The Training Farm

I took the Final Cut Pro X 3 day weekend class and I love it! There where only three of us, so it allowed for a more personal training. Chris, our instructor, was very knowledgeable not only on the program but on the industry that uses this kind of programs. It was great to learn about resources, career opportunities etc. I highly recommend the training farm and the courses. They are very professional, spoil the students with snacks and have great equipment. Definitely worth the time and investment.

As a noob to all things design, I signed up for Photoshop 101 with Scott. I was in a small class (3 people total, including me), and that lent itself to a lot of individual attention. Scott was incredibly patient, repeating answers to questions and indulging our tangential questions to help us learn more. He showed us his Pinterest so we could gain access to different tutorials, and in general was laidback and helpful. I had to step out for a phone-​meeting twice and Scott kindly paused the lesson for me and instead gave some other tips to the students. They gave us a Photoshop manual to keep, and stocked our desk with snacks. Training Farm is in a nice facility with a fridge, microwave, coffee machine and tea. Joe was also very helpful and seemed to be on top of things with his emails.

Recently took Logic 101 course at The Training Farm. Exceeded all expectation. Was able to utilize what I learned immediately and now feel very adept using this to its fullest. Tyrone was a great instructor, he answered every question and demystified the program in a mere 3 days. Highly recommend taking classes here.

Just completed a one-​on-​one session with Scott Strong for Photoshop 101 and it was great!
Prior to taking this course, I had a pretty basic understanding of Photoshop. Once I filled Scott in on what I already knew and what I’d like to achieve, he was able to focus on areas that mattered most. This course was extremely helpful for personal and professional reasons. I’ve picked up a number of tricks that have improved my design efficiency — I’m thankful for that!
I’d love to follow up with their After Effects class!

Recently took 2 courses here (FCP300 and AE101). Had the same instructor for both and foundd him to be highly competent. The course outline mostly follows a book but Scott took the time to adapt the lessons to the needs of the class. Class size was small and lessons moved efficiently while still allowing for individual attention when needed. Instructor I would say went above and beyond my expectations and provided a lot of links for useful resources in the working world, and walking away with useful knowledge is really the point of attending.
Facilities, Equipment, Location, Staff all grade out as top notch.

My experience with The Training Farm was great. The class setting was intimate (smaller class size made for good instruction), the pace was perfect and didnt make me feel rushed or bored, and the instructor, Scott, knew his stuff. This was not my first experience training at a training facility and I am really glad I found The Training Farm, which has been the nicest thus far. The location was also really convenient, it is very close to all major transportation in midtown. Top-​notch all around. P. S. Snacks are included which made me feel at home.

I recently completed the After Effects 101 course and I have to say that it was a great experience. I have experience in Apple’s Motion, but I wanted to be able to utilize some of the fine tuning you can only find in AE. My teacher for the course was Chris and he did an excellent job at pacing out the lessons in an easy and understandable way. If you are worried about class size or whether or not you can actually get a decent grasp of the software over a few days, you are worrying for nothing. Our class size was small and by the end of the first 30 minutes we all knew each other’s names. As for grasping the lessons, I’ve already been able to apply them to my video editing work. Super happy with this decision!

I needed a re-​fresher course on the Avid Media Composer and I took the Avid 101 and Avid 110 in July of 2013. Tibor, the teacher was very thorough, patient and knowledgeable. He created a fun and relaxed environment in the class and made the dry and dense (in my opinion) subject fun, and enjoyable. I learned the basics and far beyond, as he showed us some more advanced tricks.
The office is nice and modern, and the people who work there are very nice. They offered free coffee and showed me around on my first day to make me feel comfortable. I instantly felt like I was a part of their team.
I would definitely take another class with them.

I recently took the After Effects 101 course at The Training Farm — I had little to no prior experience with After Effects, but after the three day course, I feel very comfortable with the program. The class group was small which was nice because it allowed for personal attention. The teacher, Chris, was really great. He focused on what each individual wanted to learn and applied it to everyone in the class.
Overall — great staff, nice facilities and excellent courses! I definitely look forward to singing up for more at The Training Farm!

The Training Farm is a great environment for learning programs. I’m a graduate student in San Francisco. I want to get an Avid certification, so I was looking for the Avid certificate website and found The Training Farm. After I contact with Joe, who is an operation manager, he helped me a lot with course arrangement.
When I took MC201 on my first day, it’s only 2 persons (include me) in this class, which is quite nice because the instructor can focus on each student. Also, we had more time to practice, took the note, and asked a lot of question. The most important thing is that their instructors are very professional. I really enjoy the small class.
I really recommend people who wants to learn a lot and learn flexibly. The Training Farm will be the top choice!

I’ve just returned from a three day course at The Training Farm for Media Composer — making my transition from Final Cut. Worth every penny. Chris is a well prepared and knowledgeable instructor and managed to answer all my questions while covering a textbook in three days. Nice space in a good part of the city. I’ll definitely sign up for more.

I just took a 5 day Avid class here, it covered the MC ¹⁰¹⁄₁₁₀ Comprehensive Study of Editing with Media Composer 6.5. I have been a Final Cut Editor for the past 7 years and finally wanted to get some Avid training under my belt to help expand my work opportunities. I took a bus into NYC from NJ each morning and was able to easily walk to The Training Farm from Port Authority in under 10 minutes; so commuting was a breeze for me. A LOT got covered in the five days, it was essentially an in depth overview of all of Avid. I don’t think I’m ready to start cutting after this class, but I know all the areas of Avid and could definitely become an Avid editor with a little more practice on my own. Attempting to learn Avid was a daunting thought for me, but once we got started each day, that nervousness went away quickly. Amy, our instructor was SUPER patient and answered everyone’s questions as they arose in class. She was very knowledgeable and helpful. I took the certification exam on the last day of class and Amy stayed through the lunch break and after the final class to review with me to better prepare me for the exam. I know she didn’t have to do that, but she genuinely seemed like she wanted to. The facilities were clean and state of the art. The staff was helpful and played great music in the lobby/​break area. They provided snacks and as much tea/​coffee/​water you could drink. I would definitely use The Training Farm again in the future.

I very rarely write Unilocal reviews, but after having a not-​so-​fantastic experience learning Final Cut Pro elsewhere, I went to The Training Farm for their 5-​day Avid Media Composer course, and I was very impressed. The course covered an incredible amount of material, while the trainer, Chris, still made time for all our related questions and discussions. The room only held 4 desks, and the small class size made it easier for everyone to keep up, which I really appreciated, because we went through 2 textbooks in 5 days. They provide snacks and coffee and tea, which is a nice little touch to keep you alert through all that learning, and the facility is incredibly clean and bright and modern. If I have any other software learning needs, I will definitely be back.

The Training Farm office is an oasis in a very rough-​looking office building in Midtown. Easily the scariest elevator ride I’ve had in years, but I made it!
I signed up online for my OS X 10.8 ACSP exam, and it was a fairly smooth process with a nice welcome email from Joe, the ops guy. One thing I would like to see in the email is a confirmation of the time for the exams. It was hard for me to look for when I went back to find out when my test was scheduled for.
I called the morning of the test and I found out I was the only one taking an exam that day, which gave me some flexibility on when I came in and started the test. Joe was a great guy. He got me set up, I took the test, and it was done! No hoops to jump through.
There’s construction going on next door, so the room was hotter than hell. Not the best test environment, but I passed!
I know they give classes here and I might take one on OS X Server, so we will see how that works out. For now, a solid three stars for easy access and friendly staff.

So, after working on FC7, I made the move to Première Pro 6 recently. While it wasn’t a HUGE jump to go from one editing software to the other, there were definitely some gaps in my knowledge. I looked into the Training Farm and what enticed me to try them out, was their one-​on-​one training sessions. I knew I was too advanced for beginning PP6 and I really didn’t want to go through the mechanisms of «what is a timeline» and go into a beginner’s class. I also work full time, can’t just take a weekday off for what is usually their scheduled 3-​day sessions, and I was paying for this class out of my own pocket, so I wanted the most bang for my buck. One of my frustrations with these types of establishments, is that I often feel that I am learning some things, going over things I mostly know, but the class never really focuses on the things I REALLY want to know.
So, after some back and forth emailing with the Training Farm about my needs and expectations, I signed up for a one-​on-​one session.
After sitting down with my instructor in the beginning to outline what I would like to learn, my interests and issues when editing, the instructor went through each of my requests. I learned at least 3 things that I wish I knew earlier that week when a big project was due, that would have made my life easier in post. That was definitely worth the money. The instructor was patient and knowledgable and tried to ensure that I wasn’t skipping over anything he thought I needed to know.
The facility is nice and clean and my session took place in a private room. The instructor worked on a computer, which was attached to a large screen, and I was able to follow along on the other computer.
I am not going to give them 5 stars as I feel that I would need to take an actual class as opposed to one-​on-​one to assess them better. But overall, I would definitely come back here again for lessons.

I recently took the Lion 101 OS X Support Essentials class for a project for work. The class was very well put together and the instructor was well versed in Apple technology. The instructor provided real world scenarios in with the apple lessons to delivered the material in a more useful way than just reading word for word out of a book. This way it kept your attention and make the learning experience enjoyable.
The facility its self is a nice space with newer equipment that is well maintained. The class rooms are smaller which is nice to keep the number of students to the instructor down to something like 5 to1. I like this because I have taken classes elsewhere and the instructor to student ratio has been 20 to 1 and you don’t get the personal one on one like I received at the Training Farm.
I am looking forward to taking more training classes through the Training Farm.

My office actually sent me to The Training Farm, as my department is upgrading to Final Cut Pro X and we all need training because it is SO different from FCP7. I was really impressed by how nice the facilities and equipment were. And they even provided snacks! The classes followed the Apple-​dictated structure, but our Emmy-​awarded (!!!) instructor, Scott, was always able to offer extra tips and even showed us his favorite industry blogs and websites. The class was really well paced, with plenty of breaks, and Scott is a very patient man. Much more patient than I… classmates, ya know? However, the class size was super small, so that really helped that he was able to give individual attention when needed, and did a great job at keeping everyone at the same pace.
At the end of the class, I decided to take the Apple Certification for FCPX Level One — I passed with FLYING COLORS! The class REALLY prepared me well for it, and I did as Scott suggested — spent a week studying on my own with just the book (that they provide you & you get to keep)! So happy with my experience there!
Overall — super nice people, super knowledgeable teacher, super good training.