Client Feedback: CIH Exam Courses

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Passed my ASP exam! So excited! Thanks Russ & Bowen EHS for the great online courses and resources. 

2019-07-19

MO
ASP®-CSP®- Courses

I passed! :) I cannot emphasize enough how valuable Bowen has been throughout the past few months (both the class and the premium resources). Although I took the CIH prep class in the summer of 2016, I didn’t actually start studying/preparing until January of this year and I can’t imagine how much more challenging it would have been without these resources to help keep me on track! Russ, thank you so much for putting together such a great course and study materials that made such a massive challenge be achievable and also for making me a better IH! Thanks also to Rick and Otto if they’re still out there! :)

2018-05-17

KM
CIH Courses

Thank you once again to Bowen EHS for the great prep courses. When I passed the ASP 5 years ago I credited the prep class I took then. After passing the CSP yesterday, I would do the same. Everyone I know who is looking to take either of these exams, I send to Bowen.

2020-08-07

JK
ASP®-CSP®- Courses

I passed both the ASP and CSP! I really appreciate all the preparation skills Bowen provided. I was guilty of rescheduling both tests once each, however, I would have definitely procrastinated taking them both even longer if Bowen prep materials didn't strongly urge us not to do that. Anyone considering rescheduling, just take the test.  The best advice I can share, that others shared with me, take a lot of practice tests and quizzes (the app really is fantastic!). I was averaging in the 80-85% range (sometimes higher) on all the practice tests I took when I finally took the tests. I think that helped me feel confident I would be able to do well on the actual test and helped me build the stamina to answer the 200 questions in one sitting.  The Bowen practice tests cover a great spread of topics which is nice. I looked in the databank and saw there were around a 1000 questions used to generate the random quizzes, so plenty of examples and things to review. Occasionally the questions repeated (which shows you how many practice tests I took), but that helped me make sure I remembered how to answer that kind of question. Some of the more challenging topics took a few attempts of seeing the same question over and over before I was consistently able to answer it correctly. Long post, but I appreciate the skills and resources Bowen gave me and wanted to share a little advice for those next in line for the test. I can't wait to sign up for the CIH prep course in the fall and start preparing for that exam with Bowen.

2019-04-11

BF
ASP®-CSP®- Courses

I finally passed the CIH exam!! It was such a huge relief because I failed the exam in November last year. This is probably the most difficult exam I have ever done. The practice quizzes for Bowen were very helpful and it's important to practice very well before attempting this exam. All the best to everyone planning on taking this exam.

2020-11-17

OM
CIH Courses

I passed the ASP! It was a difficult exam, and I used almost all of the 5 hours. Taking this Bowen class and using the resources here definitely helped focus my studying and pass. Thank you!

2020-01-20

AC
ASP®-CSP®- Courses

Passed the ASP today! Thanks Patrick and Bowen! I felt confident going into the exam but once it started it was a different story. I was assuming I wasn’t doing good at all, a bunch of 50/50 answers and trying to pick the best answer. Not as much math as I prepared for. Thanks again and good luck to the rest! CSP up next!

2020-10-27

JV
ASP®-CSP®- Courses

I received a preliminary pass on the CIH exam. I took the most recent Bowen CIH exam prep class in preparation for this exam. It helped me identify areas where my knowledge base was weak, so I could concentrate my studies in those areas. I also passed the CSP exam in August. The resources available for premium members helped me to be successful in both exams. I recommend that on test day, you focus on being well-rested and as relaxed as you can. I had a full night's rest and took a long shower before leaving my house. I had a small breakfast and took a large bottle of water with me to the testing center. The water was for the mid-exam break period. I would’ve brought a small snack if I thought I wouldn’t be done by lunchtime. I wasn’t anxious before the exam because the worst-case scenario is you don’t pass and you’ll get a breakdown on what rubric you were lacking. That would help you focus your studies for the next attempt. Best of luck on your attempts and don’t give up!

2019-10-19

JT
CIH Courses

Russ, I am very thankful, and grateful for your training and encouragement! Your group provides an excellent base to work from.

2014-08-08

TD
Team Members

I am proud to announce that I have passed the Spring 2017 version of the CIH exam. This was my second attempt. I kept studying and didn't get discouraged when I failed it the first time I attempted it. Now - back to my normal life. It's so strange not having my head in a book every waking moment. Good luck to those taking the exam this Spring!

2017-04-20

TR
CIH Courses

Just passed the CSP exam earlier this week. It was more difficult than I thought it would be. I passed the CIH exam just 5 months before I took the CSP exam. Compared to the CIH exam, I'd say CSP is a little easier, but it still requires a lot of studying especially on management/training/fire safety. There were a lot of questions about management, training. Not a lot of calculation questions (as someone with an engineering background, I'm not happy about that at all). I tried to memorize a lot of information when studying for the exam, but I feel like most questions want to test your understanding of the concept other than just knowing them. It certainly added a little more difficulty for me because English is not my first language, I did find some keywords that I have no idea what they mean. There is no scheduled break, and during your unscheduled break, they don't allow you to get access to your locker or any personal belongings (no snacks). They did provide water for me, but I had to blow through it without eating anything.

Big thanks to the Mike and Russ on answering my questions on the forum and course Q&A section. I couldn't have done it without their help.

2017-06-01

YL
ASP®-CSP®- Courses

Thank you so much, Russell, Rustin and everyone who gave advice for taking the exam. This was a great course to prepare me. This was my first attempt, and I think what really helped was considering everyone's advice who had passed. What I did was develop a study plan, and stuck to it. I made it a priority for the last 6 months in my life, but did take planned breaks for family and fun! I reviewed the lectures, and even recorded myself and listened to them when I was traveling, etc. The practice exams and calculations were extremely helpful I think. I practiced until the calculations were easy, and I was doing the 50 question practice exam daily for about a month before the exam, with consistent scores in the 90s by the last few weeks...even got 100 a couple of times! Good luck to everyone still working toward it, your efforts are worth it!

2019-05-24

TV
CIH Courses