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1495 and counting.... |
| “What a difference three days can make! I finally understand the how and why and I'm forever grateful. Bravo!” |
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Lucy Gentile
1/27/12
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| “The Photoshop class was super fun, and the instructor was crystal clear and very knowledgeable. The training will definitely give me a leg up in the workplace. I look forward to taking another Noble Desktop class.” |
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Alessandra Rodda
1/25/12
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| “I'm a Dreamweaver newbie, but feel like I came out of the class with a great amount of skill to get my job done! Just today, I was able to edit a previously coded page using the skills I learned in class.” |
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Vernon Lovejoy
Associate Editor
Federal Reserve Bank
1/12/12
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| “Ethan is a rock star. I have never been much of a student, but he knows how to teach- entertain, gauge the audience and make the course interactive, comprehensive and fun.” |
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Anthony Milano
Partner
Crown
1/9/12
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| “I've taken other Dreamweaver classes before at an "esteemed design school" and left thoroughly disappointed thinking this is not for me. This class will give you everything you need to know about the basics of Dreamweaver in 18 hours - and you WILL leave getting it.” |
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Samantha Ralph
Bank of America
12/31/11
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| “Noble Desktop has a warm environment that is conducive to learning and provides you with all the tools you need to learn whatever software program you are eager to learn.” |
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Andrew McKenna
12/22/11
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| “The instructor was really talented in getting the material across. He managed to spend an even amount of time at every station yet made sure every single student got it. I felt confident that if I missed anything I could now figure it out by myself with the workbook I was given.” |
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Christine Bevington
12/20/11
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| “Another great class at Noble!” |
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Tigist Kelkay
Digital Graphic Designer
12/20/11
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| “Noble Desktop is a place for like-minded designers who want to sharpen their knives. Their instructors are in the field and adept at helping students of all ages accomplish their learning goals.” |
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Jonathan Caplan
Art Director
jcap design
12/19/11
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| “I had tried to learn Dreamweaver on my own a while ago. But it was such a struggle that I actually gave up on learning it until I came across Noble. I had worked in print design and I have been wanting to make the move to web design. And this class was perfect and Victoria is an excellent instructor! I recommend this class to anyone wanting to jump start a career in web design.” |
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Tigist Kelkay
Digital Graphic Designer
12/19/11
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| “This was the best professional development class I've attended. I was neither lost nor bored and left with both skills and knowledge.” |
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Mauri Greaves
12/13/11
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| “Great class. I wish I could take a Noble Desktop class for all Adobe products.” |
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Avery Revere
12/12/11
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| “I found Noble Desktop classes the perfect learning experience for keeping my knowledge current on the latest software updates while expanding my career possibilities.” |
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Evelyn Good
Art Director
12/8/11
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| “eMagazines with InDesign was a great class. It helped simplify how to create a clean & easy to navigate eMagazine which was previously uncharted territory for me. Now I can't wait to start using what I learned!” |
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Heather O'Hara
Art Director
Shobha
12/5/11
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| “Amazing class. As always, the teachers of Noble are engaging, knowledgeable and hands on.” |
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Judi Corvinelli
Associate Director, Graphic Services
the cementbloc
12/5/11
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| “I thought the class was great. Darrell was an amazing teacher; he had so much knowledge to share. He was clear and concise, and I walked away confident that I can put down on my resume that I can design for the iPad!” |
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Antonio Mora
AM Graphics
12/5/11
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| “eBooks with InDesign was what I was hoping it would be: my next step towards remaining relevant within a production and design workforce. The class was intelligently presented and very helpful in this regard.” |
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Maurice Kessler
11/20/11
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| “I've been using Illustrator for 3-4 years now in my job, but I was self-taught, so I took your classes to become better familiar with the program and try to learn how to do my job better with more efficiency. I found your class to be quite informative, and I now know multiple ways of doing parts of my job in one step rather than 3-5 steps like I was doing before. The lessons were very easy to follow, yet comprehensive and the instructor was knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you for being great!” |
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Elisabeth B. Cafarella
Desktop Publisher/Graphic Designer
AzureGreen
11/17/11
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| “As a newcomer to Photoshop, this could have been a huge waste of money, but the instructor started at level 1 and built on a basic understanding of the program. It was easy to follow. Noble Desktop is worth every penny!” |
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Carol McCormick
Senior Team Consultant
Cohn & Wolfe Public Relations
11/15/11
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| “This was the perfect class for me - I left feeling like I was given a key to this program and now I can run with it.” |
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Elizabeth Alderman
Sr. Manager, Fabric R&D
Gap, Inc.
11/14/11
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| “Great class for beginners, easy to understand, and the manual shows you all the exercises very clearly and concisely so you can practice and perfect your skills at home.” |
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Susan Zwiener
11/14/11
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“Before taking the course at Noble I knew nothing about Dreamweaver. It was an intensive course with a lot of material to learn and absorb in 3 days but the class structure and comprehensive instruction put everything into perspective for me.
Progressive guided lessons with corresponding independent exercises provided clear understanding of the many facets involved in building an active web site, from start to finish. The instructor, an extremely knowledgeable working professional in the field, presented new material with concise explanations, eagerly addressed questions, and conscientiously circulated the room offering assistance during independent activities.
After taking the course I had a solid foundation and working knowledge of Dreamweaver.
Practice makes perfect and Noble provides for that by issuing a training manual with class files CD so you can practice at home. Don’t have the program? With your class receipt Noble also can hook you up with a discounted student version. Didn’t quite get the gist of a particular step or lesson? Noble will find room for you to sit in during the next available class so you can get it straightened out.
Unlike many higher learning or vocational institutions that herd students in and out of their facilities, Noble Desktop is a small professional organization that puts its reputation on the line with each student seeking computer graphics training with them. I’m certain you will be more than satisfied with instruction, instructors, and administration at Noble... I definitely am and have registered for two more courses!” |
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Nara Vesely
11/14/11
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| “Noble Desktop is definitely the place to go to when looking for step-by-step instruction on Adobe products. I loved every minute of my Illustrator class.” |
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Ana Diaz
Marketing Manager
Chandler Chicco Companies
11/10/11
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| “Considering the varied levels of expertise in the room, Ethan did an excellent job making sure everyone received the guidance they needed, but had extra assignments ready for those who needed a bigger challenge. He also kept us entertained, which is much appreciated during long hours in the dark, staring at a computer screen.” |
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Lisa Hokans
Blogger
Bobbi Brown Cosmetics
11/8/11
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| “Small class, workbook and CD, professional teachers, in funky SoHo, what's not to like?” |
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Alan Steele
Owner, Creative Director
Steele Creative
11/4/11
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| “If you weren't as popular already I would say that you are one of the best secrets in town. No BS, no games.” |
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Marcio Pereira
Graphic Designer
JUSTBENYC
11/4/11
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| “Awesome, hit the ground running.” |
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Cheryl Worrell
Graphic Designer
Davis Polk & Wardwell
11/4/11
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| “I truly believe the knowledge I gained will open more doors and achieve success. Thank you Noble Desktop.” |
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Frank Puglisi
Graphic Designer
Loews Corporation
11/4/11
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| “This is my second class and as usual Noble doesn't disappoint. Great info, well written workbook, and very patient and knowledgeable teacher.” |
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Maryanne Garcia
Principal Webmaster
NJ Election Law Enforcement Commission
11/1/11
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| “Overall, I'm always amazed at the talent of your instructors and comprehensiveness of your course materials. I thoroughly enjoy the theory/academic material, but mostly I'm impressed by your emphasis on translating these tools to real-world, practical applications. I took a PHP class with a different company, and only then did I realize exactly how well your courses are put together. They covered all the theory, but when it came to going back to the workplace to apply those skills, I realized they hardly covered any real-world applications of it. I basically had to re-teach myself all the information when it came to applying it to actual real-world applications. This is why your company will always be my first choice when looking for continuing education classes.” |
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Benjamine Heath
Web Developer
Euromedia Partners
11/1/11
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| “The class covered all the essentials in a hands-on fashion.” |
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Bob Rebach
Assistant Graphics Editor
North Jersey Media Group
10/31/11
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| “It was just perfect, one of the best classes I have ever taken- it taught me exactly what I needed.” |
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Karen Cattan
Art Director
10/31/11
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| “Great introduction to Javascript/jQuery with really helpful and useful exercises. And class was entertaining to boot!” |
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Holly Haugen
Freelance Design/Production/Illustration
10/27/11
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| “The Photoshop class was a blast! Super fun and I learned a lot. I was able to immediately apply what I learned to my photography and it kicked my creativity up a notch. I've already signed up for another class.” |
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John Amen
10/20/11
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| “Great venue, solid learning experience.” |
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David Isaacs
Eye 6 Productions
10/20/11
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| “The Dreamweaver series, for print design folks like myself with little exposure, is great and stuff really starts to come together in this course. I can see course materials being useful reference as I implement, and the instructor was great with any particular questions the class had as we went along. Well worth it! The materials you complete in course are presented in simple, logical terms and steps. Before you know it, you've built simple stuff into more complex stuff and haven't broken a sweat. But trust me, you're given as much as you can handle in a few days' time!” |
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Holly Haugen
Freelance Design/Production/Illustration
10/20/11
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| “If you are struggling with HTML emails, this is the class for you.” |
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Cheryl Worrell
Graphic Designer
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLC
10/14/11
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| “Walked in with memories of dizzying HTML and CSS lectures; walked out with actual knowledge of how to use both.” |
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Paul Zucker
10/13/11
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| “Excellent instructor. Made everything easily understandable and made sure all students were able to complete the tasks before moving on.” |
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George Sheffey
DGM2 Creative
10/10/11
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| “My Photoshop class was a TRIUMPH. A must-see.” |
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Kathleen Kellogg
Communications Production Manager
Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research
10/7/11
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| “I greatly enjoyed this workshop. As someone who does professional development, I appreciated the instructor's style. The exercises made sense, I liked having time to watch and then do and the instructor was very patient in answering questions.” |
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Paula Goldstein
Professional Developer
Nassau BOCES
10/6/11
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| “The structure of the class is excellent. Unlike other places I've been, we see a demo by the instructor and right after we do it on our own with the instructor as coach. Very hands-on and on point so you will learn in every class.” |
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Naoyuki Suemura
10/4/11
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| “The class was excellent! I learned a great basic knowledge of Flash and so many cool tricks. I came in with no background knowledge, and this class was perfect.” |
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Julie Berger
Editor
McGraw-Hill Education
10/4/11
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| “I really benefited from the way the class alternated between demos and then repeating those demos in an exercise. Also, the way the textbook is set up, providing all the files on CD, is foolproof if I need to refresh on what I learned later. The instructor was very well organized and made you feel comfortable asking questions. As a professional designer, it was also nice to be taught by someone that could comment on which aspects of the programs are useful in day to day work.” |
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Pamela Frawley
Creative Services Manager/Designer
Armani Exchange
9/30/11
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| “I can’t overestimate the value of this course. With the personalized, hands-on training and step-by-step guide, I gained a much-needed proficiency with InDesign’s core features. From creating brochures to books, these “real world” projects gave me the tools to advance my professional career. Very comprehensive and expertly delivered by the instructor!” |
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Jennifer Edwards
Communications Specialist
Cammack LaRhette Consulting
9/29/11
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| “In the first ten minutes of the class Darrell Stokes laid info on me that would have taken me ten hours to figure out on my own.” |
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Adam Bohannon
9/28/11
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| “I would encourage those who believe they may be at a more basic knowledge level to take the plunge. It's time well-spent.” |
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Judith Trojan
Media Journalist & Event Producer
9/23/11
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| “The class was well paced and the training material was easy to follow.” |
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Vikas Marria
Project Manager
EmblemHealth
9/22/11
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| “I really liked Victoria's teaching style. She obviously knew her stuff, and had a total feel for the course material. She took the material at a perfect pace - with plenty of time for real world asides that helped flesh it all out. That's why I took the course instead of just buying the book.” |
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Erika Elder
9/21/11
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| “In one day, I was able to completely understand how to put together a compelling eMagazine.” |
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Eugene Peterson
9/20/11
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| “The Fireworks class was a perfect addition to taking Noble's Dreamweaver class.” |
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Tory Davis
Production Artist
9/20/11
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| “The Dreamweaver class was excellent. Victoria cleared up so many problems I had trying to learn Dreamweaver. I had spent forever making a couple of websites on my own. I now think I can make those same sites again in one tenth of the time, make them easily editable, with nice clean code that loads faster, etc. The class made it all make sense. I feel I really 'get it' now.” |
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Patricia Mallory-Miah
9/19/11
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| “This class is perfect for those who have never touched web design before as well as those who have experience.” |
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Tory Davis
Production Artist
9/16/11
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| “The class was taught very well and extremely informative.” |
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Vikas Marria
Project Manager
EmblemHealth
9/16/11
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| “Noble Desktop, a perfect solution for designer procrastination. As a former Quark user, the classes assisted in my long awaited InDesign transition.” |
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Ted Williams
9/14/11
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| “Noble Desktop is certainly on the cutting edge of computer graphics, and their instructors know exactly how to form lessons and tips that are useful your very next day at work.” |
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Molly Gallegos
Catholic New York
9/12/11
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| “Thought the class was not only a great value, but a must-do for anyone going down the path of creating eMagazines. I've gained an understanding of the process which I can see being super-valuable for anyone contemplating creating this kind of content. Highly recommend it.” |
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Howard Greenberg
Creative Director
Taste of Home/RDA Milwaukee
9/12/11
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| “The pace of the course was just right. It was well taught and the material was exactly what I'd hoped for. I'm a happy guy! Thanks Noble.” |
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Jeff Gaydos
News Editor
Hess Corporation
9/9/11
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| “After coming to this class not knowing anything about HTML or CSS, I am amazed at how much I am taking away. The exercises in the coursebook take users through each step with such good explanation that learning this new language was made easy. I now want to take every class Noble Desktop has!” |
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Julie Berger
Editor
McGraw-Hill
8/30/11
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| “Great class, great environment, excellent instructor!” |
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Allison Lavine
Digital Photography Assistant
The Corning Museum of Glass
8/25/11
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| “Michele was an excellent instructor. She brought a lot of energy and enthusiasm to the class. She knew her stuff and was able to bring us up to speed step by step.” |
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Michael Chiabaudo
Senior Print Designer
Gap
8/25/11
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| “Fantastic class - great book, exercises, class flow, and teacher. I'm a programmer and I normally don't feel that way about Adobe classes because they are too slow, but this was really perfect.” |
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Sarah Myers
Strategy Planning Specialist
Medco
8/22/11
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| “I knew nothing about Flash; by the time I left class I couldn't wait to put my new found knowledge into practice. Victoria explained everything thoroughly; the books are great but having an experienced teacher like Victoria was like icing on the cake. Thanks so much.” |
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Blanca Delgado
System Programmer
New York Liquidation Bureau
8/19/11
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| “I learned how to be a better teacher.” |
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Millie Burns
Assistant Professor of Art
8/15/11
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| “A great class, from the introduction to the end, where you walked away feeling like an expert.” |
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Susan Hallinan
Senior Designer
8/15/11
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| “Excellent class. Extremely well set-up and taught! Would highly recommend!!” |
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Denise Campbell
Quad/Graphics
8/15/11
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| “Overall, this class was extremely beneficial to my work production and absolutely worth the course fee.” |
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Jennifer Giandomenico
Rodale Inc.
8/15/11
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| “Victoria is an excellent teacher and I love the method of watching/listening in an undistracted way and then completing the exercises. This technique worked very well for me.” |
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Traci Thrasher
Graphic Designer
NYU Student Health Center
8/15/11
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| “The class was great; I had a good time and learned a lot. I started out knowing nothing about Dreamweaver, code, web design, etc. Now I actually feel comfortable enough to pursue this. Victoria was great; she explained what we needed to know very thoroughly and made sure that we knew what we were doing. I will make sure I come back for a few more classes.” |
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Caleb Gomez
Combat Photographer
Marine Corps
8/11/11
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| “Really enjoyable learning experience. Victoria answered every question and covered the material thoroughly.” |
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David Isaacs
Eye 6 Productions
8/11/11
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| “We were an entire group taking Photoshop CS5 with Darrell. He was so easy to follow, kept us moving at a perfect pace and we left with a whole new bag of tricks. I think the first thing we'll design with our new knowledge is a Darrell's Fan Club Tee.” |
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Michael Chiabaudo
Senior Print Designer
Gap
8/4/11
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| “The class was great. I should have taken this class before I started developing sites from templates. This class put JavaScript and jQuery in perspective for me and jump started my web development career.” |
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Eric Davis
ERD Power Group, Inc.
8/2/11
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| “Really impressed. I've taken many classes over the years at a variety of venues and Noble stands out as one of the best--on target, professionally conducted, and friendly to boot. I was particularly impressed with the Mac/PC option at every workstation. Course materials are thorough and the bonus material included with the workbook is a nice touch!” |
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Rachel Avenia-Prol
KPMG
7/28/11
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| “I enjoyed the instructor's sense of humor- it made learning the more complicated areas of Photoshop much more fun and interesting. I appreciated his design background since it made what he taught that much more applicable to my own experience.” |
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Kim Jenkins
Art Director/Creative Director
7/28/11
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| “I've learned to count on Noble for the most current knowledge in the industry. Quality information provided by quality instructors. Wonderful course.” |
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Teresa Diaz
Commercial Arts/Advertising & 3D Computer Animation Instructor
Hunterdon County Polytech Career Academy
7/26/11
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| “This course explicitly takes you through the steps required for producing an eBook that looks good and displays successfully on the various readers. Detailed and practical - this course gives you a huge set of tools plus the insight and techniques needed to successfully navigate the rapidly changing state of the art in this field.” |
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Fernand Brunschwig
Professor
Columbia Teachers College
7/25/11
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| “I am looking forward to taking another class soon.” |
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Roberto Magini
Web Projects Director
Maxtudio
7/25/11
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| “I enjoy the laid back atmosphere of the classrooms and the casual teaching style of their capable instructors. The course content can be daunting at times, but Noble Desktop does a great job to take the edge off of learning so much so quickly.” |
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Lucia Gentile
7/25/11
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| “This is my third class at Noble and it never disappoints. Victoria is very good at explaining the nuances in the programs and how it works in real world scenarios. The course workbook alone is worth the price of the course— I find myself referring back to it time and time again.” |
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Donna West
Alcatel-Lucent
7/18/11
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| “The instructor has a very thorough knowledge of her subject and taught it in a very clear, focused manner, communicating with her students on a one-to-one basis.” |
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Lois Fischman
7/15/11
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| “As "Top Dog" of TheDogStation.NET, I give this class two paws up!” |
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John McGoldrick
7/15/11
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| “The instructor is clearly an expert in her subject. Her lecturing style is animated and articulate. I was able to stay attentive and remember the information because of the way she delivered it.” |
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Katherine Spitzhoff
Lecturer
State University of NY, Oneonta
7/14/11
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| “When you walk out of a Noble Desktop class you feel empowered with a whole new set of skills that you can easily duplicate and expand on. As our instructor said, 'We teach you how to fish.'” |
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Jean Cook
Director of Technology
Dutchess Day School
7/14/11
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| “A fast and effective immersion into the emerging eMagazine design technologies and techniques offered by Adobe within InDesign.” |
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Theodore Davis
VP Creative Director
7/13/11
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| “Excellent hands on approach, for the eager beginner.” |
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Michael Antonio
7/11/11
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| “This course really sets you up to gain rapid mastery of designing for e-magazines. It makes the learning curve less steep.” |
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Richard Salcer
6/29/11
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| “The class is so well-designed. I wish all how-to's and tutorials were as clearly thought out. The books alone are easy to follow, but nothing beats having an instructor on hand to help you figure out what you might have done wrong in an exercise. This may have been the first frustration-free class I've ever taken!” |
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Eileen Bosco
Freelance Graphic Designer
6/28/11
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| “This was a great class that showed me everything I needed to know to get started making iPad emagazines. In one project this class will pay for itself and I feel like I'm ahead of the tech curve. Thanks!” |
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Meghan O'Neill
Senior Web and Interactive Media Designer
CS Designworks
6/28/11
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| “InDesign to iPads is the most exciting thing to come along since the Macintosh computer. And Noble Desktop is the place to get your chops!” |
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Dona McKenzie
McKenzie Hubbell
6/28/11
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| “The class was great! Highly recommend. Can't wait for Actionscript 3 in August.” |
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Danny Cardozo
Owner
Danny Cardozo & Company
6/27/11
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| “Noble Desktop is the best source for training in the NYC area. Their classes and seminars are clear and easy to follow, and they fill in the blanks online tutorials don't address. If you are at a point in your career where you need to retool, this is the place to start.” |
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Mary McBride
Freelance Designer
6/24/11
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| “Superb training with excellent detailed instructions on covering more than just basics in Dreamweaver. Great exercises to get you started with creating websites.” |
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Tasnim Ara
Graphic Designer
Cassidy Turley
6/24/11
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| “Absolutely loved the Dreamweaver CS5 course! Coming into class, I already knew how to use Dreamweaver, but Ethan has helped me understand CSS coding to another level. Can’t wait to take the remaining 2 courses offered through Noble Desktop!” |
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Tina Lau
Graphic Designer
Tina Lau Designs
6/24/11
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| “I went into this class not knowing what to expect to learn. Karen opened up the whole world of typography to me. The level of detail is amazing!!” |
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Jennifer Banzaca
6/23/11
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| “I knew nothing about Flash before this class. And while I think I was the most inexperienced in the class, which made it a little more challenging for me, the instructor did a very good job and I actually feel comfortable in Flash now.” |
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Roanne Bacchus
Graphic Designer
The Port Authority of NY & NJ
6/23/11
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| “The teacher was so enthusiastic showing each exercise that I enjoyed it even more. It was the coolest class yet. Your classes inspire me to apply what I learn right away.” |
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Lisa Ortiz
Desktop Publisher
6/22/11
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| “This course was definitely a turning point for my career as an interactivity designer. I got exactly what I was looking for out of this course. This is my third course at Noble Desktop and I cannot wait for more.” |
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Danny Cardozo
Owner
Danny Cardozo & Company
6/21/11
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| “Noble Desktop gives you a really good foundation first and then advanced classes to build on, so you come away with a very good understanding of how a program works.” |
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Todd McVey
Freelance Art Director
6/16/11
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| “If you are new to Flash, you will find everything you need to get started, from concepts to practical hints. Having both Mac and PC provided made everything easy. The teacher was knowledgeable, humorous and approachable, and the location is super-easy to get to. A great experience.” |
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Dr. E. Graham McKinley
Professor, Department of Communication and Journalism
Rider University
6/16/11
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| “Amazing class! I couldn't believe all the things I learned in three intensive days of Dreamweaver classes.” |
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Alonso Guzman
6/13/11
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| “I'm almost embarrassed to think how resistant I've been towards learning web design/coding - the class was amazing, intuitive, and could not have been clearer.” |
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Jeffrey Chandler
Art Director
Laerdal Medical
6/9/11
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| “Noble's InDesign with Ethan Cornell was an excellent course. Left with very powerful information to take my business to the next level. Can't wait for additional courses as I am ready to expand my creativity. Working towards certification in NYC has become an excellent experience at Noble Desktop.” |
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Danny Cardozo
Owner
Danny Cardozo & Company
6/9/11
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| “Clear teaching instructions; nice, easy-going, smart staff; good planning, great support materials; comfortable environment. I was really satisfied.” |
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Elizabeth Boyle
6/2/11
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| “I came to this class and expected to learn the basics of Photoshop. I achieved that and much more! I am very happy with the class and am looking forward to attending another class in the future. I highly recommend Noble Desktop.” |
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Lou Duarte
H4B Chelsea
5/27/11
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| “I really enjoyed this class. It covered the basics and I'll use everything I learned for sure. Amazing, patient, and knowledgeable teacher.” |
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Jenn Bailey
Interactive Marketing Manager
Morgans Hotel Group
5/27/11
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| “Noble Desktop is very helpful and encourages students to perform their best by learning with the best. Everyone would feel welcomed by their friendly staff and easy to learn lessons. Definitely highly recommended!” |
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Helen Chu
5/27/11
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| “I thought that the structure of the class was excellent and Dan did a great job at explaining everything. I walked away from this class knowing much more than expected.” |
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Asya Blue
Senior Designer
ClearVision Optical
5/23/11
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| “Dan Rodney is an excellent teacher. He is very likable, approachable and makes learning a new subject a pleasure. I would listen to him teaching how to make a paper airplane! The only bad thing was having the class end!!” |
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Luis Ramos
Havas Health, BlueStar
5/23/11
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| “Coming from a print background, I feel that I have a better understanding of HTML and Dreamweaver. The instructors really know their stuff and help you know it too.” |
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Harold Jannen
5/23/11
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| “Dan is an excellent teacher. The material was difficult, and he really made it accessible.” |
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Ceil Diskin
5/23/11
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| “Great class! I would recommend it to anyone looking to create their own custom WordPress site.” |
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Robert O'Mara
Web/Multimedia Manager
Resource Advantage
5/20/11
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| “I liked the class and have already recommended other people to take the class.” |
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Eric Davis
President
ERD Power Group, Inc.
5/19/11
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| “The Photoshop Elements class was great. Thanks to Laura I finally mastered PSE! How wonderful!! I should have signed up for the class much earlier; I would have avoided losing many hours trying to understand it all by myself and ending up being frustrated anyway. Now I'm able to do so many things!” |
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Tamara de Ghellinck
5/19/11
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| “The instructors at Noble Desktop give thorough explanations, have good delivery, and are always encouraging feedback and questions. They cover a lot of material in a 3 day workshop yet you don't feel overwhelmed. I can't wait to return for the next lesson!” |
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Kristen Barrett
Web Designer and Developer
Tufts University
5/13/11
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| “This class made Flash make sense to me.” |
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Ceil Diskin
Freelance Art Director
5/12/11
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| “The only thing stopping me from taking more classes with Noble Desktop is not having enough hours in the day. There's not enough room here to fit all the good things that could be said.” |
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Joseph Berthiaume
5/12/11
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| “Having worked exclusively in print for twenty years, HTML and Dreamweaver were scary and mysterious boogeymen to me. In three very pleasant days, Noble's Dreamweaver course put me at ease and gave me the confidence to explore this new world fearlessly and enthusiastically.” |
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Drew Stevens
5/9/11
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| “This presentation was the most effective that I've experienced. Victoria is an awesome instructor. She's changed how I view website design.” |
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Ceil Diskin
Freelance Art Director
5/6/11
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| “They made it very easy to learn, with a great teacher and an excellent approach to the material. My site should be going up very soon.” |
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Cathy Henszey
Cardboardesign
5/6/11
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| “The class far exceeded my expectations! Both the quality of instruction as well as the course material were excellent. I come from a non-graphic/web design background and came out of the class feeling like I now have a solid grasp on the basics of Dreamweaver. I really appreciate the rigor and thoroughness of the instruction. Highly recommend this class!” |
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Ruchika Modi
5/5/11
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| “I started the class with a thought, when I finished the class I had an idea, a week later I made the product.” |
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Alexis Guevara
Production Manager/Sales/Marketing/Web Designer
Knitwork Productions
5/3/11
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| “As always I got what I paid for. Top notch instruction in a format that works. It's amazing what you walk away with after only 3 days. Of course it takes lots of practice and experience to become an expert with the software, but Noble gives you a foundation you can build on.” |
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Kelly Fullmer
High School Instructor
Lincoln County School District
4/29/11
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| “Noble did the near impossible for me -- got to the heart of Illustrator in easy-to-follow, bite-size pieces. I can't wait to go over my lesson book again! (And Michele is great!)” |
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Nina Jordan
Marketing & Events Coordinator
Polaner Selections
4/28/11
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| “This class opens the door for anyone who wants to understand how those snazzy Web pages work.” |
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Lucia Gentile
4/22/11
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| “Ethan taught Dreamweaver in a great fashion! He kept code fun and memorable, I highly recommend him and would love to take more classes in the future. You learn so much in little time and the books that are given break everything down so that when you go back home you have a great reference.” |
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Nora Elbaz
Graphic Designer/Print Production
Mirror NYC
4/22/11
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| “I always have a new sense of professional confidence upon completing a course of study from Noble Desktop. The classes are well thought out, the instructors are extremely well versed, but the take-away materials will keep your skills sharp as you venture in the real world.” |
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Christine Colella
Sr. Designer/Art Director
4/9/11
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| “I knew once I lost my job I needed to still keep up with learning about software. The first place I turned to was to Noble Desktop. You guys are well informed and your staff love what they do. I am more confident now than ever. Thanks Noble Desktop. You guys rock!!!” |
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Lisa Ortiz
Desktop Publisher, Corporate Branding
4/8/11
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| “An excellent introduction to the Dreamweaver software. Not only was the promised content covered but the program itself was broken down and explained.” |
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Patrick Perry
Department of Education
4/7/11
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| “I'd highly recommend this class to someone who is just learning the web!” |
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Stephanie Perry
Graphic Designer
Messiah College
4/7/11
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| “Noble Desktop totally understands the benefits of being comfortable with creative software. Their classes are fun, relevant, and applicable, whether you're learning for work or for yourself.” |
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Jena Rascoe
Marketing Writer
FactSet
4/7/11
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| “Great instructor and great class! I will recommend using Noble Desktop to my organization for professional development in the future.” |
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Christina DaCosta
Online Media Manager
Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE)
3/31/11
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| “Photoshop was a great class - informative, a very knowledgeable instructor and the perfect mix of hands on workshop.” |
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Aris Piliguian
3/30/11
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| “This class is a great, quick way to learn the fundamentals of Flash. I feel like I am ready to venture fearlessly into the program, I'd recommend it to anyone who wanted to learn Flash.” |
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Noah Odabashian
3/30/11
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| “This is a thoughtfully organized, well paced and delivered, practical course -- a sort of 'finishing school' for the graphic designer.” |
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Dorcas Gelabert
Graphic Designer
American Thoracic Society
3/28/11
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| “Victoria was a great teacher. I would surely comeback to take more classes with her as my instructor. Great teacher, good computers and great set up.” |
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Jason Collar
3/25/11
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| “Great class! Hits the much-needed basics but goes over more detailed questions as people bring them up.” |
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Melinda Dowd
Senior Designer
John Wiley & Sons
3/25/11
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| “Noble training offers you an approachable mindset to tackling complex software.” |
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Oliver Dettler
3/25/11
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| “I came into the class having self-taught myself Dreamweaver, only knowing the basics to get emails out. After the class, I took away skills that will make my work cleaner looking and hopefully more effective. Thank you so much for offering this class...it was a great opportunity!” |
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Megan Ball
Online Marketing Coordinator
Taylor Gifts, Inc.
3/25/11
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| “If you've taken any free seminars, you know how good they are. Now apply that to the classes. They are great.” |
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Megan Karlen
Artist
3/24/11
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| “I really liked the format of the class because each exercise was a real industry situation. A university course would have broken it out into bits and pieces, most of which would never be used.” |
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Kerwin Siy
Web Production
John Wiley & Sons
3/24/11
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| “This was my second class with Noble and I'll be back for more. The teachers are top notch and possess the experience and the patience needed to be effective instructors. I'd recommend Noble wholeheartedly to anyone looking to build on their computer graphics skills.” |
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John Mercun
Online Development Manager
Penguin Group (USA)
3/24/11
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| “Techniques and tricks are described and demonstrated to you, then you put them into practice immediately, right there in the classroom. It's a rock solid way to learn Photoshop.” |
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Matt Carson
Production Manager
Food & Wine
3/24/11
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| “Outstanding class. I don’t have a Dreamweaver background whatsoever but, was able to follow along, do the exercises and understand the process.” |
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Daniel Rivera
Studio Manager
RAPP
3/21/11
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| “Darrell Stokes did a fine job accommodating a variety of skill levels and interests and adding content on the fly. I left with sufficient proficiency to build a client site over the following weekend.” |
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Lydia Mann
3/21/11
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| “Excellent. Very thoughtfully done.” |
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Elinor Rufer
3/17/11
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| “Ethan was great. The material included in the course was terrific.” |
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Barbara Press
Graphic Arts Trainer
iBabs Training
3/14/11
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| “Best money spent in a day.” |
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Jeff Kenyon
Art Director
Random House, Inc.
3/14/11
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| “The class went at a great pace and was perfect for designers with a beginner background in Dreamweaver and HTML. You leave the class with a fuller knowledge and understanding of the web and how it works.” |
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Wendy Tang
Senior Designer
Scholastic
3/11/11
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| “The HTML email class showed me how I can accomplish elegant newsletters by going back to basics. In the era of CSS3 and HTML5 who will still use tables for layout design? Or use HTML old presentation properties to apply different color or height to a background? Well, in this class I found that the old HTML features are the modern tools for setting up and sending HTML newsletters in the email.” |
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Iulian Irimina
Teacher
NYC Department of Education
3/11/11
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| “What a great class! I didn't have any background at all and was worried about keeping up, but the instructor was so clear and the exercises were super straightforward. I really felt like I got a good overview about how sites are built.” |
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Shayna Denburg
3/10/11
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| “It's a great way to reinvent yourself.” |
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Beth Middleworth
Bats4bones Design
3/10/11
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| “Noble Desktop is far and away the most efficient way of gaining computer graphics skills. They give real-world exercises to work on, teach best practices, and inspire many an 'aha!' moment. Highly recommended.” |
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Joanne Hus
Joanne Hus Studios, LLC
3/10/11
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| “The teacher was terrific at explaining what we were doing and why we were doing it. He had a really great grasp on the subject matter, and answered our questions in a patient and helpful manner.” |
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Roberta Jaret
Art Supervisor/Art Director
Roberta Jaret Design
3/8/11
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| “This course gave just the right amount of information for folks transitioning from Quark to InDesign. It showed users where to go to find what they need to get the job done, without wasting time going over the fundamentals that no one needed.” |
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Steven Barnes
3/7/11
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| “Wonderfully presented. Nice structure of demonstration/lecture, then activities. Fast, but I liked the pacing.” |
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Teresa Diaz
Commercial Art & 3D Computer Animation instructor
Hunterdon County Polytech Career Academy
3/7/11
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| “The Photoshop Advanced class is the second class I have taken at Noble Desktop. The teachers are always so knowledgeable, and the accompanying textbook serves as great reference material. After taking a class, the information is overwhelming, but with the all the step by step instructions, it helps to refresh my skills and apply it to my work.” |
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Annie Chan
Graphics Specialist
Philips
3/7/11
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| “The Adobe Fireworks CS5 class was fantastic! For years I have been preparing Photoshop layered files for my programmer, but always felt it was a bit awkward. I am so much more comfortable and confident using Fireworks for my site designs. There's more file prep involved now on my end but it's totally worth having the control. Thank you Noble!” |
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Diane Painter Velletri
Creative Director
Design Diseño New York (DDNY)
3/5/11
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| “The class was wonderful. The step-by-step exercises were easy to follow. The instructor was knowledgeable.” |
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Maggie Kwan
Manager
Enterprise Portal Content
2/28/11
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| “Noble Desktop's Lightroom class is worth the commute into NYC on a weekday morning, even on a freezing winter day. Ben Russell is an excellent photographer and Lightroom expert who's engaging, patient, and never pedantic.” |
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Carlos Martín
Photographer
2/17/11
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| “The instructor was very knowledgeable and patient, taking the time to demonstrate and explain things clearly, and assist individuals if we got stuck.” |
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Marleen Adlerblum
Graphic Designer
2/17/11
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| “I must say the quality of your classes are very good. The lessons were very precise in explaining each procedure and easily understood.” |
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Nina Cochran
2/12/11
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| “I love the way the courses are taught at Noble Desktop. I learn so much in such a short amount of time. It's pretty amazing.” |
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Claire Linden
2/10/11
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| “Excellent class. It was full of good information which was clearly presented. Dan was an excellent teacher. Very knowledgeable and clear. He kept the class flowing well and maintained everyone's energy to the end. I will definitely seek out Noble Desktop again when I need further training.” |
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Rebecca James
Becky James Design
2/9/11
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| “Travelled from Florida because of an associates strong recommendation that this was one of the best classes out there. It lived up to all expectations and more.” |
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Mary Ellen Krieger
Kelke Design LLC
2/8/11
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| “I went into the class expecting to learn a lot of things that I had very little interest in but had to learn for one of my clients. But I found myself leaving with a sense of excitement about learning more about Keynote.” |
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Roberta Jaret
Roberta Jaret Design
2/7/11
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| “Keynote training is essential for those who need to make presentations that are creative and captivating.” |
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Dona McKenzie
Marketing Communications Strategist
2/7/11
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| “Keynote is a must have skill for anyone who needs to present their ideas or portfolio.” |
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Dona McKenzie
2/6/11
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| “Matt was a great teacher! I am really happy with the course and wish I could take more classes with Noble Desktop. I will see if my company presents me with the opportunity.” |
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Katie Killary
Graphic Designer
Furnished Quarters
2/4/11
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| “This class is geared equally to professionals and novices. I've been in the Graphic Design field for over 12 years and I learned new techniques and practices that will help me streamline how I do things.” |
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Matthias Bonnici
Creative Director
2/3/11
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| “Noble Desktop's lessons covered a number of topics very well that I had struggled with trying to learn on my own. The teacher and the lessons made it easy!” |
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Sharen Faye
Sharen Faye Graphic Design
2/2/11
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| “ePubs are evolving as a new business opportunity and Noble Desktop has the right tools to get you immersed quickly.” |
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Dona McKenzie
2/2/11
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| “Dan Rodney is that rare combination of someone with vast technical skills along with a true gift for sharing his knowledge in a clear and accessible way. You are guaranteed to walk away from his classes with new skills and insights.” |
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Joanne Hus
Joanne Hus Studios, LLC
2/1/11
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| “As a graphic arts secondary teacher, I want to make sure that I am keeping up with the programs that my students can look forward to using in college and making sure that they are well prepared. The instructor and staff at Noble Desktop gave me the confidence to do just that. The Adobe Illustrator class was great! I would definitely recommend it and look forward to going back for some of the other advanced classes.” |
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Jillian Donovan
Bourne High School
1/24/11
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| “I can't say enough good things about this class. I have been in the Graphic Design field for 12 years now and I still learned new things about the program that I never knew before and feel confident to work in Illustrator CS5.” |
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Matthias Bonnici
Creative Director
Cohen's Fashion Optical
1/24/11
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| “Excellent class. Looking forward to others.” |
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Joe Haedrich
Long Elegant Legs
1/21/11
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| “The Instructors at Noble Desktop are top notch. They are extremely knowledgeable and give one on one attention when needed. I would highly recommend this firm to anyone with thirst for knowledge in their course offerings. ” |
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Linda Sandler
President
Adrea Rubin Management, Inc.
1/20/11
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| “I thoroughly enjoyed my Photoshop Elements class. I am so glad that a co-worker recommended Noble Desktop to me. The instructor was excellent and we spent just the right amount of time on instruction and exercises. I am excited to use Photoshop Elements at home and work!” |
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Ariana Rickard
American Museum of Natural History
1/20/11
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| “I have tried to teach myself web design/html coding, etc. This class brought those tags home. Seeing them work with InDesign gave me a comfort level for going forward with learning new technologies.” |
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Edie Weinberg
Edie Weinberg
1/18/11
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| “I'm sure you know by now that I love your classes. Every time I take a class or course, I leave feeling empowered. I can move forward confidently with the tools I need to succeed. Thank you again for that!” |
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Jane Migliore
Creative Director
La Luna Productions
1/18/11
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| “All Noble Desktop classes are great. Jam packed with practical info that you can use right away.” |
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Pat Henry
Asst. Professor
Fashion Institute of Technology
1/18/11
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| “I felt like I could do everything without feeling like the instructor was talking to a kindergartener!” |
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Fearn de Vicq
de Vicq Design
1/14/11
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| “Noble Desktop is the best place to learn how to create e-books in InDesign and Dreamweaver. The instructor is ahead-of-the-curve in this growing field, which could perhaps bring more jobs to students coming from a print design background.” |
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Martine Mallary
Graphic Designer and Photographer
1/14/11
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| “Noble Desktop is on the leading edge of delivering the most up to date training around. Through easy-to-follow, fresh presentations and exercises, they bring together the most relevant information and make it fun. Professional and fun, who could ask for more?!” |
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John Boudreau
Principal
Boudreau Design
1/14/11
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| “I loved this class and feel like I have enough info to start using the program right away. I am excited to keep learning and feel like this was the perfect foundation to start from.” |
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Laurie Bloom
1/13/11
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| “The instructor's demonstrations were excellent. Her demo on the box model was so great -- I finally truly understand it!” |
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Sharen Faye
Principal
Sharen Faye Graphic Design
1/9/11
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| “The Dreamweaver class exceeded my expectations! Very detailed and thorough--the workbooks are worth the price of the class alone!! I felt very confident in my knowledge of what I learned and can't wait to take more classes at Noble.” |
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Andrea Weisbach
1/8/11
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| “The instructor's mastery of the software and seasoned teaching skills were evident throughout the course. She tactfully stuck to the syllabus but simultaneously shared supplemental resources and her own industry experience. In addition to improving my technical skills, I gained valuable field insights from an accomplished professional.” |
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Tracy Lynch
Freelance Web Designer/Marketer
1/7/11
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| “I feel this class has given me the confidence to be able to work on and understand web sites that a year of working in just print could not.” |
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George Matthaei
Paper Cuts Design
1/6/11
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| “I picked Noble Desktop from a Google search and it delivered on what it said it would in its website. Victoria was an excellent instructor who created a very relaxed yet focused learning environment. The class was small and well structured. We covered the essential information to get started with Dreamweaver, but it leaves you wanting to come back to learn more because you are excited to learn more. I will definitely be back.” |
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Sheelagh Wylie
Director of Marketing and Sales
TravelAdvocates
1/6/11
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| “Noble Desktop gets an A+. The instructor really knew his stuff, and created a very relaxed yet focused learning environment. The class was well structured and covered all of the essential information in a minimum amount of time. I'll be back for more!!” |
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Michael Castelli
12/21/10
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| “I was worried I was not going to get my money's worth; instead I got more than I hoped for and am looking forward to taking more classes. (And the seminars are FREE!)” |
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Monica Kleinertz
12/17/10
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| “I've taken other Photoshop classes elsewhere and Noble was the BEST!” |
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Paula Grant
Sr. Administrative Assistant
Consumers Union
12/16/10
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| “I don't know how you managed to cram almost a semester's worth of Flash knowledge into three days!” |
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Thomas Gilbert
12/10/10
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| “Excellent teacher. Excellent class. Perfect presentation. I was able to use it right away.” |
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Inna Mitelman
12/9/10
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| “Great class and I would confidently recommend your classes to anyone!” |
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Amber James
12/7/10
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| “Advanced Flash was the perfect next stepping stone for the designer who already knows basic Flash and the tools and is interested in learning a more efficient and streamlined way of bringing interactivity into projects.” |
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Wendy Tang
Senior Designer
Scholastic
12/6/10
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| “The Dreamweaver class at Noble Desktop was above and beyond what I expected. Great teacher, small class size, and fantastic facility! I thought I'd be dreading it each day. Instead, I've decided to complete the Web Certificate program at Noble!” |
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Jena Blackwood
12/2/10
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| “Wonderful class and a wonderful instructor with a lot of knowledge not only about Dreamweaver but about CSS, Javascript and other references to go to after class.” |
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Melisa Torres
Wyndham Hotel Group
12/2/10
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| “Excellent place to start to understand any of the web design programs.” |
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Alberto Columbani
Designer
ALCO
11/20/10
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| “Noble Desktop rocks! They allow you to take on Adobe software and win!” |
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Stephanie Forsgren
Web Designer
North Dakota Telephone Company
11/19/10
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| “This class provided some "ah-ha!" moments for me. I realized critical foundations of 2-D design. Puckett has his finger firmly on the pulse of today's graphic design scene.” |
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Bill Motzing
Art Director
Euro RSCG Life
11/19/10
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| “This was an invaluable Basic Design boot camp, a great 'pull-it-all-together' for those of us who have studied a bunch of Adobe CS programs but have no formal art or design training (and no time or resources to take a few years off for an MFA). ” |
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Brenda Becker
Freelance writer, editor and book artist
11/19/10
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| “Dreamweaver is really a different language and the step-by-step training book is the perfect way to learn.” |
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Laerta Premto
Graphic Designer
11/18/10
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| “I am looking forward to taking more classes at Noble Desktop. Everything is GREAT!!! Thank you.” |
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Sandra Escobar
11/18/10
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| “I was very impressed with Darrell. This was his first teaching experience and I thought he did an awesome job. There were times he did not have an immediate answer but during our exercise time he would find the answer. Nothing was left unanswered. It humanized the class, no egos. He moved at a pace that was comfortable. He was comfortable with himself and that emoted to the rest of the class. Going forward I will only work in InDesign, bye-bye Quark. Thanks for giving me the tools to move ahead. A totally enjoyable experience. Success!” |
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Audrey Naversen
VP, Group Art Supervisor
Euro RSCG Life LM&P
11/15/10
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| “This class typified the excellent standard of teaching and materials that I encountered through all the disciplines covered in the Web Design program. I unreservedly recommend Noble Desktop!” |
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Mark Holt
Chilled Image LLC
11/15/10
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| “Second class at Noble (took Dreamweaver last fall) and really can't say enough good things about how the classes are taught. Wish I could take each class Noble offers!” |
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Zoë Johnson
Associate Director, Corporate Design
Babson Capital Management
11/11/10
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| “The Dreamweaver class was just right for me, a newbie to CSS. Class size was small and the instructor was very capable and friendly. I went in with apprehension and left feeling very confident.” |
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Patrick Smith
Communications Director
PSC-CUNY Welfare Fund
11/5/10
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| “Noble Desktop is like the Rosetta Stone of ADOBE. I work in the IT world and felt overwhelmed by all of the various formats, codes and possibilities that involved in using these powerful programs. When I took the classes I felt like Noble provided me with a map, taught me how to read it, and empowered to create me own journey. I've recommended Noble to my coworkers and friends, and plan on taking more classes in the future. Thank you Noble.” |
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Stephanie Jasmin
Instructional Technology Technician
John Jay College
11/4/10
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| “Terrific course for building a website in one day, without having to know anything about code.” |
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Martine Mallary
Graphic Designer & Photographer
10/29/10
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| “I left the class feeling confident that I could set up my own WordPress.com site the way I wanted, and could teach others to do so, too.” |
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Michelle Pessoa
10/25/10
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| “The coursebook is a fantastic, thorough learning tool.” |
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Alberto Columbani
Designer
ALCO
10/25/10
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| “The class was very insightful and informative! Noble Desktop, you seem to offer the right kind of classes with the right kind of instructors.” |
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Peter Rossetti
10/25/10
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| “This was a great beginner Dreamweaver class. I've dabbled in the program here and there but this is the first time I really felt I 'got it!' The patient, thorough instruction helped me connect all the dots and feel confident working in the program in my professional life!” |
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Laura Carollo
Graphic Designer
Humanscale
10/22/10
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| “Another excellent class at Noble Desktop - thank you!” |
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Cara Sutherland
British Consulate
10/21/10
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| “I taught myself Photoshop and this class really connected a lot of dots for me. Overall, taking this class has improved my workflow and my approach towards certain tasks... it was great.” |
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Stanley Cadet
10/18/10
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| “Better than Cats, better than ET! I learned a lot!” |
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Ingrid McNamara
Managing Production Editor
Nature Publishing Group
10/15/10
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| “The course is well balanced and the process does a very good job of starting with the basics to clearly show how to get to the more complex elements that come later in the course.” |
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Christopher Martell
10/14/10
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| “I thought this was the best class I've EVER taken! Laura really is an excellent teacher, making sure everyone understood what was being taught before moving on. She had a great rapport with everyone.” |
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Linda Jamalkowski
Marketing Communications Admin
Harris Corporation
10/12/10
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| “I was apprehensive about spending three days in Photoshop class, but I am very happy with the results.” |
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Jeff Gaydos
News Editor
Hess Corporation
10/11/10
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| “I have recently completed the Dreamweaver Course - Victoria our instructor demonstrated a high level of competency and her method of training by step-by-step instruction, hands-on practice, and exercises was great. Having very minimal experience with Dreamweaver, I was pleased with the pace of the course. I am more than satisfied with the training provided by Noble Desktop and would recommend it to others. This is my second course with Noble and I will be back. You really feel that you have learnt something and I have!” |
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Wendy Madeiros
Creative Director
10/11/10
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| “The course was excellent. To take a topic like web design and make it accessible to someone like me, who had no previous experience or even knowledge of web design, is truly a craft. The workbooks are also excellent, not cluttered with technical jargon like most of those "teach yourself" books. I will be coming back!” |
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Karen Pyne
Benefits Representative
Committee of Interns and Residents
10/10/10
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| “Noble is a fantastic facility with great resources and brilliant teachers. The Dreamweaver workshop was perfect and now I feel confident to continue building my skills and knowledge in the software.” |
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Cara Sutherland
British Consulate
10/8/10
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| “Noble Desktop consistently provides high quality instruction in Adobe products on the cutting edge of design that is delivered by highly experienced designers attuned to the latest developments in their fields.” |
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Antoinette Larkin
Associate Professor
University of Cincinnati
10/7/10
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| “Noble Desktop is a much needed resource and a great way to keep up and stay fresh in the ever-changing program world.” |
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Sean Smith
10/7/10
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| “Learning Dreamweaver Advanced was easy and interesting!” |
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Alena Severgin
Graphic Designer
10/6/10
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| “The Intro to Flash class gave me a base set of skills that can be applied to many jobs.” |
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Jared Sturges
10/5/10
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| “Noble Desktop's unique teaching style will make you say, 'By Jove, I think I've got it.'” |
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Deirdre Mitchell
10/5/10
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| “I loved this class, this is what I've been dying to know about since Dreamweaver 1. It is what makes the Internet fun, and now I can do it too!” |
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Nicole Recchia
Art & Production Director
10/5/10
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| “The class was amazing. It is "idiot-proof" and self-explanatory. The instructor did an excellent job at keeping us engaged. Would definitely not only recommend this class but also try out some other classes.” |
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Maria Ramos
Creative Specialist
Wolters Kluwer
10/4/10
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| “I'm glad Noble Desktop exists to offer these courses for someone like myself who wants to add this knowledge to my portfolio of skills.” |
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Tim Sansverie
10/3/10
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| “I came in knowing only bits and pieces of InDesign, but this class tied everything together, giving me confidence to tackle larger projects.” |
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Nick Bhutani
Director Of Demand Generation
G3 Communications
9/30/10
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| “You will learn. The best instruction I have ever had.” |
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Deirdre Mitchell
9/22/10
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| “The Fireworks class was so easy and useful that I want to get more and more classes with Noble Desktop!” |
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Alena Severgin
Graphic Designer
9/20/10
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| “Prior to enrolling in the Dreamweaver class at Noble I had attended a couple of the free seminars and already knew I was in good hands and I was STILL blown away. The class was taught in such a clear and logical manner while moving at a speed that was neither too slow for the fast learners nor too intense for the beginners...it was truly an enjoyable experience.” |
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Jessica Cowden
Freelance Graphic Designer
9/17/10
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| “I had fully completed web, HTML, and Dreamweaver CS5 courses online from one of the most notable online course sources -- I still didnt have a handle on HTML and Dreamweaver. To make a point: I've mastered QX [since 1989] and IND since its inception; so I would say I'm 'mentally receptive' to learning new stuff. it just didnt happen with the web related stuff -- BUT after doing Dreamweaver at NOBLE, after the first day I was totally embracing HTML -- and after the 3 day course, I was up and running with DW. Great class! Clear instruction for the designers and artists among us!” |
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Avery Herman
Creative Director
A.G. Herman Assoc.
9/16/10
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| “A unique style of teaching--you will never learn like you learn here.” |
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Deirdre Mitchell
9/16/10
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| “The instructor was awesome. This class really helped in answering questions I had and unlocked some of the mysteries of Dreamweaver.” |
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Harold Jannen
9/16/10
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| “I highly recommend this class. The instructor was very knowledgeable and kept us involved the entire time, so it's never boring. I am able to learn in 3 days what would probably take an entire semester in school.” |
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Elena Hays
Leggett & Platt
9/15/10
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| “Great class, very knowledgeable instructor. She covered Indesign from A to Z. If you're thinking about taking it then do it, it's definitely worth it.” |
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Stanley Cadet
9/15/10
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| “This class was the first time I worked in Illustrator and after taking this class I feel confident to go home and create some incredible illustrations.” |
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Stanley Cadet
9/2/10
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| “Very inspiring to be able to walk in to a class a novice and walk out with confidence of having learned something that will carry me further in my career.” |
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Tim Sansverie
8/27/10
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| “Noble Desktop: It’s like using the healing brush on your career.” |
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David Cole
Freelance Art Director
8/26/10
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| “The class in InDesign was fantastic and the workbook helps me a lot to refer back to.” |
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Glenda Coelho
Computer Teacher
Karachi American School
8/14/10
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| “Great class, nice classroom environment, teacher was well spoken and very knowledgeable.” |
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Kathleen Stein
Manager, Special Projects
Marquis Who's Who
8/10/10
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| “This is my second course at Noble Desktop and have found both to be well-paced and informative. Great school and I look forward to taking another class in the future.” |
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Susan Paulus
Content Manager
Daymon Worldwide
8/10/10
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| “Javascript, and programming is not easy for the visually acute, but the instructor, Matt, with the workbook and exercises really helped make it digestible. It gave me a sense of how the scripting elements worked with HTML and CSS enough to go ahead and not feel so intimidated by them.” |
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Claire Fontaine
8/5/10
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| “Noble Desktop is the place to go, it's lecture and hands-on work fused together for learning magic.” |
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Sam Heiserman
8/3/10
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| “Matt's Dreamweaver Interactive class is on target. I'm glad to have invested the two days of my time. Thanks!” |
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Tom Chin
Freelance Artist
8/2/10
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| “Noble Desktop has the most knowledgeable and friendliest instructors. It provides a comfortable learning environment and flexible schedules. I have learned more than I expected.” |
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Eric Wong
Art Director
8/2/10
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| “Fantastic class! Came to class with no knowledge of InDesign and left feeling like a genius. Class size was great and the instructor was extraordinarily informative. Will be back for more classes.” |
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Marie Elena Brusco
Director of Communications
NYC Police Pension Fund
7/29/10
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| “I've been to several certified Adobe training centers all over the country -- Noble was literally my best experience. I'll definitely be back.” |
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Lee Eric Fesko
Director, Web Development
Big Idea Entertainment
7/29/10
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| “Overall Noble classes and text books are so uniformly fantastic it's astonishing. The structure of the classes really does turn learning new software into such an efficient enterprise that you cannot even believe how much you know by the end of the class. I rave to anyone who will listen about the quality of Noble's classes!” |
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Nicole Recchia
Art & Production Director
7/29/10
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| “Noble, I feel, is very committed to its students and their ultimate success. The lessons were logical and very well executed. And I would like to extend a special thankyou to Victoria Torres. As the instructor and point person for Noble Desktop, I felt she was extremely professional and made the task of learning Flash, and in my case, relearning Flash, a most valuable experience. She "connected" with her students better than any instructor I've had anywhere. I would highly recommend this class to people wanting to learn Flash.” |
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Jack Stone
Senior Media Graphics Specialist
Erie Insurance
7/26/10
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| “The Flash class at Noble is accessible enough for newcomers to follow comfortably, yet sophisticated enough to satisfy more experienced students.” |
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Ellen Fair
7/26/10
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| “There is a long and expensive way to get an education or there is Noble Desktop! Fast and sufficient way!” |
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Alena Severgin
Graphic Designer
7/22/10
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| “The guide is well-written and easy to follow. I like the demo, then do approach. Excellent class!” |
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Jennifer Wright
Curriculum Dev. Specialist
Canon, USA
7/22/10
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| “I truly feel this was the best class I had ever taken! The course was extremely informative, and was structured in a way where you can absorb and retain a tremendous amount of information. I highly recommend taking a class at Noble!” |
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Felice D'Addario
Associate Creative Director
thinkdm2
7/15/10
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| “Took the fear out of HTML and CSS.” |
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Alan Steele
VP, Director of Studio Services
Palio
7/15/10
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| “I went in a novice and came out a professional!” |
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Michelle Murray
7/6/10
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| “This class really got me excited to go out and try some new stuff. I realize that these programs take tons of practice, and Noble did an awesome job getting me into Dreamweaver. WOOOO!!!” |
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Jake Schonberger
6/27/10
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| “I've tried on-line training courses before but Noble Desktop's approach makes much more sense and really is superior.” |
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Elena Miranda
Graphic Designer
EM Design
6/25/10
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| “Ethan's enthusiasm kept everyone interested in the class, even after a long day at work going to the evening InDesign class was enjoyable.” |
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Ana Rodrigues
Art Director
Stagnito Business Media
6/24/10
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| “This goes beyond what a tutorial or workbook can give you because the instructor is knowledgeable and available to answer your questions as you go along. You get to keep the workbook so you can practice on your own, which I thought was great.” |
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Catherine Espinosa-Fernandez
Web Development Manager
Chemical Business Media - Access Intelligence
6/24/10
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| “In-class training obliterated so many of the mental roadblocks that kept me from learning more about this program. I feel empowered to delve deeper on my own now.” |
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Zach Jones
Associate Editor
Scholastic Inc.
6/16/10
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| “I've taken Flash & Dreamweaver at FIT before but was confused & unable to figure out how to work on my own. Noble Desktop is the best training school on creating a brilliant method to teach with all the well-designed demos in an untraditional way. Using little time to give you the best know how. All the instructors are very professional, articulate with great voices!! It's a company fill with kindness & generosity, willing to share a lot of tricks!” |
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Sophia Sun
6/12/10
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| “I thought I already had a good handle on the HTML basics, but I was surprised to learn some new things and how to work smarter in Dreamweaver!” |
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Azadeh Ariatabar
Studio Manager
thinkdm2
6/11/10
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| “The course and workbook were very well-designed. Victoria is an exceptional teacher--she is knowledgeable, intelligent, articulate, warm, funny, and professional.” |
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Bill Steedle
Assoc. Professor
Farmingdale State College
6/11/10
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| “Victoria was a fan-freakin'-tastic instructor. Bravo.” |
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Adam Bohannon
6/11/10
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| “I can see my design career moving further and faster into the direction I want it to go now. Thanks, Noble Desktop!” |
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Karen Sagun
5/25/10
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| “This was really helpful. I'm doing my next website in Fireworks!” |
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Claire Fontaine
The Massive Ranks of the Unemployed
5/24/10
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| “The class was great! Anytime you can cover that much material in a 3 day class and have material to take home with additional information you get 4 stars in my books!” |
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Brandon Smithson
Instructional Media Technologist/ Graphic Designer
WVU Forensic Science Initiative
5/24/10
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| “In 2008, when I was in need of learning Dreamweaver I found Noble Desktop online. I took the Dreamweaver Intensive program, and since then I have attended almost all of the free seminars on all sorts of topics. As a result I committed myself to learning other Adobe programs, and I just finished the Dreamweaver Interactive and Flash Advanced class. Both blew me away! When I was laid off recently a door closed, but I feel that a new one may have just opened thanks to you.” |
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Karin van der Tak
5/21/10
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| “I am not a web designer but after taking the Intro and Advanced Dreamweaver classes at Noble I am confident that I have the tools to start building sites as well as the concepts and vocabulary to talk with industry professionals.” |
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Julie Armstrong
Senior Production Artist
Oxford University Press
5/20/10
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| “Ethan knows his stuff; he's a righteous dude! (hey waitaminute...that's Ferris Bueller, but it applies anyway! ;-) )” |
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Tom Chin
Freelance Artist
5/17/10
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| “Excellent instructor demonstrations followed by step-by-step written in class labs.” |
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Steve Nielsen
Sr. Stf. Graphic Artist
Lockheed Martin
5/17/10
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| “This Intro course is a great way to learn the basics of Dreamweaver and the language of website design.” |
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Stan Stoj
5/10/10
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| “This is an excellent course for learning the capabilities of Illustrator and how to use them.” |
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Carla Ashton-Carroll
Senior Designer
5/10/10
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| “Not that you haven't heard this stuff before but it's great to learn from people who have such a knowledge and background in these programs and industries. They end up answering many questions before you think to ask them.” |
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Lisa Kendrick
5/7/10
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| “Super job!!! What better endorsement than to say I was disappointed when the class ended. Would highly recommend to all.” |
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Frank Bellapianta
4/30/10
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| “Its amazing how much information you could cover in just 3 days. You get all the tools you need to refer back to and develop true Illustrator working skills long after the class is complete.” |
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Bertha Sabbagh
Creative Director
Donnamax Inc.
4/29/10
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| “The classes offered at Noble are top-notch! The instructors are all Adobe certified which makes them the best of the best. I would heartily recommend these classes to anyone who is starting a career or enhancing one.” |
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Warren Mayer
4/29/10
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| “I suffered through a very bad class before I found Noble Desktop. Don't make the same mistake I did.” |
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Mark Colangelo
Digitas
4/27/10
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| “As an introduction to Dreamweaver and web developing it was informative, easy to follow and understand and fun.” |
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Sheree Baker
4/27/10
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| “Photoshop was awesome! Because of this class I now know how to fix pictures and make myself "gorgeous"! oh that was cheesy...” |
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Linda Chung
E-Commerce Marketing Manager
Mana
4/26/10
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| “This is the toughest economy I have ever worked in and, as a freelancer, I feel Noble Desktop totally prepares me to meet the challenges of a changing workplace.” |
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Martin Branch-Shaw
Freelance Art Director/Designer
Martin Shaw Design & Creative Services
4/25/10
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| “Matt is a great instructor who presented a very thoughtful course that covered many immediately useful applications.” |
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Ian Carpenter
Media
Magic Pumpkin Studios
4/23/10
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| “Matt is a wonderful instructor -- clear & concise, patient, and humorous. I'm looking forward to taking more classes!” |
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Margaret Grunow
4/23/10
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| “I only had a vague idea of Flash before taking the class at Noble Desktop. In 3 weeks, I feel completely equipped to continue exploring and creating with Flash on my own.” |
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Grant Huang
CAD Designer
The Gap
4/23/10
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| “I was recommended to Noble Desktop by a friend. I never took training in Photoshop before, I was just self taught and was unfamiliar with many available features and shortcuts to make working in Photoshop more efficient. The instructors were top notch with knowledge of all of the program and were able to create an enjoyable and fun learning experience for everyone in the class young and not so young!” |
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Mykal Stickney
4/22/10
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| “Why consider plastic surgery, when you can learn Photoshop at Noble Desktop for half the price.” |
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Christopher Stephens
4/22/10
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| “I felt the course was extremely helpful and wish I'd taken it before I attempted my first web site.” |
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Claire Fontaine
4/21/10
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| “Victoria, the Flash instructor, not only understands the program inside and out, but she is incredibly articulate and thoughtful in the way she presents information. She seemed genuinely enthusiastic and helpful. I thought she was awesome!” |
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Marisa Hernandez
4/16/10
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| “The class was well thought out with excellent explanations and exercises, and it made me want to further explore the possibilities of this software.” |
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Lisa Yee
4/13/10
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| “I was concerned that the Advanced Dreamweaver class would be either boring or overwhelming and instead it was interesting and fun. Matt kept the class focused and moving during the three days. His expertise, patience and easygoing teaching style made the class a pleasure.” |
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Jennifer Pade
President
Flux Consulting
4/13/10
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| “For anyone looking to build on their working knowledge of Photoshop, this course will teach you a comprehensive variety of techniques and helpful tips which will dramatically increase your skill level.” |
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Carla Ashton Carroll
Senior Fashion Designer
4/10/10
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| “I've never seen any instructor so eager to channel his knowledge and expertise in layman's terms with genuine, child-like enthusiasm. I liked the way he took time to help and explain things, not rushing through just so he could get to the next person with a question. He has a keen sense to read our puzzled look when the first answer didn't hit home, by triggering our mind to think another way for the light bulb to lit. I rarely dare to retouch a photo -- no matter how bad it was. After this class, I feel comfortable in tackling poor images and making them look better.” |
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Debby Lee
4/9/10
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| “I now KNOW how much time I can save using my new found Photoshop retouching skills. Thanks!” |
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Irene Astorga
4/7/10
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| “I really love the Noble Desktop Dreamweaver classes and can hardly wait to get my website up and running.” |
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Anna Metzger
3/30/10
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| “This class was like learning how to cook. First you get to try out some excellent recipes, and then after class you're ready to experiment on your own.” |
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Thomas Andres
The Cucurbit Network
3/29/10
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| “Super flashtastic! Well covered, gives you an adequate understanding especially with the exercises. I truly learned so much in so little time. The instructor was great.” |
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Tasnim Ara
Graphic Designer
Cassidy Turley
3/29/10
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| “Overall I enjoy the classes and the teachers. This is the second time I have taken a class, and I will probably continue to attend more classes at Noble to further my education.” |
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Karen Fong
Designer
3/26/10
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| “I would recommend the Flash course to anyone. The instructor was great!!!!!!” |
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Joseph Rivera
Graphic Designer
New York Post
3/26/10
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| “Noble does an extraordinary job designing smart instruction programs and presenting information in a friendly setting. Their course book is better than "Classroom in a Book."” |
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Lorraine Forte
Graphic Designer
3/25/10
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| “Noble Desktop's training gets straight to the heart of the Program. Without a lot of technobabble.” |
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Marc Fournier
3/24/10
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| “I have taken other InDesign classes before and the set up of this one was by far the best. The separate teach/do sessions really allowed us the most exposure to the program.” |
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Alix Purcell
Manager, Marketing and Sales
SBLI USA Mutual Life Insurance Company, Inc.
3/24/10
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| “This class was great! The teacher was obviously very knowledgable on the subject and the exercise books were thorough and extremely useful. This allowed us to learn a lot of material very quickly, which is important when under a time crunch.” |
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Mary Mathieux
Designer
3/24/10
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| “Noble Desktop makes their class practical and at the same time makes sure students are going to understand the underlying concepts and best practices behind the software. I found the class one of the best I took.” |
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Marc Grambert
MCS
3/23/10
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| “Carl was an excellent instructor. Examples before actual lessons really helped me to understand the content and application of each.” |
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Sandy (Saundra) Gellis
Graphic Designer/Artist
Gello Solutions
3/22/10
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| “I went into class not knowing that much about Photoshop and left three days later confident that I could use Photoshop immediately and successfully.” |
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Lori Kortmansky
President
Lori Kortmansky Interiors, Inc.
3/22/10
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| “Noble Desktop is, in my opinion, unquestionably the best computer and software instruction in New York, due primarily to the knowledge and expertise of their instructors, as well as the logical exercise by exercise progression of the classes.” |
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Meredith Miller
3/22/10
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| “Noble Desktop classes are a great solution if you are looking to dive into learning a new program in a short amount of time. In only three days, I went from knowing virtually nothing about a program to being able to use it to accomplish most of what I needed to do.” |
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Alison Kashin
Chief Creative Officer
Lootok
3/22/10
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| “Noble Desktop's Dreamweaver classes are brilliant. They give you not only the basics but all the information you need to go out there on your own and start making your own website. The instructors really know their stuff. Highly recommend these classes!” |
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Linda Zerella
3/22/10
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| “If you really want to be at the top of your game, this is the place to get your computer graphics training. EDE "Easily digestible education." You will leave your class with confidence.” |
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Syndi Becker
Design Director
Time Inc. Content Solutions
3/18/10
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| “This class made InDesign finally click with me.” |
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Adriane Stark
Stark Design
3/18/10
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| “Ethan is a brilliant instructor; he made the full-day class easy to absorb, was always humorous, courteous, ready to answer questions. The course itself covers the most practical techniques and gives a novice basic understanding of the possibilities of Photoshop. Thank you!” |
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Tatyana Epstein
Interior Designer
Freelance
3/18/10
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| “This class gave me the foundation I need to continue to learn on my own, as I put the techniques I was taught to immediate use.” |
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Christopher Gahran
Senior Developer
3/18/10
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| “Noble Desktop's InDesign class is the perfect springboard for going pro in desktop publishing. ” |
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Palma Genovese
Admin Asst
Fashion Institute of Technology
3/17/10
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| “Though I previously used the software, Noble's course opened up new doors and presented me with better workflow management and efficiency. I'm extremely satisfied.” |
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Dan Matas
Video Engineer
Blue Man Group Productions
3/16/10
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| “The atmosphere is very pleasant. The teacher was very knowledgeable and communicative. I am very satisfied that I took the course at Noble Desktop.” |
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Terrence Nugent
3/12/10
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“Early this year I got an email from one of my headhunters, who basically said: "... the print jobs that have been eliminated are probably NOT coming back." We were told that we needed to update our skills to include web design. So I begrudgingly took the advice and signed up for Dreamweaver and Flash at Noble Desktop.
Their 3-day intensive courses were just what I needed! I didn't have the time to waste taking a semester-long class with a teacher and/or curriculum that may or may not have been any good. At Noble Desktop, the teachers are screened and they are top-rate... and they actually LOVE teaching! Noble Desktop's method of teaching the computer programs uses real-world scenarios — there is no time wasted on stuff you don't need, nor on rhetoric or theory that is useless. The material is relevant and current, and they teach it in a way that is logical, and easy to grasp. They test their lessons over and over and constantly update the classes and workbooks. After taking these 2 classes, I feel that now I can send out my resume with my new web skills added, with confidence!
Yes, their classes seem expensive, but no more than any other art school here in New York City, and you get the skills you need in just 3 days! So — since your time is money, you come out way ahead of the game! Thank you Noble Desktop. You are one of the absolute BEST schools in the country.” |
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Christina Vanderwaldt Lord
Christina Lord Media
3/11/10
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| “Noble's Flash intensive was just that; a 3 day immersion in what I consider Adobe's least intuitive program. I really benefited from Victoria's extensive experience with Flash and how to make it as user-friendly as possible after not using it for over 8 years!” |
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Suzanne Augustyn
Graphic Designer
The Commonwealth Fund
3/11/10
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| “I loved the class and I can't wait to start my own project and practice it at home. Just bought CS4 to do so ;-)” |
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Anika Niebuhr
3/11/10
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| “I've been taking computer classes for a decade in NYC, both at the University and Private level. Finally, I've found Noble. They are the only place I know of that just GETS IT. They understand the important stuff, cut out the fluff, and their courses are designed perfectly, hitting every mark. They're also affordable and the instructors really know their stuff.” |
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Scott Ambrosino
Graphic Designer
3/11/10
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| “Noble Desktop is a great way to get into web design and production without the drama. They teach you all you need to know.” |
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Lauren Draper
Editor, Designer, International Weeklies
The New York Times
3/9/10
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| “The teachers at Noble have a great depth of knowledge that makes all the difference when learning these programs.” |
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Wendy Reingold
3/7/10
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| “I went in to the class feeling a bit under the weather, and came out refreshed. Chicken soup should work so well!” |
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Thomas Andres
The Cucurbit Network
3/4/10
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| “I wish I didn't go to college and waste all my money in school, instead I could've just gone to Noble Desktop.” |
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Gary Chan
Art Director
shirtshimi
3/4/10
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| “Actually I was surprised how much was covered in the class. I'd taken a course last year on this. It was a Workforce vendor and I signed up because they were the only ones in the pool that knew what web design was and would take the vouchers. It was 3 times as long as yours and I don't think we learned half as much. I'm so glad that you're in the pool now.” |
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Claire Fontaine
3/4/10
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| “Noble Classes are great for anyone looking to improve their skills in all aspects of print/web design or for any individual looking to break into the field. They say 'You can't teach an old dog new tricks,' but I think Noble is the exception to that!!” |
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Salvatore Luongo
Assistant Art director
Infobase Publishing
3/4/10
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| “Now I can finally start getting things done with this powerful application.” |
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Garrett Ewald
PhotosbyGE
3/3/10
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| “The classes rocked! I learned a lot and gained a great sense of confidence in applying my design and art direction skills to the web. Thanks Noble Desktop!” |
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Mike MacNeill
Senior Vice President Creative Director
Publicis Worldwide
3/3/10
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“I'm primarily a photographer and graphic designer and have recently added moving images (video) to my repertoire. I needed to learn Final Cut Pro but was a bit intimidated by it. The FCP class at Noble Desktop was really user-friendly, and totally eliminated my fears of the program. After just 3 days I feel that I have enough knowledge of the program that I can get out there and shoot, edit, and make DVDs and (music) videos for the web!!!
Thank you Noble Desktop. You are a top-rate school, and your teachers are the best!
I attended many semester-long classes at other art and design schools, the majority were taught by third-rate teachers and the classes were boring and just dragged on and on. YOUR classes were right on the money. You showed us the nuts-and-bolts of the program in an easy-to-grasp manner. Your intensive classes are perfect for the working professional who doesn't have time to attend a semester-long class. I did not have to go through a lot of red-tape to register for the class, either. The sign-up process was quick and easy. Someone answered the phone every time I called and responded to my questions in a positive and professional manner. And I even got a signed "certificate" to show that I took the class! How cool is that!” |
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Christina Vanderwaldt Lord
Photographer, Graphic & Web Designer, and Videographer
Christina Lord Media
2/24/10
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| “After leaving the course I felt energized and ready to start another one.” |
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Murray Greenfield
Art Director
2/22/10
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| “Noble Desktop is really doing a noble service in terms of teaching and training today's workforce in the art of web technologies and getting us ready to take off in today's terrible job market.” |
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Khalil Qureshi
Senior QA Analyst
Triton Software Solutions Inc.
2/22/10
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| “This class was exactly what I was looking for; An opportunity to make the switch from Quark to InDesign in a way that made it seem really possible and not too daunting. The instructor was amazing. She understood our attachment to Quark, but made the advantages of InDesign shine through in a great way. I was really happy with the course.” |
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Joann Coates
Joann Coates Creative
2/22/10
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| “Fantastic!” |
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Penny Anderson
2/19/10
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| “Noble Desktop is a great place to learn a program, step-by-step, with instructors who know their stuff. You learn on a Mac or a PC, your preference.” |
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Nancy Fava
Art Supervisor
2/19/10
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| “Coming from a print background, I needed to stay on top of all that web multimedia has to offer. I am taking Noble Desktop's 'Big 3 Web' package and it is definitely worth the price in knowledge.” |
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Benjamin Garcia
Sr. Digital Preflight Manager
AETN
2/19/10
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| “Matt was awesome. He's knowledgeable, thorough, easy to understand, and laid-back enough to keep me from feeling overwhelmed by the amount of material he was covering! He's also great at helping students troubleshoot, so that they understand exactly where they may have gone wrong in an exercise. This was critical for me to truly understand what I was doing, so I'll know what to do once I'm on my own.” |
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Mindy Carpenter
2/19/10
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| “I definitely felt I was in good hands. The folks at Noble took us through in-depth exploration of the software, with supporting material that will prove a valuable professional resource for me going forward.” |
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Dan Matas
Video Engineer
Blue Man Group
2/12/10
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| “I can't say enough about the whole experience. I'm so sad it's over (for now!).” |
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Brian Hajjar
Art Director
2/11/10
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| “Finally feel like Photoshop is a tool instead of a lethal weapon!” |
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Brenda Becker
2/6/10
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| “The instructor was clear and explained each lesson with clarity and with a good pace. Teacher got everyone engaged on each lesson. I highly recommend it.” |
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Ana Jouvin
Graphic Designer
2/6/10
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| “Noble D is the place to get your Adobe on!” |
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Justin Terry
Justin Terry Studios
2/5/10
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| “At first I thought to myself 'oh boy, another boring class;' however, after sitting in the class with Matt for 3 days, it was FAR from boring. Matt and Noble are GREAT and I actually wished the class was longer.” |
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Tanshel Pointer
Business Support Analyst
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
2/4/10
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| “I have tried doing courses on-line but couldn't get through them. Too many links and no way to ask questions. This kind of hands on training cuts through to the basics, was quite clear and gave me the personal attention I needed.” |
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Akira Fitton
Graphic Designer
Be Green Graphics
2/3/10
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| “The instructor's depth of knowledge and the extremely well thought out step by step training guide were very impressive.” |
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Thoralf Tollefsen
2/3/10
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| “This class opens up so many new possibilities for working in Web Design and creating dynamic, engaging websites. And it's actually so simple once you learn how to do it. It's kind of like having magic tricks revealed.” |
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Esther Park
Graphic Designer
1/30/10
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| “This was my second Noble Desktop class and Noble is the only place I'd go and the only place I'd recommend. The instructor, the exercises and the approach was totally professional AND totally fun. Thank you Noble.” |
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Sister Maria Evangelista Fernandez
1/29/10
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| “After months of procrastination I finally took the Dreamweaver Advanced class, and was sorry I'd waited so long! The content and presentation was clear, organized and easy to follow. The instructor, Victoria, was very knowledgeable. The exercises were helpful and a great take-home for reference. I'm already using what I learned and would recommend this class.” |
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Jennifer Mason
1/28/10
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| “Noble Desktop is a truly classy operation.” |
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Duy Linh Tu
Producer
1/28/10
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| “I have attended other Graphic Training Institutes in the past and Noble Desktop raised the bar on my expectations. An exceptional school, with an exceptional staff. I would take every class if had the opportunity!” |
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David Miskin
1/27/10
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| “If you're serious about learning, Noble Desktop is the place.” |
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Phil Schuyler
Teacher
HFM BOCES Digital MultiMedia
1/27/10
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| “This class is great. Dan Rodney explains the information in a clear and accessible way. He also makes it fun!” |
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Leslie Richardson
1/27/10
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| “Great class. Noble lives up to its excellent reputation.” |
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Lorraine Forte
Graphic Designer
1/26/10
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| “I took an intense, three day class in Flash Advanced and was surprised how much I learned in such a short period of time. I won't lie, it was not easy but very much rewarding.” |
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Yuliya Karnayeva
1/25/10
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| “Great class! There was a good balance of lecture and practice. The exercises were fun and really helped me practice the skills learned in the lecture portion. Ethan was a great instructor too!” |
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Elizabeth Fahey
Canon USA
1/25/10
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| “A great introduction to Flash, I wish it could have been a little bit longer.” |
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Christine McKenna
1/22/10
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| “ActionScript is complicated to learn, but I can't think of a better way to be immersed in it than the Advanced Flash class. The concepts are finally sinking in!” |
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Joy Makon
Art Director
Joy Makon Design
1/22/10
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| “After years of fumbling through Photoshop on my own, as well as taking classes very early on, this was the first time that I truly understood the workings of the software. It felt like a light bulb finally turned on.” |
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Debby Lee
1/22/10
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| “Noble Desktop is a great school! I've taken computer classes at other schools and they dont compare to Noble Desktop! This is the first time I've taken a computer class and immediately felt confident in what I've learned. The teachers are PROS! They really know their stuff. I learned more in my Flash class at Noble Desktop than I learned at a very expensive private college I attended.” |
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Helena Wyche
1/22/10
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| “I am very pleased with the instructor clarity and knowledge of the program.” |
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Ana Jouvin
Graphic Designer
1/19/10
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| “I was determined to learn Flash on my own. I didn't want to spend the money or use my vacation time to come to Noble. I tried using sites like lynda.com and follow along, but I would miss little details and the whole exercise would fall apart. I am sooo glad that I decided take the Flash class. It was well worth the investment. I highly recommend anyone who needs to expand their skill set to enroll.” |
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Audrey Black
1/16/10
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| “Dreameaver seems so much easier after taking the class in Noble Desktop. I feel very excited to start building my own websites now. Victoria is an outstanding teacher and I can't wait to learn Flash with her again next week.” |
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Ana Sharpe
Senior Graphic Designer
1/7/10
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| “I've taken lots of computer classes, but Noble Desktop outshines any others I've taken -- not only do they know their stuff, but know how to teach it! Everything you really need to know to get things done well.” |
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Bernadette Dirr
1/6/10
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| “Great school, great instructors and a dedicated and helpful staff.” |
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Mel Vollweiler
1/6/10
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| “I tried a few different books on Flash but just couldn't get through it on my own. I wish I'd put my money into the Flash Intensive class first - it was well worth it.” |
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Margaret Janik
12/20/09
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| “If I can learn one-third of what Laura knows about Photoshop, I will consider myself an expert! She is an awesome (and patient) instructor with considerable knowledge of the subject matter and an excellent sense of humor.” |
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Marcia Whitfield
12/19/09
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| “I was extremely happy with the class. It is a great way to obtain information quickly and concisely. The classes at Noble deliver on educating anyone who has an interest in learning new or upgrading their current skill levels. Noble's classes deliver in a clear and organized manner.” |
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Riima Pruitt
12/19/09
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| “Class was well organized and the instructor really knew her subject. I was very impressed. I also liked having class time to work on the lessons. That really helped me understand the subject.” |
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James Pastena
Freelance Advertising Art Director
12/17/09
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| “I've taken several computer classes over the years and this one was by far the best! Between the instructor, exercise booklet, and hands on computer time I left the course feeling very confident about what I had learned. Anyone who enjoys photography should take this Photoshop class. I can't wait to return for the advanced course!” |
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Theresa Murch
12/10/09
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| “Excellent class. Loved learning the codes in the beginning of class to demystify everything.” |
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Camilla Golden
camilart
12/9/09
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| “For anyone into photography who fiddles around (incorrectly!) in Photoshop, this class is a must. I learned lots of time-saving tricks and cool processes that instantly revolutionized the way I edit photos -- and use Photoshop in general. If I had only learned one of these things, this class would've been worth it -- but I learned so many! The instructor solidly knew her material, presented it well, was patient and friendly with the students, always asked if there were questions, answered every question -- and researched those she didn't know during breaks and got back to the class with the answer. The course workbook is clear, comprehensive, and well laid-out. The text used is in a conversational tone, capturing the nuances of a one-on-one in-person training even when you're done with the class. The course itself is designed to begin each segment with a detailed demonstration by the instructor, followed by the student doing a hands-on exercise at the computer (provided by the company) to practice what they just learned. Further demos/exercises build upon the earlier exercises so you can get a better handle on them. I couldn't wait to get home to launch Photoshop and get to work on my own stuff! Thank you, Noble Desktop!” |
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Kristen Gilligan
12/8/09
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| “It took me 2 hours just to figure out how to insert a picture before I took this class. Now it takes me 2 hours to complete an entire project! This is an excellent course!” |
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Derrick McKee
Marketing Specialist
Liberty Distributors
12/7/09
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| “Even if you have been using Photoshop for a while with no formal training, you will get something out of this class. I learned a lot of tips and tricks that I immediately applied on a personal and professional level. ” |
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Brenda Timm
12/7/09
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| “I was very happy taking this class. I walked out feeling ready to edit and it was fun. If I had a Mac to practice on I'd be a semi-pro by now. Thanks again for an awesome, very well taught class.” |
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Eneida I DelValle
12/4/09
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| “Noble's staff and facility are top tier.” |
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Tania Lambert
Editor
Teamsters Local 237
12/4/09
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| “Each class I took (Dreamweaver, Flash & Fireworks) at Noble was very well-structured, and the teachers were great! After completing the classes, I feel very well-prepared to use these programs!” |
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Amy Eisenberg
Senior Designer
Drew & Rogers, Inc.
11/23/09
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| “Great class - very informative and well paced. Good for both the beginner and those already familiar with Final Cut.” |
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Susan Paulus
Content Manager
Daymon Worldwide
11/20/09
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| “Noble Desktop provided me with a whole new skill set I can bring to my audio clients and with which I can develop new areas and a new client base. The learning environment and instruction is first-rate.” |
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Tom Perkins
Audio Engineer
11/19/09
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| “Flash class gave me the basic skills, and the confidence, to hit the ground running.” |
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Cheryl Seiler
11/13/09
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| “This class really packed a good deal of information into a short amount of time. I definitely can work in Flash now and feel confident in my ability to quickly expand my skills.” |
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Kevin Baier
Art Director/Designer
11/12/09
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| “Excellent teacher. Excellent class.” |
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Steve McCarron
SteveMcCarron.com
11/11/09
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| “I really liked Carl's explanations of terms and procedures. He spelled out difficult material using easy-to-understand examples and references. Finally the ActionScript component of web design kicked in and I understand it better.” |
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Joy Makon
Art Director
Joy Makon Design
11/11/09
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| “Matt (instructor) is extremely thorough in his handling of both experienced and novice students. Questions are fielded with grace, humor and respect. His congeniality, warmth and knowledge are much appreciated.” |
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Robin Baker
Freelance Graphic Artist
11/11/09
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| “I liked the fact that we went through the code HTML first and learned the X's and O's before going on to the much easier design view, it really connected the dots mentally. And it helped me understand the mechanics of the much easier design view process.” |
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Gregory Lustberg
11/9/09
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| “This was a great experience, wonderful tutorials and step by step easy to follow instructions. Would recommend the institution and the instructor (Carl).” |
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Manuel Olmo-Rodriguez
Visual Communications Designer
OLMOCS
11/9/09
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| “The Dreamweaver class gave a concise, hands-on overview of a very robust program, including different ways to construct/approach a web page. For something that could have been complicated and intimidating, I came away with a good understanding. (Now for the practice!)” |
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Judy Tashji
Director of Creative Services
Yeshiva University
11/9/09
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| “I always feel comfortable taking classes at Noble Desktop. The highly experienced instructor walks you through lessons and exercises step by step. You learn so much in so little time at a pace that everyone can keep up with.” |
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Heather Dantec
Senior Designer
Scholastic
11/5/09
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| “What a great way to learn Dreamweaver. Real smooth and fun, with functional exercises that make sense and are easy to follow. Really happy that I picked you guys.” |
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Anthony C Fletcher
Artist/Owner
Artoni World
11/4/09
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| “Not only was Photoshop educational but it was also entertaining. The workbook had a bit of humor that keep the learning interesting. I enjoyed it so much!” |
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Andrea Macias
Office Services
Liquidnet
10/30/09
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| “Very helpful course. I have never used Photoshop before and this course helped me develop a good understanding of the basics of the program.” |
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Doug Parbery
Resource Coordinator
Parkinson's Disease Foundation
10/29/09
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| “Noble, a great class. Very informative. Covers all areas of design and if you need help they are there for you.” |
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Irene Canterbury
Graphic Designer
West Virginia Department of Education
10/28/09
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| “As a web developer for over 15 years and close to 200 sites completed by my company, Noble takes my skills to the next level. Thanks! ” |
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Denise Bocchicchio
President
islandguide.com
10/27/09
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| “This class showed us what is on the "cutting edge" of web-site development techniques. In an industry where advances are jettisoned before one has even mastered them, being ahead of developments is a professional advantage.” |
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Deborah Grisorio
Designer/Production Artist
10/26/09
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| “This is the most interesting class I took! Dan is an excellent instructor and he makes even the most difficult concepts sound so simple!” |
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Malgorzata Juszczak
IT
United Nations
10/26/09
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| “I recommend Noble Desktop to anyone who is seeking to learn new software. Their courses are very well taught, easy to follow and fun to learn. They take all the unnecessary information, that can sometimes cause confusion, to give the gist of what the program really is and how it works. I took the Dreamweaver class and it was great.” |
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Eneida I DelValle
Freelance Journalist
10/23/09
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| “I think you guys are doing an awesome job - I took a Dreamweaver class at NYU and it wasn't even close to what you provide - good job guys.” |
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Anika Niebuhr
10/23/09
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| “Noble Desktop took my fear out of web design, taught me what I needed to know and launched me into a new aspect of my career.” |
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Chad Smith
Blend-Innovations®
10/14/09
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| “What I like most about the class is that it demystified the subject for me. The instructor was friendly and approachable and presented the material in a way that implied, You Can Do This.” |
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Maria Ilardi
Maria Ilardi Design
10/12/09
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| “Coming from an instructional design and adult training background, I have often been disappointed by training seminars. However, this class was very well designed, the exercises were well thought out and authentic, and the instructor was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and supportive.” |
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Christine Weigandt
Instructional Designer
Homeland Security Programs at West Virginia University
10/12/09
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| “The combination of instructor demonstration and hands-on exercises at all of the Noble courses I've taken so far is unique, and I felt that I comprehended and retained more than I have in previous software classes at other places.” |
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Melinda Bruno
10/11/09
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| “Carl was very patient with his students... and was very willing to answer my 'out of curriculum' code questions.” |
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Claw Huie
10/9/09
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| “Noble Desktop's instructors are very knowledgeable and the facilities are great for learning. The workbook alone is very detailed and easy to understand.” |
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Lyra Porras Garzón
10/8/09
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| “The course introduced me to Dreamweaver in a way that was not overwhelming in the least. If anything, I feel more confident about approaching web design after so many years in print production. Thank you!” |
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Irene Astorga
Senior Production Artist
10/8/09
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| “I have had many training sessions over the years and this one I consider to be one of the best. Thanks for a great learning experience.” |
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Dana Bussey
Art Director
WABC-TV
9/24/09
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| “Carl is awesome! We should have more teachers like him. I took a Dreamweaver class 6 years ago at another place and it was not as good. So I would use Noble Desktop in the future.” |
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Chad Stern
Senior Designer
USA TODAY
9/17/09
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| “Noble Desktop does a great job of explaining the information in a way that is easy to retain. The quality of the classes and information is perfect.” |
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Steven Cox
Senior Designer
Daymon Worldwide Design
9/17/09
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| “Very informative from a teacher that always knew the answer to almost every single question asked over three 8-hour days!” |
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Gregory Gorea
Executive Assistant to the President
UFCW Local One
9/14/09
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| “I think it's great that they incorporate exercises during class time. It really helps you retain the lessons instead of just going through the motions during class and leaving with a manual to refer back to. This way you can hit the ground running as soon as you get back to the office.” |
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Victoria Potente
Marketing Communications Specialist
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York
8/28/09
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| “The most patient teachers on the planet.” |
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Margaret Kreischer
8/27/09
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| “I have taken five classes to date and while they have all been excellent, I had the most fun in this one! The subject matter and humor of the instructor (Carl) made for a truly enjoyable learning experience. Can't wait for the Advanced Flash class!” |
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Marcia Whitfield
8/24/09
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| “It's a great class taught by an excellent teacher!” |
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Malgorzata Juszczak
IT Assistant
United Nations
8/20/09
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| “LOVED this class. The teacher was amazing. It was a great balance between focusing on the needs of the people attending class while still making sure we covered the essentials of Photoshop as organized in the workbook (and the workbooks is a great resource!). Really amazing. I learned a ton.” |
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Erin Davis
Producer
Scholastic
8/20/09
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| “The Dreamweaver Advanced class was the best computer class I have ever taken. All the concepts were explained well and was easy to learn.” |
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Cheryl Kalberer
Senior Designer
BrandLogic Corporation
8/20/09
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| “Before I took this class, I knew Flash but I wasn't confident working with it. I feel I never learned the software properly and didn't know a lot of the techniques. After taking the class, I realize that there's much I didn't know before and Noble Desktop trained me to use Flash the right way. I'm a lot more confident using the program and ready to create some Flash projects.” |
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Pamela Ferrer
8/14/09
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| “In three days I advanced from barely knowing what Flash was or could do, to being able to add it to my resume without feeling like I was embellishing...for that I am very grateful!” |
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Genevieve Grosjean
8/14/09
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| “I highly recommend it for those who wish to learn web design.” |
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Arturo Morales
Art Director/Graphic Designer
Art Morales Design
8/13/09
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| “I am so impressed by the staff and the style presentation of at Noble Desktop. They were easy-going and helpful, and very clear with the instructions. In fact, I'm calling right now to schedule my next training!!” |
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Juliana Tilbury
Wellness Consultant & Dancer
8/13/09
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| “I came into the class knowing nothing about Fireworks and left with enough knowledge to allow me to move forward in this area.” |
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Boris Volunuev
Graphic Designer
Yeshiva University
8/10/09
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| “The instructor/course really got me excited about Dreamweaver. I wish you can take the instructor home for future inquiries.” |
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Ken Leung
8/10/09
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| “Noble Desktop's formula is perfect: short instructor-led demos + class exercises of the exact lesson = guaranteed success.” |
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Nina Scerbo
8/10/09
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| “It was a terrific class, with lots of information thrown at us in clear, simple language that was easy to follow, and examples that were fun to execute.” |
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Nina Jordan
Marketing & Events Coordinator
Polaner Selections
8/10/09
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| “I had absolutely no understanding of how a website was developed when I signed up for the course. I am now looking forward to designing/building my own website. I learned THAT much in class!” |
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Marcia Whitfield
8/8/09
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| “The Dreamweaver class was exactly what it should have been: concise, targeted, well-rounded. It moved at a quick pace, but I was still able to keep-up with everything and absorb it all. The text book is amazing. It is very clear and progresses logically through all the steps needed to built a website from scratch. I highly recommend this class to anyone who is interested in learning Dreamweaver!” |
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Andrew Tilbury
8/7/09
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| “I really enjoyed the class! Dan Rodney was a great teacher, he had a lot of patience for my idiot questions.” |
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Gloria Coleman
Senior Computer Graphic Artist
8/6/09
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| “Very well run class by knowledgeable instructor.” |
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Scot Sherman
Web Designer
Vintage Magazine
8/5/09
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| “Noble instructors teach the class in a manner that results in long-term retention of material. A trait that is hard to find elsewhere.” |
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Donna Hanna
Associate Creative Director
8/5/09
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| “I highly recommend Noble Desktop's Dreamweaver course. A complete novice, I feel I now have a good base from which to expand my knowledge of web building and web design. The information was clearly presented at the perfect speed; I always felt challenged but never overwhelmed. Overall, a great experience and I will definitely return for future classes.” |
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John Candell
Freelance Designer
8/5/09
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| “I loved this class. My brain feels big and fat and valuable.” |
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Carrie Gravenson
AGS Benefits Group
8/3/09
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| “I enjoyed the class very much and learned a great deal. I was new to InDesign and feel confident working in it now!” |
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Marcia Whitfield
8/3/09
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| “Loved it! I learned all the basics of InDesign through the instructors humorous teaching style and fun exercises.” |
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Ehmonie Hainey
Corp. Comm. Consultant
Assurant
8/3/09
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| “The InDesign class has prepared me to now move easily from Quark to InDesign without reservation. I was impressed not only with our instructor's knowledge, but also the ease with which he (Ethan) worked with a room full of strangers.” |
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Karin Kincheloe
Karin Kincheloe Design
8/3/09
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| “WOW! This was great and now I want even more classes.” |
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Peter Brandt
Fine Art Photographer
Peter C. Brandt, Inc.
7/30/09
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| “Kristin Rocks! She was excited about teaching us which made the class fun.” |
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Kelly Decker
Decker Tape Products
7/28/09
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| “This is the class I should have taken years ago. Illustrator is the most complicated of the Adobe design products and I've been faking it for a long time. Now I feel confident using it and my clients will be much better served.” |
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Nancy Bink
Art Director
Bink Design
7/23/09
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| “Either the ability of our brains to learn is unprecedented or the instruction at Noble Desktop is stellar; I'm thinking it's a combination of the two.” |
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Evan Sforza
Freelance Concept Artist / Game Designer
7/17/09
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| “The fact that they sit you in front of a computer, and you get hands on training, makes this the best computer graphics class I have taken.” |
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Scott Woolwine
Graphics Specialist
Hill Holliday
7/16/09
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| “If you thought you could just teach yourself Flash, you thought wrong. These guys not only teach you how to use Flash, but incorporate good practices so your files are organized and run smoothly. I recommend anyone to take their classes.” |
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Jay Concepcion
Graphic Artist
Phoenix Group Holdings
7/16/09
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| “All the variables worked seamlessly to provide a good learning environment—good work stations, knowledgeable and patient instructor, and understandable exercises.” |
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Tanya Zimmerman
Freelancer
7/16/09
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| “This is my second positive experience at Noble and I'm hopeful there will be more. I'd consider some individual classes for Flash at Noble to expand my knowledge of the intensive three-day course.” |
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Christine Colella
Manager Corporate Branding
Sanofi-Aventis U.S.
7/16/09
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| “I loved the new Dreamweaver Interactive Class. It opened my eyes to so much more that I can do to create a great interactive website, all within Dreamweaver. As usual, always detailed oriented & informative. Thanks! ” |
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Debbie Slott
Designer/Owner
D. Slott Design
7/13/09
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| “From the instructors to the course material, there's a sense of comfort and confidence that I feel when I'm at Noble Desktop that I don't feel at other institutions.” |
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Mike O'Mealy
Media/Production Coordinator
QD Healthcare Group
7/13/09
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| “The first class was wonderful! The second class was marvelous! If I had to sign-up for my third class... I'd be speechless!” |
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Nora Saad
Editorial Assistant
David Birnbaum LLC / Rare 1 Corp
7/9/09
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| “By far this is one of the best classes I've taken. The lecture/exercise transitions really helped us to become familiar with every aspect of building a site.” |
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Elena Mergner
Manager, Marketing Communications
Enzon Pharmaceuticals
7/7/09
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| “Great course. Fabulous instructor. Just the right balance of lecture and computer time. I'm thrilled at how much I learned and retained.” |
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Barbara LaPlaca
7/6/09
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| “I received tons of useful information from this well-paced class.” |
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Ken Filmer
J.P. Morgan Asset Management
7/6/09
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| “Well-structured class with focused exercises and step-by-step instruction. Excellent for those of us coming from the design side, wanting to get more control of the production side.” |
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Tom Dolle
Creative Director
Tom Dolle Design
7/6/09
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| “Great foundation for ActionScript 2. Very practical and well designed exercises.” |
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Rusan Symons
Web Analyst
Redeemer Presbyterian Church
6/29/09
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| “This is perfect class for someone who knows nothing about ActionScript.” |
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Matthew Carl
Designer
Suka
6/29/09
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| “I expected to learn an incredible amount, which I did. What I didn't expect was for the class to be so much fun and enjoyable. What an excellent experience! Laura was a great teacher.” |
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Tom Deitert
Chief Creative Officer
Tenzing Creative Group
6/26/09
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| “I came to this class hungry and Noble served up a delicious multi-course meal of highly nutritious material. I can't wait to use what I learned and add on to it.” |
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James Russell
6/26/09
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| “I used to teach about 15 years ago (Quark, Illustrator, Photoshop) so I know a bit about what the instructor faced and I feel she did an outstanding job. Instructors that work in the field are invaluable.” |
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Clara Miller
Eternity Graphics
6/24/09
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| “I have taken many Photoshop classes and I have to say, this was the best class I have ever taken. I have been working with Photoshop for over 10 years and yet I still learned at least 2 new aspects every day. Laura was a great teacher and made learning fun.” |
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Diane Veitch
GCHS
6/24/09
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| “Excellent Class! Excellent Instructor! Try it to believe it!” |
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Nora Saad
Editorial Assistant
David Birnbaum / Rare 1
6/22/09
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| “For someone coming from a 24 year background in print design and shies away from 'coding,' this class took the mystery out of CSS with a very simple and easy to follow training technique. I will definitely be coming back for more!” |
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Robert Slagle
Director Creative Services
USA WEEKEND Magazine
6/22/09
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| “This class gave me a huge leg up on learning Fireworks.” |
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Tim Schreiner
6/21/09
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| “Great teaching methodology. In these days of inefficient multi-tasking, it was good to pay attention to one thing at a time: first the instructor demonstrating and talking us through the rationale behind the exercises, then hands on work on the computer, with the instructor available to answer questions.” |
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Sarah Micklem
Manager, Program Design
Girl Scouts of the USA
6/18/09
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| “I love your school because all the instructors are so generous with their knowledge.” |
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Vittoria Semproni
6/15/09
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| “I loved the class. There is no instruction more effective than with one person to a computer.” |
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Joseph Young
6/11/09
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| “Victoria was a concise and patient instructor and managed to make learning Flash both an educational and rewarding experience despite my limited knowledge of the program.” |
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Mark Tremblay
6/10/09
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| “Dreamweaver was taught in digestible portions without feeling overwhelmed by the material.” |
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Leonard Solondz
Principal
LIS Enterprises, LLC
6/4/09
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| “I've recommended Noble to anyone in my company who wants to learn some of the most cutting edge software in one of the best classroom environments in the city. You have so much fun learning the material you forget you are in class!” |
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John Mercun
Associate Production Manager
Simon & Schuster
5/28/09
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| “Out of all the places that I have taken courses, Noble Desktop has surpassed them all. From the approach to teaching to the material covered to the amount of information retained, Noble is the business.” |
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Pierre Myldwin
Designer
Direct Brands
5/28/09
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| “This was the most poignant class I have taken! Great instructor will fly to NYC to take another.” |
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Todd Schlafer
Graphic designer
KONG company
5/22/09
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| “It was a great course, very informative, professional and made it easy to absorb all the material.” |
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Vittoria Semproni
5/7/09
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| “Noble Desktop courses and instructors are excellent. They make learning new programs seem easy. I have taken both InDesign and Dreamweaver with them. Both have given me the jump start I needed in order to continue successfully with my career as a designer.” |
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Helene Elek
5/7/09
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| “The Dreamweaver class took me from knowing nothing to being able to design, build and launch a web site in 3 days. It was amazing — and a lot of fun.” |
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Tim Schreiner
5/7/09
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| “Best source of hands-on training available. You'll leave the class with confidence and a full understanding of the software.” |
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Peter Carey
Design Director, Marketing
U.S. News & World Report
5/7/09
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| “This class was exactly what I was looking for and the way the class was taught was perfect.” |
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Christia Blomquist
Graphic Designer
Columbia University
5/7/09
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| “Great class. Ethan is a ‘saint’ and an excellent teacher.” |
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Donna Heffernan
Art Director
Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
5/6/09
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| “This was a very good course, done very professionally and knowledgeably for the short amount of time that it was scheduled for. Very concise for what you need to know to get started on your own. ” |
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Jerome Buhs
Prepress Retoucher
Direct Brands Inc.
4/24/09
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| “As a long-time Quark user, I felt that this class quickly brought me up-to-date on InDesign. I am now confident that I can make the switch to InDesign painlessly.” |
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Ken Filmer
Senior Designer
J.P. Morgan Asset Management
4/20/09
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| “Excellent class, just like all the classes I've taken at Noble.” |
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Robin Helman
Owner
One Book Press
4/20/09
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| “Having worked in Quark for almost 20 years, I was both reluctant and overwhelmed to learn a new program. Taking this class eased those hesitations. I was pleasantly surprised with InDesign and its capabilities.” |
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Janet Fraile
Graphic Designer
4/20/09
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| “The classes at Noble Desktop are fantastic! I took some basic web design courses in college and felt way in over my head. The Noble Desktop instructors really make the material accessible to students of all skill levels.” |
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Marla Stough
Senior Graphic Designer
AMOREPACIFIC Inc.
4/20/09
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| “Great class! Great instructor! Great way to help reinvent yourself!” |
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Deborah Graham
4/20/09
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| “The Flash class was well paced and gave me a great understanding of the program. I found the information to be very exciting and the exercises fun. I feel like I came out of the class with enough information to work on my own in Flash.” |
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Mary Hall
Senior Designer
Tom Dolle Design
4/16/09
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| “I had been wanting to learn Flash for years. I've tried different tutorials, and played around with pre-built Flash files, but I just wasn't getting it. After just the first day, I felt that I had enough of a foundation to work in the program, and by the end of the class, I felt my knowledge and understanding were deep enough to do some really amazing things!” |
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Matthew Hix
Assistant
HBO
4/16/09
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| “A crash course to take if you need to learn it yesterday.” |
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Daniel Jose
Trainer/Developer
TRSNYC
4/13/09
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| “YOU ROCK!” |
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Marika Gutmann
Producer
4/13/09
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| “I think Victoria is amazing. She seems to absolutely live in this program and understands it completely. She communicates with enthusiasm and intelligence.” |
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Lynn Foss
Graphic Designer
DeerSign Graphics
4/9/09
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| “The Dreamweaver class gives you enough information and exercises to get started building and uploading a website. The instructor, tips and resources are excellent. I'm already signed up for the Flash class!” |
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Julie Grant
4/9/09
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| “The atmosphere and setting are conducive to learning, and the instruction, lead by real world professionals, is top-notch. Even having had some background in website development from a directors level, I felt challenged and informed, and certainly left the class knowing that I had gotten my money's worth, and more. I would highly recommend Noble Desktop to anyone who is serious about pushing their skill set up a couple of notches very quickly.” |
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Richard Portelance
Website Manager
Canterbury School
4/9/09
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| “I never fill out surveys or give testimonials but I just had to this time. This course taught me everything I needed to start building websites without ever being bored in class. Thank you Noble Desktop!” |
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Alex Riadtchikov
4/9/09
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| “Ethan, my instructor, was just wonderful. Highly intuitive and sensitive to my learning style, he encouraged me never to be nervous about asking questions. I've never felt more comfortable in a classroom environment where technology was being taught.” |
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David Joseph
4/5/09
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| “I loved the class. Ethan was patient and helpful. It's nice to learn what a program has to offer in such a short time!” |
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Kathryn Adee
4/1/09
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| “Ethan's very intelligent. One of his greatest strengths is to explain the technical side of CS4 in visual terms. After all, most of us are artists of some sort.” |
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Susan Parsons
Susan Parsons Design
4/1/09
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| “I really enjoyed the class, the Noble people are very clear and concise in their instruction. They are also very human and can relate to us non-programming types. We had an instructor with a wry and understated sense of humor that kept the class loose and fun. Would definitely recommend Noble, in fact I already have!” |
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John Ma
Bloomberg
3/30/09
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| “I liked it better than 'Cats.'” |
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Vaune Trachtman
Imaging Specialist
Time
3/27/09
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| “The demo and exercise-based curriculum was very comprehensive and flowed superbly with one another. The instructor was knowledgeable and helpful. Overall a great class, perfect for novices. You'll leave with a fundamental grasp of InDesign.” |
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Benjamine Heath
EuroMedia Partners
3/27/09
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| “The instructor is fantastic! She made it feel fun and easy even though some part of the course was really more difficult and complex. The course is great and every part of the software covered! I learned so much in the time allotted for the course and some extras from instructor's own personal experience or suggestions of how the program can be put into use!” |
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C Eng
Freelance Graphic Artist
3/26/09
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| “Noble gave me Illustrator training wheels, and then taught me how to ride myself without them.” |
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Nathaniel Ziering
3/26/09
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| “After only a 3 day class I can open an ActionScript page and actually understand in which language it is written, thank you!” |
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Silvia Minguzzi
Creative Designer
3/25/09
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| “I have been working in Photoshop for a long time and should have taken the Advanced Photoshop class at Noble Desktop a long time ago. Now that I have taken the class, I have a new understanding of how things work and interact. I can apply all that I have learned directly to my work. The instructor was great, everything she taught is as you would use it in the real world. I highly recommend this class!” |
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Deborah Maniaci
Studio Artist
Showtime Networks
3/23/09
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“I tried to teach myself Flash several times but couldn't take the time
away from work to become familiar with the software. Noble Desktop's introduction to Flash workshop was exactly what I was looking for to integrate rich media with the higher ed website that I designed and manage.” |
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Dennis Birkes
Web Manager
Butler County Community College
3/12/09
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| “This was a good introductory course for both the Dreamweaver program and web development. It provided the basics of HTML and CSS without becoming too technical and a gave us the tools to use Dreamweaver to our advantage. The practical exercises in the workbook both illustrated the lessons and reinforced the learning.” |
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Michele Sisak
Assoc. Public Info Specialist
NYS Insurance Fund
3/10/09
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| “This class rocks!” |
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Marika Gutmann
3/5/09
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| “This is InDesign boot camp! You'll be overjoyed to learn how this application will streamline your print production workflow.” |
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Kathleen Kellogg
Production and Brand Manager
Novartis
3/3/09
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| “Excellent, just the right amount of information to start building your own website.” |
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Alejandra Barahona
Freelance Illustrator
2/27/09
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| “Noble Desktop taught in three days what other computer training courses take months to cover. The instructor, materials and exercises were perfect instruments in learning the program.” |
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Laura Cancelosi
DGA Security Systems
2/24/09
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| “Although I had taught myself InDesign, I knew there was so much more I didn't know. Noble Desktop filled in the gaps and enforced what I had already known, giving me the confidence to go back to work and tackle my projects. Thank you for your clear, patient teaching! I wish I could take all of your classes!” |
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Carrie Marcelo
Graphic Designer
Harris Corporation
2/23/09
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| “I had some knowledge of the FCP program before taking the class, but everything we covered was helpful. It was beneficial to know that I am on the right track with some techniques and valuable to learn aspects of the program that I have not used correctly or to the fullest extent. The instructor and instruction was clear and easy to follow without being condescending. The techniques I learned will allow me to be more organized, efficient and skillful in my use of FCP. My class at Noble was time will spent.” |
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Bruce Montgomery
Teacher
Goochland County Schools
2/22/09
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| “I feel that I have a good foundation to start creating basic animations.” |
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Jamie Pollack
2/14/09
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| “This is the perfect course for the working professional who wants to get an extensive overview in Flash.” |
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Ruby Flores
2/12/09
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| “I truly never thought I'd be able to become comfortable with Flash in 3 days, but it happened!” |
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Carly Schonberg
2/12/09
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| “Although I had learned a bit of Flash previously (about 9 years ago), this was much more than a refresher course. I can now say (with confidence) that I have a good working knowledge of the application.” |
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Jason Malmstrom
Graphic Designer
2/12/09
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| “Once again, I had a fantastic experience at Noble Desktop. I attended classes over 7 years ago and I was just as impressed then as I am today. It was great to come back!” |
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Edward Otto Zielke
Senior Associate
Morgan Stanley
2/12/09
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| “The class instructor combined with very clear course exercises helped me to better understand the Dreamweaver program.” |
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Erin Clark
President/Creative Director
Clark Design
2/5/09
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| “I really loved the class. I went in not knowing anything, but now I think I know a whole lot!” |
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Henry Belfor
Art Director
2/5/09
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| “The class brought me to the next level in Web Design. The tips and fixes for browser troubles were great.” |
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Lisa Panazzolo
Assistant Manager of Graphic Design
Brooklyn College
2/2/09
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| “Advanced Dreamweaver was terrific! I paid for it out of my own pocket, and don't have a single regret. The quality of the prepared materials and instruction were second-to-none.” |
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Jim Kendrick
Square Deal Design
2/2/09
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| “The Advanced Dreamweaver class was truly excellent--our instructor anticipated all the latest trends and possible situations we might face in web design and built the class around these issues. The exercises were comprehensive and the instructor really knew his stuff. Really worth the money!” |
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Sarah Bush
1/30/09
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| “I knew that CSS was just what I needed to learn but was not sure that I was able to take it on personally, well...Dan was right, I really found it to be just the right approach and challenge. The Advanced Dreamweaver Class opened up new doors to better design techniques for web and most importantly my mindset is looking at the web in CSS vision. Whoa! Think CSS, build with CSS, integrate CSS in the beginning and help the future of your web site. Perhaps CSS is the "greening" of the world wide web? Go Dan!” |
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Kenneth B Gore
Media Director
Kilo Byte Garage / KBGore Studios
1/30/09
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| “I am a web instructor myself and teach Dreamweaver, Photoshop and more (although to much lower literacy students). I have also taken classes at NYU, The New School/Parsons and Pratt and hands down Dan is the best instructor I have ever had (including myself!). And for an audience who can read at a high school level, the handouts and CD of example files of the exercises covered in class, are the best I have ever seen. If you want a class without much theory, that is 100% practical and that will make you feel empowered and excited about using the software being taught, Noble Desktop is the best school!” |
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Dawn Reel
1/30/09
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| “I loved this class! It answered so many of the questions I've had when using Dreamweaver. I can't wait to put all of what I learned to use. The best class so far and the others were really great, too.” |
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Debbie Slott
Designer/Owner
D. Slott Design
1/30/09
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“Kristin was very enthusiastic and engaging! She made 'Illustrator' fun and
not intimidating at all. She made sure that we all understood what was being
taught. I would definitely take a refresher course with her.” |
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Christopher Gonzales
Associate Merchandiser
LT Apparel Group
1/29/09
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| “Before the class I was worried that I was rusty and couldn't learn a new program, but after just one day of class I felt confident.” |
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Joann Hill
1/23/09
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| “I've taken many classes throughout my life and Noble Desktop stands out above the rest. The structure of the class is perfect. It's not hours of lecture. It's a good mix of lecture and hands on. Very helpful.” |
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Eric Stadtmiller
Freelance Art Director
1/15/09
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| “Well designed course - paced well - clearly presented - corresponding handbook very clearly written.” |
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Barbara Pohl
Assistant Professor
Centenary College
1/15/09
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| “My supervisor recommended Noble Desktop to me and I am so glad I took her advice! I was amazed by how much I learned in so little time! I can't wait to take more classes!” |
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Tammy Hung
Web Content Administrator
IEEE Communications Society
1/15/09
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| “Great class. Never thought I'd feel confident enough to build a basic website after just one class, but I really do!” |
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Allison Burton
Global Creative DIrector
SHVO
1/13/09
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| “I thought the class was well structured and the instructor was knowledgeable and willing to share his expertise on topics that were not necessarily covered in the class. This is my second class at Noble Desktop and will not be my last.” |
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Angela Richards Dona
Communications Coordinator
Rainforest Alliance
1/12/09
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| “The instructor was very clear and helpful with each lesson. I really enjoyed the class, and no longer feel so apprehensive about web design and development.” |
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Deirdre O'Connor
Grad Student
Pratt Institute
1/8/09
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| “Excellent class, excellent instructor (Victoria), excellent fellow attendees, excellent workbook/exercises. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the class to others.” |
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Jenny Laurie
Assistant Director
City-Wide Task Force on Housing Court
1/8/09
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| “I walked away from the course feeling comfortable with Dreamweaver - which is an excellent achievement in such a short amount of time. Though I have a long way to go before I will be using it proficiently, the course does an excellent job of introducing the program.” |
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Taylor Dunham
Interactive Designer
Meredith Corporation
12/19/08
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| “This course was exactly what I needed to get into Dreamweaver, and the instructor was great. Now I feel ready to delve deeper on my own having the basics under my belt.” |
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Karen Rusch
Creative Director
Rusch Studio Inc.
12/19/08
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| “As a programmer with over thirty years of experience, twelve years on web development, I have always thought of graphics as just added fluff. I have a much greater appreciation for it now.” |
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Ray Bednar
Web Developer
CASIO US
12/18/08
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| “Having no direct experience in the web design business other than being an office manager for a digital advertising company, I was quite nervous about taking ‘The Big 3 Web’ and being able to keep up. After the first day of classes I fell into the swing of things. I would leave each session feeling empowered that I could actually become a web developer/designer. I absolutely loved it and Victoria - our instructor - was very patient and encouraging. If it's possible to be addicted to taking classes I would have to say I'm there! More free seminars here I come :0) Noble Desktop, you rock!!!” |
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Jennifer Rankine
12/18/08
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| “I went into the class knowing nothing about HTML or web design and I really feel like I have a solid understanding of both now. I think Noble's approach to instruction is right on.” |
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Traci Doak
Senior Graphic Designer
Chubb
12/15/08
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| “Now I don't have to bug our resident Photoshop expert anymore.” |
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Roanne Bacchus
Graphic Designer
Port Authority of NY & NJ
12/12/08
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| “The teachers are gifted – not only do they know the programs inside & out, they communicate in concise, thorough and FUN ways – and they're very accessible and helpful. The courses are brilliantly structured – they leave you with a feeling of empowerment!” |
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Su Pogany
Art Director
Freelance
12/12/08
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| “Does a great job of laying out the principles, providing enough supervised practicum to get must-know questions answered, and providing the project materials needed to perfect skills "later."” |
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Christine Bastoni
Writer/Strategist
Offsite Creative
12/11/08
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| “Outstanding set-up and structure. Workbook + disk major factor in facilitating ease of learning. A++” |
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Karyn Kloumann
12/11/08
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| “I was astonished by how much I learned and how quickly I picked it up because of the way it was taught!” |
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Jana Garvin
12/6/08
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| “So, I took Dreamweaver. Lovely. Easy. But hated HTML. Every designer does. It's hard. Period. Then I took Flash. Everyone said 'Flash is harder than Dreamweaver. Flash is so hard.' But I loved it! For some reason, it just sat well with me. Cool!” |
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Jelena Mitrovic
Senior Designer
The McGraw-Hill Companies
11/21/08
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| “The software that seemed baffling, was made approachable and doable through each class.” |
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Karen Weinstein
Karen Weinstein Design
11/21/08
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| “Great class! I would highly recommend it to colleagues and friends. The projects were fun and kept you engaged! The instructor was very knowledgeable and able to teach to all different ability levels.” |
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Cindy Reilly
Forum and Events Coordinator
IPI
11/20/08
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| “I have been a Quark user for many years. Recently I started using InDesign on my own, but I was scared to really make the leap. This is a perfect class for Quark users in my situation. The instructor really knew his stuff, and could sense the "fear factor" that many of us Quark users had. The lessons, combined with the exercises were of great practical use. I would highly recommend this class.” |
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Margo Goody
Art Director
Macmillan Audio
11/17/08
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| “After the course, I went home and read the Flash manual that had completely intimidated me and I understood absolutely everything in it! In fact, it was a piece of cake.” |
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Alisa Phillips
11/14/08
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| “I have taken courses for other Adobe products at other places - and this has by far been the best. Victoria is engaging and knowledgeable and the course exercises really helped wrap my head around how Flash works.” |
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Christopher Beaumont
Web Producer
4Kids Productions
11/13/08
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| “Dan was a great teacher. Kept everyone working and moving, even when at different levels.” |
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Robb Perry
Director, Web Development
American Theatre Wing
11/11/08
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| “The instructor was great. Class size was good as well.” |
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Sam Kaestner
Staff Sergeant
West Point Band
11/6/08
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| “This was my second class. I wouldn't do that if I wasn't completely satisfied.” |
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John Stub
High School Technology Teacher
10/27/08
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| “The InDesign class was very helpful and quickly brings you up to speed even if you have no prior experience...I say that coming from an IT background and no graphic design experience. Ethan is a great teacher and really knows his stuff. The class covered all the basics and the hands on exercises were perfect in reinforcing what our instructor was showing in class. Ethan took the time to go over specific things not included in the syllabus but the class had an interest in. I would definitely recommend this class...I am kicking myself for not taking the class earlier and making life easy. ” |
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Nabil Ejaz
Director
Abilities!
10/25/08
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| “I've taken software classes elsewhere but, after taking just one course so far at Noble Desktop, it seems I've wasted my time going to the other schools. Noble Desktop is really great!” |
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Tommy Fabbricante
Graphic Designer
Nikon Inc
10/23/08
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| “Noble Desktop is the best bet for the most comprehensive Flash course. I am amazed at how much I learned and retained since the final class. I think this is due to their construction of the syllabus. The lessons reflected realistic scenarios of Flash-based design.” |
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Donna Heffernan
Art Director
Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
10/23/08
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| “I came out of this class feeling very confident in my abilities regarding Flash. The class has inspired me to continue my education with Noble Desktop and try the Advanced Flash class in the future. Cheers to Noble Desktop on a job well done!” |
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John Cortese
Freelance Designer/Art Director
10/16/08
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| “Victoria is an incredibly gifted teacher. She is clear and well-spoken, and her Flash class far surpasses the same instruction I received elsewhere in the past. Thx so much!” |
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Shirin Terhune
Graphic Designer
Symrise
10/16/08
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| “Noble Desktop taught me in 3 days what I honestly thought would take 3 months to learn. On Monday I had no clue how to open Flash, on Wednesday, I was building a full Flash Site. Proof is in the pudding.” |
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David Walker
10/16/08
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| “Although I have been a computer artist for years I never took a real computer class. At Noble, I felt I was at the 'Harvard' of computer schools. Excellent, personalized instruction and manual support.” |
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Jason Howard
10/13/08
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| “Victoria was a really excellent instructor. Her knowledge extended far beyond the course materials, and her insightful teaching methods provided me with exactly what I'd hoped to gain from the class... and then some.” |
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Melanie Winer
Bloomberg LP
10/10/08
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| “The instructor was thorough and articulate, making the course lessons easy to follow and understand.” |
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Clare Blackmon
USMA at West Point
Dept of EE & Computer Science
10/9/08
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| “Our instructor was thorough, knowledgeable and gave individual attention as needed.” |
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Sauna Trenkle
Desktop Publishing Coordinator
The Dreyfus Corporation
9/30/08
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| “Very knowledgeable, expert teacher with a calm demeanor which helped remove the anxiety about learning so much material. He was also exceedingly patient with numerous questions. Five stars! Well-written, comprehensive training material.” |
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Priscilla Baer
Owner
Priscilla Baer Design
9/29/08
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| “It's the best $975 you could spend next to Pamela Martin & Associates.” |
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Greg Caggiano
9/25/08
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| “A concise & well organized approach to understanding how to work with CS3 capabilities.” |
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Michel Martin
Owner
Michel Martin Design Studio
9/25/08
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| “Noble Desktop never ceases to amaze me. I've taken 3 courses with them and the knowledge of the professors paired with the efficiency of the lessons taught and techniques shared are truly top notch!” |
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Kerry DeBruce
Art Director
KLAD Creative
9/25/08
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| “Excellent trainer and excellent class!” |
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Yao Chen
Programmer
New York State Court
9/22/08
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| “This was my first class at Noble, and it was by far the best design software class I have taken. I won't throw the company my office usually sends me to classes at under the bus, but there really was no comparison in the amount learned, and the ease and fun of learning it.” |
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Aaron Burke
Sr. Graphic Designer
The Washington Times
9/22/08
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| “After the class ended, I went and looked at some Flash books at Barnes and Noble. Noble Desktop's Flash instruction manual is better and much more practical than the offerings I saw.” |
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Jevyn Nelms
Digital Associate
MediaVest
9/16/08
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| “Ethan was great! The class was fun and amazing, and truly everyone (of varying levels of expertise in InDesign) had an 'ooh' moment at one point or another. The class was great and flew by so quickly!” |
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Lydia Jung
Lehman Brothers
9/15/08
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| “The class moves at a comfortable pace which I found conducive to learning the material. Wiped my fear of CSS away!” |
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Morgan Vincent
Web Designer
dogsname.com
9/15/08
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| “The instructor did a great job making the material make sense without over-explaining things, and I feel like I know a lot more than I did coming in - great job!” |
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Diana Barnes-Brown
Writer/Editor
The RAISE Initiative
9/12/08
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| “This is a great starter class for both designers and editors--all the basics, accessible instruction, and most important: very good resources for continuing to build skills after the class is finished! I'd recommend to anyone in print looking to gain useful skills for the future.” |
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Ellen Fair
9/12/08
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| “I am so happy I finally took a web class at Noble Desktop. I've put off learning web design programs for 4 years and just getting by with the little knowledge of hand-coding and HTML that I knew. However, now with Dreamweaver CS3 there has been no better time to catch up with the web world and quickly and effectively make my own websites and start creating them for others on a larger scale, professionally. Noble made the learning so easy by optimizing their computer set-up paying attention to every detail to make the best learning environment. The Dreamweaver class was clever, pace was good, fast computers and all the latest software. Hands-on training is the best method for learning. Good job, Noble.” |
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Clovia Ng
CNGraphics Art & Design
Owner, Graphic Designer and Illustrator
9/12/08
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| “Victoria was an outstanding instructor! Not only was she thorough and knowledgeable, but she was reassuring and personable too. There were many times during a demo when I would have a question spring to mind, only to be answered by her next statement. She has a very effective, very intuitive, teaching style.” |
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Carolyn Louth
9/11/08
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| “The class was very straightforward. I gained confidence very quickly with the demo then hands on exercise format worked pretty well.” |
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Jonathan Raney
Production Manager, Newsletters
Thomas Publishing
9/11/08
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| “The class was awesome. The structure really does take that fear of code away from the learner and even motivates one to want to take it further. Kudos!” |
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Jose Valenzuela
Graphic Specialist
Prudential
9/11/08
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| “I thought I disliked class situations AND Dreamweaver. Victoria turned all that around with witty engaging down-to-earth thoroughness and friendly individual attention.” |
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Larry Anderson
9/11/08
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| “Liz was an excellent teacher with strong "real world" experience and she shared her knowledge for the benefit of students.” |
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Olga Volynsky
Art Director
Miller Advertising
8/24/08
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| “Kristen was a great instructor. She had the skills and the personality to make the three days of class well worth the time and investment. Now that I've finished the "Big Three" (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign) I feel like I can put my design skills to work.” |
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Kate Hill
Sr. Marketing Executive
Text 100
8/22/08
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| “The vibe in these courses allow you to enjoy what you are learning at the same time walk out with full confidence that you have in fact learned a lot in a short period of time.” |
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Caroline Indri
Web Content Specialist
Hanover Direct
8/22/08
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| “My class cost $800. Regular software package was $1500. With student discount from Noble, I bought software for $600. Noble classes pay for themselves. Thanks, Noble!!! Plus, the instructor was cool, knowledgeable, and sweet.” |
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Jelena Mitrovic
Senior Designer
The McGraw-Hill Companies
8/22/08
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| “I loved this class. The instructor was really knowledgeable and provided wonderful support to the students. I walked away having learned a TON.” |
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Michele Thomas
Assistant Managing Editor
The French Culinary Institute
8/21/08
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| “Laura Williams rocks. She made everyone in a very large class feel like she was genuinely interested in their progress. She really knows her stuff and knows how to impart her knowledge to others.” |
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Rod Davis
Manager
Benchmark Capital Advisors
8/21/08
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| “I would make Noble Desktop my place for computer training. I wouldn't go anywhere else ... even though my commute was exhausting!” |
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Judi Franzen
Production Coordinator
Girl Scouts of Nassau County
8/21/08
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| “This class will teach you any and everything you need to know about QuarkXPress! Highly recommended to anyone, at any level of comfort with the program!” |
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Stephanie Szlasa
Marketing Assistant
Import Images
8/18/08
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| “Victoria has a professional, caring and personable approach and presents Flash basics in a way that makes you instantly comfortable and ultimately inspired and ready to design.” |
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Mia Song
8/14/08
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| “I came into the class with a working knowledge of the program. I left feeling like a pro.” |
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John DeMeo
Art Director
Dreyfus Corporation
8/14/08
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| “I have sent my four designers here to learn InDesign and Flash and they picked up InDesign quickly and thoroughly. Now we will be working to expand our web capabilities in Flash. It's brought the team together. Thanks, Noble.” |
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Sandy Kaufman
Director, University Publications and Marketing
Columbia University (staff of 17)
8/14/08
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| “I would highly recommend this course to anyone new to HTML and Dreamweaver; it covered a vast amount of material without being overwhelming and was extremely well-organized.” |
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Courtney Ward
Network Administrator
GSW Manufacturing
8/11/08
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| “I would highly recommend this course to anyone new to HTML and Dreamweaver; it covered a vast amount of material without being overwhelming and was extremely well-organized.” |
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Courtney Ward
Network Administrator
GSW Manufacturing
8/11/08
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| “I found Noble Desktop's Dreamweaver course to be a thorough and concise basic introduction to site design. The 2-day program covered a lot of ground, was well-paced, and dispelled a lot of the mystery that designing for the web has had for me. I highly recommend this class as a place to start web design.” |
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Craig Jordan
Craig Jordan Design
8/8/08
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| “Noble Desktop helped me build my confidence in HTML/CSS design, and with Dreamweaver I am ready to take on the world!” |
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Joseph Narvasa
Production Manager
The Deal LLC
8/7/08
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| “This is my fourth class at Noble Desktop. When I purchase an updated version of software I am using (Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Fireworks) I immediately think of Noble Desktop because I know that you have a course that will answer all of my questions. Each course neatly packages instruction on key functionality and helps me hit the ground running when I get back to the office. I will be back!” |
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Jeffrey Fetzko
Executive Director (CEO)
Somerset Home
8/7/08
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| “Noble Desktop is the ONLY place to take a computer course! Material is presented in a clear, organized format, with a sense of humor to boot!” |
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Joyce Weiner
Graphic Designer, NYC
8/6/08
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| “Taking a class at Noble is the quickest way to upgrade your InDesign skills.” |
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Ebru Pinar
Creative Director
Ebru Pinar Inc.
8/4/08
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| “I would recommend this class to anyone who wants to dive in and get a good start in InDesign.” |
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Tish Webster
Brearley School
7/31/08
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| “Carl is an incredible teacher! He knows his subject so well, he can explain very complex programming concepts in an easy to understand manner for a neophyte. The class structure was ideal as well.” |
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Federico Neira
Graphic Designer
UNITE HERE!
7/31/08
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| “Noble Desktop's classes are the best! I come all the way from Texas because they offer the most "bang for your buck." This is my second class from Noble Desktop, and I fully plan to take other courses in the future. The instructors are knowledgeable and approachable. The method of demonstration first and then completing an exercise really helps with retention of the information. The exercises are great, easy to follow and have lots of tips and reminders built in. Best of all -- free t-shirt!” |
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Jill Hughson
IT Training Coordinator
Texas AgriLife Extension Information Technology
7/31/08
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| “I was a little worried, since I wasn't coming from a web design or marketing background that I'd feel lost in this class, but my instructor had a wonderful personal quality to his lessons and all of THOSE were informative, interesting, and I believe have given me the tools I need to really make what I want with Flash.” |
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Danielle Goldstein
Senior Online Community Associate
Fotolog
7/25/08
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| “Great teacher, extremely well organized and useful materials.” |
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Eric Petersen
7/24/08
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| “The classes are very efficient in time management and content covered with a clear progression of information for better retention.” |
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Nicoletta Barolini
Graphic Designer
Columbia University
7/23/08
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| “Ethan's deep knowledge of InDesign was evident, and he was friendly and helpful in answering my many questions. The classroom setup was elegant, modern, and comfortable and created a relaxed environment for learning. Noble Desktop's threefold approach to learning works: the instructor describes and demonstrates a principle in the first step, the student experiences it for himself in the necessary hands-on second step, and the instructor becomes available for one-on-one help in the third step. A winning approach.” |
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Mark Tonelli
West Point Band
United States Army
7/21/08
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| “I walked into class a rookie. I walked out a pro. Noble Desktop supplied me the knowledge needed to take my designs to the next level.” |
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Shane O'Brien
President
Blue Wave Design
7/17/08
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| “The material was well prepared and well presented, and the instructor was fantastic. I would highly recommend Noble Desktop to anyone who is serious about learning Flash.” |
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Richard Portelance
Web Manager
Canterbury School
7/17/08
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| “Many people are gifted educators. Others are talented in industry. Noble Desktop has acquired a staff with the rare gifts (and experiences) in both areas. Additionally, a student receives feedback from fellow students as to what goes on in the industry and, consequently, what should be addressed in the classrooms. Course materials are relevant and thorough. Lots of lab time is available, and that is a MUST. I will pit these courses against the best ones - and I plan to take other courses in the future. In doubt? Try one of their free seminars.” |
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Michael Sisk
Instructor
Cleveland Community College
7/13/08
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| “The course reinforced CSS principles, and knowing about the buggy elements makes this course worthwhile.” |
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Eleanor Cox
7/11/08
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| “My recent Noble class has given me the tools to better interface with vendors and should help me better serve my clients.” |
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Van Svenson
Broadgate Consultants, LLC
7/11/08
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| “I spent most of my day going "oh that's how that's how you do that." I took away a great deal. The classroom is great, the instructor was super friendly and very knowledgeable.” |
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Marc Scibelli
Creative Director
Incisive Media
7/11/08
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| “Noble Desktop's classes are succinct and well-planned. It is the ideal place to train your staff or refresh your own skills in a short amount of time.” |
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Lauren Kangas
Owner
LN Kangas Design
7/11/08
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| “My first time taking a course through Noble and it was a wonderful experience. I can't wait to take my next course. I absolutely loved the method of teaching and thought the instructor, Dan was extremely knowledgeable. I wish he was a daily resource of mine at work.” |
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Sarah O'Brien
Graphics Specialist
Westchester County Board of Legislators
7/11/08
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| “Dynamic and feeling energized that I can be successful.” |
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Loretta McKenzie
Coordinator1
Pfizer Inc.
7/6/08
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| “This is my second class with Dan and both times I've walked away feeling confident. Dan has such a vast knowledge of the material, I've never seen him stumped yet! He makes sure every student feels comfortable with the material before moving on. I would highly recommend him as an instructor. Plus, he even showed us where Adobe's hidden electric cat lives!” |
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Cherie Wood
Senior Designer
Cherie Wood Design
7/4/08
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| “Noble Desktop was my best training class to date and I definitely recommend their courses.” |
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John Johnson
Art Director
J. & W. Seligman & Co.
7/2/08
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| “Great instructor, great place!” |
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Stan Raba
6/30/08
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| “This class allowed me to take my web knowledge to the next level and opened the doors to the power of ActionScript!” |
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Gregory Cullen
Designer
Allianz Global Investors
6/30/08
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| “A class designed for the working professional.” |
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Donna Hersh
VP, Associate Creative Director
Surge Healthcare
6/27/08
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| “LOVE everything about Noble Desktop! Great Instructors, highly organized, fabulous curriculum, great computers and facility. I came out knowing how to make a website and that is what I wanted! Will recommend this to everyone I know! Thank you! 100%” |
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Heidi Kirn
Graphic Designer
Kirn Design
6/27/08
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| “My colleague Dawn Reel of Community Resource Exchange recommended Noble Desktop to me, and I would certainly recommend these course to other colleagues seeking to update and improve their skills.” |
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Anne Lamb
6/27/08
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| “Noble makes you want to just keep on learning.” |
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Bethzaida Hernandez
CEO
HoneysHive
6/26/08
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| “My teacher, Sue Jenkins had that rare quality of being professional, comprehensive AND extremely patient with new students.” |
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Jennifer DeCristofaro
Designer
Arlee Home Fashions
6/26/08
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| “I had no prior knowledge of HTML/Dreamweaver and came away from the class with a solid foundation in both.” |
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Simon Gouldstone
6/17/08
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| “Great class! I learned some amazing tips, tricks, and shortcuts that I wouldn't have normally figured out on my own. I recommend taking it, especially if you are transitioning from QuarkXPress.” |
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Stacia Strollo
6/17/08
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| “I'm a through-and-through print girl, and this class taught me just enough to get into trouble on the Web!” |
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Lisa Estreich
Graphic Designer
Alvarez & Marsal
6/10/08
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| “I attended the Advanced Dreamweaver class with an impending rollout of my company's revised website. The class not only helped me solve the issues I was having with the new site, it helped me to clean up and streamline other issues I didn't even know I had!” |
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Wendell Laurent
New York Province, Society of Jesus
6/4/08
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| “I learned an incredible amount of practical information from the Dreamweaver course.” |
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Maria Venuto
Executive Director
Standby Program
6/4/08
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| “Ethan is an excellent teacher and really knows InDesign well. There was never a time a question stumped him. Very impressive.” |
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Cherie Wood
Senior Designer
Automatic Machining Magazine/Gateway Press
6/1/08
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| “I really loved the Quark to InDesign class because it helped the switch feel ‘natural’ and the teacher was great. I was always a Quark user and now I am excited to switch to InDesign!” |
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Melissa Menelly
Production Manager
McGraw-Hill Companies
5/21/08
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| “In three days I learned a ton. The learning environment was quiet and gracious and the equipment was top drawer. The teaching materials were well thought out and extremely helpful. The instructor was excellent. The location, while not the primary reason to take the course, is very fun.” |
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Maggie Hames
Independent Producer
5/21/08
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| “I really enjoyed the class. I liked how our skills were tied together at the end of the workshop.” |
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Ruth Sheinfield
5/20/08
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| “This class was great! I am a true believer in Noble Desktop!” |
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Kristina O'Toole
Graphic Designer
Conde Nast
5/15/08
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| “I am fortunate to have won this class. Your offer was perfectly timed, I was ready to learn more about Dreamweaver. I cannot tell my friends and colleagues enough about wonderful Noble Desktop.” |
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Grace Maher
Designer
Grace Maher Design
5/11/08
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| “The instructor, Victoria, did a fantastic job. She created a very relaxed learning environment, encouraged feedback, and was very, very informative and knowledgeable on the course topic. I'll definitely come back Noble Desktop again in the future.” |
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Rebecca Hohmann
Communications Assistant
The New York Public Library
5/9/08
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| “The structure of the class with demonstration followed by exercises help the teaching really sink in.” |
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Taylor Lee
Designer
Taylor Lee Communications
5/9/08
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| “Dan was more than I expected from an instructor - I felt that he could have answered any question posed to him, and he threw in tons of great tips and information.” |
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Rachel Bleiweiss-Sande
Field Operations
5/9/08
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| “Victoria's demeanor was relaxed and professional. She balanced time and specific questions in order to benefit the entire class. The instruction/exercise book is an absolute treasure - while the exercises could stand alone for a student learning on their own, they are even more valuable for me to refer back to now again and again to cue my memory of the steps that were so well presented in class.” |
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Rachel Bleiweiss-Sande
Field Operations
5/8/08
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| “As a beginner taking the Adobe Illustrator course at Noble Desktop, I found this class was what I needed to 'Jump Start' my career in the right direction.” |
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Dawn Hamlin
Freelance Textile Designer
5/6/08
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| “Goodbye bad habits and doing things the hard way! As a self-taught Illustrator user with about a year of experience, I was thrilled to gain the knowledge needed to really streamline my workflow and take it to the next level.” |
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Eric Filo
Project Manager
The Wild Center
5/2/08
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| “I didn't know enough about Illustrator to make it work hard for me. Now I do.” |
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Howard Fish
President
Points North Communications
5/1/08
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| “I was very impressed with the quality of the courseware, and pleased with the training. I will definitely be returning for more training!” |
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Beth Fahey
Canon USA
5/1/08
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| “As the world becomes more web based, this class is a prerequisite for even us print designers.” |
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Kerry DeBruce
Art Director
KLAD Creative
4/28/08
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| “Man need not yield himself unto the angels, nor lie unto death utterly, save only for the weakness of his feeble will.” |
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Lee Kaplan
Designer
Scholastic Inc
4/28/08
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| “The class moves swiftly, but the instructor, Carl, and the exercise book were simple to follow even if the lessons were complicated. With some practice at home the lessons will really sink in.” |
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Jinny Kim
Web Designer
American Express Publishing
4/24/08
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| “Awesome job. I felt nervous that I would know enough to even begin the class. The class started out just on the right point and ended just as well.” |
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Michael Marthinsen
TSgt
United States Air Force Expeditionary Center
4/23/08
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| “You're in the right place!” |
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Reinaldo (Ray) Sacchette
4/18/08
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| “This Flash class is a great "Jump right in!" resource for beginners.” |
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Vasheena Doughty
Production Associate
New World Records
4/17/08
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| “It was one of the best graphics classes I have ever taken, especially considering that it was only t
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