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Benjamin Piel
★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Bot reviews, Can't Be Worth Your Hard Earned $$$
You get a military discount of 20% (huge) if you're a veteran, but the glint of that acknowledgment is soon dulled by the unmistakable laziness in the curriculum as soon as you begin the course material. I barely get into its steps for API 1169, and it's all references—the very same ones printed at the end of the actual API 1169 standard itself. “Read this standard: ****,” or “Read and study this recommended practice: ****,” then take our short quiz to see if you memorized it sufficiently. Ridiculous. A “course” is supposed to stand in for a remote lecture when taken online. That means consolidating the material and boiling it down to the essentials—the meat and potatoes—then quizzing on that. Do that a few times, then test on those quizzes. Does this really need to be spelled out for these people at Velocity Training? Have any of them taken years of higher education, or did they sleep through it and scrape by with a passing grade? Paying $795, or in my case $636, for a course that has you simply read through a combined ~750 pages of recommended practices and standards is done in bad faith. This is not a good use of your time, and not the most efficient way to study for the API 1169 exam. Don't take it from me, though—do some research before blowing your cash on this. That is to say... if they ever publish this review and it's read by anyone.
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Mohammed Rahim
★★★★★ 5/5
Memorizing answers alone isn't enough! Such an excellent course
I just wanted to let you know that I passed my API 1169 exam yesterday! The exam was actually much easier than I expected. I only opened the reference materials for about three questions because almost everything felt familiar from your training. I spent the last 30 days preparing for this exam and went through all of your lessons. I have to say, the lessons with the slides and voice-over were the best part of the course. They were easy to follow, easy to take notes from, and really helped me remember the material. Honestly, it felt like I gained pipeline field experience through your training. The quizzes were amazing as well. Since English isn't my first language, I struggled with some of the technical terms. I ended up Googling the words and looking at images to better understand concepts like berms, plugs, breakers, barriers, and many others. That really helped reinforce what you were teaching. During the exam, I could relate most of the questions directly back to your lessons. I honestly don't believe someone could pass this exam without studying. You really need to understand the core concepts behind API 1169. Memorizing answers alone isn't enough. Thank you again, Matt, for creating such an excellent course and for all the support and encouragement along the way. I'll definitely be recommending your training to anyone preparing for API 1169. Thanks again!
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Denver Cooley
Course review
Course: API 1169
★★★★★ 5/5
Hello, Velocity training was a blessing. Many questions on the test were
identical to questions found with you guys. I am glad to have studied with
velocity. Score was 439.
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Aaron Boyd
Course feedback
Course: API 1169 Exam Preparation
Emailed feedback
“A valuable resource”
I wanted to let you know that I completed and passed the API 1169 exam. On my first attempt in April, I scored a 393. After deciding to better prepare for my second attempt, I enrolled in your training program. The course gave me a much stronger understanding of the material and significantly increased my confidence going into the exam. I took the exam this morning and passed with a score of 430. Thank you for the training and support. The course was a valuable resource in helping me achieve a passing score.
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Ossiel Arciniega
Course review
Course: API 1169 classroom
★★★★★ 5/5
Hey Jessica,
Yes I did take my test yesterday and I passed with a score of 455. The test was easier than the practice exam.
Thank yall for everything. Great class, I’ll definitely be recommending it.
GS
Gama Simao
★★★★★ 5/5
Great course and great support
I’m pleased to inform you that I successfully passed the API 1169 exam today.
Thank you for the quality training materials and support provided throughout the course, which contributed greatly to this achievement.
Continuing with API 1184 Tomorrow
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Zach Hammontree
★★★★★ 5/5
Classroom Highly Recommended
Matt did a great job teaching and explaining topics that I was very new too. I enjoyed this class & recommend to everyone trying to obtain an API 1169 certification.
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Maureen Venance
★★★★★ 5/5
API 1169 Pipeline Construction Inspector
I purchased the 30 day study package for API 1169 Pipeline Construction Inspector and could not have passed the exam without it! The modules cover all the required material and tell you what documents to review. The practice quizzes and exams were a great way to find out what you know, and what areas you needed further review. Pay close attention to the supplied Important Study Documents as they are key reading materials that you won’t find during the exam.
Jessica was quick to reply to any emails I sent with questions on the study material. I would highly recommend this course!
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Jermey Prassenos
★★★★★ 5/5
API 1169 CLASSROOM
The course is very helpful in learning to navigate the materials needed on the computer for the exam. Matt (the instructor) is very knowledgeable in what he does.
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Kevin Conklin
National Grid
Corporate client feedback
Course: API 1169 Classroom Training
Emailed feedback
“Positive feedback”
OK, Matt thank you, I did get positive feedback from the group about the class.
I enjoyed your API 1169 so when I am ready I will be coming back to you for it. Thanks and have a great day!
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Mike ODonnell
Course review
Course: API 1169 classroom
★★★★★ 5/5
Hi Jessica!
My test was today actually and I got a preliminary pass! The class through
VTES was very in depth and thorough and I felt very confident and well
prepared to the point the test felt easy! I appreciate you reaching out and
take care!
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Lynn Dorman
Course feedback
Course: API 1169
Emailed feedback
Written feedback
Yes mam I received a preliminary pass, I guess that means I passed. Thank you and Matt for all of your help and support. I would suggest taking your course to anyone taking the 1169 exam. Thanks again.
KC
Kevin Conklin
National Grid
Corporate client feedback
Course: API 1169 Classroom Training
Emailed feedback
“An excellent trainer”
Hi Jessica - we had a very successful completion of the 4 days of class, Matt is an excellent trainer.
I passed my 1169. Thank you both very much for the help! An absolutely great class!
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Dennis Weeks
Corporate feedback
Course: API 1169 Exam Preparation
Emailed feedback
“Well laid out and comprehensive”
Additionally 1 participant used your API 1169 prep course and I asked him to review the course with our group.
I was amazed at the quality of the prep course. Very well done and I have since recommended the course to a few potential pipeline inspectors looking to complete their API 1169 as well the guys that completed the PCI 1100 saw how good it was compared to the PBOK course that I lead them through.
I have used other prep courses for inspector training, but nothing is as well laid out and comprehensive as your prep course.
This course and time is all you need to pass the API 1169 exam.
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Ty
★★★★★ 5/5
Great Assist!
The course provided all material required to successfully complete the API 1169; The practice exams were especially helpful. The course covers alot of material, i have significant industry experience and education but would not have passed without this training.
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Kyle
★★★★★ 5/5
Just passed!
Trust VTES, they’ll cover everything you need to know to pass the test. The material is thorough, navigable and has all the resources you need to succeed in passing the API 1169.
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