The Protocol School of Washington^® - Testimonials

"I have attended many continuing education courses over my 30 years in Corporate America and have submitted many course evaluations, but have never been compelled to write a testimonial. With that said, the Protocol Officer Training course was "hands down" the most professional, well-organized, informational, and practical training course I have ever attended. The breadth and depth of the curriculum was very impressive and extremely relevant. The instructors were fantastic; very experienced, knowledgeable, passionate, encouraging and had lots of personality (which in my opinion is as important in an instructor as it is in Miss America). From registration to graduation, the administrative staff was professional, friendly, thorough and accommodating. And last, but not least, the venue was superb. Thank you to everyone at PSOW for such a positive experience!!!"
—Connie Erickson, Aerojet, California

"The training exceeded my expectations with a very professional, well organized program, effective learning materials, and agenda. I literally could not wait to learn more from the moment I entered the classroom."
—Beatrice Katsereles, Vero Beach, Florida

“The material is first-rate and will enable me to present seminars and briefings with confidence. Each seminar leader at the school is an acknowledged expert in their field and presented each topic in an interesting way.”
—Marie Hornback, Independent Consultant, Colorado

“I am pleased to let you know that I continue to benefit from my April 2006 Protocol Officer Training. During the past year my company hosted visits by the Washington State Senator and several representatives. Thanks to my PSOW training, I worked with various political aides and the press to ensure the success of these events!”
—Gayle West-Grimly, nLight Corporation, Washington

“ It was a wonderful learning experience. I received glowing insight from the training and it proved that The Protocol School of Washingtonis the global leader in protocol and etiquette. I simply go for the best.”
—Kate-magg Chau, MIEx, CPM, Founder & Director of Le Manege, Hong Kong

“I went in with high expectations, and you and your staff delivered more than I could have hoped for. It was one of the best professional experiences I have ever had.”
—Mary Hooker Taylor, Mary Taylor Marketing Communications, North Carolina

“It’s simply the best training and certification you can get.”
—Pierre Patenaude, Manager, International Visits and Protocol Section, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

“…we were able to receive the best training for our profession! It is one of the best investments I have ever made. You have given us tools that will go with us for a lifetime in helping us help others.”
—Melina Kelley, Kelley Protocol & Etiquette, Texas

“You have put together an incredible line-up of trainers. At one point [during Protocol Officer Training – Level 1], I was struck by the notion that all of the most significant historical events of this century (ceremony) were orchestrated by the people in that conference room.”
—Michael R. Cooley, Chick-fil-A, Georgia

“Your training was excellent. I know everyone will benefit from it—especially me. I hope that we can work together again!”
—Gretchen J. Shoup, CLU, ChFC, Ameriprise Financial, Minnesota

“PSOW helped to win an international award. I am convinced that beside the obvious event work, the extra focus on guest efforts, protocol for VIP’s etc. helped us to win an IFEA Pinnacle Award at this year’s IFEA Conference in Ottawa, Canada. I have it on good authority that because I also added/included protocol and etiquette in my goals for the event, we won for our unique approach to go above the typical production and logistics, and offered that little extra to our community guests.”
—Faith West Gorman, CFEE, CMP, Atlantic Health, Manager, Special Projects, Events & Protocol, New Jersey

“The Protocol School of Washington has been a tremendous aide in my development and training as a Protocol Officer at the United States Air Force Academy. Pamela’s prior knowledge and years of experience in military protocol lends to the issues that we in the military community face on a regular basis. The training that PSOW provided me was valuable, relevant, and first-class. I know the success that I experience in my current position is a direct result of what I have gained through my investment into The Protocol School of Washington, and thus, their investment into me.” – Gregory Williams, Protocol Officer, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado