Training Course Testimonials & Reviews

"The Everblue course material is plentiful, detailed and easy to follow. The facility selected for the class was comfortable and conducive for this type of meeting. There was a tremendous volume of information provided to this class in a short period of time. Each class member agreed that under most circumstances, focus and attention in this type of class would be difficult to maintain without proper instruction.

I would like to recognize and extend a special thank you to Ryan Bennett. Ryan did and outstanding job of presenting the material; he kept class members engaged and alert. The overall success of this class can, in the most part, be attributed to Ryan Bennett for his character, personality and instruction style.

I applaud Ryan Bennett" 

- Ross Richards, Facilities Management Director
  Sarpy County Nebraska
  08/16/12

"I took my LEED Green Associate exam yesterday and passed. I know that I would not have been able to pass the exam without my classroom training provided by Everblue. The e-instructor, Jim Boley was top notch and kept the information flowing without becoming boring. I would highly recommend the LEED Green Associate Prep Class for anyone interested in pursuing the credential." 

- William Korb, 08/09/12

"The course was fun, the instructor was fantastic and the "bits
and pieces" about HVACs, lighting, watts and kilowatts, that I've
learned at other trainings in the past three years, all came together during this course. The topics covered is what I've been asking for
since 2009 when I started working here at the Energy Office. The course manual now has a special place on my desk and have removed the other "bits and pieces" that took up too much space." 

- Malelega Tuiolosega
  American Samoa Territorial Energy Office
  08/02/12

"I recently took the LEED GA class in Boston, MA offered by Everblue and taught by James Boley. The class was extremely informative and succinct; focused on the most pertinent material. James is a very knowledgeable and personable instructor and it was a pleasure to be in his class. Through a combination of James' instruction and Everblue Study materials, I was able to pass the LEED GA w/ a 191. Without James Boley and Everblue, this would not have been at all possible. Thanks again for all the assistance. Keep up the great work!!" 

- Christopher A Mullen, LEED AP, JD, MS, 12/15/11

"Truly I never provide any comments or feedback on training classes. But I have to say it was a great pleasure to attend your class. The real world stories scattered into the material provided a reality check to why I was actually at the class in the first place. While the subject matter was compelling, it was very clear you are passionate about the subject and that passion kept my attention and engagement throughout the two day class. I felt you delivered the material perfectly and I have not stopped talking about the class since I left to just about anyone that will give me an ear on the subject. Includes colleagues at work, as well as family and friends. Reuse is much more in the front of my mind, in fact I had the kiddos coloring on the paper grocery bags last night.

I am very excited about the upcoming LEEP AP class I have scheduled with Everblue in December." 

- Anthony Campbell, PMP, Division Manager
  Versar
  11/12/11

"Thank you Everblue for having a great prep course and instructor! I took the LEED Green Associate course in Chicago with James. He was spot on with the information he gave us, and the practice questions and tests were very effective. I do not think I could have passed without the class. Thanks James!!!" 

- Carla Conway, 11/10/11

"I would like to thank you for sending Phil and John to teach building analyst. I learned more than I could expect. You could tell they are both very passionate about what they teach, that helped to get myself to get into the class and become just as passionate. I'm looking forward to taking more classes with these instructors.

Thank you." 

- Jeff Elsasser, 05/29/11

"I was part of the webinar that concluded on 5-11-11. I took and passed my GA exam yesterday on the 1st try. Although the wording in the exam is much different than I expected, I could never have even imagined passing this exam without the Everblue course.

Thanks," 

- Pete Carpenter, 05/17/11

"Everblue,

Last week I took the Building Analyst and Envelope Professional training, taught by John Costello.

I wanted to let you know that I thought John was a very effective instructor, teaching the information without simply reading the power point verbatim as some instructors do.

He was very organized and knew how to keep the class focused and on track. Individuals telling “war stories” can easily eat into valuable teaching time and he managed that very well.

I appreciated the fact that he always made himself available during breaks for individual questions or help. For an instructor that has taught this weeklong class many times, there is the chance for that to become boring for the instructor, and hence the students pick up on that. John doesn’t convey the feeling that teaching this repeatedly, is boring for him.

I enjoyed taking this training from Everblue and will recommend it to others interested in becoming an energy auditor." 

- Mark Galbraith, 04/13/11

"Thanks to you I passed the exam last Friday!!! I wrote to Katie and called John to thank them. There is No Way I could have wrapped my head around this material without your incredible preparation. That spreadsheet is amazing. I appreciate all the work that went into your books, cards, class, and practice exams.
All the best!" 

- Annie Kavanagh, 03/28/11

"I passed the LEED Green Associate test with a score of 193. Without Everblue I doubt that I would have passed. I took the class at Hofstra University in Long Island, NY, our Instructor Joan Mahon was wonderful. With the combination of the live course, reference material and the practice tests I was really prepared for any questions they would give. Thanks again Joan." 

- Joseph Marino, Manager Facilities Engineering, 03/22/11

"I passed my LEED Green Associate exam yesterday - thanks to Everblue’s class, study material and practice questions (I got a score of 193!). There was a lot of material to cover and Steve Alfaro did a wonderful job presenting it - in a very understandable way, giving us excellent tips and recommendations. Thank you Katie for being so nice and patient with me and my questions over the phone. You and Julie made the process of GBCI registering and exam scheduling, answering my questions and setting up all the practice questions a pleasant experience. I probably sound like I just won an Oscar - I would like to thank everyone who made this possible.
I told my Career Advisor how much I appreciated her getting me into this Everblue class."

- Elizabeth Kemph, 02/02/11

"Just thought I would let you know how good a tester Bruce Oxendale was this last weekend. I have been in the Building Industry since 1978 when I was discharged from the Marine Corps. This Industry needs more people like Bruce who have the experience, personality and patience to teach techniques to deal with the ever changing world of energy conservation, safety and economic benefits to our customers. I am really glad I took this course after my LEED program because I think it is a more realistic program for people who have been around for awhile and need to keep up with the changes in the industry. Have a great day. " 

- Jim Zimmerman, 01/31/11

"Greg,

Thanks to you. The delivery of the content for the test preparation was superb. However, the awareness you created in some of us regarding the disconnect between our current habits and the impact to our world and environment, created a more profound and lasting impact. Your real life personal stories shared with us will certainly modify some behaviors for good.

I am already scheduled for the test on February 23rd at 11:30 a.m." 

- Francisco Velasco, 01/30/11

"Good afternoon, I just wanted to share with you that this past Saturday, I took and passed the LEED GA exam. I attended to your class in Boston the past 6th and 7th of December, and I am very impressed with your knowledge about sustainability.
I am also very impressed with Everblue LEED GA curriculum, the sheets, the book and practice tests. Every detail is explained very well. Even for me that English is my second language.

Thanks for helping me become a LEED certified......... just kidding, LEED GA accredited professional." 

- Nicolas Martinez, 01/18/11

"I wanted to share my great experience with the BPI Analyst Certification class I recently attended in Waltham, MA. The class was well organized, well run, and lead by what should be considered leaders in their field. Alex and Phil were very personable, respectful, and helpful throughout the certification experience. I would freely recommend them, and Everblue for individuals seeking a program with solid support and results." 

- Michael Trudeau, 11/09/10

"I recently took the live class for the LEED GA exam prep with James Boley, in Chicago. James made the class clear, smart, interesting, focused and friendly. He gave us all kind of helpful information to pass the test.

After a few days of studying, I took the test today and passed with 183/200, in the first try.

Thank you very much Everblue!" 

- Linette Yaniselly, 08/05/10

"Just took the class last week with Phil in San Antonio Tx for the BPI Energy Auditor certification. Phil made the class very informative yet very casual. I enjoyed the class and learned much more than I expected. I will use skills taught by Phil in my Green building/Energy Auditing career." 

- David McCord, BPI Auditor/Designer, 07/15/10

"I completed the webinar for LEED Green Associate back in March, 2010. The overall content of the course was very good and right on target with respect to the methodology of the test. After working for a few days on the study pack and also the question pack for the LEED AP BD&C content I was able to pass the 2 parts of the exam today.

I feel very comfortable and familiar with the test. That helped a lot.

I will certainly be back to this site for my Continued Education hours.

Thanks." 

- Miguel Orejuela, 04/13/10

"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the wonderful classroom and field experience provided by Vince.

It was a beneficial experience and the results prove it. I am telling everyone Everblue is the choice for education.

Please ensure Vince and his superiors have the opportunity to read this message. Thank you," 

- Jerry Gentile, Assessor, 03/17/10

"This class was well attended (30 participants) and I hope we all have sponges for brains because Greg Hamra is very knowledgeable and passing would be easy if we had his knowledge. Since we do not, I can at least attest to the fact that he made learning fun and taking the exam will not be as difficult as I thought prior to taking the course." 

- Jorge A. Briones, Jr., 01/19/10

"My experience with this 2 day class with Greg Hamra was fantastic. Greg did a commendable job going over the material and showing his dedication to helping the environment. I give Greg an A+ for his effort." 

- Phil Stickney, 01/19/10

"I just attended the class in Denver, December 7-8 at the University of Denver. I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you that the instructor Joan, has a true gift. She is passionate about the subject matter and know intimately. Teaching is a talent, one that is difficult at best, AND teaching adults who are working managers and have some knowledge of the subject matter - AND keeping those adults on task, moving forward is nothing short of miraculous. I've done some adult teaching in my life, and it's much harder than teaching children. I found Joan to be pleasant, professional and an incredible instructor, and it's very apparent that she loves what she is doing and selling. I wanted you to hear that and hope this makes it's way to a person who has the ability to see that she is compensated for this amazing work. I went into this class with a 'let's get through this' attitude, but am now renewed with a more concerned about my environment attitude. I hope that if I get another opportunity to take any additional classes with your organization, I am lucky enough to have her teaching it.

Best regards," 

- Lori Mitchell, 12/12/09

"I just want to take a moment to say how I enjoyed the webinar presented by Mr. Greg Hamra. He definitely has the gift of teaching!  The whole system was so organized, very easy to use (both audio and video) and most importantly, the course contents are so comprehensive that I found everything I needed to pass my exam and span your knowledge about sustainability and green architecture. I look forward to take LEED AP classes as well in the near future. Thank you Everblue for the incredible job!" 

- Golnaz Mozafari, 11/9/2009

"Most knowledgeable instructor I have had in a long time. You cut out the extras, presented the important test info, gave us real tools to use, and are knowledgeable enough to handle all questions without getting thrown off. In fact, we had 4 employees take your course, immediately schedule our exams, and pass to become LEED APs within 2 ½ weeks." 

- Danna Seigle, LEED AP
  McMichael's Construction Co., Inc.
  10/27/2009