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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.
DL
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.
MP
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.
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!!
Austin Reik General / Building Inspector – 4 years
★★★★★ 5/5
This is the ONLY way to go!
The Course helped extremely, the instructor was patient with all the students to ensure the knowledge was learned by each of the students. I have taken 2 of the online courses and the in-class course was a lot more hands-on and one on one time if needed, if weaker in on subject more than another. I would highly recommend this class to any inspectors or anyone in the position to need to know this knowledge or how to prepare for this API 1169 exam. This is the ONLY way to go!
FT
Frank Tanner Utility Inspector
★★★★★ 5/5
I feel more confident and prepared!
It was a great experience for me to take these classes and get a better insight on the API 1169. Matt was very helpful in teaching me, I feel more confident and prepared for my API 1169. Thank You Matt for all you have done to help me.
MW
Mark Wright Nace CIP-2.,BCSP-STS-C
★★★★★ 5/5
Very impressed with Velocity Training!
Very impressed with Velocity Training. Matt took the time to answer and discuss every question he was asked. Feel much more confident about taking the API 1169. Thank You Matt!
MH
Mark Haughton Pipeline Construction Manager for Andeavor - 3 years with pipe line construction and 25 year in industrial construction as an I&E Electrician
★★★★★ 5/5
I feel more confident after taking this course!
Matt was very friendly and informative. I was very unsure about taking the API 1169 exam, but I feel more confident after taking this course. Matt was awesome and really got everyone involved with the course material.
TN
Terri Nieder
Course feedback
Course: API 1169 online (7-day)
Emailed feedback
Written feedback
The course was very informative and I did learn a lot. Thank you for your time.
DS
Douglas Scott Craig CWI Certified Welding Inspector – 1 yr
★★★★★ 5/5
Confidence and knowledge!
I feel that the API 1169 training course has definitively given me the confidence and knowledge that I was lacking to successfully take and pass the test. I WILL be recommending Velocity Training to anyone that I find out that is going to take the test. I am very happy that I decided to take the training course.
TW
Toby Waters Utility Inspector – 8 YRS
★★★★★ 5/5
I would STRONGLY recommend!
Without going thru the training, being removed from class room setting, as I have been. I feel that it would have been extremely hard to pass this test. Matt was very helpful with total knowledge of information and building confidence with test material. I would STRONGLY recommend this to anyone that is planning to take the API 1169. Great instructor and awesome tutorial.
CR
Cindy Rager
★★★★★ 5/5
A lot more insight
I am glad I decided to take the API 1169 course. I have a lot more insight to what an inspector really is all about.
SM
Shawn Martin
Course review
Course: API 1169 online
★★★★★ 5/5
Very informative
DP
Don Peters Welding Inspector – 20+ yrs
★★★★★ 5/5
Very knowledgeable!
Matt was excellent. I felt he really cared about my training. He is very knowledgeable on all parts of the API 1169.
LU
Lynn Unger Assistant Chief – 5 yrs
★★★★★ 5/5
Recommend Velocity
Mr. Matt is a AWESOME instructor that makes the class fun, to the point that I wanted to absorb all the information that he was teaching. I have taken several in classroom training's and this one has been the most enjoyable. I have already recommended Velocity to my coworkers and friends who are pursuing a API 1169 certification preparatory class. THANKS, Lynn Unger
MH
Matt Harriger Field Operations Trainer – 10+ yrs
★★★★★ 5/5
Recommend it to anyone!
Enjoyed the class and will recommend it to anyone preparing to take the API 1169 exam.
SO
Sean O'Briant
Joshua, TX · pipeline inspector/CWI · 1 year
Course review
Course: API 1169 Classroom Training · Tulsa
★★★★★ 5/5
The classroom stunk of mildew due to rain coming in the room after a rain and soaking the carpet. Other than that the class was very informative.
(My only suggestion would be to make the homework more about looking up information in the given references and less multiple choices to force students to actually look up information more.)
BL
Brian Lenhart Engineer - 5 years of experience in engineering/design of transmission pipelines
★★★★★ 5/5
Good Job!
I feel like the training did a good job of teaching the class the appropriate way to take the API 1169 exam. Understanding the Body of Knowledge is important, but it is also important to know which resources will be available during the exam, and what resources to consult for specific questions.
BM
Bill Means Construction Manager – 10 yrs.
★★★★★ 5/5
Very helpful!
This class was very helpful for studying for the API 1169 test. The instructor was very knowledgeable about what he was teaching. The instructor had a good sense of humor and made the class enjoyable.
TP
Tim Parsons
Course feedback
Course: API 1169 · Course support
Emailed feedback
“Exceeded my expectations”
My humble thanks
You exceeded my expectations
I will definitely recommend your product to my peers