend this training for anyone in leadership role or inspection role for the pipeline industry.
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Shaun Lemaire Certified Welding Inspector/Utility Inspector @ Tailing LLC for Williams Pipeline-13 years
★★★★★ 5/5
I feel confident!
Before I even started my in classroom training with an instructor I was taking the 90 day online class. I had already recommended VELOCITY to several people because of how good the material was. Once I arrived on Monday, August 13th for my class I started to understand the material better and how to use the references almost IMMEDIATELY. Matt is a very gifted and well educated instructor and was truly able to help me as well as the other students. He knew the material front and back and also had personal experiences in the field; using this knowledge he was able to help paint pictures for us to understand and grasp the material better. I'm taking my exam Friday, August 17th and I feel confident enough that I'll pass it.
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Kenneth Miller CWI-16
★★★★★ 5/5
Very well prepared!
Matt did an awesome job, very well prepared in the training content and kelp the class involved. Thanks
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Mark Perrien Senior Technical Quality Assurance Lead.- 40 Plus Years
★★★★★ 5/5
I feel confident in sitting for the API 1169 exam after sitting through this class!
I feel confident in sitting for the API 1169 exam after sitting through this class. VTES has a high pass rate and I am confident I will pass the exam based on information and training presented. I did learn a lot of new information and found the class fun and entertaining, not the usual daily humdrum of repetition. Thanks Again for all the assistance.
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Brandon Price Survey Party Chief-I have roughly 4 years experience in Survey
★★★★★ 5/5
Classroom training helped a lot!
I feel that the classroom training helps alot. There is alot of information to cover in a short period of time. The instructor helped us to utilize the resources available to us as study material and really helped with the navigation of the information (best way/place to find information). Coming from a survey background I had to take a different learning approach with the information but he really broke things down and helped with the transition. He keeps things interesting and fun which makes for easier retention of information.
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Donald Rager Welder
★★★★★ 5/5
Learned alot!
I enjoyed the class and have learned alot.....
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William Rock II Materials Coordinator-11
★★★★★ 5/5
Extremely knowledgeable!
This class was very helpful and very intense. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable.
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Robert Wagoner Craft inspector-6 YRS
★★★★★ 5/5
One of the best classes ever!
The class was one of the best classes ever. With one of the best knowledgeable instructors I have had.
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Cedric Williams Safety Coordinator-3 1/2 years
★★★★★ 5/5
Very informative and extremely helpful
The course materials and instructor was very informative and extremely helpful in helping me to understand the basics of pipeline construction.
JW
Jerry Woods QA/QC DOT compliance contract with Motiva Enterprises Port Arthur Texas-12 years
★★★★★ 5/5
Highly recommend!
Instructor was very helpful in explaining the documentation that was presented in class, also made class fun not boring. Will highly recommend class to co-workers and friends.
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Remigio Dela Cruz
★★★★★ 5/5
It really helped!
Thanks to Velocity Online Training. It really helped me a lot in passing the examinations.
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Dick Lindley
★★★★★ 5/5
Thank you for your help!
The velocity course was a good use of my time and money. Thank you for your help an insight
DS
Denise S. Ritenburgh
Course feedback
Course: API 1169
Emailed feedback
“Very informative”
Just a quick email to let you know I received a Preliminary Pass. The Velocity training course was very informative as well as being able to utilize quizzes and take the practice test as many times as we needed and wanted.
I must say the difference in the presentation of the quizzes and practice test versus the actual test were very different, Having to be very meticulous in reading the questions as to how to comfortably answer.
So glad I received the Prelim Pass though.
Have a great week!!