Course participants reviews for Advanced Certificate for the Executive Assistant: ACEA®
Average rating 4.9
I am very grateful for the opportunity to attend the ACEA training and connect with other EAs from around the world. The five-day course covered a wide range of topics, enriched...
The course was comprehensive and detailed. I felt it went over a lot of what I already do as opposed to learning new skills. It seemed a bit dated and some exercises wouldn't tr...
Working as an EA requires me being service orientated and being informed on the diverse topics within the organisation. The course gave me the opportunity to connect with my pee...
The greatest benefit of the ACEA course is that it not only covers the principles of management and many other topics but also demonstrates how to apply them effectively in our ...
I found out about ACEA while I was presenting a lecture about being an EA of a top notch ultra high net worth lawyers.
I have done my research about ACEA and applied for it. ...
I wanted to share my thoughts on the training I recently attended, and I must say—it exceeded my expectations!
As someone with over three decades of experience as an Executiv...
It was a great learning experience with ACEA.
Amazing study material and instructor (John Bullock).
Could have been a better venue.
Other than that everything was great.
Wou...
Completing the ACEA (Advanced Certificate for Executive Assistants) course has been an absolutely transformative experience. This program not only provided me with practical too...
Great facilitator and course
Very high level training and really opened up my eyes to see that we are more than just EAs and that we are strategic partners to our Executives. Ian was just a pleasure, he del...
I had a great experience attending the ACEA course. It was very informative, engaging, and covered a variety of topics in depth. Every quiz was released perfectly on time, and I...
Very relevant industry training modules were used. Focuses on leadership, resiliency and appropriate tools. John Bullock is such a great trainer. I love everything about this co...
Although the course spans just one week, it provides a comprehensive and eye-opening experience that encourages exploration of various aspects of business that one might not typ...
First and foremost, I want to express my profound gratitude to John, the course leader, who went above and beyond to share his extensive knowledge and experiences with us. The k...
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The ACEA® course far surpassed my expectations. Jhon Bullock proved to be an exceptional instructor, demonstrating remarkable time management skills and extensive ...
It was all well organized and well presented the content was very helpful everything was just amazing and full of energy
With regards to the course on ACEA, Aukland the training was successful. The facilitator has a wide range of experience which we have learnt a lot during this short period of ti...
This training has been incredibly valuable in strengthening my ability to become a strategic partner to my current job. Key skills I’ve gained include strategic thinking and ali...
Ian was an excellent, passionate and authentic trainer. He is generous with his stories and experiences which helps me relate.
I thoroughly enjoyed the whole training and time...
I had an overall satisfactory experience attending the ACEA® course. The guidance provided by Course Director Ian Shipley was invaluable, and I deeply appreciate his support thr...
The ACEA course was a transformative experience that enhanced my strategic thinking and communication skills. The trainer's expertise and engaging teaching style made the learni...
Attending the ACEA course delivered by Ian Shipley was an exceptional experience that I would highly recommend to anyone seeking professional growth. From start to finish, the c...
I recently completed ACEA course, and it was an incredibly valuable experience! This course provided a comprehensive, hands-on approach to enhancing the skills needed to excel i...
I just completed this course virtually. This was a fantastic course led by the wonderful Pat Woods.
Not only informative but also immediately applicable to the Executive Assist...
I took the class virtually, and it was a great experience! Mr. Wonderful (Pat Woods) was my course director and he was WONDERFUL! He was very enthusiastic about each and every t...
Very insightful and informative!
I am quite appreciative for the opportunity to enroll in the ACEA course. When I arrived on Monday morning to begin the course, I had no idea how profoundly it would change my t...
I really enjoyed having Ian as our facilitator for this course. I believe my classmate feel the same way too! We had so much fun whilst learning.
He has made learning (soooo ma...
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Creativity of this course/ training has brought fresh ideas that have driven innovation within my training, I would show exceptional growth and learning in my role, after this t...
I recently completed the ACEA training, a week-long course, and it was an incredible experience! The curriculum was thoughtfully structured, covering essential skills like advan...
Your final assessment should be marked by facilitator, also allow feedback or explanations to participants especially for questions marked as incorrect, change questions every...
The Course was very productive and easy to understand. It helped build my capacity as an executive assistant. I have learned a lot. Thanks to the instructor of the course Pat Wo...
Participating in the ACEA training through Innoverto Executive Training with the amazing support of Marie-Louise Adlercreutz held in Dubai from May 27th to May 31st was not only...
Delivered at a steady pace. The course director created a safe and welcoming environment for all, where your contributions were valid and praised. This definitely helped develop...
I can recommend the online training. It was very well-prepared, planned and executed. It was easy to find the training material, homework and grading in the online platform. Jef...
Great course, which has really helped with my understanding of business and how I can add value in my role going forward. Our course tutor Jeff Lockhart was brilliant, using re...
The content that was provided during my five-day ACEA training with Patrick Woods was so valuable to my learning and career. I left the course feeling more empowered to do my jo...
The instructor Pat was wonderful! Pat made the training exciting and his energy was contagious. When teaching his real world examples really helped with understanding the mater...
ACEA is an excellent course with very relevant information and learning for executive assistants. It is set up for participant success. Our teacher, Pat Woods, was amazing and w...
This was the best in person course I have taken. The content was helpful, I learned a lot. The instructor Pat made the all-day class go by so fast. Never once did I get bored!!!...
I thought the course was detailed and covered various areas and I have taken parts away which I think will help me in a Support/Assistant role. However, at times I did feel it w...
This course covers essential subjects and duties that Executive Assistants encounter regularly. I strongly recommend it for all professionals in this position.
I really enjoyed the varied content of this course. I am not an EA at present but do undertake some aspects of the role. I understand that some content is pitched maybe over and...
I am pleased to write this testimonial for BMTG (UK) Ltd based on my recent experience with their training program. As an Executive Assistant to the Deputy Chief Executive Offic...
Great course! I learned a lot and there were many highlights. The insights into strategy and the role I play as an EA in achieving my company's strategic goals has been hugely...
The course was very informative and interesting with enthusiastic trainers giving their life experiences to bring the training to life. The broad spectrum of knowledge learned w...
Thorough course with a lot of content, nice to have real life experiences to put meaning behind the content
This class was encompassing of all aspects that Executive Assistant's may deal with on a daily basis and I highly recommend taking it. I did the online course and got a lot out ...
I recently had the privilege of attending the ACEA® course by BMTG (UK) Ltd, an experience that I found valuable and incredibly enriching. The course, with its well-structured c...
I found the course exciting and informative, the scope was just right and the right / important topics were addressed. Richard was a very pleasant and competent trainer and what...
excellent consultant, perfect training, very open and clear course, top location, top course,
Richard did such great job, the team was also close and perfectly aligned, network...
This course is very well put together encompassing all the key skills and knowledge required for excelling as an EC.
The Group activities allowed for interaction with colleag...
I participated in the ACEA training held in Dubai from May 27th to May 31st. Our instructor, Jeff Lockhart, was exceptional; I greatly appreciated his teaching methodology and h...
I recently completed the Advanced Certificate for the Executive Assistant (ACEA®) training online, and I must say, it was an incredibly enriching experience. The course content ...
Patrick Woods, your inspiring leadership as our program ambassador was instrumental in empowering us to leverage our skills for the next chapter.
Richard Arnott, thank you for...
Since I passed the course in 2021, I have been proudly displaying my ACEA distinction on my LinkedIn profile. The course content has increased my knowledge in various areas, whi...
Pat did an amazing job! He was very interactive, He did well at breaking down the course content and relating it to real-world examples. I also like the course content that was ...
This is the most informative, interactive, and applicable (specifically to my job) training I have ever attended ~ from beginning to end! Sophie, the sales manager I dealt with...
After completing the ACEA certification, I could speak in more detail to my executive team in matters pertaining to budgeting, forecasting and budget planning; which open doors...
I thoroughly enjoyed the ACEA program, especially the international flavor of it. Being able to interact with EAs from across the globe was an amazing experience and one that y...
I was highly impressed with the training I received with the Advanced Certificate for the Executive Assistant: ACEA Course. This course gave me a much better understanding an...
If you're interested in obtaining a certification, this course is for you! The modules are relevant and applicable to all business functions, not just the administrative role. L...
I enrolled in the ACEA course with high hopes, and I can confidently say that it exceeded all my expectations. From day one, I was immersed in a comprehensive curriculum that no...
This was a great course led by fantastic instructors! After completing the course, I felt energized and eager to apply the content and concepts into my day-to-day operations! Th...
I completed this course with some colleagues from my organisation, which was a really great way of doing it. We all supported each other throughout and learned a lot. A fabulous...
The ACEA course exceeded my expectations in every aspect. From the comprehensive curriculum to the exceptional instructors, every element of the course was meticulously designed...
In 2021, I took the plunge and invested in the Advanced Certificate for the Executive Assistant (ACEA®) program from BMTG (UK) Ltd. Without hesitation, I can say this decision ...
An informative course. Made me think differently about how to interact with others. Gained experience of take of skills that areas needed to be an effective EA
Ian was personable, respectful of different cultures and knowledgeable. He always had an experience or two to share throughout the course. Ian’s teaching style was engaging, enj...
I really enjoyed the ACEA course and gained new knowledge about EA role. This course is really useful for new executive Assistants to excel in their roles. The course was very w...
Great course, the exercises were really good with helping to keep things interesting and helping to understand what we were being told and how to put them into our job roles. Ia...
Absolutely loved the course! Was very engaging and well organised. Especially liked how we had to present a few times throughout the course which made us feel a lot more confide...
Really enjoyed this course- the trainer was great- kept you fully engaged during the course. Lots of information to take in but he used visuals and participation to keep the int...
Great experience, really enjoyed the course and will be taking the things I have learnt into my job! 10/10!!
The course is great and covers a wide variety of topics. It gives you good knowledge and understanding and sets you up with skills for life. It’s aimed at the executive assistan...
I thoroughly enjoyed the course! I feel it got more intense and I definitely learnt more as the week went on. I liked Richard's training style and being in a smaller group it wa...
Overall the course was really useful. A wealth of materials were made available and I especially valued learning the DISC and EI methods.
The content was well structured, if...
Hello, my name is Darawees Benjamin, and I recently completed the Advanced Certificate for the Executive Assistant program, and I must say it was a fantastic experience. The pro...
This course was an invaluable investment in my career development, providing a wealth of useful content, engaging homework assignments, an exceptional trainer, and a supportive ...
I thoroughly enjoyed the course, the online platform, it went so smoothly. Continuous feedback from the lecturers, friendly and knowledgeable.
thank you so much! Cannot wait t...
I cannot say enough about the ACEA training. I have enjoyed the one-week intensive training and this is the best so far. The group activities were great and worked well for me b...
The course is meticulously designed to cater to the evolving needs of the role of an executive assistant. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the operational aspects of...
I found the course really beneficial, Richard keeps it interesting and fun. My only misgiving would be that 5 days is too long, I think it could be condensed to 4 days, the fina...
The ACEA course was essential to Executive Assistants as we do many things and have no idea. Even though the course is well structured and has a combination of theory and practi...
It was a great learning experience for me. I have held this role since 2017, but I learnt so much within few days. The facilitator was rich in experience and that helped in my u...
I thoroughly enjoyed the course. I thought the content and Richard's way of delivering it was superb however there was a few things I'd like to feed back. Firstly, I didn't thin...
I have very much enjoyed this one week course together with Richard and the other delegates. Richard has stimulating and motivating presentation capacities and this along with t...
Great course Highly recommend.
The course was really good, informative, right balance of exercises. Great to meet / network and share ideas with other EAs from other companies
This was an excellent course which encompassed a range of tasks and perfectly relevant to our careers but it also provided an insight of how we can progress our careers. Richard...
I thank my course director Jeff Lockhart for leading my learning in the best way possible. It was intense training, with a lot of quality and real practices for my experience.
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The course was dynamic and the lecturer was very passionate. Detailed information provided and was easy for digestion.
Enjoyed every bit of the session.
I have just finished the course and I can tell you that it was one of the best experiencies that I had. I've been on this job for the last 20 years and sometimes you feel like y...
The course was very interesting, especially with the exercises we had to do made it easy to understand and remember the content.
The facilitator, clarity on content, exercises...
The course was an incredible investment in both my personal and professional development. Not only is the material applicable to everyday life, but the depth of detail is excell...
The ACEA course was amazing and the content was delivered by knowledgeable instructors. I learned new techniques to help my executives be more efficient and I brushed up on the ...
This was a fantastic course that I highly recommend to any new and current EAs! The instructors were wonderful and very engaging. I am definitely glad I took the time to take th...
Great course - felt challenged as I am one of those people that has learnt in the role versus done specific studies (I hated school !) - a little disappointed in my overall resu...
This course was a great way to check my current skills and learn new ones as I start my new role as an EA. It gave me a strong foundation to bring back to my CEO and we're both ...
This course was very educational and helped me more understand the importance of an executive assistant.
Richard was very informative. Really enjoyed our class.
I would highly recommend this course.
As someone who had no experience in the field I highly recommend the course. Learning tips and tricks from professionals all around the world was an amazing opportunity.
Than...
I loved this course! Although being an administrative assistant for many years, the subject matter allows me to keep up the changing face of the executive assistant. I made ...
It was a pleasure to gain valuable knowledge and lifetime connections from the ACEA course. I would highly recommend the ACEA course.
This course was very insightful and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a great learning experience and the opportunity to network with other professionals worldwide was a pleasure.
Highly recommended.
I have very much enjoyed the online course this autumn. It was such a great experience with all the delegates from almost every continent. The topics have been so well prepared ...
This course was amazing! It was delivered in a way that everyone had a good understanding of the different subjects. It was wonderful to meet new people and create friendships a...
The course was an amazing opportunity to open the door to new aspects of EA life. I recommend having parts talking about legal/contracts as it countering the EA work.
Thank ...
I have attended many administration courses but ACEA exceeded my expectations. It was both an individual and team work effort to get the accreditation. It placed me outside my c...
Thank you for this training, I have learned many ways to be a great strategic partner to my organization leaders, it was an honor to learn from Patrick, I will for sure reapply ...
I thoroughly enjoyed completing this course, it covers a broad range of topics that are widely applicable to my current role as an EA but also roles i will undertake in the futu...
I enjoyed the fast paced and highly interactive sessions a lot. Jeff was an awesome trainer whose passion for teaching was immediately obvious. He provided ample examples for ea...
Was highly insightful, and got a lot out of it. Especially in parts such as project management.
Excellent course. The trainer was highly engaging and delivered content clearly. The course materials were to a very high standard.
Jeff is a great trainer, whose knowledge and passion for the course are inspiring. The course is rich with information and techniques which has provided me with new skills that ...
I really couldn't recommend this course enough! The group was diverse with people from all over the world, and I would say the tutor gave the perfect overview and insights of ev...
The course was so much better than I thought it would be. It was full of content and gave me lots of tools that I will be able to use in my role. John explained everything so we...
The course presenter and presenter was top class. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and personally and professionally got a lot out of it. It was a big commitment to take out 5 da...
The course was well organized and comprehensive. Mr Ian Shipley, the instructor was very knowledgeable and his personality was lively. He made it easy to understand all the to...
I want to express my gratitude to BMTG (UK) Ltd for offering this outstanding course. From the well-developed curriculum to the inspiring trainer and the amazing network of fell...
The ACEA training provided us with a comprehensive knowledge on a modern EA's roles and responsibilities; EA is not merely a part of the admin team, but also as a business partn...
ACEA has been a great training and the best that I've ever attended. Ian has been a great motivator for our group and we have learn a lot during the lesson. People tends to thin...
An Excellent Couse! highlighted and covered most of the topics i was expecting.
I hope to extend the course duration (more days) to cover the most important topics in depth. a...
I am writing to express my heartfelt appreciation for the exceptional quality of information provided by the trainer Mr Jeff through BMTG (ACEA Dubai May 2023).
The comprehen...
I was the last participant to register to the Asia Pacific Online course, but the quick and excellent support provided Richard Arnott and his team allowed me to gain access to t...
Every EA needs this informative and exciting Training!
I have gained exceptional organisational and diary management skills, high levels of flexibility and adaptability and flawless communication in presentation skills, both writte...
The ACEA program is a well-rounded program and the topics were all relevant to my role! The instructors are very knowledgeable and helpful. I would certainly recommend this cour...
I can't describe how valuable I found the course to do an a Executive Assistant. It really covered a huge amount of contents that assist EAs to gain a better understanding of im...
This ACEA course by BMTG is seriously relevant in today's Modern Executive Assistant's profession!! What better way to create and deliver a course to educate EAs than from th...
The program was delivered with enough information for each topic so it wasn’t under or overcooked. Pat was very engaging with a great sense of humour. Not once during the week d...
The training exercises and discussions especially the breakout room discussion were great and helpful for me who has never done this before. The directive questions, the differe...
Great experience! Very intensive course with material covering an overview of 360 degrees of EA activities.
Very professional, well prepared and supportive trainers who have b...
I'd like to congratulate BMTG for the outstanding training that is ACEA, which broadened my knowledge, showed me tools, and brought a new perspective to the role.
After the tr...
This course improve my knowledge in the Executive Secretary field
This was an intensive course and well organised - the interaction was excellent.
I recommend this course to all Executive Assistant who wants to progress and transform into a Strategic Partner for the business. The course was very intense and challenging som...
This was a great course. Very engaging and jam-packed with practical information I can use as an EA. The homework and quizzes helped me retain the information. Pat Woods did a g...
The course is highly recommended. Even though some of the concepts are not used in my current environment, they may be useful at another time. Others are very useful, and I feel...
I have been looking for suitable Senior Executive Assistant training for a long time, and ACEA was perfect. From Executives to Assistants, I've never seen it like this before. I...
I wasn't really sure what to expect but if IAAP awards 28 recertification points for the CAP, I thought it has to be worth it. I was right. I had a wonderful group of fellow stu...
A very interactive course for the modern EA. An all inclusive course to transform the EA into a Strategic Partner for the business. I am glad I attended as I gained new insights...
I gathered a wealth of knowledge from this training that will greatly improve my skills as an Executive Assistant. The sessions were quite interactive with so much shared experi...
A very worthwhile course. The five days was very well spent with an intense upskilling on a host of topics including emotional intelligence, risk management and leadership skill...
This was a challenging and rewarding training. I will be using these topics in my center. Many friendships were made who now are new networking resources. Jeff made learning th...
This course provides an excellent learning opportunity for all administrative/executive assistants. The material can be applied to real-time tasks in the role. Jeff was a grea...
Jeff and Richard are wonderful to work with. The course exercises were very useful and helpful, and the course was also enjoyable and engaging.
This course helped me organize my ideas and information, revise my work method. i really enjoyed meeting and working together with the other participants.
Excellent course content and structure. It covers all aspects of what “Modern Executive Assistant” entails. It has certainly met my expectations and what is expected of me to de...
I thought I would drop you a line to say how much I enjoyed the course, and how useful I found it… I think I learnt more than I have over the last few years. I will certainly re...
This was by far the most relevant, focused and thorough training I've experienced in my professional setting. I've expanded my knowledge-base far beyond what I'd imagined, incl...
Jeff Lockhart is a top-notch instructor. I appreciated his teaching style and his patience with all the questions that came his way. He is knowledgeable in the course topic an...
Taking this training allows you to be introduced to subjects to assist you with gaining skills which can enhance your career. The materials studied will allow you to provide a ...
The course had a TON of information, and it was good to add more people to my network. Well done.
I would recommend this course to anyone in the assistant's line of work. The course helps facilitate the transition from more transactional interactions to that of a partnershi...
Highly recommend this course for all executive assistants and administrators. Excellent CPD training. Covers whole host of topics/skills. John Bullock is a professional and skil...
The content of the course was extremely valuable in enabling me to progress in my role. I was surprised how robust the course was, John’s delivery of the course was spot on!! Th...
I have so many wonderful things to say about this course and the facilitators that I fear my incessant ramblings (of amazement) will be seem in conflict with the advancement cer...
The five-day in-class training in Singapore was very intense but extremely productive and insightful. I have enjoyed learning Modern Executive Assistant knowledge and skills ev...
Thank you so much to the ones for organising and great deliverance. My trainer, Pat Woods was great - informative, knowledgeable, helpful, had a great sense of humor, and was en...
This course was exactly what I needed to set the direction for my career as a support staff to my Executives. Starts with recognizing my strengths and weakness to equipping me w...
This is an excellent certification for anyone working in the EA field. You not only improve yourself, but you also improve the lives of your executives at work.
It was an exc...
It’s amazing how the wide scope and qualities of Executive Assistant role being lay out in words.
A true affirmation for experienced Executive Assistants and additional techniq...
This course was described to me by prior students as INTENSE - it did not fall short of that description! A mini 'business school' course for EAs. Good course content; Jeff wa...
This course is a must-have for all Executive Assistants. It teaches you so much about yourself, and the endless expectations of your position. It is a tremendous investment for ...
This was an amazing course focusing on so many advanced skills that all modern executive assistants should have. The staff was so helpful and accommodating. Jeff Lockhart was a...
This is a highly recommended training I would have liked more examples of Budgeting and Finance process.
A fantastic course led by our excellent Course Director, John. Have thoroughly enjoyed the course and learnt so much. Valuable feedback was received throughout from Academy Dire...
The course was very well organized, and it was wonderful for networking and teaming.
It is a great course that allows us to interact with all other students pushing our limits. It has lots of good contents.
I have learned a lot and probably need to refer to the...
The course was fantastic. I learned so much that I can immediately put it to use. I only wish I had found this course earlier in my career!
I thoroughly enjoyed participating on this course and found the content to be informative and stimulating. I particularly enjoyed the dvd clips that were used to reinforce the ...
Jeff Lockhart did a great job engaging everyone in class participation and making connections with each person. Richard Arnott's interaction virtually and through email was enc...
If you are looking for a course that provides knowledge, motivation, and confidence in your career, ACEA is that course! I just completed this course, and it was worth the inve...
This is by far the best conference I have attended. This conference has equipped me with the tools to best function in my position as Executive Assistant. I am looking forward t...
If you are looking for a course that provides knowledge, motivation, and confidence in your career, ACEA is that course! I just completed this course, and it was worth the inve...
I had a great time at the ACEA course in Las Vegas. It was a unique opportunity to network with other professionals and share knowledge. The course material was well-organized, ...
You have devised a rich, outstanding curriculum which sets an excellent foundation for any development programme. It has been an awesome journey and one I am so grateful to have...
I had a wonderful experience. John was a very good trainer and kept us highly motivated during these 5 days. There was so much to learn. I am going to apply what I have lear...
The course was so informative and well structured, our mentor is great and very supportive
This was a great course and refresher. Jeff did very well with the presentation and the back end also ran very smoothly. Thank you to both Jeff and Richard.
I attended this course virtually from the United States and I am so glad I did. The administrative role is changing, and this very interactive course kicks off by showing you ho...
A great proactive approach. Very engaging instructors. Left the course feeling motivated.
Awesome lead courses lead by a well versed instructor. The classes were informative and easy to understand the paths forward to use the new concepts.
This course was top-level and professional. There was a lot of information, but it was well organized and presented. Our trainer, Jeff Lockhart, was informative, kept a good pac...
This training was very beneficial. I feel like I cam e away with several tools to implement in my work day.
I learned so much more than I expected. I thoroughly enjoyed attending the classes and completing the exercises with the teams. I do hope to attend a conference once it is set u...
I appreciated the learning/teaching style. The hands-on knowledge in assessing and improving meetings, budgeting, Strategy, Stakeholder Management. Learning how other organisati...
The course is a reminder that we can go further . Various topics that are not on our daily tasks, but we can approach as problem solver. Also the network with the others attende...
This course taught me more than I thought it would. From DISC profiles to Emotional Intelligence to Project planning and more, they covered information that I didn't even know I...
This course was great! Very informative and easy to follow. Instructors were kind and extremely helpful from beginning to end. Not to mention the great group of people I met who...
Really enjoyed this course! This was my first ever training course that I have attended virtually, but Jeff made it such a good experience. I learned so much and also was able t...
The ACEA course has exceeded my expectations. It's a well designed highly interactive course given by capable and well experienced trainers. I would recommend this course to any...
Participating and completing the ACEA program has been one of the highlights of my career and I look forward to proudly displaying my credential, next to my name! Jeff did an e...
I very much enjoyed the variety of topics covered in the ACEA course. A big thanks to the organizers and the trainers who were extremely knowledgeable, flexible and allowed room...
I absolutely loved everything about the course. The coordinators were so helpful and professional. The tutor was very knowledgeable and able to answer all our questions. The cou...
I had a good experience during the course. The content of the course was rich and beyond my expectation. The Facilitator was great too and I could tell that he has passion in me...
My experience was exceptional. I have never attended such a training that requires team work, participation, exercises at the end of the day. It was so satisfying and engaging s...
The material was very well presented and pertinent to my position. The trainer was engaging and the participants encouraging. It was more than worth the time and expense away fr...
Through ACEA learning, we can know what exactly skills needed to be a Modern-Day Executive assistant! More than courses itself, I am appreciating the leadership from BMTG team ...
This course had definitely delivered the best for EA. The contents were relevant to what we are doing daily thus it bring us to the next level with the in depth knowledge from t...
I attended ACEA in Washington DC with Pat as my instructor and it was an incredible experience. I felt that I gained a deeper understanding of everything that I take part in wit...
I throughly enjoyed my experience attending ACEA in Washing D.C. The course covered so many aspects needed to be a successful Executive Assistant and I learned so much which I...
Every administrative professional should take this course. I needed this 10 years ago.
This course has so much information that you'll be able to start using immediately! And our course instructor Pat Woods made the learning experience so much fun, and interactive...
This mini capsule course for EAs or other administrators in an organisation really adds value to their roles. It gives a broader perspective of what is the role of administrator...
Overall a really fantastic course with a lot of very useful content which will be used in the workplace. If you are an EA/PA I would highly recommend this training course.
This course was challenging and so informative. I loved being able to meet and work with some very impressive people from around the world, and I am eager to share what I've le...
Richard, Christian, and Jeff put together an organized and well thought out course. Jeff was a great instructor. He made the material fun and engaging. Questions we answered pro...
This was an amazing course! It helped me realize my value in ways I'd never thought of before. I recommend it to all Assistants at all levels!
A very well put together course. Learned a lot and would recommend to other administrative professionals.
From beginning to my discovery call with Christian who was friendly and patient and remained accessible despite our significant time differences to Jeff equally as friendly and ...
Keep up the good work BMTG!
This was a reinvigorating course that helped me become a more strategic EA and a lot of tip that I have already started implementing and seeing a difference. I would 100% encour...
I loved this training. The course was very informative and gave so many tools to use and apply in our daily work. Jeff is off the charts amazing! He made things easy to grasp an...
Course was great, a bit challenging sometimes with the time differences but we all overcame it. I will take a lot away from it and refer to it in my career. Instructors were a...
I very much enjoyed this course! Great content, great coaches and unforgettable take-aways! Thank you
Excellent instruction, assignments, and resources throughout this course. I wish I could have done it in person!
I wanted to give a shout out to BMTG and the ACEA course, I feel excited to use what I have learned in my current role but better yet, I feel as if I have very useful knowledge ...
Extraordinary learning experience if you are interested in elevating your position and truly contributing to your team no matter what your title may be. You will be strategizing...
Wonderful course with knowledgeable and fun instructors. Such a great experience.
This is one of the most effective, organized, and fun trainings I have ever taken. All instructors were responsive, helpful, supportive, and kind. I would recommend this class t...
It was an amazing experience to be surrounded by individuals who love what they do just like I do!
It was a fruitful course and this Certification as Certified Executive Assistant will be added to my credentials for future reference and career advancement.
I highly recommend this course to Executive Admins that would like to change their role from tactical to strategic partner for their execs. It gives you many tools to improve y...
The Groundbreaking, Globally Recognized, Certified Training Program for the modern day Executive Assistant! Awesome program! John and Richard do an excellent job in making sur...
This course is filled with incredibly useful content delivered in a very engaging manner. The coursework was relevant to my role. I have already begun implementing improvement...
I really enjoyed the ACEA course and meeting the other Executive Assistants. It was great! Thank you to Richard, Jeff and Christian at BMTG for an unforgettable learning experie...
Thank you for recognizing that EAs need leadership training. It's what we do every day, so we need the training. Learning about theories, management styles and DISC assessment...
Evidence shows that educational courses that connect a group of like-minded people; are more rewarding. Attendees are enthusiastic and engaging—when working and learning with a ...
This is a fantastic course with a 360-degree view of anything that could come across an Executive Assistant's desk. It gave me new resources and helped me adjust my perspective ...
I was so nervous about taking this course, but I am glad I did! It opened my eyes to all the things we as Executive Assistants do on a regular basis plus some. The exercises & h...
The course was a reminder of things I already knew and an opportunity to learn more. I enjoyed the breakout sessions and collaboration efforts the course provided. The instructo...
Absolutely wonderful! Course materials are what I needed to elevate my skill to the next level - Strategic Partner. Challenges me to think differently. Awesome! Thank you John B...
A great session that equips you with helpful tools, very practical. I would highly recommend it to anyone seeking to attain the role of a strategic Executive Assistant
The Course provided a practical framework for me as an executive personal assistant to the CEO. It’s perfectly designed for our role with the skills we need. I definitely recomm...
The course improved my knowledge and I gained valuable skills during the week. I can highly recommend Executives to send their EAs to attend this course. Thanks again to the tea...
This course was amazing, I learned so much about the inner works of business and also how to improve the services I provide to my managers and staff. I found great enjoyment in ...
This is one of the best administrative courses I have taken, it was different then any of the other ones that I have taken. I learned a lot about project management and there we...
The ACEA is an excellent, fast paced course that provides you with a wealth of knowledge and information that should be required of all administrative assistants. I thoroughly e...
The instructor was engaging and I learned a lot. I have recommended this course for my colleagues to take. It was great how the course creators had to adapt from an in-person, ...
This course was everything I expected and more. There was a lot of information covered but all relevant to a modern day assistant. The tools I took away from this course will he...
I thoroughly enjoyed this class. The instructors were professional, but fun and very informative and attentive. I appreciated the quick responses to my emails and the feedback...
It was a great week which covers every bit of an Executive Assistants work. Great input and very valuable for my work!
Jeff, Richard and Christian were engaging, present and helpful throughout the length of the training course.
I thoroughly enjoyed this training. It was from an Executive's perspective and I found it to be extremely helpful and informative. Jeff is an excellent instructor - enjoyed th...
Excellent opportunity for EA’s globally to gain a wealth of information and knowledge from dynamic leaders in business. I would highly recommend investing the time and money in...
Excellent opportunity for EA’s globally to gain a wealth of information and knowledge from dynamic leaders in business. I would highly recommend investing the time and money in...
A gem of a course which is beautifully designed in content and structure which provided a thorough learning experience. I would highly recommend this unique ‘executive led’ cour...
The ACEA course presented perspectives for the EA that I had not considered before. I feel as though I have been provided a foundation to continue to build my skills upon and cr...
This course really opened my eyes to a lot of things and allowed me to see that WE Executive Assistant's are most times the back bone of our Institutions/Companies. Thank you to...
This was a great interactive course. The instructor was engaging and personable. I will be recommending to other Executive Assistants at my Firm.
First things first: Magnificent course! We did it by virtual sessions and it worked very well! I had the opportunity to learn so much in it. Each topic is developmented to supp...
This is a well structured, comprehensive course. It covers a good cross section of topics in a short amount of time. The facilitator was professional and personal. The conten...
The online ACEA training course has been a very enlightening journey. The program covers all relevant information needed for advancing the modern-day Executive Assistant’s role ...
Exceptional course, informative and instructive. Really enjoyed it. Many thanks to John, Jeff and Richard from the Business Management Training Group!
I took this certification course to help me move to a Chief of Staff position within my organization and I believe after taking the course, will absolutely be a catalyst to that...
My name is Cibele Ortega and I have been working as an Executive Assistant for 21 years. I have done a plenty of courses, but ACEA it was the best one for me. Updated informatio...
This course goes well beyond the old expectations of what the bosses assistant is supposed to do. The course looks at many areas such as Risk, Motivation Project Management and ...
Jeff was good knowledgeable trainer. Richard was always on hand with quick, constructive and helpful feedback. Even though this course was online the breakout groups showed you ...
An outstanding course whether you are a new to the Executive/Personal Assistant role or an old hat! It certainly pushes you out of your comfort zone and gives a boost to your c...
I recently attended the ACEA course where Jeff was an amazing instructor alongside Richard. Richard was really quick with responding to questions regarding the coursework and ge...
The course was hard but very enjoyable, the fed back on the assignment was always constructive and useful, I participated on the after sessions quiz's to help recap on the days ...
Jeff was superb throughout the course he delivered at a speed according to his audience.
TAKE THIS COURSE. You will learn some great skills & things you wish you'd known when you first began your career. You will also benefit by networking with executive assistant...
The ACEA course provided me with the skills and resources to set up for success. Jeff is a fantastic facilitator and challenges your thinking, while the group work teaches colla...
It was a wonderful experience. The topics were so relevant in this modern day. The small group was so perfect and allowed all of us to be more interact and engage. Team mates we...
I had such a wonderful time learning from Richard and Jeff during the course and my other coursemates. This is a course that every Executive Assistant needs to look out for an...
Excellent structure! great content and information for learners also. Staff super helpful and supportive! Would definitely recommend!
The ACEA Certification for the Modern Executive Assistant is filled with motivational and practical information which helps admin professionals work smart & expand the ways they...
My experience of this course was outstanding. What for an amazing opportunity!! I attended the online course conducted via zoom in July 2021. The contents were covered with so ...
Being able to take this course in an online virtual environment didn't disrupt the content. The course was really interesting, useful and covered so many relevant topics. The t...
What for an amazing experience I had attending the ACEA Training!! Very structured and organized training, Jeff Lockhart and Richard Arnott are fantastic trainers and they gav...
Hi, I had a very pleasant experience and would recommend to others. The Directors really know their stuff and all the classes are very well planned and organized. I appreciate...
In June 2021 I had the opportunity to attend ACEA and it was worth every penny - without a shadow of a doubt! A robust content, explained in a simply and funny way by the instru...
I really loved attending this course. I enjoyed the online sessions a lot, Jeff and Richard did an amazing job mentoring us throughout the whole thing and there are many takeawa...
I can highly recommend the ACEA course to any Assistants who want to improve their skills. I participated in the online course conducted via zoom in June 2021. Our trainers, Jef...
My ACEA experience was intense, impactful, very informative, highly professional and enjoyable. I enjoyed particularly how the interactions encouraged me to "think outside the ...
An excellent training course for experienced administrative professionals and a great opportunity to meet other peers from different industry backgrounds. This course has given ...
Thank you for setting up a special session for Sandia National Laboratories - it was great to take the class with my colleagues. The material and presentations were spot on for ...
I would definitely recommend this course to all EAs or PAs wanting to broaden their knowledge in the world of business also a great opportunity to network with like minded profe...
This is not only about a certification. It's an amazing journey about us and our position and change our behaviour and position as the Modern Executive Assistant, Great traine...
from start to finish this was truly an enjoyable course i'd recommend to everyone on the fence! Jeff held us down daily by spicing things up to keep us engaged, Richard was so...
very constructed training, i liked the home works it seems hard at the beginning but we can see the beneficial later on, very organized, and the trainers were capable and welli...
Basically the best Course out there, look no FURTHER. the content is very informative, and on point. You are offered what you exactly need for your daily work and what WILL he...
The training exceeded my expectations and I learned invaluable information I plan to continue to use. The content was clear and the Jeff was a great and very knowledgeable instr...
The instructors were great. I thoroughly enjoyed the course. It was a great opportunity to learn more about different aspects of being and Administrative Assistant. Being vir...
The information provided was both interesting and somewhat challenging. It was presented in such a manner that made perfect sense within the role of the EA. Exercises were perti...
I loved the content and the instructor was fully engaged, personable, and knowledgeable
This was a great course and I learned a great deal. Very valuable.
This is not your average training. It is superior on a different level of understanding of what the Modern Executive Assistant needs to do. The course was demanding and detail...
The course covered a multitude of topics and was very insightful. A course that every person aspiring to become an assistant should complete early in their career to assist them...
It was very informative, I enjoyed learning more about my Manager's role and also on how I can be a good assistant to him. I would definitely recommend it for other EAs.
Jeff delivered an exceptional course. Extremely happy I attended as its given me a lot more confidence in the work place.
It was my first real online training and I enjoyed it very much! In case of technical questions, help was always quickly at hand, the class conducted by fantastic Jeff Lockhart ...
Jeff is a fantastic trainer - the best. He is engaging; very knowledgeable and made attending this online course very enjoyable. I highly recommend.
Excellent course, well run and the content very engaging.
I'm so happy and proud for the ACEA accomplishment. The course was very well conducted, I was impressed with the organisation and content quality, the virtual format gave us a n...
I found the ACEA Course Tutors very Kind and Helpful. I am applying what I learnt on the Course in my work. For example doing a presentation to Senior Management.
It was a great opportunity to be with you and delegates in an amazing time during our classes, sharing and learning a lot. I appreciate that! Rachel.
I have been following conferences and did a lot of reading but never found all I was looking for in a booth camp (even on-line). You offered more than I expected. This course is...
The training course delivered on all levels. I am excited to apply my lessons learned into my daily job duties to help improve productivity and transparency.
I highly recommend this course! The instructors are awesome, Richard and John invested a lot of time into our class and took their time to get to know us and our needs. You wi...
My experience of this course was exceptional. The course was very detailed. Real time learning and immediate application into my day to day role. My bosses are happy and can see...
This course now held on line is one of the best comprehensive business management program for EAs and course I've taken online. The facilitation team was organized and the onlin...
Highly recommend this course. The trainers are fantastic and the content well thought-out. Learn new skills and network with like-minded people across the world.
You are an epitome of what you teach, great leadership and and mentorship. Your patience is overwhelming, your respect for cultural differences is great. Thanks to the team, Ri...
Jeff and Richard are wonderful trainers! I definitely learned so much!!! Thank you for being our cheerleaders and caring about our growth!!
The ACEA accreditation was THE BEST course I have attended in my field! While showcasing the skills that a Modern-Day Executive Assistant should possess in order to best assist ...
The ACEA course was THE BEST I have attended for an EA. I was attracted to the course because it covered what organizations are about and how to gain and enhance the skills nee...
This program has helped a lot. At first I learn without knowing how to apply them. Jeff and Rich; you have done really well. Rich, you were on our tow to the assignments and qu...
Before joining the program, I was so nervous as I was not sure if I could catch up with it. Once started, I found my concerns were gone as professional and considerate trainers,...
I really enjoyed this course and learned a lot that I can use in present and future positions. The way the course was laid out gave me the eye to see my position, responsibiliti...
A fantastic opportunity to explore a wide range of business topics that the modern day executive assistant faces today. The course was brilliantly delivered by Jeff & Richard, w...
This course is really interesting, useful and covered so many relevant topics. I would definitely recommend it. The trainers, Jeff & Richard, were excellent. Really knowledgeabl...
The course covered topics all EA's need to know to help their executive run their business. The instructors are knowledgeable and balance the right amount of group, break-out se...
Such an amazing opportunity! This course came highly recommended by other Executive Assistants within my organization and Jeff and Richard sure did deliver! Even virtually, the ...
I've had the opportunity to undertake the ACEA course and from my experience, this course is very intensive and covers all faculties the Modern Day Executive Assistant requires ...
great course, the content structure is quite deliberate and insightful
ACEA has been an amazing training! It is what helps you to take the next step in your career, being a Strategic Business Partner for your Executives. Both Jeff and Richard are a...
I have been working from home since March of 2020 and have taken several virtual courses. This by far has been the best one yet. This course touches on so many different areas...
This is an investment in your time and financially but so worth it. You will not be disappointed. You will be challenged and stretched towards reaching a new level in your caree...
Jeff and Richard were fantastic instructors for ACEA America Online January 2021. They were able to cover so much information, along with facilitating discussions and assignment...
What an excellent stock-take! Everything was either a refreshing reminder of important basics (and not so basics) or the sharing of practical, no-nonsense set of tools & practi...
This course was really interesting, inspiring and thought provoking. Would highly recommend.
I very much enjoyed the variety of subjects covered in the ACEA course. It has encouraged me to look at the bigger picture within my organisation and the ways in which I can inf...
I greatly enjoyed the recent ACEA course which was conducted via zoom. The content of the course was interesting and varied, the trainers were very knowledgeable and supportive ...
I would have preferred the course to be a bit shorter, it was difficult to be away for 5 days when also handling work in the evenings. Some of the group work was fine - however ...
A good course with relevant topics. An inspirational trainer who put the context into real life with small anecdotes.
A good mixture of presentations and group work.
Very interesting & useful course on all the different aspects of a modern, international company. Conducted in a professional and friendly atmosphere.
Great course, relevant subjects and inspiring teacher.
Our team have recently taken ACEA course in Copenhagen, and I am very pleased with the content, structure and presentation of the course. It's a great combination of soft- and h...
One of the most comprehensive course I have attended in recent years with all relevant subjects and topics you could think of for a EA/PA, although intensive but very interestin...
Touches on a wide range of really relevant topics and creates awareness of where and how to improve as both an individual and an EA
Outstanding course - skilfully taking us assistants on an exiting and interesting journey to become Business Partners. All the business terms that I prior to the course didn't f...
The entire training was very interesting and valuable. All topics were highly relevant for EAs and tools/models easily applicable in daily tasks. The trainer, Richard, kept a hi...
The course exceeded my expectations in terms of content. The trainer had first hand experience of the business world. The structure of the course allowed each delegate to part...
Ian Shipley is the BEST - he took a training that could have been boring and incorporated personal experience both personal and professional to make the class feel very welcomin...
I took the ACEA certification training in Mar 2020. Ian was our trainer and he was excellent. He made sure everyone was engaged and kept our interest the entire time. Fabulo...
I truly appreciated the depth of knowledge. I will use useful tools and resources in my administration plan going forward.
If you're looking for a great EA course to help you in your EA role - look no further. This course has really helped me understand my role as a strategic business partner mores...
Fantastic course, awesome inspiring facilitator and a definite must for all EA's!!
The ACEA course is such an excellent one for any EA who's looking at a fresh approach to their role. The best part is you get to look at a business from your executives perspect...
An intense but very rewarding course, which introduced so many of the tools senior management is using in their every day operations and hence, making me as a C-suite EA better ...
I have attended a few courses specifically for EA's and have not really found any value in them. The ACEA course, however, has added tremendous value! The work covered is rele...
I absolutely loved the course and benefit quiet a lot in regards my position and JD. Would recommend for anyone who wants to expand their knowledge in EA position.
Attending this course gave me some useful ideas on how to enhance my role as an Executive Assistant - and how to manage my Principal, as well as giving a detailed overview of ho...
I found the course incredibly useful and interesting. We covered things I was not expecting, like project management and governance. I enjoyed our group discussions, there were ...
This course was very intense, informative and the materials are right on par with the title. I would recommend this course for any assistant new into the role or as a refresher ...
Richard was an excellent trainer - inclusive, personable and extremely knowledgeable. The course covered such a wide variety of subjects - some familiar and some new but all cen...
This course is exceptional for all assistants. All content is prepared to give an overview of the different strategic points of the companies. It is excellent for all assistant...
Exceptional course, covered so many relevant topics. Very much enjoyed the slow progression of delegate presentations leading to final presentation at the end of the week. Tra...
A very enjoyable and informative course that gives real skills that can be employed in the work place. Delivered by experienced trainer who has seen that and done it for real. A...
I felt like this course was really good. the group discussions and the group work made it more interesting. The setting was also good with good quality food. The tutor Jeff Lock...
This was an excellent course! Jeff had extensive knowledge of the material he covered and his teaching style was very engaging. He was able to get a group of 20 strangers to ta...
Highly recommend this course to any EA that is looking to improve his/her skills.
I think it is extremely valuable that this course is executive lead, first and foremost. It provides the delegate the opportunity to understand not only the asks on their execut...
The ACEA course greatly exceeded my expectations! It gives a very good overview of organisation/business topics that working as EA or general administrator you aren't aware of. ...
Great content & a great trainer too!
Excellent, high quality and enjoyable course with the right mix of instruction and exercises. I learnt much from the course, as well as the others participating and final presen...
The review title pretty much sums up my feedback on this course. The ACEA course was absolutely brilliant to say the least, I loved that it covered so many different subjects. I...
I really enjoyed the course! It was intense but I learnt lots of new skills and knowledge. There were tasks/ exercisers in-between each section and they really helped to keep yo...
The ACEA course exceeded my expectations. It was challenging, but the hands-on team exercises made it fun as well. Richard, our instructor, was very knowledgable. I highly recom...
I have attended several seminars, workshops, training's, etc. over many years that I have been an EA. This topped all of them! The content was great, I was stretched into area...
The course was informative and interesting, Jeff made the topics engaging and encouraged us to discuss and debate each one as a group. He was brilliant at contextualising each t...
This course was just what I was looking for - aimed at experienced, high-level EA / COS and very much business-focused, offering tools and learnings that I have already started ...
IAN was wonderful, he was very knowledgeable in all areas discussed and provided insight on the role of an experienced EA/PA from an executive perspective. He provided us with i...
I really enjoyed the course as an introductory and refresher to many topics. The group of candidates were diverse and we were mostly of a similar seniority and standing. I r...
It was certainly the best course I have attended and delivered everything it set out to do. There were only 6 of us (4 women and 2 men) on it which enabled a really close knit i...
It was an eye opener for me on how well to structure a functional organization and personal development to handle every day task at home, in the office and on the go... the cour...
the course was so great, a lot of interesting subject
The ACEA course was very well prepared and presented. Richard's business knowledge took the course to the next level of learning. Providing past employment knowledge and stories...
It is the most, beneficiary, fruitful, educational experience I have ever attended, the facilitator "Mr. Ian" was just amazing in delivering the course with real life story .......
It was very good course we learn a lot
Really great course. Helped me to see the bigger picture of my position and made me understand that i was doing some things wrong. Now i will take corrective actions and the mos...
I recently completed the ACEA Certification training and I would highly recommend it for an Executive level assistant who is interested in broadening their knowledge to be bette...
This course positively exceeded my expectations. I came to the course desperate for insight on how I could advance my career by becoming a true Business Partner to my Executive...
I have felt for awhile that my company and bosses have not been utilizing me or the administrative role to the full potential. I took this course in the hopes that I would get ...
Richard was an outstanding instructor with a plethora of information to share. I recommend this course for all EAs!
This course was both insightful and a fun experience! I thought Richard did a fantastic job of educating while making the material a bit fun and not too dry. Though I'm a bit sh...
Exceptional course. Richard did a phenomenal job instructing. I would recommend and EA take this course.
Excellent Course learned a lot.
need to be more practical
Of all the EA type trainings I've been through, I found the ACEA course to be the most comprehensive. It was fill with information I already knew, and some I didn't. And it was ...
This coarse was a fast-paced learning event. Engaging and challenging. Richard was amazing and kept us on our toes. It was fun meeting EA's from across the country and even had ...
This is the most extensive and thorough training and education I have experienced for the modern Executive Assistant. A very comprehensive course that was informative and entert...
Loved the variety on this course! It’s a fairly intense course because it breaks down a number of subject matters into just a week, but it’s just the right balance. Richard Arn...
This was the most content rich course I have taken for EA training. It really helped support the argument that these roles have changed dramatically over the years and should be...
Hello. I thought the course was great. So much valuable information. Richard is a great instructor and brought so much to the class. I truly enjoyed it and look forward to s...
This course was very informative. Richard kept us engage in the class. I was very pleased with the training and look forward to another one in the future.
Overall the content was good and brings a new perspective to the EA role. Richard was a great instructor!
The course material and subject delivery was excellent. I had a clear underatanding of how roles and responsibilities of the EA has evolved. The ACEA positions me to evolve as w...
The training was very educative & enlightening. I recommend it for other Executive Assistants & Personal Assistants who want to be strategic in their work approach.
The training was highly impactful, though intensive in nature but I really enjoyed it. Mr. Ian Shipley is a great teacher, very interactive with motivational teaching tactics. ...
I highly recommend the Advanced Certificate for the Executive Assistant course to EAs at any stage of their EA career. Richard facilitated the sessions in such a way that create...