Testimonials
Read what students are saying about the CMPIC classes. All evaluation comments are on file at the University of Houston and in the CMPIC office.

 

"I wish I got to take this 3 years ago when I first began my job in CM - it would have helped tremendously." Course 1 - CM Foundations, January 24, 2012


"It was nice to have an instructor who has true life experience." Course 1 - CM Foundations, January 24, 2012


"Enjoyed the ... strategies to manage change in organizations." Course 3 - CM Dynamics, January 10, 2012


"Great Course. I have gained a great appreciation of CM and its impact in the entire business enterprise. I look forward to courses 3&4 to learn more about implementing some CM solutions." Course 2 - CM Structures, December 15, 2011


"Great Course. [We were] challenged to think outside of our organization's cultural norms. [Course] provided great examples from the business world." Course 1 - CM Foundations, December 13, 2011


"I very much appreciated the instructor's real life experiences that applies to the course work." Course 1 - CM Foundations, December 13, 2011


"This course is great and opened my eyes to all the extra work I need to do." Course 7 - Configuration Management Assessor, December 7, 2011


"[Instructor] is very articulate, knowledgeable, and his presentation is easy to comprehend. I enjoyed this course very much." Course 8 - Software Configuration Management: Strategies, Techniques, & Tools, December 8, 2011


"Very informative and helpful." Course 8 - Software Configuration Management: Strategies, Techniques, & Tools, December 8, 2011


"[Instructor] has shown ways to implement better CM processes in a way that makes sense to any auidence." Course 5 - CM for Software & IT Development, November 17, 2011


"[Instructor] is the SME (subject matter expert) of CM! Very professional. I truly enjoyed him being my instructor and will continue to take CMPIC classes as they become available." Course 7 - CM Assessor, November 16, 2011


"Thanks! I am inspired to apply this knowledge in my workplace. Great info, clean and concise. Great instructor." Course 4 - CM Implementation, November 10, 2011


"Leo is an outstanding instructor and knows CM front to back!" Course 5 - CM for IT & Software Development, November 10, 2011


"[Instructor] keept the topic exciting and obviously loves what he is doing!" Course 5 - CM for IT & Software Development, November 10, 2011


"Excellent class! Need to get software people to attend." Course 5 - CM for IT & Software Development, November 10, 2011


"Another enlightening CMPIC class! Keep up the good work!" Course 5 - CM for IT & Software Development, November 10, 2011


"Great class. Learned to Think!" Course 5 - CM for IT & Software Development, November 10, 2011


"All courses provided what I think will help me with my job in terms of new ways and improvements to current processes." Course 4 - CM Implementation, October 27, 2011


"Can't wait to take Course 5 and Course 8, and attend next year's conference!" Course 4 - CM Implementation, October 27, 2011


"Love the enthusiam of instructor. His commitment and passion of the topic is well understood." Course 4 - CM Implementation, October 27, 2011


"Instructor extremely knowledgeable. [He was] able to answer all questions. Very engaging!" Course 3 - CM Dynamics, October 11, 2011


"Outstanding instructor and material!" Course 2 - CM Structures, October 6, 2011


"Great course to improve CM knowledge." Course 2 - CM Structures, October 6, 2011


"Course gave me ideas for process improvements and techniques for identifying bottlenecks." Course 1 - CM Foundations, October 4, 2011


"Steven Easterbrook is one of the most knowledgeable instructors I've had the pleasure of meeting. He is the subject matter expert for CM across the board." Course 1 - CM Foundations, October 4, 2011


"Very informative. Outlooks on CM are refreshing - not the typical "book" perspective." Course 4 - CM Implementation, September 29, 2011


"The information provided will lead me a long way in my career. Great job!" Course 4 - CM Implementation, September 29, 2011


"With each session I gain additional confidence to perform CM duties." Course 3 - CM Dynamics, September 27, 2011


"This course highlighted important factors that took me "outside of the box"." Course 3 - CM Dynamics, September 27, 2011


"[Instructor] ... provided me with useful information to make my CM Process better." Course 3 - CM Dynamics, September 27, 2011


"This is my sixth course taken and I continue to be impressed by the level of instruction. I only hope I can get my leads to attend future classes. Continue the great work and I look forward to Course 8." Course 6 - ANSI/EIA-649B Principles & Applications, September 23, 2011


"To finally have CM Training with people that understand our daily struggles and provide suggestions on how to deal with this is God sent!! Thank you." Course 6 - ANSI/EIA-649B Principles & Applications, September 23, 2011


"Informative course. The instructor presented good examples of how companies practice CM and how not to do things." Course 6 - ANSI/EIA-649B Principles & Applications, September 23, 2011


"As in past classes, knowledge from instructor and students was very insightful." Course 7 - CM Assessor, September 23, 2011


"As usual, the CM Guru taught an extremely informative and interesting course. Thank you!" Course 7 - CM Assessor, September 23, 2011


"Outstanding!" Course 2 - CM Structures, September 15, 2011


"Course very relevant to daily experience, and future work at [my company]. Stories were interesting. [Instructor's] experience adds value - he's been there." Course 2 - CM Structures, September 15, 2011


"Extremely knowledgeable; tremendous flexibility to assess different concerns." Course 1 - CM Foundations, September 13, 2011


"One of the best courses I've taken." Course 1 - CM Foundations, September 13, 2011


"[Instructor has] good experience for explaining topics." Course 2 - CM Structures, September 9, 2011


"Love it. Now I know I'm not THAT crazy in my thinking of how CM should be used within organizations." Course 1 - CM Foundations, September 7, 2011


"Well taught and never boring." Course 1 - CM Foundations, September 7, 2011


"[I attended this course because] CMPIC can provide me with all the information to be a SME in CM." Course 1 - CM Foundations, September 7, 2011


"Great course. Perfect for new folks and beneficial for all. Will refer others from my program." Course 1 - CM Foundations, September 7, 2011


"Great course! I have learned a lot & the "lightbulb" [has been turned on to] things I didn't even consider in my organization. I feel "armed" with the tools to ... get everyone on the CM bandwagon. Let's go CM!" Course 4 - CM Implementation, August 11, 2011


"Absolutly must attend! Another great course just like the others I had so far! Thanks!" Course 1 - CM Foundations, August 3, 2011


"The course was just what I needed and exceeded my expectations. I loved the workshops! They enabled me to discuss and learn from other CM Managers and [allowed me to] offer some of my CM experience and knowledge." Course 1 - CM Foundations, August 3, 2011


"I've taken 5 years, day for day, worth of Navy Technical and Leadership schools/courses and have a BS, taught electronics school, trained and certified electronics instructors. Your techniques and technical acumen are top notch. You have the experience and use those pertinent examples while keeping the right mix of humor, only people with narcolepsy would have an issue with staying awake." Course 7 - CM Assessor, July 20, 2011


"Instructor was informative and entertaining, as usual." Course 3 - CM Dynamics, June 28, 2011


"Class was very informative and I would recommend for others to take the class." Course 2 - CM Structures, May 19, 2011


"This class is extremely critical to building up CM in my office." Course 1 - CM Foundations, May 17, 2011


"Instructor put CM in terms that most people could understand. He personalized the course and keept the class motivated. It was a pleasure taking this course with him. I have recommended this course to several others within my organization." Course 4 - CM Implementation, March 30, 2011


"This is the most engaging class I have ever attended." Course 1 - CM Foundations, March 29, 2011


"Excellent instructor! Very knowledgeable. Course was very comprehensive." Course 8 - Software Configuration Management, March 17, 2011


"Great Class! Gives us the vision we need and shows us how far we currently are from reaching that vision." Course 3 - CM Dynamics, March 1, 2011


"Great Discussions! Non-CMers need to get involved." Course 3 - CM Dynamics, March 1, 2011


"The detail of change management really helped me understand what is lacking in my work environment. " Course 3 - CM Dynamics, January 19, 2011


"Great course! Inspired me to develop a plan to improve processes at my company." Course 4 - CM Implementation, January 21, 2011


"I highly recommend this class to anyone needing an understanding of what "CM" is!" Course 1 - CM Foundations, December 13, 2010


"CMPIC continues to impress me and people that support me. I am really going to push for us to get CMPIC to come to my company to teach this course to our engineers/management. Great Job!!" Course 5 - CM for IT and Software Development, December 6, 2010


"I always knew we could do a better job but now I am more excited about the possibilities after discussions and lessons. So many opportunities... where to begin?" Course 2 - CM Structures, November 10, 2010


"We need to share this information with the enterprise!" Course 1 - CM Foundations, October 25, 2010


"Instructors care about CM, it shows. Still think these are the best CM courses!! " Course 6 - ANSI/EIA-649 Principles & Applications, September 29, 2010


"25 years of doing CM and I am still learning so much in your courses. Thanks for making learning fun!" Course 5 - CM for IT and Software Development, September 14, 2010


"I truly enjoyed the class and can say that this old dog learned new tricks." Course 6 - ANSI/EIA-649 Principles & Applications, August 31, 2010


"I feel more prepared to conduct an assessment more throughly with this info!! What I really like is we are given options and different views on how CM can be accomplished. Steve is a great instructor and it extrmely knowledgeale in CM. " Course 7 - CM Assessor's Certification, August 23, 2010


"Provided an excellent background on CM that helped clarify confusion and contradictary term usage. Greatly valued excerpts from regulatory documents, standards, and source documents. " Course 2 - CM Structures, August 16, 2010


"Another great class, enjoyed the theater. Information gained will help me with my clients and my personal process. Thanks a lot." Course 4 - CM Implementation, June 10, 2010


"Excellent and well defined course material. Instructor is very experienced and knowledgeable with a great sense of humor. Lots of book recommendations. Enjoy the courses very much." Course 2 - CM Structures, May 14, 2010


"Very interested and enlightened. Concepts are very well defined." Course 1 - CM Foundations, May 12, 2010


"It was a pleasure to be in this class. Steve's vast knowledge of CM and his ability to report it back to manufacturing, software, and various other industries was very helpful. I am looking forward to course 4, 5, & 6" Course 3 - CM Dynamics, June 15, 2010


"Well explained and entertaining." Course 3 - CM Dynamics, June 15, 2010


"Outstanding course!!! This is the first CM course I've taken that I would recommend. Very informative and will help me in my job." Course 6 - ANSI/EIA-649 Principles and Applications, June 10, 2010


"This by far was one of the best classes dealing with CM I've ever attended. It was good to hear it from someone with such broad experience." Course 6 - ANSI/EIA-649 Principles and Applications, June 10, 2010


"Outstanding class. Instructor was very knowledgable and entertaining." Course 6 - ANSI/EIA-649 Principles and Applications, June 10, 2010


"You made a potentially dry subject interesting and even exciting." Course 1 - CM Foundations, May 4, 2010


"The instructor led the class in a manner that held the attention of the students and made the classes very exciting & fun! I learned many new things that I plan to apply to my current role as CM." Course 1 - CM Foundations, April 7, 2010


"I enjoyed the class and see the need to be a part of this process. My thought coming into this class was that "it's common sense" but I understand there's more importance behind the principle/application." Course 6 - ANSI/EIA-649 Principles and Applications, March 3, 2010


"The Instructor knew and taught the course with enthusiasm and great knowledge. The course and configuration management is very new to me, but I am walking away with a lot of good information. Information that I know that I will be able to use as I begin my new position in CM. Thank you Steve!" Course 2 - CM Structures, April 9, 2010


"I wish I had the chance to take this class when I was hired on. It would have given me a better understanding of CM compared to the sparse training I was given." Course 1 - CM Foundations, April, 2010


"Enjoyed the practical real life experience Steve has in CM. It was invaluable as we asked questions and got usable information. " Course 4 - CM Implementation, February 11, 2010


"Courses 1 - 4 were great for me, someone who was somewhat familiar w/CM principles, but never heard the term "configuration management." The courses really put together all the pieces for me in an easily understood manner. Thank You." Course 4 - CM Implementation, February 11, 2010


"I couldn't have been more impressed with the wealth of CM knowledge contained in the course." Course 4 - CM Implementation, February 11, 2010


"Topics are realistic and up-to-date. [Instructor] is very approachable." Course 4 - CM Implementation, February 19, 2010


"Instructor was awesome, entertaining and knowledgeable." Course 3 - CM Dynamics, February 17, 2010


"Very enlightening class. Especially enjoyed the unique delivery of the CM processes." Course 1 - CM Foundations, February 2, 2010


"Approach has been enlightening - will definitely use information to drive improvements in my organization." Course 1 - CM Foundations, January 20, 2010


"This course was a thorough survey of the diversity of CM practices. I feel like I can now approach CM situations and not feel like there is a large chunk of CM that I'm missing." Course 4 - CM Implementation, December 10, 2009


"Best CM course I've taken. Loved the way the material fit all worlds...gov't and commercial." Course 3 - CM Dynamics, August 11, 2009


"Course by far exceeded expectations; awesome presentation of subject."Course 2 - CM Structures, July 16, 2009


"I loved the CM philosophy and how the material is for both government and commercial. Great speaker. Kept my interest and explained things at the user level. Very knowledgeable."Course 1 - CM Foundations, July 14, 2009


"[Course Material] Provided excellent ideas regarding the design of CM structures and template diagrams. [Instructor was] funny, yet informative, and provided ample opportunities for discussions, advice and critical thinking." Course 1 - CM Foundations, July 7, 2009


"This EIA649 course is awesome! I really learned a lot about this high-impact document. Everyone in industry should be required to complete it." Course 6 - ANSI/EIA-649A Principles & Applications, June 10, 2009


"I attended CMPIC Course 4, "CM Implementation." I want to thank Steve Easterbrook for the insightful presentation on implementing CM. The course covers soup to nuts in a few hours. Instructor insights and experience bring the subject matter to life. Steve’s suggestions for getting and keeping buy in will be most useful. After over 25 years of CM experience I found myself recharged and excited about trying some of his techniques. For students that have taken Courses 1 - 3, this one brings it all together, cementing the basic knowledge and skills with practical planning, implementation, and assessment guidance." Via Email, May 29, 2009


"Great class - touches on every aspect of Change Management being utilized in our workplace today." Course 3 - CM Dynamics, May 19, 2009


"Helped me think outside of my CM Box" Course 4 - CM Foundations, May 21, 2009


"Illustrates similarities, differences, and points out best practices and common pitfalls in CM Structures in common standards, recommended practices and best of all, real life." Course 2 - CM Structures, May 7, 2009


"The material distills down key points and commonality of a foundational and complex set of business processes, with volumes written about it, [and turns] it into something easily comprehendable by even those new to the field." Course 1 - CM Foundations, May 5, 2009


"This course ...is based on a broad survey of all major CM Standards and real life practices, and delivers the key points, and extracts the best practices while getting students to think critically about what practices are best for their environment." Course 1 - CM Foundations, May 5, 2009


"Provided multiple examples with their charts which reinforced our working knowledge of CM. Material is thorough and detailed." Course 1 - CM Foundations, April 15, 2009


"Good CM foundation info for any organization. Good reference data [in course material]." Course 1 - CM Foundations, April 15, 2009


"[Steve & Leo are] great speakers. Enjoyed associating personal experiences/stories with class material. Liked the different/updated approach on identification." Course 2 - CM Structures, April 17, 2009


"The course reinforced my understanding of the importance of CM in the workplace, but also enlightened me to how CM can and should be used in the entire product, IT and facilities environments." Course 2 - CM Structures, April 9, 2009


"Great, great course...Instructor's software and IT expertise is fantastic." Course 5 - CM for IT and Software Development, March 26, 2009


"...experienced teacher and excellent contents...clear and competent." Course 5 - CM for IT and Software Development, March 26, 2009


"It was a pleasure and quite an eye opener attending your CMPIC certification course.  Not only did you layout the basics of configuration management, but you also provided insightful and hands-on experience related to the implementation of CM.  Your approach to teaching one of the most misunderstood business process (in our environment) allowed the entire class to explore their current understandings and identify areas of concern in each of our approaches.  You provided the necessary information for our class to carry the CM mantle for “Next Gen” CM activities in the environment we support.  Your dedication to Configuration Management definitely ignited our goal to effectively implement CM here.
Thank you for allowing each of our class to be Student of the Day; this approach allowed each of our students to present the material with our current level of understanding and allowed us to increase our knowledge through guided questions from your point of view.
I look forward to the future of our CM Competency and am deeply appreciative of the time you take to teach and pass on relevant, insightful, and completely informed Configuration Management knowledge."
Via Email, February 12, 2009

"The CM Foundations course provides superior knowledge for a CM professional regardless of experience level! Recommend use of this course for presentation to all [company] personnel." January 27, 2009


"Steve is highly skilled at presenting CM info. CM is tremendously detailed and requires someone to be able to bring experience, knowledge and levity - Steve does it all!" January 29, 2009


"This course should be presented to both [company] and [other] management! Would increase understanding and consistent approaches to CM." January 29, 2009


"GREAT!! This course far exceeded my expectations. The information and the instructor were great!!" January 27, 2009


"Great instructor. Keeps you on your toes. Associates your work environment to assist you." January 27, 2009


"Learned some valuable information that will help me in my CM employ." January 13, 2009


"Aspects of this course will help me to assess CM in my organization." January 15, 2009


"Steve and Leo each have a strong passion and knowledge for Configuration Management. Their vast experience allows them to provide realistic views of CM organizations. Many businesses have CM departments that perform their work by continually resolving urgent issues instead of implementing a systematic CM Process approach that results in accurate baselines, accounting for changes, reduction in errors, and increased efficiency and customer satisfaction. CMPIC contains the information required to learn how to implement a CM Process by providing understanding and structure. CMPIC has been a refreshing reprieve from the abstract, inconsistent and fragmented CM Process I've been struggling to manage for several years." January 15, 2009


"A fresh and open view of configuration management. The CMPIC courses guide you through the roots of configuration management to the latest standards and practices. Graduating students leave equipped with the knowledge to assess and improve their company's business processes from the workgroup to the enterprise level. CMPIC courses are a must for any company interested in becoming more efficient and improving the bottom line." August 27, 2008


"Easy to understand and good presentation." November 18, 2008


"Gentlemen, I thoroughly enjoyed and received great value from the CMPIC CM classes I just attended. ... Both the class and the material were head and shoulders above your competition. You truly are providing the next generation of CM training. I will recommend you to everyone I know...." July 27, 2008


"Both [instructors] very knowledgable and able to hold the attention of the class." November 18, 2008


"Informative, easy to follow." January 8, 2009


"[Instructor] Engaging, animated and very knowledgeable." January 6, 2009


"The course is very well designed - a good build to the concepts. Providing great info to actually use! The material gives enough information to be used as a reference, but not enough to make the presentation redundant. [Instructor] presentation skills are fabulous - always engaging. Credibility comes through crystal clear." September 30, 2008


"Excellent content...Baseline document and examples very well done." Course 5, September 25, 2008


"The instructors were both extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the subject matter. This in addition to the well timed workshops made this certification course well worth the money and time spent. I feel this will enable me to be a more effective CM practitioner for my company." August 21, 2008


"Thank you. I really do feel motivated to go back...and try to improve the CM Process." November 20, 2008


"The Software Course (5) met and exceeded all my expectations. I now have a plan for improvement.. Leo was exceptional. Keep up the great work guys!" September 26, 2008

"The Configuration Management Process Improvement Center (CMPIC) courses... were an excellent learning experience. It was vastly different from the [other] ... course six of us completed .... By contrast, the CMPIC course is an educational eye opener." August 22, 2008


"I really enjoyed the class and learned what I needed..." July 22, 2008


"[Instructor] Friendly and easy to understand." January 6, 2009


"Thank you for a very enjoyable and informative course!" July 24, 2008