Georgina S, Monash University
Mayuree C., Monash University
Testimonials
See what past participants have had to say about our seminars and customised training programs:
‘IDENTIFYING FRAUDULENT DOCUMENTS’ - PERTH, MELBOURNE, SYDNEY - OCTOBER 2010
This is the most interesting and useful training I have ever been to, strongly recommend to anyone who is dealing with international students.
I thoroughly enjoyed the seminar today. Very interesting and very useful. I definitely came away with knowledge of some incredibly useful resources.
The ‘Identifying Fraudulent Documents’ training opened my eyes to issues I knew were out there but knew little about. This course has helped me eliminate fraudulent documents getting into the Australian Tertiary Education system.
The seminar was informative and entertaining. Sheryl’s presentation skills are exceptional and she had no trouble keeping on task on time, and ensuring the participants were engaged. The web-based resources will be incredibly useful to everyone in my office. I will not hesitate to recommend this seminar to my colleagues.
Very good seminar on fraud and a very important topic. Sheryl has a wealth of knowledge and is enthusiastic about this subject. Well worth the time and money in attending.
This was a real eye opener and provided me with some excellent tools to take away with me for assessing the authenticity of documents.
The seminar was very informative, covered the topic at the required depth and breadth, and has provided plenty of references for further research. I would definitely recommend it to anyone involved in tertiary admissions.
Qualtrain International training sessions have through my experience been well presented and researched. Resources and references are current, up to date, relevant and useful.
I really enjoyed this course; it was very practical and interesting. I leant a lot and now look at any document with a new frame of mind.
Thank you for a very good session. It’s great to have a facilitator that is an expert in the subject, is enthusiastic and professional.
Very helpful, gained a lot of new information. Very satisfied especially with all the examples provided and the knowledge provided.
Very well spoken, clear and concise. Easy to understand. A great morning’s learning.
Very informative, well paced, well set out. Impressed and taking a lot more knowledge back to the office than expected. Thank you!
Far exceeded expectations! The information and practical assessment tips provided were extremely relevant to my current position.
ADELAIDE - APRIL 2010
Our staff were extremely happy and really enjoyed the cultural references and the Chinese photos! They thought you were an excellent presenter. It isn’t just about transcripts but the context in which those transcripts were produced. Thanks for your efforts and no doubt we will see you again.
I would like to say thank you for your session. I feel that you are probably the best presenter that I have come across. You kept us all interested all day. I am looking forward to more of your workshops.
I’d like to thank you for the training session yesterday – there’s been lots of talk about it in the office this morning, and I think everyone found it really valuable and enjoyed your approach.
The detail, knowledge and photos the presenter had were great. Handbook is very informative. Thanks Sheryl. Very informative session
All very good. Very good facilitator. A lot more clearer understanding of quals – thank you
Thank you; it was a very interesting and informative day
MELBOURNE - MAY 2010
The conference was very thorough and set up in a practical and logical manner so as easy to understand; extremely helpful. Thank you for another fantastic conference, I look forward to your next one.
Dynamic but not imposing presentation of material. Variances in presentation of information ensured/encouraged long periods of concentration. Well done.
Sheryl’s in-depth knowledge of qualifications make all the sessions interesting and worthwhile.
As a ‘forward scout’ for a business considering a foray into international students, I have experienced a burst of enthusiasm in relation to the receipt of valid information and the joy of education. Most appreciated; thank you.
I have attended before so I knew it would be really helpful. Fantastic; thank you.
Fantastic presenter – engaging and enthusiastic and so knowledgeable.
PERTH - APRIL 2010
I particularly liked the social and political/historical background information given to enable insight into the study practices of the country.
Incredible amount of information to deliver – thank you for sharing your expertise
SYDNEY - MAY 2010
An excellent program at all levels
MELBOURNE – NOVEMBER 2009
Has given information and valuable assessment tools that I didn’t have before to be able to assess applications. The workshop exceeded my expectations – I came away with a lot more valuable information than I expected.
Would highly recommend for colleagues, including academics.
Very useful program. All university staff assessing overseas qualifications should do a course like this.
Manual will be a great reference tool.
I’m now much more familiar with issues and differences. Example documents very useful.
Well delivered; good content. Helped me understand the various levels of education in each country. Clear, concise and made very interesting.
I deal with a large number of Indian students and this has given me a greater understanding of that education system. It has provided me with a great knowledge base in assisting a majority of international students.
EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY – DECEMBER 2009
When we do quality checks this will help ascertain the entry requirements, etc. The booklet is excellent and would be great if more countries could be added in this easy to read format.
I’m a lot more confident now in reading awards and transcripts. Sheryl is very knowledgeable. Very worthwhile workshop.
MELBOURNE – MAY 2009
Provided very practical skills in assessing, reading and dealing with documents. The examples of documents were very helpful.
Thoroughly entertaining and informative.
I need to assess international qualifications – the knowledge from the training will be greatly helpful. Have learned the education system of five countries in one day. Fantastic! Enjoyable! The trainer is very experienced and knowledgeable. She makes the training interesting, not boring.
Dear Sheryl,
I would like to thank you for the recent training activity you ran for the academic staff at Monash College. I have never heard a group of people rave so much after a presentation – you made the topic of education qualifications from our students’ home countries fascinating for them; they found the presentation of what could have been very dry material very lively and engaging. Those who didn’t attend were really envious when they heard about it!
Sue Bell, Executive Principal, Monash College
Absolutely wonderful! One of the best seminars I have been to in recent times. It is organised, logical, stimulating and very interesting. The references and web links provided in the handouts were absolutely fantastic. Not only was I impressed with the quality and quantity of material presented, but with the connections Sheryl had with her audience. I came to the seminar with fragments of information in my head from my own experience and various readings, and Sheryl skilfully helps me put it all together so the picture became clear. The powerful information gained from her seminar will definitely help me do a better job. I look forward to future seminars.
Dr Eugene Quah, Field of Study Manager, Engineering, Monash College
This program assists in clear and correct assessments of international qualifications, both in the office and in market. The program exceeded my expectations. I now feel confident in my assessment capabilities and expertise. The program is even more worthwhile than I anticipated. It was worth every penny.
Anonymous, Faculty of Art and Design, Monash University, June 2009
This was a fantastic program. I came away fully informed and confident. It makes the process of looking at international qualifications very straightforward. Sheryl gave information on what other institutions are doing as well, as well as giving so much information on the education systems and documents from countries that I can proceed with so much more confidence.
Anonymous, Faculty of Art and Design, Monash University, June 2009
This should be essential training for all working in the tertiary sector in Australia.
Anonymous, Faculty of Art and Design, Monash University, June 2009
Sheryl presented an extensive amount of information in a short period of time to meet her customer needs. A skilled listener and expert in the area of 'Understanding Overseas Qualifications', Sheryl's skill set highlighted her knowledge about varied international schooling systems and the impact of these systems on the academic experience of international students studying in Australia.
Jodie Burgess, Deputy Principal Student Experience, Monash College
Thanks for the session about overseas qualifications for entry to Monash College Diplomas. I found that the information you provided in the handbook, combined with the discussion about the educational qualifications from the countries we receive a lot of applications from was extremely helpful. I now have a much clearer understanding of how to approach the difficult task of interpreting information supplied in the applications from international students.
It was also quite insightful to learn more about the education systems in many of these countries and how this may affect the learning needs and issues of our students.
Dr Ali Rehn, FoSM Health Sciences, Monash College
Hi Sheryl,
I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt thanks to you in training me on the assessment in the past, and more recently....
I found that you have a solid knowledge in qualifications both locally and internationally. You know what you have to cover in the training so that I will be able to do my job confidently, rather struggle through it or do it incorrectly. I felt that you were very supportive, professional and had patience in training me. You always make sure that I understand what you have trained me by giving me the questions or repeat what you have told me.
On both a professional and personal level, I really appreciate the time and effort that you have given to me and highly recommend your service to anyone.
Mayuree C, Monash University
The training session I undertook with Sheryl was fantastic! Her very in -depth knowledge of qualifications from all around the world, patience, motivation and guidance was much appreciated. As Sheryl is very passionate about her work, I believe this followed through in her training, covering all important details and information needed.
The training style and information that I received has been very valuable in order to work more productively and efficiently in my day-to-day work procedures.
Georgina S, Monash University
Sheryl has an abundance of knowledge of education qualifications and comprehensive assessment expertise. Her quality training has helped me improve and develop my assessment skills. She also provided informative training materials with many qualification examples and gave opportunities to ask questions whenever I am in doubt.
Jenny A, Monash University
Although quite a lot of the material covered was familiar to me, I learned a lot of useful and interesting facts and it was very helpful to get an overview of each country’s education system – which can be difficult to obtain in the busy workplace.
Sheryl was very knowledgeable and obviously has a lot of knowledge in this area. I thought her style of delivery was warm and friendly and easy to understand. I particularly liked the way she introduced each topic with an outline of what would be covered and then finished each topic with a summary of what we had learned. It was also good that she was up to date with the latest information on each country.
A good course and one I would recommend to others.
Anonymous, Melbourne Seminar, November 2008
Extremely informative, especially in relation to looking at transcripts and the grading systems. Background information included many interesting points… Great mix of theory and group work including informal discussion. After being involved in this program I feel I can now assess international students applications with more confidence.
Anonymous, Melbourne Seminar, November 2008
“You have a great reputation Sheryl – you certainly delivered, thanks”
“Will be my first-hand resource to use – very handy”
“Surpassed my expectations – information gained is priceless”
“Many tips were given that will help me streamline my processes. It will enable me to do my job better”
“Extremely useful – without it I could not assess”
“An excellent overview of qualifications in each of the countries. Great reference notes too. Many thanks”
Anonymous, Victoria University, December 2008
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