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Check Point Training Course Student Feedback:

"Barry Stiefel provided in-depth insight into the Check Point FW-1/VPN-1 product.  His class and teaching method helped our class achieve a 100% pass rate..."
- Kermit, (earned CCSA and CCSE right in the classroom)
Washington, D.C.

"Barry Stiefel is a fantastic instructor.  His material and layout of the course is extremely well thought out and beneficial to students of all levels"
-Patrick F.,  (earned CCSA right in the classroom)
Little Rock, AR

"The CCSA/CCSE courseware and Barry Stiefel's teaching methods were both intuitive..."
-Ben Thomas,  (earned CCSA and CCSE right in the classroom)
Philadelphia, PA

"Barry Stiefel makes passing the exams easy and gives you the tools to use Check Point in the real world"
-Lora P.,  (earned CCSA and CCSE right in the classroom)
San Jose, CA

"I wish all my co-workers attended.  Barry Stiefel really knows his stuff and does a great job of getting the point across so you can learn and pass the exams"
-Rick B.,  (earned CCSA and CCSE right in the classroom)
Seabrook, NH

"Cuts through the marketing fluff, leaving you with what you need to implement Check Point in the real world, as well as the knowledge to pass the exams"
-Michael L.,  (earned CCSA and CCSE right in the classroom)
Detroit, MI

"Barry has great knowledge of Check Point and a good way of imparting that knowledge."
-Roger (earned his CCSA and CCSE right in the classroom)
Bangor, ME

"Good explanation during the course about all the chapters.  The best is the summarization for the exams.  But he needs to learn more about Belgian beers."
-Filip (earned his CCSA and CCSE right in the classroom)
Belgium

"Just come, sit, learn, enjoy, and pass!"
-Thierry Jouve (earned his CCSA and CCSE right in the classroom)
France

"This course has it all; great material, insightful labs and a fun instructor.  Get your CCSA/CCSE and have a blast!"
-Ken V (earned his CCSA and CCSE right in the classroom)
Auburn Hills, MI

"Great class!  The lab setup is most efficient.  We all passed!"
-Anon (earned his CCSA and CCSE right in the classroom)

"Managed to pass despite my minimal experience with Check Point.  It was a true knowledge boost."
-Leif (earned his CCSA and CCSE right in the classroom)
Sweden

"Good class with what is needed to pass the exams!  Nicely set up labs and well-organized Exam Watches."
-Siva Chandran (earned his CCSA and CCSE right in the classroom)
Kuala Lampur

"12 new CCSA's and 12 new CCSE's!"
-Roberto Kohler (earned his CCSA and CCSE right in the classroom)
Curitiba, Brazil

I would like to extend my deepest gratitude for the exceptional in-depth understanding that I received during the CCSA/CCSE training class I recently attended.  Your Check Point knowledge and your ability to explain in a method in which one can understand fully, is superb!  Thank you!
Jeff Johnson (earned CCSA and CCSE right in the classroom)
Springfield, IL

As a new Check Point administrator, Barry Stiefel's course made me more effective at my job and helped me pass both exams.
BJ Stahlin (earned CCSA and CCSE right in the classroom)
Nashville, TN