Comments about our training

“I want to express my appreciation for such a wonderful workshop. This was by far the best workshop I’ve attended in my ten years as a counselor. It renewed my interest in type dynamics and I learned so much more than I did in my initial MBTI training in grad school. I look forward to participating in future trainings. You have such a lovely training style and you really brought the information to life.”

--Community college counselor

"The openness of communication was wonderful and think that unless that was available, I would not have understood some of the issues. This was critical for me to get through the program. This (MBTI) course gives a very complete picture and is much easier to understand than trying to fit all the information into a single week which is nothing more than cramming for an exam. Enjoyed the class and know that this only provides me the license to learn. I will continue the study of Type and find ways to incorporate this information into the Leadership lessons as an instructor. "

–U.S. Army Leadership Command

"Your dedication to the counseling profession was evident to all of us who attended either (the qualifying or the application) workshop. The evaluations of the workshop on Friday were unanimously positive. I found that you provided us with both hands-on, practical suggestions and more conceptual information. After using the two instruments for years, I came away from the workshop enthusiastic about new possibilities for helping students. In the past week, I have provided your workbook to two students who completed the Strong and MBTI®.

— Bob Miles, President-elect CT Career Counseling & Development Association —

"Judi is articulate and competent in teaching to all type styles. The training is interactive, practical, hands-on, and fun. She relates well with her audience and has the ability to honor the gifts of each participant so they feel special. She is incredibly organized and her visual aids are well prepared, visually appealing, and interesting. "

— Community College Counselor —

Distance Learning Programs

The best part of the (MBTI) program is Judi's expert feedback. It’s truly amazing how much she knows. I also thought the modules were incredibly well designed and written. I usually love online classes because they allow me to be independent while at the same time understanding the material, but this course far exceeded the best online courses I’ve taken.

— College Admissions Consultant

I have participated in on-line graduate studies and I found this program to be excellent in content and ease in understanding. I was very appreciative of the special and individual attention. I also appreciated the personable manner in which the instructor dealt with me."

— Self employed trainer and consultant —

"Thank you Judi for your comments and feedback. I can honestly say that you have offered the most useful feedback that I have had in  many years, and I have taken too many courses to mention since 2003. The comments were specific, meaningful, and to the point. I appreciate your insights and depth of comments. They helped me realize how much I can grow and how much there is to explore in this field with clients." 

— Executive Career Coach —

"The response I received from you and our subsequent email 'conversation' was very enlightening and also demonstrated how involved you are in your students' lives. The personal responses I received were an unexpected bonus, and meant a great deal to me."

— Self Employed Counselor —

"I would recommend this program because of the outstanding quality of the (MBTI) course material and the excellent tutoring of Judith Grutter. She is a credit to your organization. Her knowledge of MBTI is so impressive not to mention her patience and understanding--truly wonderful."

— HR Manager —

"You are excellent at what you do. Your passion for MBTI shows not only in the time and dedication to the program, but also in how quick and detailed your responses are to my overflowing list of questions. I love asking you because I never feel as if I'm bothering you, and even though you're such an expert, you were always willing to talk to me either on the phone or via email. It was a joy to share my excitement and experience with you."

— College Counselor —

"Thank you for setting up this online course.

• I appreciated the organization of the home page – so orderly and easy to follow.
• I also enjoyed the very creative teaching when it came to the “dry” research – very helpful. I liked the clapping and the visual stimulation – entertainment while learning! It was also wise and fair to teach to a variety of learning styles.
• It was very helpful to me that you sent a reminder email about the fast-approaching deadline and the fact that the remainder of the course was going to be time-consuming. I re-organized my schedule that very night in order to jump in and get it done.
• Your personal touch lent a note of caring and individual attention – you responded to every email.
• This online course was executed in a professional, organized and caring manner."

— Career Counselor —

" I thought you did a particularly good job of going somewhat beyond the basics of administering and interpreting the MBTI. Of course, you did that, however, you also snuck in wonderful pieces about applications of type dynamics and development.

— Counselor —

"I want you to know that so much of the efficacy of the course rests not simply on the technology (as important as it is) but even more so on our (my, the students, etc.) ability to rely on you (as individuals) to be in touch, to answer our questions, to calm our concerns, to communicate personally, etc. This is the second online course I have taken with you (the SII being my first online course ever) and I have become quite a believer in the ability of the web to deliver quality learning information…but I have also decided that the human component of that success contributes to it significantly.

I think the best part of this program is that it delivered exactly what it said that it would. I had been nervous about online courses until taking the SII through you all. That made me a believer in the ability of online courses to deliver learning…and this class was just the same. I thought that the price was fair as well."

— School Counselor —

"Each time I take one of her courses, I am amazed and impressed with her wealth of knowledge and personal experience."

— University Counselor —

"Thanks for all your help and insights throughout this process. I went into it not knowing what to expect-either the usefulness of the Strong or an online qualifying process. Because of my heavy workload, taking a few days off to attend one of your seminars was not an option. I assumed that I would miss the real-time dialog, but your instructional design for the online program was an excellent alternative. The Strong results for myself and “my client” have convinced me of the power of the inventory. I look forward to using it at work and my volunteer work at a local community college."

— Human Resources Director —

"From my own personal experience, I would say that the program was more challenging than I expected. I’m pretty confident about my ability to learn, and honestly, I didn’t expect it to be quite such a struggle. I realized that for someone of my learning style, who really likes to ask questions and discuss things, especially when something isn’t clear, the online format was difficult for dealing with statistics. An online class that involved examining and discussing my feelings with strangers was a piece of cake! Wondering if I’d actually “gotten it” when I took the quizzes was rather stressful. Good to be out there on a learning edge, though. It pushed me out of my comfort zone a number of times. That’s good!"

— Career counselor in private practice —

"I would highly recommend it because you can go at your own pace and if you have any questions, Judi is very responsive and timely in getting back to you with answers. And . . .This was a pleasure, Judi. Thank you for making this training as painless as possible. I look forward to seeing you at future workshops! Michele was also very timely in handling all the logistics. You two were great! "

— University career counselor —

"I would HIGHLY recommend this program to others because: It is complete and professional. You are left with plenty of materials from which to continue your learning in depth. The price is very reasonable. It is on-line and universally accessible. It is self-paced. The instructors are very responsive—same day service if not same hour!"

— University career advisor —

"It is a must for helping counselors in career/transition counseling. Though live training is my preference, the online training provided great modules that were clearly explained and provided examples of profiles and interpretative reports to help you learn the material."

— Military Transition Counselor —

"I would recommend the course. It was a good combination of practice and theory enabling you to learn and apply knowledge at the one time. The online structure was easy to follow and time efficient and the response from instructors in regards to questions and assignments was first rate."

— From a Career Coach in Private Practice —

"I have really appreciated the responses and the speed of responses by you. Even submitting assignments on a weekend, I didn’t expect an answer back until the next Monday morning but you/ your staff, have been outstanding in terms of your customer service all-around.

Thank you for your ‘immediate’ responses to my email. I was worried that I would have to wait long periods of time before you responded…especially when I was working during the late night hours!!! Your responsiveness is off the charts! Not only did she respond quickly – but clearly – I could understand the point she was making. Michele was also very responsive and very customer focused. This was a great option to have the course available on-line – especially for those with crazy schedules and do not have the ability to travel somewhere for numerous days!!!!

The internet material was easy to read/understand, the quizzes and assignments were relevant, and the reference books are outstanding.

Thank you very much for both your and Michele's assistance throughout this program. Although I am not a big proponent of distance-learning for myself, I cannot recall ever having such a helpful staff who is so quick to respond to the client needs...but that's the business you are in while the 'big business' schools are not!"

— Career Counselor, Canadian Forces —

"Judi is an invaluable component to this training program! And way helpful, too!"

"I really enjoyed the fast turnaround; I've heard that some instructors are very slow when it comes to providing feedback - especially over the net. It made the whole process 'comfortable."

"I really feel I learned a lot!! I’ll tell you the truth about something. CPP had already qualified me for purchasing the SII based on my educational background. I was tempted to just buy the manual and use the SII without going through the qualifying program. I AM SO GLAD I did not. First, it would have been very hypocritical of me. I believe individuals should be knowledgeable and trained before they use any psychological instrument. Just “going with the manual” would have been (in my eyes) a very unethical choice. Second, I learned so MUCH!! And to have you as a resource for the questions I had was great!"

"I never thought I would enjoy learning without being in a class with 'real' people. The instructor was so responsive and caring that I hardly noticed I was at a computer."

"The best part of this program was getting feedback from Judi. I always looked forward to her responses because I learned so much. I also appreciated the ability to complete the program at my own pace"

"I would recommend this program to others because I feel Judi is a master teacher. I have promoted her workshops with my coworkers for years. Whenever I can, I'm there, too. I always learn something new and also gain new insight into the areas that are familiar. I leave with a wealth of knowledge to use and apply."

"Judi is a wonderful combination of teacher, supporter, and motivator. I feel she is the inspiration and leader in the field of career development. She is a role model for those of us in the field and is willing to lead and share. She definitely contributes to our lifelong learning process. Thank you for your help and support, Judi! I have appreciate it very much."

"Wonderful course! You described statistics in such a way that I could understand them with out being overwhelmed (I still hated that part, but could understand its importance!)"

— Career Counselor in Private Practice —

"Overall, the Strong Online is an excellent program and medium for learning. It is much easier for continuity and ease of learning if one is disciplined to complete each module in one sitting as opposed to leaving a few days in between."

— HR Professional —

"I appreciated your personal input when you responded to my lessons. I expected an online course to be more cold, with just a computer response, if any, that my work had been received. And it really helped to have feedback on the wrong answers to the quizzes so I knew the correct answer!

If I could change one part of this program it would be: I don’t think I would change anything! I haven’t taken an online course before, but I can’t imagine one being better organized or easier to follow than this one."

— College counselor-

"Judi’s feedback is great! She definitely took the time to help me understand concepts that were unclear and did a great job of explaining things in her feedback."

— University Career Counselor —

Public Programs

"I would like to sincerely thank you for such a great and memorable week in Phoenix for the qualification. Never have I been so excited about a subject and so eager to learn. You gave me just what I was needing and now I feel confident as well as competent to begin counseling others."

— Human Resources Development Manager —

"This has been my most rewarding learning experience in years! Thank you!"

"The program was very well structured for the learning styles for all types."

— University Career Counselor —

"I am prepared and competent to start my business. Best course I have ever had. Best facilitator I have seen. Great job!!!"

— Rehabilitation Counselor —

"I never thought six days could go by so fast. I learned so much, but there was plenty of time for fun too. Thanks for spacing it out so well."

— Counseling Graduate Student —

"The best thing about being together for a whole week away from work is getting to know all of these wonderful people. I hope we'll keep in touch for a long time."

— Career Counselor in Private Practice —

"Your training style is the most comfortable style I've ever experienced."

— Human Resources Manager —

"Very concise, useful. Cost effective."

— HR Director —

"Truly practical, built confidence in use of instrument."

— Employment and Training Manager —

"I would recommend this training to others to really understand the depth and breadth of this instrument so they are using it fully and accurately and so that students can get everything there is to get out of it."

— College Counselor —

"I was dreading the review of stats and testing. Judi made it clear, easy to understand and very accessible."

— University Career Counselor —

"It's essential for competent career development advising or counseling."

— University Advisor —

"This training reinforced for me the importance of reliability and validity, internal consistency and correlational information. Studying this information in school was never one of my favourite subjects but this course has kind of “brought it all together” for me in a concrete way that I will use in my everyday work. Thank you."

— Military Ttransition Counselor —

I would definitely recommend this program to others because it is given in such a professional way. The material is very well structured; the amount of information is amazing, help and feedback are provided along the way. I got Strong Certified while I am over seven thousands miles away from California. I am sure it will boost my career.

— Career Guidance Counselor, Beirut Lebanon —

"I wanted to say thank you to both of you for an AMAZING two day workshop. The material was so incredibly interesting, I feel like I learned a TON! It was great to meet and work with the other participants, and it was a really nicely organized, fascinating event. So thanks again!"

— Community college counselor —

"Thank you, thank you, thank you! The MBTI®/Strong workshop was an outstanding experience. It was also particularly gratifying to have virtually the whole crew there as well. Judi Grutter is probably the best trainer in the U.S. and we all got to share her wisdom and wit together. She has an amazing ability to deal simultaneously and successfully with a wide spectrum of experience and give everybody tons of new stuff. It also reminds me how glad I am that I work at MSJC, a place willing to bring the very best in the country to train the whole staff. Thanks again. It was great!"

Mike — Community College Counselor —

"A simple yet very thorough framework for combining the Strong and the MBTI®. Great information and invaluable practice."

— College Counselor —