Featured Testimonials
Leadership and ethical decision-making
“I attended your Online SHRM class and passed the CP exam earlier this week. Although I oversee a number of full- and part-time staff through various roles, coming from a soccer background, the HR world is somewhat alien to me. The Executive Director and HR Director at work had suggested I take the certification to meet a developmental need and as part of a longer-term succession plan. I came into this learning process very green, with eyes wide open. A large component of my role is adult education, and I enjoyed observing your interactions with the group and was impressed by the candor and connectivity you were able to sustain without the use of video. Although it’s unlikely I’ll ever be employed in corporate HR, I took a lot from the course and your teaching, particularly with regard to the rationale and process for ethical decision-making. Thank you for the class. I enjoyed the experience and opportunity, and you are very good at what you do!” —Rob Holliday, Director of Marketing & Communications, MA Youth Soccer Association [edited for clarity]
Speaking and facilitation
“I didn’t get a chance to say it yesterday, but your two-day presentation on California employment law was amazing! To present that much material—each module could have taken several days alone—in such a short amount of time was nothing short of amazing. Your subject-matter expertise and real-life experience, the attendee participation, and your storytelling style were incredible. The subject matter can be a bit dry, but your style of weaving in real-life anecdotes really kept everyone engaged while learning a ton of information. Thanks again.” —Larry Piazza, SHRM-SCP [edited for clarity]
“Mike Letizia is an outstanding instructor: deep industry expertise, high energy, and a genuine passion for student success. He creates a safe, engaging environment, whether in person or online.” —Class Survey Response [edited for clarity]
SHRM certification success
“Mike was an exceptional instructor and the highlight of the program. He was incredibly patient, taking the time to thoroughly answer every question and ensure everyone understood the material. His explanations were clear, detailed, and easy to follow. Beyond teaching the course content, he shared valuable exam tips and test-taking strategies that helped me feel more prepared and confident for the SHRM-CP exam. My favorite part of the course was working through the practice questions. They reinforced key concepts and provided excellent preparation for the exam. I highly recommend this course, especially with Mike as the instructor.” —Class Survey Response [edited for clarity]
“I took your three-day SHRM-CP/SCP prep class and am very happy to share that I passed the SCP exam this weekend. Thank you for all of the test-taking tips and for talking a mile a minute for three days straight to help us prepare! I wouldn’t have been as successful without your help.” —Jennifer Chang, SHRM-SCP [edited for clarity]
California employment-law expertise
“Thank you, Nevada County Chamber, for another great half-day seminar, ‘California Employment Law Essentials for Business: Update and Review.’ Michael Letizia, the presenter, was able to deliver a great amount of material in a concise and effective manner. The seminar was actually enjoyable, and he was very effective in explaining some rather confusing issues in layman’s terms. His humor was well received, and I came out of it with a very good understanding of what I need to do to stay compliant with current labor law. I will definitely continue to attend this seminar each year. Thank you.” —John Seivert, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, CSCS, PMA-CPT, Owner, Body Logic Physical Therapy, Grass Valley, CA [edited for clarity]
Mentorship and professional development
“At the beginning of my career, I had the opportunity to work with Mike Letizia. During the two to three years we worked together, I was not only provided guidance on HR-related processes, but Mike really made a point to make sure I understood them and how they related to the issues we encountered in the workplace. Mike really acted more like a mentor; he shared his knowledge and provided positive influence and guidance in several aspects of my career. Very few people have had as much of a positive impact on my professional career as Mike has, and it was a great pleasure to have had the chance to work together.” —Chris Minium, Regional Team Lead, CompuCom Systems Inc. [edited for clarity]
More participant experiences
Leadership and ethical decision-making
“Mike, it’s been so great getting to learn from you these past few days. You’ve really helped me reframe the way I think about and approach problems! I hope we get to stay connected and speak soon.” —Faariha Faheem, SHRM-CP [edited for clarity]
Speaking and facilitation
“Just wanted to send you a note thanking you not only for sending us the additional documents, but also for being an amazing instructor. I truly enjoyed the two days in your class and felt like I learned a lot. You really made the class exciting.” —Jennifer Monroy [edited for clarity]
“I wanted to thank you for presenting this class here at ALLDATA. In all of my years of experience managing call centers, this was one of the most informative training classes that I have ever attended. You are a wealth of information!” —Julia Russell, Operations Supervisor, ALLDATA/AutoZone, Inc. [edited for clarity]
“Again, many thanks, Mike! My training time with you has been exceptional and encouraging. Thanks, too, for the friendly reminder: ‘Confidence makes all the difference in the world!’” —Tawana Skipper [edited for clarity]
“Great instruction! I really liked your delivery style and keeping it entertaining.” —Danny Acevedo [edited for clarity]
“Also, I wanted to thank you so much for being an amazing instructor. I loved the way you communicate and pass your knowledge to us. It was easy to understand, very appealing, and in general, just amazing. I did not take the exam in the first window; I rescheduled, and I took it today. It was not easy, but I hope I made it. Your voice was with me for the past two weeks nonstop, all day long. I listened to you while preparing breakfast for my kids, while driving to work, at work, on my way back home, and in the evenings. Even my kids were recognizing you—‘Oh mommy, Mike again.’ Pure craziness, but I loved every minute of it! There was a feedback window at the end of the test, and I just wrote that I love you, of course no matter the test results. Thank you again!” —Anna, LinkedIn Member [edited for clarity]
SHRM certification success
“I am so thankful I took this course. Mike is a wonderful teacher and really explained each question and answer so that everyone understood the reasoning before moving on to the next question. The material has made me feel more prepared for the exam. I would recommend this course to anyone taking the SHRM-CP exam.” —Class Survey Response [edited for clarity]
“Mike is an amazing instructor. I feel 100% more prepared than when we started this training. I appreciate the way he would dissect the questions and help you understand the thought process behind the test and the answers. Thanks, Mike!” —Class Survey Response [edited for clarity]
“I had the privilege of taking a SHRM Exam Prep course with you a couple months ago. I just wanted to reach out and connect, and also let you know that your class absolutely helped me PASS my exam! I am officially a Senior Certified Professional now, thanks to your help and wisdom!” —Valerie Rue, MA, DSL [edited for clarity]
“I took my SCP today and passed! I truly do not think that I could have passed without taking your instructor-led training online. You are such an amazing human being and a person to take inspiration from. You are extremely supportive of your students and give an abundance of positivity that’s 100% required to pass this exam. You entered my mind after the lack of confidence in myself crept in when I hit the 80% mark of the test. You would be so proud. I finished the first section of the test with 25 minutes to spare, and I didn’t flag a single question because every single one that I answered, I did off my gut. Once I got to the second part and, like I mentioned, the 80% mark, I started taking way too long to answer questions and kept debating through multiple options. I started forgetting all the tips you gave us in class to overcome the anxiety of test-taking. I crossed out answers that were obviously ridiculous and flagged ones that I needed to come back to, and really made sure I was understanding what the question was asking me and what the facts were in order to get the best answer. Thank you for the time that you spend, and especially the care that you give in the sessions, to help make a difference in someone’s experience.” —Adna Djelmo [edited for clarity]
“Thank you again for the amazing prep course last week! I really learned a lot in a short amount of time; I wish we had had more time! Thank you so much for your insight. I just wanted to let you know I passed the SHRM-CP yesterday! Thanks again for everything!” —Sarah Goonting [edited for clarity]
“I just finished your SHRM class. It was tremendous, and I really appreciated your insights and encouragement.” —Rachelle Julien [edited for clarity]
“I was in your SHRM class, and you have definitely boosted my confidence for taking the test!” —Jamie Oaks [edited for clarity]
“Mike! Thanks for the great instruction in your certification prep class, and best wishes on your book. I wanted to share that I took the SCP exam yesterday and passed—preliminarily. So excited! Thanks again!” —Anne H. DeClouette, MBA, Ph.D. [edited for clarity]
“Dear Mike and fellow classmates, it has been a pleasure being with all of you. I am one of the quiet ones in the class. However, I found the last three days to be very rewarding and meaningful to my growth as an HR professional. Mike, you are amazing, and I wish all of you success on your test. Mike, your joy for teaching is infectious. I pray you continue to use your gift of teaching to help others. My test is in June for SHRM-SCP. I was proud that I knew a lot of the answers. However, I now know what I need to focus on moving forward because of you, Mike. Thank you!” —Pamela [edited for clarity]
“I just wanted to take the time to thank you for the class. I attended your three-day January course, and I can honestly say that there is no way I would have passed my exam without you! I was able to pass my SCP this past Thursday, and it was because of having the ability to go back and rewatch and listen to your class. You were an exceptional facilitator, and I am very grateful.” —Venous Chinichian Jones, SHRM-SCP, CEO, Legacy Elevated [edited for clarity]
“Mike, I took an online SHRM Certification prep class from you last fall and wanted to take a moment to thank you for all your insight and assistance in preparing for the exam. In December, I passed the SHRM-CP exam on the first attempt. Since that went so well, I decided to sit for the SHRM-SCP exam in July this year. I was able to pass that on my first attempt as well. I am very excited and proud of these accomplishments. I really appreciate your online training and feel that it was definitely a major factor in my success. Thanks again!” —Michelle K. [edited for clarity]
“I wanted to let you know that I took my SHRM-CP exam today—first try—and I PASSED! Thank you so much for the great course earlier in December. It was a pleasure, and I’m grateful that I was able to attend. I seriously could not have passed this exam without your energizing and fun prep class. Thanks again!” —Leslie Yates, SHRM-CP, Senior People Operations Specialist, Ripple [edited for clarity]
“Mike, I was a student in your SHRM-CP online test prep class that started mid-September. I sat for my exam and passed. I wanted to thank you for a fantastic class experience and the guidance and advice you gave during the course. Having you as a teacher was surely a large contributing factor to my success.” —Molly Lautzenheiser, BSBA, CCFP, SHRM-CP, CVPM, Avon Lake, Ohio [edited for clarity]
“I just wanted to share some great news! I sat for the SHRM-CP exam today, just one day after class finished, and I passed! I couldn’t believe it! Thank you for your instruction in the virtual lectures, as they definitely helped me pass the exam. Thank you again, and happy holidays!” —Jillian Welch [edited for clarity]
“I wanted to let you know that I took the SCP exam last night and passed! You were instrumental in making this happen, and by watching the Zoom videos again, I was well prepared. You are a SHRM champion! Thank you!” —Arun Bedi [edited for clarity]
“Hi, I just wanted to say hello and thank you for such a great SHRM course. I was not that confident in my abilities and had a ton of test-taking anxiety, but I did it! Our organization certified two of us, and we are having a great time brainstorming all the ways we can make our organization more effective. You were a great teacher.” —Heather Geraldes, MBA, SHRM-CP [edited for clarity]
“Hi Mike! I took your SHRM-CP/SCP prep course in Vegas this year and just passed my exam last Thursday! I wanted to thank you for all your help throughout the course and for explaining everything in a way that helped make the test make more sense. The way you taught the course definitely made a difference. Thank you so very much!” —Angie Crump, MBA, SHRM-CP [edited for clarity]
“Hi Mike! I took your Monday/Wednesday class and wanted to say THANK YOU! I took the test today and PASSED! I look forward to taking some of your SHRM courses, as I am also located in California. Thanks so much for the great course and words of wisdom. I’m stoked!” —Jessica Coffey, SHRM-SCP, Director of Human Resources at SOLA IMPACT [edited for clarity]
California employment-law expertise
“I wanted to send a big thank-you to you personally. Had I not taken your California employment law course out in San Jose months ago, I would have never connected with you in reference to the virtual SHRM-CP exam prep course. I successfully passed yesterday and would like to thank you for all of your guidance. I would not have been as successful without taking your course. It is evident you have a genuine passion for HR and a true talent for communicating that is visible in your teaching style. I’d love to get recommendations from you on the next professional certifications that I should seek out. I recall you mentioning a mini-California employment course or something like that which was in the works. I’ll continue to take courses taught by you moving forward!” —Elizabeth Murphy, Human Resources Manager, JCB North America [edited for clarity]
“Good morning, Mike. I hope you had a nice weekend! Thanks again for the very informative California HR law class last week. You are a wealth of knowledge! Hope to stay in touch.” —Kurt Knierim, SHRM-PMQ, HR Business Partner | People Operations [edited for clarity]
Mentorship and professional development
“I would not be where I’m at today, personally or professionally, without the mentorship you have given me!” —Yolanda Maldonado, HR Generalist [edited for clarity]
“It is not often you find a person with multidimensional talent, but Mike Letizia is that person! Mike excels in all areas of his life: personal, career, and volunteer roles. No matter what the role is, he gives it 250%. Additionally, Mike has a true talent for developing people. He is a true human resources professional who has an apparent passion for what he does. Another aspect of his talents includes his ability to handle operational detail and analysis. He can zero in on a problem and almost immediately create a solution. I have had the honor of working on the executive board for the San Joaquin SHRM with Mike for many years now, and I can honestly say he is my go-to person. It may seem like the simplest thing or the most complex, and he always has the answer for me. I manage an employment agency, and my clients often turn to me with HR inquiries. If I don’t have the answer, the first call I make is to Mike. I would recommend him to any business looking for a true professional to represent their organization.” —Monique Ramos, Vice President, Membership Director, San Joaquin SHRM [edited for clarity]