WITS Training Certification, scam?
Im yet to make my decision, as Im waiting for a call back from my instructor. But to lay the facts, I took this course, which cost upwards of $600. It was comprehensive, and ended with 100 question multiple choice and a practical. The test was a mix of nutrition, anatomy, flexibility, and exercise physiology. Only comments on that was - you needed to actually study. I thought this was good as it was challenging and I was certain that if you didn’t put the effort in you didn’t pass.. for those who do study, thats a plus. The practical consisted of Flexibility Assessments (2), Streches (5), warm up (1), and weight training (3). (# of choices) …
So I wait over a month for my results, get a 89 on the test, and did everything correct, except they say I did 1 assessment wrong. Which gave me a 40% for that section of 2 items, and failed me on me practical. The result - after I call in $50 retest fee and 2 hr drive to a work out world to retake 1 minute stretch.
Yes this is frustrating, and upsetting to someone who studied very hard. But thats life.. when you fail you fail and you must work to pass or just give up… I scheduled to take the test this sunday.
When I started looking at my notes, I was startled to see that I did the flexibility assessment they specified for me correct, and yet the girl marked that I did some completely different thing. I called the instructor this morning and am waiting for the call back…
Im not 99% sure, im 100% sure I did it correct. I can even visualize being there.
So now what? do I basically admit to being a failure, cheater and lier and go pay $50 and take a test again that I passed? Or do I stand up for myself, and see where this goes.
I’ve decided that It would belittle me to compromise ethical values and just pay to get this now seemingly horrible situation out of the way.
so thats my situation. Im hoping this guy calls me. I am going to explain this situation above and ask what he reccommends. I fear that he may say he can’t do anything about it.. if he does.. its going to be go time on bashing WITS program… However, I must wait to see how they deal with the possiblity of an employee error.
May 2, 2008 at 6:41 am
Do you have a copy of the answers you put on the test? You should bring that up. Tell them to SHOW you the wrong answers on your test since you know you put the correct answers. If they have nothing to hide then it should not be a problem.
May 2, 2008 at 6:45 am
the practical was an onsite with a trainer in a gym.. Example : ok, perform a Hamstring stretch for me and teach me how to do it.. you do it, then they go to the next one.
It was like a 15 minute hands on fake training session.
The trainer didnt write anything down as we went throug it, but the report has a grading system 0 1 2 3 4 5 .. they circle how well you did on different aspects, explaining it, demonstrating it etc.
since they say I did the wrong assessment, they gave me a 0, for an entire section..
looks like it will be my word vs them.. hope the trainer remembers that she spaced out..
May 2, 2008 at 6:51 am
If nothing else make you will have a good arguement where they allow you to retest for free. Everyone can make a mistake. They shouldnt think their trainers are perfect.
May 5, 2008 at 9:33 am
the instructor, greg, was very fare and did talk to his tester, and offered to waive the retake fee as he could not get solid information. I am happy with how he dealt with the situation. And while the hour drive sucked to take 30 seconds of a test.. I got it done this weekend and with all hope will now pass..