Winner of 2007 NetCom Instructor Of The Year Award
October 3, 2008 - PMP / Advanced Project management class, Manhattan "Hi Jeff, I submitted my application for the PMP and was approved. I'm in the process of prepping for the exam now. I also referred a couple of my co-workers to your class because I felt it was a great class and you did a really good job of covering the material. At least one of them is going to take the PMP exam as well. My other co-worker does not have enough hours for the PMP and so is planning to take the CAPM." -- Bonit S.
September 16, 2008 - CTT+ / Train-the-Trainer - LinkedIn Recommendation - Top qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity “Jeff is a very approachable and talented educator. He creates an atmosphere of collaboration among the members of his classes and encourages people to enjoy the learning process in their own individual way. He is very generous with valuable, constructive feedback. Jeff truly enjoys sharing information with people.” --Jeremy C., CTT+ Certified Technical Trainer
September 7 - PMP Class, NYC "Hi Jeff, Hope all is well!! Just took the test and passed!! I wanted to thank you for your interest and the fact you kept making suggestions to keep me going. So thanks again for a great class and all your help. It's great to finally be a PMP!!" Sulema E., PMP
September 5 - CTT+ / Train-the-Trainer Class, NYC “Hi Jeff, I just wanted to let you know that I also just passed the CTT+ video exam. Thanks again for a great class and for all of your help. And good luck to the rest of you! Best Regards, Paul A., CTT+ Certified Intructor”
September 2, 2008 - CTT+ / Train-the-Trainer - LinkedIn Recommendation - Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative “Jeff Furman is a natural-born educator. His explanations are clear and well delivered, and his comments and criticisms during one-on-one coaching are spot on and well received. His course is the best I've ever had, in value per dollar, positive classroom experience, and the quality of the content.” - Evan G., CTT+ Certified Technical Trainer
August 26, 2008 - Train-the-Trainer/CTT+ Class for NetCom Infomation Technology in Manhattan "Hi Jeff, Just got back from a 7 day Carnival Cruise in Central America and Mexico. It's now official, I have passed the Video portion of the CTT + exam and am now CTT+ Certified!! Thanks for everything. Max M., CTT+ Certified Technical Trainer"
August 25, 2008 - Onsite PMP Class in Houston, Texas at client site "Jeff: Thanks for your help and guidance. The computer based questions helped a lot. I took and passed the PMP on Saturday. I thought it was pretty tough – but scored “Proficient” in all areas . Anyhow, thanks again. I will be in NYC the week before Thanksgiving – looking forward to getting back to the East Coast to visit family in PA/NJ/CN. Regards, Jim M., PMP"
August 25, 2008 - Onsite PMP Class in Carlyss, Louisiana at client site "Jeff- Just wanted to drop a note and let you know that Paul and I took and passed the PMP exam this evening. Hope all is well with you and thanks for the great class. Regards, Jay S., PMP"
August 12, 2008 - PMI Study Group "As a student of Jeff Furman, I attribute his session on formulas and study tips for the PMP exam as a strong factor in my successful achievement of PMP Certification. Jeff presented my study group with clear explanations of formulas and concepts and clever suggestions on remembering and applying them during the exam. His coaching helped me to conquer my nerves and remain comfortable in answering all the mathematical questions." Susan L., PMP
08/08/08 - CTT+ / Train-the-Trainer class - NetCom Information Technology "Hello everyone. It was a pleasure meeting you all, and without a doubt I had a very remarkable experience with you all these three days we shared together on this journey to get our CTT+ Certification. Hope you all get it, and I am sure that with your high level of professionalism you will get it. Good luck to all of you. I wish you the best always and I hope we can keep in touch! And Jeff, thanks a lot for all your input and suggestions I received in class. I really appreciate it. Best regards, Roger M."
08/08/08 - CTT+ / Train-the-Trainer class - NetCom Information Technology "To all my new-found friends and esteemed colleagues, I had such a great experience working and interacting with all of you this week! I can only hope that I gave you all as much of a fun and enlightening experience as you gave to me. Please keep in touch by all means and good luck to all who have yet to take the exam!" Brett M.
08/08/08 - LinkedIn Recommendation - Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert -- PMP Course/NetCom Information Technology “Jeff Furman was my instructor for a PMP prep course my company sponsored earlier this summer. The weeklong class gave me the tools to take and pass the PMP exam on the first try just one month after finishing the class. I highly recommend Mr. Furman. He is a great resource that I will surely use again.” - Jake F., PMP.
July 30, 2008 - CTT+ Train-the-Trainer Class, NetCom Information Technology "Hi Jeff! Whoo hoo! Thank you so much for your insight and advice!! This is such a relief! (becoming CTT+ Certified). I couldn't have done it without you! Thanks again!" :) Anne M., CTT+ Certified Technical Trainer
July 28, 2008 - LinkedIn Recommendation “I attained PMP certification after attending Jeff Furman's training course on preparation for the PMP exam. It was a well organized and a well taught course. The course materials provided covered all the relevant PMP exam syllabus and were easy to comprehend. Jeff's style of teaching made it easy for us to understand the essential Project management concepts both for the exam, as well as for their real life application. I would highly recommend Jeff Furman's classes for anybody who is considering taking the PMP certification exam.” - Sathya K., PMP Certified Project Manager
July 25, 2008 - CTT+ Train-the-Trainer Class, NetCom Information Technology "Jeff, I thought your class (CTT+/Train-the-Trainer) was Great!! William M.
July 20, 2008 - LinkedIn Recommendation - Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert “Jeff is an engaging communicator and solicits participation from all the people in the room. He has a wealth of real-life project management experience that he uses to illustrate key elements of the training program. After attending his class, I only spent an additional 10 hours at home and then passed the PMP exam on my first attempt. His teaching techniques gave me a tremendous amount of value - both in terms of knowledge and saved time.” - Hans-Christian T., PMP Certified Project Manager
July 20, 2008 - LinkedIn Recommendation “Jeff Furman is an outstanding senior technical and project manager. He is also an excellent trainer. He has been very effective with anything that he works on. Jeff is patient and instrumental when he coaches his team and colleagues. He is an asset to any company that he works with.” Gary K., PMP Certified Project Manager, First Vice President, Prudential Securities
July 20, 2008 - LinkedIn Recommendation “I have the pleasure to make this recommendation for Jeff Furman. Although, I have known Jeff for a very short time, he was willing to reach out to our PMI group to lecture on "Cost Management" based on PMBOK. Jeff demonstrated great interest and care for what he was going to present both before and with more follow-through after his session. He demonstrated that he understands and can deliver any area within the project management discipline. Thanks Jeff...” - Frank B.
• July 14, 2008 - CTT+ Presentation Skills Workshop for NetCom Information Technology - "Hi Jeff, I am doing very well; I took and passed the CTT+ written exam last Friday, so now I just need for my score to appear in the CompTIA system in the next 2-3 days and I will work on submitting the video by the end of this week. Thank you for your confidence and assistance." - Paul A.
• July 14, 2008 - CTT+ Presentation Skills Workshop for NetCom Information Technology - "All, I took and PASSED my written exam today. I'll be putting together my DVD video and forms for submission within days. Thank you all for making that class so enjoyable! Thanks." - Evan G. • July 12, 2008 - PMP Study Group - PMI NYC Local Chapter - "Jeff. I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn. I wanted to let you know that I did pass the PMP exam in May, in no small part due to your help on the math portion of the exam." - Susan L., PMP Certified Project Manager • July 10, 2008 - LinkedIn Recommendation "Jeff taught our PMP class. He genuinely cared about each and everyone of us. As a teacher, he never tired of answering our questions over and over until we were satisfied with the answer. He freely gave of his time to help us; coming in early, working through lunch and staying late to give us one-on-one extra help. Even after the course finshed, he was available to us via email. I would definitely want Jeff to be my teacher in any further management classes I might take, and I look forward to reading more of his informative articles on project management. His teaching awards were certainly well deserved." - Marty M., PMP Certified Project Manager • July 8, 2008 - LinkedIn Recommendation “Whether it’s technology project management or skills training, Jeff brings expertise and enthusiasm to the table. Ask him a question… you’ll get your answer plus an additional seventeen possibilities you never even considered. His strong communication and interpersonal skills enable him to work effectively across both business and technology arenas. His passion for excellence and efficiency makes him a natural leader. He’s a dedicated problem-solver who doesn’t rest until he finds an answer.” Hal C., VP, JP Morgan Chase • July 2, 2008 - PMP Class, for NetCom Information Technology - "Jeff, Hope you are doing fine. Just want to let you know that I took and passed the PMP today. Thanks again for your instruction. Also, I am trying to put together a class at my work for all the branch chiefs. I think it will help the organization as a whole. See you then." - Jason W., PMP Certified Project Manager • June 24, 2008 - PMP Class, for NetCom Information Technology - "I took the PMP test (grueling) Saturday but passed! Thanks for a great class - obviously it worked! If you had not encouraged us as much as you did, I would never have taken the test." - Judy A., PMP Certified Project Manager• Monday, June 23, 2008, 2008 PMP Prep Class, for NetCom Information Technology - "Jeff, I just wanted to thank you for being such an outstanding instructor who obviously has the best interest of the students in mind. I really enjoyed your course and more enjoyed your teaching style. Thank you so very much for all the 'extras' that you have done to personalize the course like the supplemental manual and the emails. This really means a great deal to me (and of course to my professional development). Karen K. "
• Sunday, June 22, 2008, 2008 PMP Prep Class, for NetCom Information Technology - Jeff, it was a pleasure meeting you and experiencing your expertise in presentation. This was by far the best professional class I have participated in lately. Not only your expert knowledge in the subject but your ability and energy to get the information across to the class was far above expectations. If your scope statement was only to teach the PMP class, well, you produced a lot of SCOPE CREEP! Keep up the excellent work and I will definitely recommend your class to others interested in this topic. - Jason W."
• June 17, 2008 - PMP Prep Class, for NetCom Information Technology - "I just wanted to thank you for your class. I just took the PMP exam yesterday and passed. Your techniques for taking the test worked great. It was a very challenging exam." Jacob F., PMP Certified Project Manager • April 12, 2008, 2008 PMP Prep Class, for NetCom Information Technology "After intensive studying for the past few weeks and being audited by PMI (yes, I was chosen), I took the test yesterday and passed it! The class was definitely a big help. Thanks, Jeff" - Marisa C., PMP Certified Project Manager • June 23, 2008 PMP Prep Class - Washington DC, for NetCom Information Technology "Great energy. Knowledgeable, open/friendly. [The Instructor] is solid!" - Claudine C.• June 6, 2008, 2008 PMP Prep Class, for NetCom Information Technology "Thank you Jeff... I have say that your PMP course was the best training I ever had!!" - Abdel E.
• June 6, 2008, 2008 PMP Prep Class, for NetCom Information Technology "Very good stuff and excellent training. Success for the PMP certification!" - Thierry S.
• April 12, 2008, 2008 PMP Prep Class, for NetCom Information Technology "Hi Jeff, I enjoyed your class, it was quite informative. As an adjunct instructor myself I found your preparation and presentation of the class material just outstanding." - Theresa S.
• June 6, 2008, 2008 PMP Prep Class, for NetCom Information Technology "This is a well-rounded review of the field of PMP. The instructor provided a wealth of information on PMP."
• April 12, 2008, 2008 PMP Prep Class, for NetCom Information Technology "Love the PMP Workbook (customized handout) and the attachments he provided." - Carlos R."
• April 12, 2008, 2008 PMP Prep Class, for NetCom Information Technology "Jeff is fantastic - Energetic, knowledgeable, and passionate!"
• April 8, 2008, 2008 PMP Prep Class, for NetCom Information Technology "The course was awesome, mainly due to [the instructor's] teaching skills. "
• April 8, 2008, 2008 PMP Prep Class, for NetCom Information Technology "Thanks again for the great class last week. You have a wealth of knowledge and I was delighted that you were and are willing to share it with all of us."
• April 1, 2008, 2008 PMP Prep Class, for NetCom Information Technology "He is tremendously skilled at teaching! Great materials!" - Sulema E."
• April 1, 2008, 2008 Presentation Skills Workshop / Train-the-Trainer CTT+ Class, for NetCom Information Technology "Hello Jeff, I passed the CTT+ exam! Thank you so much about your confidence in me. I am very happy and excited!!! Thanks once again for your time, patience and understanding." - Deepa K." "
• March 13, 2008, 2008 PMP Prep Class, for NetCom Information Technology "We are planning a follow up class in April in Houston for the other half of the team and I hope that you are able to deliver that one, to give them the same advantage that we have. You are a great teacher!" - Alexander A."
• March 9, 2008, 2008 PMP Prep Class, for NetCom Information Technology "Jeff keeps the class on track both for schedule and course content - while maintaining a great attitude. He is the kind of guy who truly enjoys giving his undivided attention to the task at hand. We had a lot to cover in five days and I am impressed by the way he managed the delivery. He is an engaging communicator and solicits participation from all students, keeping the class "alive" and interesting for everyone. His teaching techniques gave me a tremendous amount of value - both in terms of knowledge and saved time."
• March 3, 2008, 2008 PMP Prep Class, for NetCom Information Technology "Jeff's teaching technique is the best I have worked with. Knowledge of subject matter and ability to portray to students is unmatched." - Glenn D.
• Feb. 8, 2008 PMP Prep Class, for NetCom Information Technology "Dear Jeff, You by far are the best instructor I have encountered. You were able to realize every individual need of each student to make them relate to the topics and stay focused to get the best out of this class. Thank you for being interesting at all times and keeping me engaged and focused. - Ali S. "
• Feb. 8, 2008 PMP Prep Class, for NetCom Information Technology "Best I.T. class I've ever taken!"
• Feb. 8, 2008 PMP Prep Class, for NetCom Information Technology "Jeff is an engaging, knowledgeable instructor. I found the course to be insightful, informative and entertaining. I commend Jeff in his style and delivery of the materials. I enjoyed the past 5 days immensely. I came away from this class with an abundance of new knowledge."
• Jan. 11, 2008 Train-the-Trainer / Presentation Skills Workshop, for NetCom Information Technology "Hello Jeff, Thank you for a great class. I really learned a lot that will improve my presentation skills IMMENSELY! Thank You." - Silas J.
• Jan. 11, 2008 Train-the-Trainer / Presentation Skills Workshop, for NetCom Information Technology "Hi Jeff, I just want to thank you for all your help and guidance. I took the written exam last Monday and passed. I'm planning to send in my video asap. Thanks! David S."
• Jan. 15, 2008 PMP Study Group, Madison Avenue, NYC "Jeff, thanks for the wonderful class on Cost Management in our PMP group." - Susan L.
• Dec. 21, 2007 PMP Class, for NetCom Information Technology "THIS IS THE BEST CLASS I'VE EVER ATTENDED! Very well organized, very clear on the objectives. The instructor is excellent, both on his knowledge of the subject matter, and on the way he is transmitting that knowledge."
• Dec. 21, 2007 PMP Class "The instructor also was willing to answer all questions during breaks and pre or post class as needed. That was a SPECIAL VALUE-ADDED SERVICE that was appreciated."
• PMP/Advanced Project Management Class, NetCom Information Technology "JEFF, YOU ARE A PHENOMENAL TEACHER! Very thorough, enthusiastic, experienced from the real world and happy to spend extra time with students on breaks or at the end of the day. I learned a lot this week and I'm confident I'll pass the PMP on the first try and be able to apply some of these new skills on my projects. - Hans T. "
• Dec. 21, 2007 PMP Class "I can definitely say that this was one of the best courses I have taken with the City of New York."
• Dec. 21, 2007 PMP Class "This course was more valuable than I thought it could be. Jeff is a wonderful instructor, very passionate and insightful."
• Jan. 19, 2008 PMP Class, for NetCom Information Technology "I have shared the book that you provided from the class with our QA director who was very impressed and appreciated that QA plays a valuable role in PM. I've utilized some of the key knowledge areas in my daily work, especially qualitative and quantitative risk analysis. The cost process formulas help me in providing justifications for additional funding through variance and performance index. I will always refer to my notes and the 9 knowledge areas from the handouts you provided, they are invaluable. Thank you again for everything." - Mary P. "
• Jan. 5, 2008 PMP Study Group, Madison Avenue, NYC "Jeff, You are an excellent teacher, and I really enjoyed how you managed the cost formula session and your overall teaching style."
• Dec. 21, 2007 PMP Class "Jeff made the material enjoyable and applicable to my job environment and the exam. The material was covered using relatable business examples and excellent visual aids. These templates and articles will be most useful as I prepare for the PMP exam."
• PMP / Advanced Project Management Class, NetCom Information Technology "Hi Jeff, Well, I took the exam yesterday and I am now a certified PMP. Thanks for the great classes, I couldn't have done it without them. The exam was tougher than I expected..." - Jeff B., PMP Certified Project Manager
• PMP / Advanced Project Management Class, NetCom Information Technology “Jeff has a unique talent for presenting complex material in a way that is easy to understand and remember. Outstanding! Very knowledgeable and energetic instructor!", Bella S., PMP Certified Project Manager
• PMP / Advanced Project Management Class, NetCom Information Technology "I had a very enlightening time during the PMP training session. The instructor was GREAT”
• PMP / Advanced Project Management Class, NetCom Information Technology "Excellent, well-prepared, with logical course set-up and tools. Great Depth in Instructor Experience!"
• PMP / Advanced Project Management Class, NetCom Information Technology “Great use of visual projector / whiteboard. Very knowledgeable, engaging." - Brandon K. ”
• PMP / Advanced Project Management Class, NetCom Information Technology "Jeff Furman is an excellent instructor. I was very versed with the PMI/PMP material. He constantly highlighted key areas that the student should focus-on to ensure to pass the PMI exam. I found Jeff to be a great PMI mentor. I hope he continues to guide others to pass the exam. - Robert M."
• PMP / Advanced Project Management Class, NetCom Information Technology "I gained valuable insight about what needs to be considered for COMPLETE project management.”
• PMP / Advanced Project Management Class, NetCom Information Technology "Thanks again for the great class and study materials. I feel almost ready to take the test and it is in large part thanks to you, I really mean it!" - Bella S.
• PMP / Advanced Project Management Class, NetCom Information Technology "This has been one of the most meaningful courses I have ever taken." - George W. "
• PMP / Advanced Project Management Class, NetCom Information Technology “Thanks again for the great class and all of your extra information and help. Martha K.”
July 28, 2008 - LinkedIn Recommendation “I can recommend Jeff very highly. His work was always professional and he was a pleasure to work with. * Jeff was always responsive to his customers and would always go the extra mile.” - Isaac H, CIO, B&H, July 25, 2005
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