References

Lisa Dahm, Ph.D., Director, Research Computer Services, ITS
City of Hope National Medical Center
“This was the best training class that I've ever attended. The material was excellent, the presentation quality and pacing were perfect. I highly recommend this class to anyone who is interested in learning how to use FileMaker to develop database solutions.”

April Chan, Apple Computer
“It definitely was our pleasure to have you come up to teach us. Everyone is singing your praises and excited to try out what we’ve learned. We learned so much in a matter of two-and-a-half days, wonder how much we could’ve accomplished in a week. Definitely will call you when we have another training class in mind.”

L. H., Accelerate student
“The trainer, Tim Jones, is very adept at explaining the material. He does not simply regurgitate what is in the book, but has a deep understanding of the material, thus is able to explain concepts in several different ways for all levels of learners.”

Victoria Ballesteros, Communications Officer, Long Beach Development Services
“I wanted to send you a quick note of thanks and let you know that I thoroughly enjoyed the Adobe Indesign CS4 Beginning course I took last week. The instructor, Jonathan Levit, was very engaging and made the class fun and interesting; I learned so much more than I expected. I’m already applying what I’ve learned to my work; our materials will never be the same! I would definitely be interested in taking another class, whether it’s an intermediate or advanced class, and will also highly recommend Accelerate Computer Training to my colleagues.”

Jordan G., Broadcom Corp.
“The Intermediate Excel seminar put on by Accelerate Computer Training was one of the best seminars I have attended. The instructor, Carol, was an expert in her field and was able to cover the material in a way that was easy to understand. I learned so much during the course that I will use constantly in my position at Broadcom. Thank you so much for putting together a great training! I will definitely recommend ACT to all of my peers!”

Accelerate student
“Finding Accelerate Computer Training almost one year ago was an answer to prayer. Tim, and the training he provides, is helping us take our database to a higher level, providing efficiency and much needed information to our end users. Thank you, Tim!”

Bobbi L., designer, Trader Joe's
“Our department has really responded well to the training sessions. Thank you so much for providing a valuable service. We really enjoy spending time with Beverly. She’s knowledgeable, but humble, and always so appreciative of our Trader Joe’s snacks!! Ha!”

Libby S., Vice President and Manager of Business Services
“Hi Tim, I just wanted you to know I learned a tremendous amount about FileMaker Pro in your class. You gave great, easy to understand explanations for how/why things work the way they do. And the handout is great. I can recreate what we did and have already referenced it a couple of times.”

Accelerate student
“Accelerate Computer Training's Filemaker Pro series is a must for anyone who needs to learn database design. Tim Jones is a thorough and patient instructor who demystifies the inner workings of Filemaker. I learned more in one week with Tim than I did in 18 months of self-paced training with videos and books. An invaluable experience!”

Kevin Y., graphic designer
“Dear Tim, Thank you for providing such an outstanding education opportunity.
  Every aspect of your InDesign CS3: Beginning class program was geared toward student ease and maximum educational experience. The comfortable chairs, parallel teacher-student workstations, cold water, and beautiful office suites complemented the impressive instructional program.
  Clearly an accomplished expert in his professional field, Jonathan is also an exceptional instructor whose engaging teaching style created an interactive learning environment where we all learned more than we would have imagined. Taking into account all of our educational/professional needs, he structured the lessons to benefit our real world applications.
  I very much appreciated how thoroughly you reviewed my initial questions before I committed to the class. Your attention to detail in those initial emails illustrated the professional and personal consideration we would receive in the classroom.
  It was a true pleasure working with your company and I look forward to taking the next level of InDesign after the first of the year.
Best regards,
Kevin Y.”

Chad L., graphic designer
“I was very pleased with my Dreamweaver experience! I appreciate how you provided the scaffolding necessary to allow the student to move to more advanced techniques without trepidation and with a clear purpose. I love the fact that we can retake within a six-month window. I don't anticipate needing another three days, but it gives me peace of mind knowing I have the option. I look forward to taking classes in the future and will be sure to tell friends and colleagues about the top-of-the-line service you provide.”

Maureen K. Martin, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, CED, CAMI, Director, DuBard School for Language Disorders, Univ of Southern Mississippi
“I just want to tell you how much I appreciate all you are doing to help Norma and Susan with the DuBard School Filemaker database! They learned SO much from their workshop with you. Continued improvements in efficiency will make our work far more effective and less cumbersome. Please know that we deeply appreciate your contributions to our improvements.”

Emily Paulson, training coordinator
The RAND Corporation
“Tim is an invaluable asset to our computing training program. He has been involved in redefining our curriculum for our monthly classes, taking on the challenge of learning new applications, and has provided professional advice so that we can provide excellent training to our employees. Without Tim, we would not be as successful as we have been over the past year. He took a program that was dying on the vine and breathed new life into it. The student response has been excellent. Whether it is a high level staffer or support staff taking the class, Tim has a way with all students to make them feel comfortable and allow them to be in a positive learning environment. I am confident that anyone who steps into Tim’s classroom will walk out with learning much more than they have in any other computer training course. I cannot say enough good things about him and his skills as an instructor.”

Accelerate student
“Tim's course in FileMaker Pro 10 benefitted from his thorough knowledge of the package. But not only that, his teaching style was patient and empathetic, while ensuring the students completely absorbed every strategy he was teaching. I would not hesitate to recommend this course to anyone.”

Lisa G., Art Director/Graphic Design, The American Art Kitchen
“Hi Tim, I just wanted to thank you again for the wonderful class -- you are a brilliant instructor. I’ve already been putting the training to work. I’m sure I’ll be back again.”

Renée Buenting, training coordinator
A large non-profit organization
“At [the organization], we have over 1,000 computer users from extremely differing backgrounds and computer experience. Tim Jones is one of those special trainers who can relate to each one and assist them in improving their computer skills. Evaluations we receive from participants consistently cite his thoroughness, nice personal style and knowledge of the topic. As a training coordinator, I am assured to have positive results when Tim is the instructor.”

Linda S., Accelerate student
“Dear Tim, I came to you after having failed the tech test at a job interview, a job I really wanted and needed. The head of the company said he would be willing to re-test me in September, when they would actually be looking to hire someone. I was desperate. I needed to learn PowerPoint, Excel and brush up on Word. I took a two-day seminar at a well-known national computer training school and felt no more confident about my skills than before. Then I hired someone to come to my house for one-on-one training. It was very expensive, albeit very hands-on, but again, I just did not feel that I was grasping the concepts, particularly PowerPoint, which I really needed to master for this job.
  I then found your website and after just one lesson with you, it was as if the clouds had parted! I knew I had found the person who could help me accomplish my goals. Your very concise and understandable teaching style, along with your small classroom size and hands-on approach was a very winning combination. I went on to take several more classes at Accelerate and I GOT THE JOB!! I start on Monday, and I know it wouldn't have happened without your instruction, Tim. You were so good and patient, you really give it your all - and your all is awesome!
  Thank you again - I owe it all to you, and I would and will recommend your company to anyone.
Warm regards,
Linda”

Carl C., school teacher
“I want to say a sincere thank you for the two days of classes you provided for me. They were excellently presented and thoroughly clear. From one teacher to another—great job! I will come back for more.”

Deirdre E., Web Content Specialist
“I want you to know I really enjoyed taking your class last month—it has been incredibly helpful. I work on Dreamweaver now every day, and I'm constantly using the tips I picked up in your class.”

Accelerate student
“Tim Jones is an amazing instructor. He exceeded my expectations. His patience with all of us and ability to explain and respond to questions makes him an outstanding instructor. I learned things that I didn't know that I didn't know. I would highly recommend Accelerate Computer Training.”

FileMaker Web Seminar

Tim Jones, owner of Accelerate Computer Training, was the featured speaker in the August 6, 2008 web seminar, "The First Steps to Building a Database" hosted by FileMaker, Inc.

To view the recording of the seminar, visit:
filemakerevents.webex.com, then click View Event Recordings in the upper-right corner.

In the seminar, Tim lays out the first seven steps a database developer should take when tackling a new database project.

Dellana, maker of incredible art knives, attended the seminar and wrote, "Hi Tim, I wanted to write and say how much I learned in your recent Beginner webinar through FileMaker. I learned more in that hour than I have trying to follow the books I've bought!!! Your instruction was so clear and concise and logical."