Bowlby & Associates, Inc.

Elvin Pinckney, Ohio DOT

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"The course offered invaluable, time-saving guidance for applying a complex model to the practicalities of real-world noise studies"

Iona Park, P.E., BRC Acoustics

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"Outstanding course even for beginners. I had no noise experience prior to the course, and now have a basic understanding to build on."

Dave Schaff, M.C. Schaff & Associates

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"Efficient means of jump-starting my initial use of TNM"

Bill Smith, Paul Carpenter Associates, Inc.

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"Overall, this was the best short course I ever attended"

Nick Vitani, PBS&J

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"Great job by both Dr. Bowlby & Dr. Wayson. Definitely top individuals in this field!"

Thomas A. Koos, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

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"I feel that the course has prepared me very well to go back to the office and work projects in TNM."

Greg Hood, Georgia DOT

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"Excellent course materials, very knowledgeable instructors, and a lot of fun. Thanks, Bill and Roger!"

Matthew McDuffee, Acentech, Inc.

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"Had a great time. Felt comfortable asking questions and felt answers were more than adequate."

Jasper Blair, Alaska DOT

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"The TNM breakdown and training were incredibly well presented and made it easy to understand the program. Going step-by-step through TNM was incredibly helpful. It was also helpful to have Clay & Geoff walking around to assist."

Becky Murray, Crouch Environmental Services

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"I have a much better understanding of TNM and how to model a noise study area."

Crystalann Deardorff, Johnson Miriam & Thompson

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"Material was very informative. Professors were excellent."

Didier Menard, CH2M Hill

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"This course is "must have" training for those who work with traffic noise. Dr. Bowlby, Dr. Wayson and their staff are first rate instruction."

Don Dancert, FDOT

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"I've been in the environmental business for 17 years, and I learned more in this course than in any other course I've ever taken! Thanks!"

Melanie Oakley, Othon, Inc.

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"Being very knowledgeable of the model, I was unsure of how much new material I would take home. To compliment you guys, I learned A LOT! Thanks."

Jeff Palmquist, Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc.

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"The breadth of knowledge presented by Drs. Bowlby and Wayson was amazing. They were able to clearly present course materials in a method that was easy to understand and follow. In addition, their roles in the development of TNM brought an unsurpassed knowledge of the program to the training course. Very good!"

Shannon Hatcher, Jones & Stokes

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"I am mostly impressed with the efficiency of setting up files in TNM. The program seems like it will be a lot quicker for large projects. Bill and Roger are awesome! Very patient, thorough and detailed. I learned a lot this week and have gained an even greater amount of respect for you both! It was so nice to have Geoff and Clay also, they were very helpful!"

Angie Newton, Noise & Air Solutions, Inc.

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"I have attended many courses and seminars throughout my career, and this course, based on quality and content, surpasses any others I have seen"

Matt Riddell, Presnell Design Group/Presnell Engineering

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"The quality of this seminar is unsurpassed; content, presentation and feedback are excellent. The knowledge I gain here is a combination of (the instructors') mastery of the subject matter, and the ability to convey it."

Mark Willmoth, Parsons Brinckerhoff

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"Dr. Bowlby and Dr. Wayson's combined traffic noise experience, coupled with their experience on the front-line of TNM's development and beta testing, transforms an extremely complex computer modeling program into a simplified procedure for predicting highway noise impacts and designing mitigation. A MUST for new TNM users."

Bill Kaufell, Skelly & Loy

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"From the perspective of a traffic noise novice, the fundamentals and TNM courses hit the mark for giving me the knowledge I need to get started with noise studies."

T. J. Burr, MK Centennial

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"A must for all potential TNM users."

Bernard Kinney, LAW Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc.

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"As a new noise analyst, I appreciated the knowledge and expertise of the instructors and the open dialogue that occurred during class."

Vicky Jewell-Guerra, Idaho DOT

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"This course is a must for both beginners and advanced traffic noise modelers. It provides step-by-step instruction to a complex computer program."

Rob Kolmansberger, McCormick-Taylor

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"Dr. Bowlby and Dr. Wayson have the ability to present complex ideas in a format that is very 'user friendly'. By the end of the session, I felt much more confident in my analysis techniques."

Alan Dunay, Skelly & Loy

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"Excellent! A must for any traffic noise analyst."

Jeff Anderson, Carter & Burgess

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"Very valuable to the experienced STAMINA user... Providing practical experience and suggestions."

Mike Adams, URS Greiner Woodward-Clyde

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"Excellent course, well presented. Will provide for smooth transition from STAMINA to TNM."

Ray O'Dell, Wilbur Smith Associates, Inc.

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"I wouldn't trade Bill or Roger for anyone. They're never boring and keep things lively."

Andy Kuchta, Michael Baker Jr., Inc.

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"I would highly recommend this course for all state DOT staff involved in highway noise analyses."

Bob Keller, Pennsylvania DOT

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"Excellent comprehensive training that meets all levels of experience and future noise modeling involvement."

Laura Letson, Florida DOT

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"The entire staff was great. Nashville was great."

Mark Lombard,  Pennsylvania DOT

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"Very well done. A truly user-friendly course."

Jeff Mullis, Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc.

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"I appreciate the extra attention that I received, since I lacked much noise/computer experience that others had."

Jeff Ingram, Arkansas HTD

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"Overall, excellent course to work, learn, and have fun, all wrapped up in one!"

Jack Cramer, McCormick, Taylor & Associates

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"The fundamentals section more than met my expectations. Additionally, the binder will be a great reference to add to my shelves. I'd like to thank Bill, Roger, Clay, and Geoff, for the time and effort it took to conduct this course. It is probably the best training class I've been to."

Christopher Smith, Fisher Associates

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"The course was excellent, just what I had expected. The planned social events and the camaraderie with the other students really made being 800 miles from home bearable. Having the class in the hotel made things really comfortable."

Matthew Mann, Wilson T. Ballard Company

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“Bill and Roger are both very informed in all aspects of the noise analysis process.
Job well done.”

 Jason Campagna,Michael Baker, Jr.

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“The course was well put together and very professionally taught.  Bill and Roger are very receptive to questions and feedback from class participants.  Good teamwork by Bill and Roger - excellent preparation of classes.  The reception was really nice and good way to meet others.”

Maureen Morgan, Rummel, Klepper & Kahl

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“Great course, friendly & knowledgeable instructors.”

Steve Lovell, Shapiro & Associates, Inc.

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“Fantastic experience.  Course of instruction was first rate - receptions very generous and entertaining.  Thanks for a rewarding week.”

Jeff Robinson, Gulf Engineers & Consultants, Inc.

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“Both presenters were clear and explained things well.”

Kilmeny Stephens, Earth Tech

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“The course book is very simply presented and I will be able to go back and use the book as a reference material. You guys know this stuff.  You are at the top of this field and it was/is a pleasure working with you.  You certainly have worked with TNM and know it well.”

Suzanne Herron, PBS&J - Nashville

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“Excellent course that covers all the steps to properly complete noise analysis.”

Michael Piernicky, Kirkham Michael Consulting Engineers

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“The step-by-step approach in this training course is incredibly helpful...the lectures and discussions are very thorough.”

Barbara McCallum, PBS&J - Tallahassee

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“An excellent course, and you do not need to be an engineer to understand it and do well.”

 Don Craig, Maine DOT

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“Comprehensive training taking a novice analyst to advanced intermediate in a week.”

Raymond Luk, Mannik & Smith Group

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"Outstanding course. At the conclusion, any student should feel confident they know the features, capabilities, and limitations of the Traffic Noise Model. Thanks."

Douglas Wolf, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.

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"I believe all parts of the course will have some applicability to my future work"

Ron Notar, Edwards & Kelcey, Inc.

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"Everything was good"

Bill Imig, Olsson Associates

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"Excellent course, well run"

Wes Allen, Barbara H. Mulkey Engineering

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"I already had some familiarity with TNM.  The course allowed me to understand its full capabilities"

Patrick Blanchfield, Louis Berger Group, Inc.

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"I enjoyed taking this course and would recommend it to others"

Dana Cesari, EMS Scientists, Engineers & Planners

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"I feel that the TNM course as presented by Drs. Bowlby and Wayson was very beneficial to me, and I would recommend it to others."

Richard Hart, Environmental Science & Engineering, Inc.

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"For the experience level that I am at, one year, I thought that the course was excellent and I wouldn’t make any changes.
Great Course!"

Shawn Reynolds, Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson

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"Since I am new to noise analysis, all guides and rules of thumb great.  Also, the instructors tips on problems or shortcomings were good.  Great intro to noise!  Great questions from class and good job by instructors to answer and encourage questions."

Doug Proper, Michigan DOT

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"Course was excellent overall"

Steven Ketch, Popli Consulting

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"I thought both presenters were very knowledgeable of the contents and materials.  Great work.  Very patient.  Everything was of value.  Excellent course, would recommend it to anyone interested in noise."

Latoria S. Governor, URS Corporation

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"Very patient and great at explaining ideas.  I did not know a lot about fundamentals of noise and all the information did a good job filling in the gaps."

Jessica Patten, Lu Engineers
 

Additional Comments
 

"Explanations of the A to Z precess as well as heads up of Model quirks were fantastic. Often training courses are hard to apply at home and don't review the anamolity/quirks in a program. These things could take a year and several upset clients to learn so much. Was much appreciated."

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"It was valuable to hear from people who've used TNM a lot and get their shortcuts, suggestions, and where the FHWA guidance may not be complete enough."

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"Easy learning atmosphere!"

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"Many times I get back to the office and don't have notes that are detailed enough. The comprehensive binder will eliminate that."

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"This was (hands down) the BEST training course I've attended. The material was presented clearly and was organized well. They covered model quirks and procedures they've learned through years of experience - information that isn't available in manuals."

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"Great class. Best I have been to in a long time. I really enjoyed the community you were able to build between students"

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"Dr. Bowlby, Dr. Wayson & Staff: Thank you for your time and instruction. The "lights really came on" for me. My confidence level for modeling is much higher now. Thank you."

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"The instruction team made the complex issue of noise study easy for anyone to understand."

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"Both Bill and Roger can present difficult concepts in an understandable manner ... Thanks."

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"Having extra "course assistants" was really helpful. Both main presenters did an excellent job making the course more fun than a general lecture."

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"This is one of the most helpful and best organized training classes I've ever participated in."

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"The fundamentals course was very helpful since I haven't studied noise in a long time, and never to that depth."

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"As indicated to both instructors, I compliment you for keeping a very complicated subject as simple as possible. You are good instructors and explained everything in a very clear and to the point manner. Information did not go over my head."

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"Great course! I thought the hands on activities were outstanding."

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"Professor Wayson and Dr. Bowlby are excellent teachers. Their proficiency in the classroom allows them to explain the subject matter clearly. They know from practical experience, how to apply good judgment when using the TNM; and the class was fun!"

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"It was an honor to participate in a class taught by such experts in the field. I felt confident that I was being offered the best instruction possible. The instructors also had a very personable approach."

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"Both instructors were very good. I liked the tag team approach."

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"Dr. Bowlby and Dr. Wayson are well known and are the only professors I would take this, or any course, under."

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"The training guide [binder] was exceptionally well put together and organized. I really like the copies of the actual computer screens for the TNM tools."

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"I found running through the examples as a group to be very helpful."

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"Most useful sessions: Doing the complex model project as a group. The fundamentals short course was very valuable information to me. Testing input data methods, and picking up TNM shortcuts that I had not used. Performing a Parallel Barrier Analysis."

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"Clear, easy to listen to; valuable conference."

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"Never done noise studies before, so everything from noise barriers to specifics of TNM was quite valuable."

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"The class was great and material was well presented and useful..."

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"Friendliness and sense of humor of both presenters made the course enjoyable."

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"I like the informal atmosphere. All the "helpers" that were available were great and didn't let you get behind."

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"I really enjoyed meeting the people in my class. I know that if I ever have any questions I can email you or a classmate for help. Great network of people from a variety of places and backgrounds."

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"The course is well instructed."

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"The class is valuable for both experienced professionals and beginners."

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"I thought this class was excellent. I am very pleased with the current knowledge."

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"Dr. Wayson and Dr. Bowlby presented this course in an engaging and interesting manner. Their expertise in the noise mitigation field provided an excellent basis for their presentation. Unlike many academics, they were able to translate the material thoroughly in a lively and visually stimulating way. Their use of mixed media was perfect for the subject matter. I'm sure I will benefit from my experiences in this course for years to come."

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"Sessions were well ordered and well presented."

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"Every topic covered is of high value when the particular situation arises in a real project."

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"Bill and Roger are both excellent presenters and obviously very knowledgeable of noise issues and the TNM model."

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"Bill and Roger's combined expertise has constantly been demonstrated in this class. A must for all potential TNM users."

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"The course was much more than I expected. Good Job!"

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"Really a good course. Instructors provide excellent explanation of how to implement the model with an excellent users guide. Assistants provide a lot of help getting people back on track when lost. I'll recommend this course to others."

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"Very valuable to the experienced STAMINA user. More insightful than the TNM users manual, providing practical experience and suggestions."

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"I really like the course manual compared to the TNM tech manual."

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"All instructors were extremely helpful and quick to respond to individuals needing assistance. "Very well done - A truly user friendly course."

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"Fundamentals course was outstanding."

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"Nice job. Overall, I found the course very useful and look forward to applying my new found skills to real world traffic noise projects."

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"Roger and Bill were great presenters. Very patient."

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"Detailed handouts that will be easy to follow and the ability to work through any anticipated problems, (are what was most valuable to me)."

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"Exceptional presentations and knowledge of subject."

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"Excellent course. The fundamentals module and the TNM class, taken together, are sufficient training to enable a reasonably computer literate student to go back to the office and prepare a moderately complex noise analysis study."

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"Both were excellent presenters, presented every concept clearly given the amount of time and the large amount of information plus answering all questions at any time."

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"This was a very good course, well thought out and excellent presentations. Thank You."

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"The entire staff was great. Clay did a fine job as a 'social director'. Nashville was great."

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"Both presenters clearly stated and presented the material very well."

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"The handbook is written in a step-by-step, easy to follow format. That is important for people with very limited computer experience, like me. I think I can take the manual and work through it at a slower pace than we did in class and still get acceptable results."

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"Dr. Wayson and Dr. Bowlby really did a wonderful job. The setup and all was very good and it looks like there was a lot of work and effort put into it."

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"I thought both Dr. Bowlby & Wayson were excellent instructors. I learned concepts & TNM well enough to go home and start working and gaining more experience."

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"Entire course was valuable.  The Notebook was well organized."

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"I learned to use TNM.  That was the reason I came to the course.  I feel like a more valuable employee.  The Fundamentals class cemented what I already knew.  I also made some good contacts."

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"Laying out the receiver/wall/terrain/etc., with the colored pencils really helped me visualize how things relate to each other."

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"I really enjoyed both of you.  Thanks for the hospitality, expertise and help.  Great course!! I really learned a lot. Now I know how to apply TNM to projects I work on."

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"It was all valuable."

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"Thanks again to both of you for a job well done on an outstanding course.  You all really kept the subject matter very interesting & exciting.  It was one of the best software courses that I have ever taken.  Thanks also for the reception on Tuesday evening.  It gave me a great opportunity to get to talk with all the interesting & diverse attendees."

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"Presenters incredibly knowledgeable.  Great job - always someone within arms reach to answer user specific questions.  The level of material when compared to level of knowledge to the class was perfect!  Answered questions with real life answers, not a bunch of theoretical jargon."

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"I believe that I'm completely ready after attending the course to provide competent noise analyses for my firm."

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"I did a lot of research and decided this course was the best in the country."

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