Excellent! I flew all the way from New Zealand for this course at the recommendation of a friend that had also completed the 9 day course, and I'm glad I did. This will review will help anybody that is on the fence about taking a chance on this course and whether it is worth it. For me, I was looking for a career change. I looked into tiling courses in NZ and they were either short DIY courses (hardly career changing) or three year apprenticeships through polytechnic. For a start, I didn't want to go back to tertiary study for this length of time, and I was likely to spend too long doing elementary skills, and once finished, still have no knowledge of how to bring in business. I also looked at other courses in the UK, and none could offer what I gained with Darren. This is where Darren's 9 day course shines. It cuts through to the crucial skills you will need to get started in the real world, and it will gear your thinking towards running your own business successfully, rather than being "just a good tiler". Darren wastes no time on being too basic. I witnessed other trainees on the course go from having no prior knowledge of "handy work" to being able to tackle a complex job with confidence. Note here, I recommend showing up with the right attitude - the attitude of the keen student. Mostly, listen and watch carefully, then just give it go. The less time you spend chatting, the more time you spend learning. I have since returned home and have found a world of opportunity awaiting me. The first job I got was reasonably complex, but I was able to take it on with confidence, and the customer was over the moon, giving me a 5 star review. This is completely thanks to Darren. For a few thousand dollars and the cost of a flight to the UK (and holiday in Europe while I was there), why not? I am a University Graduate in Teaching, yet this course is the best money I've spent on myself and my future - that says a lot. I have bypassed the typical study options and given myself opportunity. If you're in NZ or Aus and you're sitting there wondering, just do it, you'll be glad you did. And if you're in the UK - do this course before you do any other. Cheers