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“This was a great class that was very thorough and informative.” - Jeff, KY

“As a beginner, I was anxious about buying a concrete countertop business. After attending The Concrete Countertop Institute, I feel that I have the skills to build a quality product, and the knowledge to overcome any problems that might occur.” - Adam, TX

“The Precast class was worth the money. All the knowledge provided will cut down on the future mistakes. The Sales and Marketing book is a great source on how to get the word out about your business by people who are a success in the concrete countertop industry.” - David, SC

“CCI training is well worth the time and money invested. It gave me a jump start into concrete work and the confidence to move forward in the industry.” - Evan, MD

“This class covered a complete range of technical and practical application to concrete countertop and sink production. It was well-organized and presented in a modern facility.” - Steve, NM

“I highly recommend the class for anyone starting in the concrete countertop business. The knowledge of Jeff’s civil engineering has helped me better understand the importance of proper reinforcing and quality mix design to influence the quality of your finished products.” - Brad, MI

“I have the confidence to make a countertop, sink, and furniture using the processes that I learned at CCI. My previous knowledge of concrete was very vague. I know that with practice in our shop we can train ourselves with CCI as our foundation.” - Jeff, MI

“I have cast concrete before but nowhere near the quality that CCI taught me. This course should be #1 on your starter kit list!” - Mariusz, NJ

 

“I thought I knew a lot about concrete until I came to this class. I have saved years of frustration.”
- Jessie, MO

“I am very impressed with the information that Jeff covered in this class, especially mix design.”
- Keith, GA

“This class is great! It provides a solid technical base for someone interested in concrete countertops. These guys know their stuff. Jeff and Brad are great at answering any questions you may have, and very knowledgeable!” - Brian, IL

“The attention to detail that Jeff and Brad have provided in this class is much higher than in any other course that I have taken. This week paid for itself many times over, in terms of savings on materials, processes, equipment, and most importantly avoiding costly errors.” - Brian, Ontario

"More than I expected. Well worth the money!" - Zach, NC

"After attending all the 'Big Name' training courses, this by far has been the best. Jeff is not only taught & demonstrated how, but also providing engineering & education that supporten his theories on overall areas of concrete countertop manufacturing. I really enjoyed getting all the information from an independent source. The CCI does not sell products, just needed information to be succesful in this industry. I highly recommend this course & CCI to anyone making concrete countertops. Thanks for everything!"     - Troy, IA

"An Absolutely excellent class!" - Mike SC

"Very Informative. Lots of technical information not readily available to us without lots of research. Well worth the costs." - Darren, Canada

"I am glad I took this course!" - Malcolm, MN

"Great class! I would recommend it to ANYONE. Thanks!" - Ben, NY

"Very Impressive. I would highly recommend this class to anyone wanting to learn proper technique along with creativity." - Brad, FL

"Everyone was extremely helpful & nice. Food was great. I felt totally comfortable asking anyone for anything." - Brian, TN

"I could not ask for a better class. I have taken confidence that I can produce a great cast in place countertop. Thanks!" - Dave, CO

"I received, I feel the best overall understanding of how you can achieve a strong, good quality piece (countertop). Also a deeper understanding of how concrete is made." - Carlo, Canada

"CCI has knocked years off my learning curve. Would recommend this class to anyone serious about this business." - Michael, OH

"Nice facilities with great instruction." - Blair, TN

"Excellent class, would recommend to anyone interested in learning and doing concrete countertops for a business." - Gerry, PA

"Great class, very user friendly." - Jake, FL

"I appreciate the in-depth discussions on engineering principles & theory." - Larry, FL

"Jeff's class is excellent for those who want to learn about the business of manufacturing and installing concrete countertops. It can prevent the numerous pitfalls that new businesses in this industry can encounter." - Alla, Canada

"Jeff told me that this class would take 2-4 years off the learning curve, and now I don't doubt it at all." - Douglas, IL

"Excellent instruction, very in depth technical training. A credit to the industry." - Carl, Canada

"If you want to learn countertops from the ground up, this is the place to come." - Chad, WI

"A good range of information and ideas. Plenty of opportunity to ask questions." - Douglas, IL

"CCI provides all the training and information you need to get started." - John, MI

"This 4 day class gives Jeff ample time to cover all materials and to answer questions. This is very professional and helpful to start out on the right track. CCI is not a sales pitch!" - Kevin, IN

"Very pleased with the class, very informative. I now know what I need to provide high quality products to my customers." - Michael, KY

"Very pleased with the class curriculum & presentation. Information and knowledge gained has/will streamline our production." - Gary, Grand Cayman

"I feel I learned the most professional but yet simplest way to make concrete countertops with no stress." - John, MA

"CCI provides a great course and learning environment to get people up and running fast. The course was thorough that taught principles on structure. quality and aesthics while still keeping business objectives in mind." - Curtis, PA

"This was a very informative and well put together class. I would recommend it to anyone. Jeff really knows what he is talking about and works with everyone who may have different experience levels." - Arthur, VA

"Wish that CCI would have been around years ago. I could have been working for myself instead of someone else. CCI provides the knowledge needed plus materials for a start for someone interested in starting a business." - Steve, SD

"Jeff does a great job of classroom and workshop instruction. He breaks up times to allow you to stay focused. Though Jeff is an engineer, he presents his course in layman terms so that you understand everything he is doing." - Greg, PA

"If you think you know how to make concrete countertops, take the course! It's not what you think, it's better!!" - John, Canada

"Very informative." - Michael, PA

"Jeff's class gives you the technical background that gives you confidence in your product." - Andy, NY

"This class was all I could ask for. Intensive training in all aspects of countertop manufacturing, finishing, and installation." - Scott, TX

"Having no experience in this field what so ever I now have the confidence of a professional's standpoint." - Josh, VA

"Very informative. It's obvious that Jeff knows and loves what he is doing. You learn how to apply all other products on the market, not just one." - Bjarki, Iceland

"Great class very professional, the process is explained in detail from A to Z. I recommend it to anyone who is serious about concrete countertops." - Sam, PA

"The CCI class provided all of the necessary tools and knowledge for me to feel confident in the concrete countertop business." - Kevin, VA

"Great hands on experience. In depth explanation as to why." - Rick, AL

"Jeff is very passionate about concrete countertops and teaching. He shared his knowledge on ANY question asked, in a detailed and comprehensive manner. His approach and method gave me the confidence to pursue this avenue of decorative concrete." - Trish, MD

"Being a part of every step from start to finish was very helpful. Training very intense." -Jerome, TX

"Best workshop I've been to. Best part - why, not just how." - Frank, MD

"A must if serious about countertop construction." -Keith, FL

"Excellent and detailed information from A to Z. It really gives you all the building blocks for your business." - Eddy, MD

"The objective of this class is really what is meaningfull: thorough basic knowledge on the reinforcement and engineering part of it." - Paolo, San Juan, PR

"I feel the 'why' was truly addressed. The science behind the art was made very clear to me." - Peter, KS

"A bottom up, comprehensive approach that teaches about the entire process. You can take the information and go in your own direction, opposed to just learning a 'style'. The emphasis on quality and strength is great." - Clint, CA

"I know the product that I am creating is of high quality and something I can stand behind with confidence. The class looks at concrete countertops from the technical side and Jeff explains not only the what, but the why, which is very important to me." - Paul, WI

"Class was great. Very Informative. You guys were great hosts." - Mike, NJ

"A clear and complete presentation of the entire countertop process, that was unbiased and motivated only by the desire to properly educate. Loved it!"  - Roy, PA

"This course gives you more information in five days than any other course I have taken."            - Joe, NC

"Money well spent!" - Don, TX

"Very informative, great organization! The class was worth attending." - Tom, NY

"After attending this class, I now have the confidence to make this a significant part of my business without the worries." - Mark, OH

"Very comprehensive class, moved at a good pace. I feel that I gained a good base of knowledge to manufacture a quality product." - Pete, GA

"Definitely worth every penny!" - Scott, WI

"Well Worth the money!" - Patty, NY

"I thought the class was excellent. I tried on my own first, and decided to come to class. I don’t think most of people could succeed in this business without this training." - Todd, NC

"I've learned enough to go back and begin making countertops immediately. The class was very comprehensive." - Corey, IL

"If you think you know it all, you don’t. You need as much knowledge as you can get and Jeff’s class definitely helps in fine detail." - Bill, OH

"I had a great time! Jeff and Lane were very professional and informative!" - Sal, NY

"Extremely happy with class time and teacher. Very open to Q + A." - Nicholas, NY

"The class has given me the confidence in being able to do my work while resting assured that my process is a result of through studies and years of experience. CCI has a step-by-step approach that makes learning concrete easy and enjoyable. The class is as hands on as it is technical. Any serious student can appreciate the years worth of knowledge put into CCI's classes." - Jericho, Canada

"I am going home with real confidence that the product I’m making will stand up to regular use and beyond." - Keith, Canada

"Way more than I had expected. I thought that I was doing quality countertops until I attended your class. I will now re-configure what I am presently doing to match the quality of CCI." - Brooks, AR

"This was a great experience on many levels. I am confident these techniques will greatly contribute to my success." - Russell, OK

"Detailed, ground up training in process and techniques. Valuable insight from Jeff on tried and true methods and the reasons behind them." - Clint, CA

"I was extremely happy with this class and now I am even more excited to start my own countertop business because I am more prepared and I know what to expect." - Phil, CA

"The knowledge I gained during this past week has saved me valuable time in the trial and error process if I hadn't attended."

"The class was very thorough & I feel I learned few more things I needed to take my product to the next level. I believe I can now produce a product with versatility to appeal to a wide range of tastes among high-end clients."

"I think this class is pretty complete and covers all areas really well. I feel confident. I can go & build a countertop next week."

"Great Experience, Happy I came!"

"I had a great week. Thanks Jeff and Lane, you're great hosts. I really feel like I'll be successful at making my own countertops."

"I would recommend this class to anyone interested in concrete countertops."

"I can’t say enough great things about this class. This course gave me exactly what I wanted and then some. Totally professional. What’s needed to elevate this craft to the next level." - Gayle, TX

"I gained confidence!!! A greater knowledge of concrete & process."

"Jeff and Lane are great. It is easy to see that they care deeply about the trade and the success of their students."

"Jeff does a great job of explaining the science behind the concrete." - Mary Ann, PA

"I got confidence! I feel very confident that I can build ctops." - Brian, AR

"Very informative. I know about 1000 times more than when I started."

"We learned the technically sound way of doing countertops." - Pat, Canada

"Advanced Sinks & Molds 202 is my second time at CCI, because the first class was so informative. I am equally as happy this time." - Andy, ME

"I've never liked reading testimonials, because you never put in a bad one. I was a little skeptical after reading them but also very excited. I know now what they are talking about and would recommend this class to anybody who wants to learn concrete countertops. I believe this is a basic first step to countertops. You have to know how they work before you can design. Without proper installation and preparation the best looking design might not work. I think Jeff is a first class person, who treats everybody well and knows what he is talking about. CCI is well run establishment." - Chris, MI

"I feel I could make a countertop with confidence even though I've never worked with concrete in any way and I have a much better understanding of the medium." - Donna Sue, VA

"I learned the engineering aspects of concrete. I feel more confortable in trying new mix designs. Very informative." - Tommy, TX

"I got a complete understanding of why and what not just how to build countertops successfully. Also I like the fact it is understood that there is not just one way to build as long as the basic structure is understood." - Brandon, NC

"Very informative. All my needs were met. Very educational." - Larry, FL

"Great Class! Superb Atmosphere! Definetly worth the time and money. I feel like I doubled up on my ability level in 4 days. Great Job!" - Andy, OH

"The knowledge I have gained would have taken years of failures and success.I know feel I have the confidence to not only do countertops & the like, but to challenge myself to much higher levels and to work through and learn from any mistakes." - Rob, OH

"Thanks! I really appreciate your approach from “knowledge”. –I.e. learning the whole process from beginning to end, not merely the “hows”, but the “whys” as well." - Lane, WA

"The class gave me a high degree of confidence, to build & install countertops with consistent results. I feel both the technical knowledge and the sales & support are very well covered from Lane and Jeff.I expected the day to seem a little long. But the opposite was true. The hours flew by. There was always plenty to keep us occupied." - Keith, MN

"I learned not just how to do things but why we should do them a specific way. This has been the most thorough seminar I have attended. Teaching all aspects of the process and not just touching on a few." - Travis, OR

"It is obvious we were dealing with an all around very knowledgeable, focused individual. Perfect teaching skills, very thorough and patient with any question. " - Aaron, MO

"Overall, class was more technical than I thought. Hands on was very impressive." - Brian, MO

"Thank you for a wonderful experience. The class was run very professionally and the knowledge I will take away from this is tremendous!" - Brad, FL

"These classes are extremely under priced for what you get." - Greg, CA

"This is great program that I look forward to staying in touch with. They are very helpful in everyway. Great program, great people." - Vance, FL

"After attending this class I am glad I chose CCI. I think the class was handled in a very professional manner, yet keeping it a relaxed atmosphere. I was very comfortable, but still my attention was kept at a high level. Good Job!" - Randy, PA

"I feel I got a great start to learning countertops. Very informative and through." - Travis, PA

"I received the best information that I feel is available without too much confusion. I feel capable to be able to provide cutting edge product from the beginning." - Rick, MI

"I now know how to build a countertop. But I also know what does and doesn't work. I like the fact that the way was explained as well as the how." - Philip, CO

"I received an excellent depth of knowledge on installing countertops and a good background on why things are done the way they are thought. - Jason, PA

"The hands on is great. You get a great feel for how its done and why. Jeff does a great job of teaching and sharing knowledge." - Barry, PA

"I now feel comfortable going home and starting my own countertop business knowing how to produce a structurally sound, beautiful concrete countertop. After researching other training classes and getting some how to books & videos, I felt this was the most complete class I could take. I wanted quality to be a major part of making countertops, and I believe this class provides that more than any other." - Adam, WI