“A first rate instructor, outstanding facilities, and materials that are right on target for the exam make Intense School the ONLY choice for CISSP training!”
David Tennyson
CISSP Certified
Intense School Testimonials
"Hear what our customers are saying about us"
CISSP
"Intense School's CISSP boot camp provides a very direct and focused review of the CBK and provides a framework for understanding how to approach the exam, which is unlike any other in the industry. Provided that you follow their program closely, including advance study of the materials they provide as a part of their comprehensive package, this camp will be a week very well spent."
Rob Carey, CISSP
Sr. Security Partner Manager, Symantec
President, South Florida Chapter of ISSA
"I think the amount of time was appropriate, the information was relevant and well-summarized, and the test reflected the study materials well. My instructor did a great job. My Training Sales Representative has also been very helpful and I am glad that he had taken a great interest to follow up during class to with the students. I am very pleased with Intense School and the entire process."
Ryan Argomaniz, CISSP
AVP, Specialist – Info Security Engr
Bank of America
"This class has been an outstanding experience for me. The instructor has a way of presenting material at a level that all can relate to. There is a lot of information with regards to this course, but he helps you to pinpoint your weak areas and turn them into to strengths. Thank you so much for this experience."
Phyliss Moore
Booz Allen Hamilton
"The instructor did an outstanding job of explaining the concepts & sharing his personal experience. Overall, one of the most completed instructors that I have ever trained with, and lived by the mantra "no question is a stupid question". Thanks for allowing me to share my feedback."
"I loved how the instructor was able to not just incorporate his own real world work experience into the presentation but also his everyday personal experiences."
Brandi Richards"
Raymond James
"The instructor did an excellent job in providing real-world examples to further explain the course material. I would definitely attend another of his sessions."
Brian Truitt
"The instructor was a very knowledgeable"
Cynthia Valentine
US Army
"Instructor very knowledgeable"
Denise Strotter
Civil Society Organizations Advisory Committee (UN)
"The instructor does a fantastic job correlating easy to grasp interpretation of technical topics."
George Wilson
Aegon
"Good Experience"
Greg Coy
Cummins
"I would recommend your school, and particularly the instructor, to everyone."
Maria Piliero
Oracle
"Kept me engaged. It was a lot of info to cover in one week. Yet the pace still allowed full comprehension of the material covered"
Mary Ferguson
Raymond James
"Hotel accommodations excellent. The instructor made the experience more enjoyable than I ever imagined!"
Nila Campbell
State of Virginia
"As I mentioned before-the instructor's ability to make CISSP material interesting and fun is rare. He truly motivates you to not only pass the certification but, to become an IT security "Jedi" & live by the warrior code.
"CISSP requires that you know a broad knowledge base across the ten domains of security. VIT provided you with the tools to achieve that broad knowledge base."
"The instructor is a great teacher. Good tips & good place."
"Content of the material selection was great. Knowledge of the instructor was great. The course layout and presentation was well thought."
"Course material is precise & to the point."
"Good setup & knowledgeable instructor. The working environment was good & all training material was relevant. I would definitely recommend to my coworkers."
"Great class. Learned alot to prepare for the exam in such a compressed amount of time. Knowledgeable instructor."
"Great instructor, very knowledgeable & great presentation skills.
"The instructor gave me on heck of a experience that I can take back to my job site & immediately begin to apply for better positions."
"I greatly appreciate the hard work & effort the Intense School brings to the table. The instructor kept me interested from beginning to end. The hotel, meals, & staff chosen by the school were courteous & helpful. I can take what I have learned and apply it to my work and every facet of my IT career. Thank you for this wonderful, & fun experience."
"I had a very good experience over the past week. No wonder why my company only uses Intense School.
"Instructor was great. Best selling point for this course if the availability of someone like him
"Intense School was very attentive to my needs. The staff was excellent in ensuring that my training experience was positive. The instructor was awesome."
"I've been hacked- in a good way..."
"Keep up the good work."
"The instructor is the best. The only thing he could not do for me is to take the test."
"One of the best courses I have ever taken on any subject. Knowledge and tools provided were first rate. I wish all the training classed I attend were this good."
"One of the best instructor's I had to interact with. Kept me awake where another instructor would on more boring subjects."
"Presentation,presentation, presentation! The instructor is an excellent and through his individual efforts has made my experience with Vigilar a great one and I will be returning for more training."
"Simply a great training with a very pragmatic approach in on word - useful!"
"Super instructor. Mixing real world experiences with course content improved the learning experience."
"Teacher was very good @ going through the material..."
A+, N+ Boot Camp
“The Instructor was great and had profound knowledge in the IT field. His real life experiences were great examples for the lessons.”
Lionel Plaza
Adaptive Methods
“The instructors and facilitators go above and beyond any instructors and facilitators that I have ever worked with and should be commended for an excellent job well done. Intense School's training is easy to understand and learn; Boot Camp style learning is "INTENSE" and you should really have a background in or currently work with the subject matter being taught.”
Sherry Miles
Adaptive Methods
“The instructor was very willing to help out any way that he could, and the overall experience was great I now have my certification thanks to this program.”
“Before taking the test I knew nothing about A+ but after the training I was able to pass both exams.”
Sherry Smith
Defense Intelligence Agency
“I have learned about a lot of things that I took for granted with Windows.”
Larry Johnson
Defense Intelligence Agency
“The class is called "intense" for a reason...they provide all the tools necessary, but you still have to put in a lot of effort. It was totally worth the effort and I would recommend it to others.”
Kristine Beckwith
Defense Intelligence Agency
“The course definitely scared me at first. But, at the end my confidence level increased 70%. I can't wait for my next certification and definitely want it through Intense School. Thank you so much”
Maura Idler
Defense Intelligence Agency
“Wonderful Training...”
Annette Harris
Defense Intelligence Agency
“I would return to a intense school any time!”
“Overall my experience here has been great! I would recommend this school to anyone who is serious about getting certified. It is tough but it is definitely worth it.”
CCE Computer Forensics Boot Camp
Comments from our 12/17/2007 Boot Camp:
"The material was timely and well-delivered. Most importantly the CCE course is presented in a manner of great benefit to both public sector and private sector attendees."
"Great prep for the CCE. The course let me have a better understanding of what to expect on the written and practical exams."
"The material was timely and well-delivered. Most importantly the CCE course is presented in a manner of great benefit to both public sector and private sector attendees."
More CCE Testimonials
"The Forensics course from Intense School was instrumental in preparing for the CCE from ISFCE. The instructor, accomodations, material and preparation were outstanding. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in breaking into the Computer Forensics field or obtaining a CCE."
Daniel Fernandez
SAIC
"You guys put on some great CCE training. The instructor and the facilities were top notch. The Site manager was the epitome of professional."
Brian Walti
Sutherland Global Services
"This is a great class and the instructor was good. I would recommend this class for anyone in IT security."
Martin Patrick
The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities
"The instructor was well versed and knowledgeable in his field of expertise."
Allen Salazar
"The Forensics Boot Camp training that I received at Intense School was a rewarding experience. The instructor was knowledgeable in this field, presentation was easy to understand, each practice lab was reviewed thoroughly and there were complete interaction with all students. I would recommend Intense School for future training."
"The instructor did a very good job. Thanks for your help.
"This boot camp was very effective! Not just a "rush-through" of the material! I would highly recommend to all.
"It was outstanding!!!"
"The instructor was well versed and knowledgeable in his field of expertise."
"A good class to get what you need to know about forensics to do your job right."
"I thought the class was beneficial for experienced/non experienced professionals. It's a great primer for those who want to get into the computer forensics field."
CCNA Boot Camp
"The class was great!"
Mike Reifsnyder
Abraxas Corporation
"The course provide a wealth of learning information and exposure. I was impressed with the instructors level of delivery as his experience in the field was made evident."
Robert Reid
Alcoa
"The course handouts, professionalism, expertise, and teaching methods of the instructor, The instructors were superb. One of the best courses I have ever had in my life."
Jim Bass
AOL
"Instructor was great. Site admin, Ernest, was SUPER."
Anthony Delanko
Booz Allen Hamilton
"All in all this class was a wonderful experience and I am very happy with Wes as our instructor. I would recommend this to anyone."
Kyle Belitz
Booz Allen Hamilton
Great Course! Kept me going and really help to prepare me for the CCNA exam
Stephen Martin
Booz Allen Hamilton
I enjoyed the course and thought it was very informative. The instructor was very knowledgeable.
Timothy Muniz
Booz Allen Hamilton
I enjoyed the CCNA course and was surprised at how well I picked up such a large amount of material in just a week.
AJ McQuay
Martco Inc
"Outstanding course that was relevant, to the point, and extremely useful."
Martco Inc
"Great course..I am a repeat customer..would not go any place else..:)"
Bill Mixon
"This is my second time taking the CCNA class from Vigilar. The first one was in 2005 and was 3 times worse than this class"
"The instructor was very good in his presentations, and examples. He really knew the material!"
"The class was great. Wes is extremely knowledgeable and was able to convey the materials effectively while keeping the class attention.
"This is a great class. this is a very effective method to learn the topic."
CCSP
Comments from our 12/02/2007 CCSP Class:
"This bootcamp was great! I am leaving certified and with a wealth of knowledge. The instructor was very knowledgeable, caring, and thorough. I would definitely attend another bootcamp"
"I had an excellent experience and I would highly recommend this course."
More CCSP Testimonials
"I wanted to share my experience with you about the CCSP class I attended recently with Intense School.
It was absolutely perfect! The instructor was amazing,extremely smart, caring, modest, and helpful. The instructor was considerate of our work requirements and allowed us to use our own laptops and check email. We had ample breaks and group as well as open labs. Anyone had the ability to learn at their own pace.
The facility (Hotel & conference room) and cuisine (lunches and snacks) could not have been better. The Intense School Staff was helpful and accommodating to the entire class of students.
I would like to note that I have 15 years in the business and my experience ranges from large global corporations to ISPs. I have taken many courses on Cisco and Security with different schools and this has been by far my best experience.
I would rate this class a 10! I highly recommend anyone who wants to improve their knowledge and master Cisco devices take this class."
Thanks again.
Regards,
Nick Kampeas
Arcadia Networks, Inc.
"Intense School is a great. Everyone from the secretaries, instructors, accounting department, and managers have been very helpful, courteous, and professional. They really makes it easy for you to just focus on the training class and the exams. They take care of breakfast, lunch, and made reservations for me to stay at a four star hotel. The training class was literally fifty yards from the hotel. The instructor was excellent. I've never worked with Cisco Security but he was able to explain the material in a clear concise manner. He gave real life scenarios peppered with questions on how to solve the problem. I took the two week Cisco CCSP course and I can honestly say that his teaching style is excellent with a touch of humor boot. I have to be honest and admit that I had never heard of Intense School before I signed up for the course. We've all heard plenty of horror stories about unethical training schools. I am very happy and grateful that I chose Intense School"
CCVP
Comments from our 5/25/2007 CCVP Boot Camp
"I think this class was a fantastic, positive experience and Kudos to the instructor"
CISM
"I feel the class will be beneficial to taking & passing the CISM exam."
Charlene Cunningham
United Healthcare
"I have taken two courses in the last month and your instructors are top-notch."
"Instructor - was by far the most dynamic instructor I have ever encountered. Experience coupled with his personal vignettes, well to present the material and made this course by far the best I have ever attended. I feel he & Intense School have given me the final tools & experience needed to successfully pass the CISM final."
"The instructor does an excellent job"
"The instructor is enthusiastic, motivated to learn, a very good presenter & makes "dry" material seem exciting. Keeps 5-day training class interesting and an excellent learning environment. The instructor also provides "real-world" experience to training. Although attending Intense School's CISM training class was very worthwhile for (learning effectiveness)."
"The instructor was good - very responsive to student requests..."
"The instructor is outstanding and presents relevant real world experiences that relate to the subject at hand.."
"The instructor's speaking skills are excellent which made the class an enjoyable experience for me."
MCSE 2003: Security+
"I was stationed with a unit on Okinawa, in Japan, where we didn't get to do our jobs very much, due to having them sold to a civilian contractor company. When I got to this class, I was way behind everybody else in the class with me. Now I feel like I could do my job just as well as the rest of the guys I work with."
"This class is for the motivated. The days are long with many hours dedicated to study. A great way to advance but only if you have the want."
Ivan Cruz
USMC
"This course made amazing things happen for our unit in a very short amount of time, right before we were going to need it: during an imminent deployment to Iraq."
"I have attended around 10 different IT/network-related courses and Intense School had the most knowledgeable instructor that I have ever had. He did a fantastic job."
Robert Lee
USMC
"I would love to be able to get more of this type of instruction to my Platoon. If you are will to send instructors to Iraq with us, we will be more than happy to show them a good time and pick their brains while they are in country."
Roman Dain
USMC
"I got my MCSE Security+ certification and LEARNED so much. Even though there was a lot of material to cover, the instructor knew exactly how to deliver it and made us learn always through exercises, labs, examples and crystal clear explanations. It was a great experience, no question went unanswered. I´m very satisfied and will take other training courses from you as well as recommend Vigilar and Intense School with my best references."
"I wanted to write the appropriate person at Intense School to let them know how exceptional the instructor is. He is unrelenting in seeking out the answer to any and all questions that are raised. The way he handles a class and his knowledge of the subject matter certainly make Intense School the right choice. The site coordinator also did an excellent job of making himself available whenever needed. His flexibility allowed for a much more custom tailored training environment. And as usual,my account rep made the whole experience flawless. This was my fourth boot camp with Intense School and as usual it was another outstanding performance. Due to these experiences, I would highly recommend Intense School to anyone."
"Intense School's team were great people, very open and easy to communicate with."
"It was a great program for what it was designed for."
"Great instructor. He kept us focused and on track."
"Overall, Intense School has an exceptional program for preparing individuals with varying levels of experience with the essentials for passing the Microsoft Security + Certification tests. The course curriculum is demanding, however, our instructor, was dedicated to keep us focused and greatly increased our chances of success. Intense School's attention to detail is shown through all staff. The course's site administrator made sure that all were afforded the opportunity to focus on the course. All other matters were handled by the site administrator. Intense School is the way to go for accelerated technical learning."
"The MCSE:Security+ class was informative and well planned and carried out. Time went by quickly and information was easily received and understood."
"This course is an excellent opportunity for experienced IT professionals to get that ever important certification within a very short period. I had been getting stagnant in the administrator position I was in, this boot camp will definitely give your brain a jump start to get moving again. Excellent instructor with great real world experiences. The site administrator very helpful in the classroom with many of the extra things that helped get through the busy days."
"This course made amazing things happen for our unit in a very short amount of time, right before we were going to need it: during an imminent deployment to Iraq."
"This was a very challenging two weeks but the reward is your MCSE so you learn to push through the harder subject areas. Get through the 70-291 exam...you're home free. Thanks and I look forward to my next experience with Intense School."
"I highly recommend Intense School for IT training"
"Intense School provided us with a supportive environment during the 14-day training. The instructor was very good. She adequately answered all questions. The facility was available 24X7 for those who needed the classroom and PCs for practicing & studying; drinks & snacks were always available; catered lunch was provided every single day; and the site administrator & instructor were available around the clock."
Debbie Pass
"Kelly and Chris are a great team. I passed every test the first time because of the time that our instructor invested in me. The hours were long and the material can be dry and esoteric but Kelly kept us on track. Her sense of humor was invaluable. Our logistician, Chris was very flexible about scheduling the tests - some as late at 7:00 in the evening - just to make sure that anyone (like me) who needed that extra hour to study. I was really impressed with the skill and the breadth of knowledge that the instructor demonstrated. Thank you so much.
"The Intense School Team were wonderful to work with. They were accommodating in every way. They made the two weeks a memorable experience. I came in with reservation on how I will complete such a big task in only two weeks. They assure me that it can be done with encouragement and positive feedback. Thank you both helping me get through these two weeks."
"The instructor and Site Administrator worked together to provide a great experience over these past two weeks. I would not have been able to pass my MCSE 2003+Security and and MCSE 2008 upgrade without their hard work and help.
"It was a lot of fun. Very exhausting and lots and lots of work and no sleep, but it was all well worth it in the end."
