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/*\
"Michael is very easy to listen to."
"His knowledge was excellent and I loved his patience with things and the
extra help using both programs (AutoCAD and CAP Designer)."
[CAP Designer & 20-20 Worksheet]
April 2009 - Henriksen/Butler, Salt Lake City
\*/
"We
had training previously, but your training was more effective.
Thanks again, you have given us hope!"
[CAP
Designer & 20-20 Worksheet]
March
2009 - Teknion US, New Jersey
/*\
"The material is presented at a 'human level', making it easier to
understand. The humor interjected into the course is also very
enjoyable."
"As always, I am coming away from this training with a HUGE comfort level
and also wanting a few more days of Michael's training expertise because I
learn so much!"
[CAP Studio 2009.1]
February 2009 - Desks Inc., Chicago
\*/
"Great
job, as always, and thanks for putting together our sessions. If you
think about it - 4 classes, 35 locations, roughly 200 people - pretty
impressive! You were a great help in getting our group started."
[CAP
Designer & 20-20 Worksheet]
November
2008 - OMWorkspace
/*\
"I have been in this business for 12 years and this is by far the best
training class I have ever taken."
"He keeps on track and keeps a subject that could be dry, fun!"
"Highly recommended!"
[CAP Studio 2009.1]
November 2008 - Vangard Concept Offices
\*/
"Your
style is unique, very entertaining and, more importantly, your knowledge is extreme and you certainly know how to capture your
audience - and keep them captured!"
[A2009
Update + CAP Studio 2009]
September
2008 - Workplace Resource of South Florida
/*\
"Michael is great at focusing on the specific tips & tricks that will
help us be more efficient on a daily basis. Good explanations of 'why'
not just 'do.' I would recommend this to everyone who uses AutoCAD"
[A2008 Update]
July 2008 - APG
\*/
"Michael
did an excellent job."
"Great overview for the uninitiated. Really appreciate your time and
expertise."
[A2008 LT
Training]
July
2008 - Southwest Airlines, Dallas
/*\
"Michael was so patient, flexible, and professional. Because there
was so much to cover, he managed to keep us all highly entertained with
his wit & humor."
"I loved it all! It will speed up my productivity by using even better
shortcuts than I use now.
I loved this course!"
"When it comes to CAD, you are my new hero!"
[A2008 Update + CAP Designer]
July 2008 - Creative
Office Pavilion, Boston
\*/
"This
is the first CAD training session that has actually helped and that
pertains to what we do as designers in the furniture industry. I was
riveted. Your style and pace of training is excellent."
[A2008 Update +
CAP Designer]
April
2008 - C-W-C, Atlanta
/*\
"If we have any further CAP or AutoCAD training, I've requested Michael
... it's the first CAD training I've been able to regularly follow
& retain.
The demonstrations were applicable & helpful!"
[A2008 Update + CAP Studio 3.0]
April 2008 - Pigott ,
Inc., Des Moines
\*/
"A+!!
Michael was able to tailor the course (on the fly) to our needs and was always
able to answer any questions we had. I'm coming to this with no formal
AutoCAD training, but came away feeling totally comfortable with the
software."
[A2007
Update]
February
2008 - Maxon Furniture Company, Seattle
/*\
"We
greatly appreciate your expertise, and are very happy that we chose you to
help us with our transition over to CAP.
The feedback I have received on the training has been excellent. We
will definitely be in touch with you in the future, and I look forward to
a long term relationship with the AutoCAD Trainer Guy."
[A2008 & CAP Studio 2008 Update]
January 2008 - Klingman
Williams, Charlotte
\*/
"There
are only a handful of people that can train and do it well. In my opinion,
you are definitely one of those people. I gained so much from our session
... in the 10+ years I have worked in AutoCAD, most of the items you
covered was stuff I didn’t know about or know how to use!"
[A2008
Update]
January
2008, Contract Interiors, Fresno
/*\
"I personally learned so many new things about AutoCAD that can save
me time and everyone in the class felt that this was the best training
class we have ever attended."
[A2008 Update]
December 2007 - Ohio
Desk, Cleveland
\*/
"I
am always blown away with the knowledge that you have in your head! Best training I've ever had!"
[A2008
Update
& CAP Studio]
December
2007, Allsteel Inc.
/*\
"Always had an answer handy, very patient, very knowledgeable, very
appropriate examples, very upbeat; I never was bored - humor is a
wonderful thing when you're sitting in training for two days! I
would love it if Michael could train on everything we ever needed training
on!"
[A2008 Update]
September 2007 - BOS,
Chicago
\*/
"Again,
I have learned more work changing information that I will USE
everyday. Thank you!"
[A2007 Update
& CAP Designer]
August
2007 - WorkSquared, Grand Rapids
/*\
"Loved learning about palettes and how to create your own buttons.
These shortcuts will definitely help me in future projects. The
AutoCAD and CAP Designer portions were excellent. "
[A2007 Update & CAP Designer]
July 2007 - OP
Hawaii
\*/
"Michael was in tune
with the class and able to identify when students were not getting the
information. His entertaining manner made the class fun,
informative, and applicable. Sharing scenarios in the work
environment made it easy to identify
use of the material.
People should be warned about his high
excitability!"
[A2007 Update]
April
2007 - Workspaces, Phoenix
/*\
"Michael is great at customizing the training & spending time to make
sure you understand."
[CAP Designer]
April 2007 - Franklin
Interiors
\*/
"Michael knows the 'Systems Designer' world and teaches us what we need."
"Probably the best training I have ever attended!"
[A2007 Update]
April
2007 - Workplace Resource/Dallas
/*\
"One of the best courses I have ever taken. Enthusiastic in your
knowledge and delivery of material"
[A2007 Update]
January 2007 - University
of Kentucky
\*/
"Very well laid out & thought through"
"Michael is such a great & patient instructor!"
[AutoCAD 2007]
December 2006 -
Southwest Airlines
/*\
"We have had many different trainers through the years and Michael is by
far the most knowledgeable and entertaining."
"The drawing examples + the handbook; very carefully thought out and
runs very smoothly."
[A2007 Update + 20-20 Worksheet]
December 2006 - Wilson
Office
\*/
"Fabulous Energy"
"Very entertaining and well outlined & ordered"
"He seems to really know his stuff and is all about helping people"
[20-20 Worksheet]
November
2006 - C-W-C
/*\
"Michael is very knowledgeable and makes the class fun and entertaining."
[20-20 Worksheet]
October
2006 - American
Office
\*/
"Michael understands what we do as architects, interior designers, and
space planners, so he quickly focuses on our questions, demands, and
struggles. In addition to his concise focus, his knowledge base is
immense."
[A2006
Update]
March
2006 - University of Michigan
/*\
"This was by far, the best, most concise training I have taken for
AutoCAD."
[A2006 Update]
February
2006 - APG
\*/
"Very willing to answer any and all questions with a smile. Has a great
personality and fun to listen to. I wish all trainers were like
Michael. Thank you for accomplishing our objectives."
February 2006 - BINW
/*\
"Your
knowledge level is excellent. The use of analogies/graphics & visuals is
very effective"
October
2005 -
Spectrum
\*/
"This
was the first CAD course I have taken that really made sense. Michael took
what is usually very dry material and made it fun to learn and easy to
remember. I think I could sit for days and listen to Michael teach. He is very funny and
very good at teaching all levels of experience."
July
2005 - Kaiser Permanente
/*\
"The
best training sessions I have ever attended are with Michael Beall ...
always look forward to it and would recommend to anyone trying to learn or
'grow' with Autodesk programs."
January,
2005
\*/
"If
I have to spend two days in training,
you are the instructor I want."
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Unzip it and put
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folder.
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"The presentation was extremely entertaining and very
applicable to the type of work I do. I will use everything taught.
I feel I am more marketable taking this training and the gift of
additional resources and take away applications makes this training a
cut above."
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"It is wonderful to be trained by someone who understands what a
furniture dealer designer does on a daily basis."
HMWR - Florida
"Exceeded
my expectations; impressed with his understanding and application to the
dealer world."
SBI
- Omaha
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