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• Had a great experience learning with Abilene Academy, it has been an extremely long time since I have attended an external formal training outside of the business organization I work in. I found this training to be truly beneficial for me to attend. the overall delivery of the course by Henri was superb, he kept us well engage despite having half of the room online and half face to face. The communication from the advisors from the initial enquiry regrading the course up until now has also been great! definitely recommending to my colleagues. Thank you!

• Une formation complète nourrie d’exemples de cas concrets supervisée par un expert reconnu.

• Henri and Alexis conducted a focused, intensive four-day ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer Course of immediate relevance to The Global Fund. Participants representing both IT and Risk are now better prepared to design and operationise a corporate ISMS.

• Avec le concours du formateur, j'ai pu avoir une vision globale à 360 ° sur l'ISO 31000 Lead Risk Manager.

• Another stellar training course run by Abilene, thank you for the outstanding organization and logistics. The PECB training material is very rich, well presented with clear explanations and notes.

• Je ne peux que recommander la formation ISO 14001 Lead Implementer par Abilene Academy. Elle est donnée de façon très professionnelle, et de plus dans un cadre et une ambiance très agréable. Tout est donc réuni pour mener au succès.

• Très bonne expérience et exemples réels constructifs, une bonne façon d'amener une formation comme celle-ci.

• The ISO 22301 training course provided a clear and easy to understand baseline in BCMS. The course was particularly useful as it was tailored to my organization and illustrated real world examples.

• Overall enjoyable training. To the point end trainer kept clear focused.

• Une formation avec un formateur convivial, maitrisant le sujet et illustrant les points abordés avec des exemples qu'il a vécu (ou vu).

• Fantastic trainer, interesting material, 10/10 would certify again.

• La formation m’a permis de mieux comprendre les besoins et attentes liés à la mise en place d’un BCM. Le formateur a démontré une grande expertise et expérience dans ce domaine en apportant des exemples concrets permettant de mieux intégrer les différents concepts.

• Une fois de plus, la facilitation et l'accompagnement de Abilene dans ce parcours de certification m'a été d'une grande aide. Je loue la disponibilité de l'ensemble du personnel à apporter une aide précieuse aux étudiants dans leur parcours. Merci également pour le sens de professionnalisme qui caractérise votre organisation.

• An informative and very well structured course, led by a highly competent instructor who included a great amount of practical tips on how to implement business continuity within the organization.

• J'ai suivi une formation ISO 27005 Risk Manager chez Abilene Academy qui a répondu à toutes mes attentes notamment grâce aux retours d'expérience du formateur.

• We attended the three-day training as a preparation to the CISM exam. The discussions and real examples given got us more than just an understanding of the material and more in-depth thinking of the security issues an organization might face.

• I recently had the opportunity to attend the Lead Crisis Manager training, and I must say it exceeded my expectations in every way. Although the training was conducted online, the structure, delivery, and depth of content made it incredibly engaging and beneficial. One of the standout elements was the trainer, whose expertise and calm, authoritative presence brought real-world relevance to every topic discussed. His ability to translate complex crisis management principles into practical, actionable steps was particularly impressive. His insights, drawn from years of hands-on experience, added immense value to the sessions. The materials provided were comprehensive, well-structured, and designed for long-term reference. From scenario-based simulations to detailed checklists and case studies, each resource supported the learning journey and reinforced key concepts with clarity and relevance. What I appreciated most was how the training empowered me with a renewed sense of confidence in handling high-stress situations, making critical decisions under pressure, and leading teams during unpredictable events. The course not only strengthened my technical capability but also sharpened my leadership and communication skills—key traits for any crisis manager. I highly recommend this training to anyone in a leadership or emergency response role. Whether you’re just starting in crisis management or looking to deepen your strategic approach, this course delivers value, insight, and practical tools you’ll use throughout your career.

• Excellente revue à 306° de la norme ISO 31000 (Lead Risk Manager) avec G. Rotter, des fondamentaux à la préparation de l'examen!

• J’ai beaucoup apprécié mon expérience d’apprentissage avec Abilene Academy. Le cadre de formation est à la fois structuré et stimulant, permettant d’acquérir de solides compétences dans un environnement professionnel et bienveillant. Les formateurs transmettent leur savoir avec clarté et engagement, ce qui rend l’apprentissage particulièrement enrichissant.

• Thank you for an excellent contextualized delivery of the training. The trainer's experience and knowledge is impressive.

• I recently completed the ISO27001 Foundation course delivered by Abilene Academy and I must say it was an exceptional experience. The course was well-structured and Alexis, the instructor was very knowledgeable and engaging. The course content was comprehensive and covered all the essential aspects of ISO27001. Alexis made the course interactive and encouraged participation from all the attendees. The practical exercises and case studies were particularly helpful in understanding the concepts and applying them in real-life scenarios, and we were able as a team to tailor the content to our organization and find practical ways to apply the standard. Overall, I would highly recommend Abilene Academy's ISO27001 foundation course to anyone looking to gain a solid understanding of information security management systems. Thank you Alexis, Henri, Géraldine!

• Henri perfectly filled in the gaps in our knowledge and tailored the course contents to our difficult schedules, many thanks !

• I would like to sincerely thank Abilene Academy for the excellent training experience. The instructors demonstrated deep expertise and were always open to questions and discussions, which created a very engaging and professional learning atmosphere. The content was relevant, up-to-date, and clearly designed with practitioners in mind. I highly recommend Abilene Academy to anyone looking to strengthen their skills in cybersecurity and gain practical knowledge from experienced professionals. It was a truly valuable learning experience.

• L'expérience d'apprentissage chez Abilene est unique. L'environnement de formation, les profils des formateurs, les calendriers de formation comme les outils didactiques sont agencés pour permettre aux étudiants de mieux appréhender les contenus et aborder la pratique avec assurance.

• Overall, very good and the trainer was knowledgeable and easy to get along with.

• La formation était parfaitement structurée, ponctuée par des cas d'applications réels.

• Très bonne formation.

• C’était ma première participation et, pour moi, l’organisation est très professionnelle et enrichissante.

• Merci à vous pour l’expertise.

• Un sujet éminemment complexe traité de manière exemplaire et magistrale avec toutes les astuces et partages d'expérience pour les intégrer et mémoriser!

• Expérience très réussie et une réponse réelle à mon besoin de croissance et de développement professionnel. Avec grande reconnaissance à Enabel, mon employeur qui a financé cette certification qui contribue à mon plan de carrière. Je me sens mieux outillé en tant que certifié PECB ISO 21502. Les directives de cette norme internationnale serviront désormais de boussole de ma contribution à la recherche des résultats des projets financés par le Royaume de Belgique.

• Préparation de la formation (informations) fluide. Qualité du formateur.

• Très bien, le suivi des documents et les mails d'invitations étaient optimaux.

• Informative learning and well delivered.

• I recently had the opportunity to attend the Lead Crisis Manager training, and I must say it exceeded my expectations in every way. Although the training was conducted online, the structure, delivery, and depth of content made it incredibly engaging and beneficial. One of the standout elements was the trainer, whose expertise and calm, authoritative presence brought real-world relevance to every topic discussed. His ability to translate complex crisis management principles into practical, actionable steps was particularly impressive. His insights, drawn from years of hands-on experience, added immense value to the sessions. The materials provided were comprehensive, well-structured, and designed for long-term reference. From scenario-based simulations to detailed checklists and case studies, each resource supported the learning journey and reinforced key concepts with clarity and relevance. What I appreciated most was how the training empowered me with a renewed sense of confidence in handling high-stress situations, making critical decisions under pressure, and leading teams during unpredictable events. The course not only strengthened my technical capability but also sharpened my leadership and communication skills—key traits for any crisis manager. I highly recommend this training to anyone in a leadership or emergency response role. Whether you’re just starting in crisis management or looking to deepen your strategic approach, this course delivers value, insight, and practical tools you’ll use throughout your career.

• Une équipe très professionnelle, passionnée animée par le souhait de rendre accessible des sujets potentiellement complexes. Incontestablement une référence sur Suisse romande pour la gouvernance IT !

• The ISO Lead Auditor training with Abilene (PECB) was highly engaging and well-structured. The combination of presentations and videos made the experience very interactive, almost like attending a live course. The only aspect I missed was the informal interaction during coffee breaks—though the coffee itself was fantastic (at home)! The trainer’s expertise was particularly valuable. By sharing practical examples from their own experience, they helped illustrate key concepts in an easy-to-understand, directly applicable way. Practical exercises and case studies encouraged active thinking and enabled trainees to immediately apply the content presented, reinforcing learning. The training was highly relevant to professional work, reflecting real-life scenarios and challenges that auditors encounter. For professionals with years of experience, the course served as an excellent opportunity to consolidate knowledge, integrate new perspectives, and stay up to date with the latest trends and requirements in ISO auditing. Overall, the training was an excellent use of time, providing both a thorough review and advanced insights that enhance practical auditing skills. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to strengthen their capabilities as an ISO Lead Auditor.

• Very useful, as always.

• The course is well organized, very rich in terms of "cases" presented during the course and exercises.

• The course was very beneficial, the material, the examples used to demonstrate use cases and scenarios. The instructor's knowledge was up to the level of expectations. The course is very useful to guide employees what needs to be planed, implemented, tracked and reported either before, during or after the implementation of AI technology or strategy.

• With AI becoming increasingly more prevalent in our business, it is essential to understand AIMS to the ISO standard. Alexis did a fantastic job teaching us using real life scenarios, which really cemented our understanding of the materials. I highly recommend this course and the Abilene Academy.

• The course was informative and interesting and provided in the right depth of what was needed to understand and to be able to apply what was learnt. The instructor used examples from his own experience which made the content more real and valuable while making it easier to understand the practical aspects of the material and content.

• A good certification course that allowed for in-depth discussions that not only ensured I passed the exam but also provided applicable knowledge for my daily work. The instructor was very knowledgeable in related areas, that he could draw synergies from.

• It was excellent experience !

• Great learning experience and new thought- provoking ideas for Business Continuity Implementation. I enjoyed the session from beginning to end.

• The course was presented in a professional manner by a highly knowledgeable expert. Though the content was too much to fit in 4 days, all relevant and most important topics were covered. I propose an additional 1/2 day to allow for more exercises. The classes were informative, interactive and empowering. The content taught are relevant to my work and has added a lot of benefits to my skill set.

• Really appreciated the extended knowledge and experience of the trainer, who provided valuable insights, examples taken from his experience and useful resources. Interactions with other participants also added value to the training. I really enjoyed it and strongly recommend it.

• Thank you to the Abilene Academy, Henri Haenni and the team for delivering for a highly relevant, engaging and rewarding training experience that will undoubtedly contribute to my professional development needs. I anticipate further engagement with Abilene in the future.

• I found the ISO 28000 Lead Implementer course to be highly professionalizing with comprehensive material, exhaustive explanations tailored to the market sectors of the people involved in training, and with admixture of other management systems/guidelines. Highly recommended.

• The training with Abilene was very interesting and interactive. After a full day, I was able to better understand what kind of work needs to be done and why, to become 27001 certified. Now the journey towards certification can begin...

• I wholeheartedly recommend Abilene Academy to anyone seeking a top-tier educational experience for ISO 9001. The academy's commitment to excellence, and supportive environment make it a standout choice. My time there has been nothing short of transformative, and I am confident that it will continue to shape the lives of countless learners in the years to come.

• Very useful learning, concrete enough and added by relevant examples. The participation from the classroom was good.

• The skills and resources provided by ABILENE ACADEMY were the ingredients of my success! Therefore, ABILENE ACADEMY is the undisputed leader in crisis management training.

• I recently had the pleasure the attend the 27001 Lead Implementer training program in Abilene, and I must say it was a very nice experience. From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with warmth and friendliness that instantly put me at ease. The professionalism of the instructors and the entire staff were very competent and professional. They were not only knowledgeable but also incredibly patient and approachable. They made the complex world of ISO 27001 seem much more manageable, breaking down the concepts into digestible pieces of the SAO and ensuring that everyone in the class could follow along. In conclusion, my time in Abilene for the 27001 Lead Implementer training was marked by friendliness, professionalism, and a warm atmosphere.

• Great experience.

• I have very much enjoyed the learning experience. This training, though a dry subject, allowed creativity, reflection, collaboration, exchange of ideas and experience. I feel that I have mastered the topic now.

• Overall, it was a good training, the trainer has expertise on the subject and it was a good preparation for the exam.

• The experience was good largely because Henri was able to use real life examples to illustrate effective and less effective the ISO 31000.

• An excellent investment of my time over the last 3 days. The trainer was attentive, knowledgeable, inclusive & super helpful with all questions I had. I would highly recommend this course and the training provider. Who knew risk management could be this engaging! Thank you!

• The overall experience was positive, useful and so far, my expectation were met.

• Expérience très positive avec de bons professionnels, passionnés par leur métier.

• Un cours riche, intense et passionnant!

• Abilene Academy is the perfect supporting and professional partner for the training and certifications journey.

• Flexible dans la formation.

• The course was run very well with excellent discussions around the meanings of the modifications to the standard. The instructor is clearly very experienced in the standard and was able to keep the pace consistent throughout whilst ensuring that those with less experience were able to understand and contribute. An excellent course that I would not hesitate to recommend to others.

• Ma formation dans les locaux de Abilene Academy a été très agréable et efficace. Le formateur était plus que compétent et la logistique en place ont permis d'atteindre les objectifis de la formation sereinement et dans un environnement convivial. Je ne peux que recommander Abilene Academy.

• Our company's Corporate Compliance Team (four staff members) followed the ISO 37301 Lead Implementer training provided by Abilene and presented by Mr. Haenni. It was a very good mix of theoretical concepts presentations and examples as well as real-life stories explained by Mr. Haenni. We then passed the PECB LI exam with flying colors!

• A very well put and organized course, with great presentations, explanations and overviews. If every course was like this, we would be able to educate the whole planet in no time!

• The trainer was very well prepared and introduced the material in an interactive and interesting way. The overall organization was great - from study materials through coffee breaks.

• When it comes to ISO 27001 training, without any hesitation I can bet that Abilene as the BEST in Romandie region.

• This PECB ISO/IEC 17025 training was comprehensive with a planning sequence/flow for effective implementation of a LMS. Exposure to best practices in each topic covered was definitely an asset.

• Abilene Academy offered my a convenient and effective self study option to advance my capacities in the field of business continuity management. I can apply the knowledge and skills gained to work with organizations facing business disruptions from Covid19 and the Russian attack on Ukraine. Many thanks.

• I particularly enjoyed Henri's style in managing the course. He offered the keys to really understand the various topics and to focus and pay attention to what is important. During the course he shared additional material: videos, graphs and links to interesting articles on the web that allow to go deeper on some topics. I feel that I am now ready to take the exam. I not only benefited greatly from the course, but also had fun!

• This is my second training the Abilene Advisors and Henri, and for the second time I finished the training and the course with a smile on my face and passed the exam shortly after on the first go.

• Parfait et efficace!

• Le Self-Study, une formule parfaite pour la validation des acquis, à son propre rythme!

• Je recommande volontier cette expérience d'apprentissage.

• Très bonne structure de formation. je préfère faire le déplacement si je suis inscrit à une autre formation.

• Riche expérience !

• I have attended ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Course which was very effective and within 4 days it has covered important elements.

• Je suis très touché de la promptitude avec laquelle Abilene Academy répond aux préoccupation des membres. Et aussi, la manière dont les choses sont organisées pour faciliter l'auto-apprentissage de la meilleure de façon avec des ressources appropriées. Je recommande volontiers Abilene Academy à toutes les personnes désireuses de se perfectionner et de bien évoluer dans leur parcours professionnel.

• It was very good and well presented by the instructor who has not only the theoretical knowledge but has tons of practical experience to share with the participants.

• Alexis is a very good teacher. He has a very great knowledge, which he can present combined with very good examples from practice. Even if you have specific questions about a topic, they are explained very well with practical examples and the student so understandable.

• Abilene Academy, apporte une véritable souplesse dans l'articulation des formations qui sont proposées. De plus le professionnalisme de toute l'équipe fait la différence, de l'inscription, jusqu'à la formation. Merci à Abilene Academy.

• Overall, satisfied.

• Alexis knows the subject very well and manages to keep the training pleasant and lively. I especially enjoyed listening about his personal stories about working as an auditor and the many cases he encountered.

• Loved my experience working with Abilene Advisors. They offered professional and top quality services at all time, making the whole learning process enjoyable, flexible and interesting. Highly recommend !

• Excellent updated material. Even built for real live trainingsit fitted very well for self-study. Recommended.

• I attended several PECB courses and I can say that they are always complete and very well prepared, based on updated material. Reseller commitment is also very noticeable. A great combination to build on effective community of professionals.

• I find it very useful and relevant in views of the changing scenarios and environment we operate in.

• The ISO 22301 Lead Implementer Course sets the stage for us to successfully implement a business continuity strategy for The Global Fund … a great investment !

• Great training with dynamic and highly knowledgeable professional trainers !

• Alexis is a good teacher / trainer, it'd be great to see others teaching like him.

• The Training Academy can benefit risk and information security managers in both public and private sectors to improve their organizations’ ability to meet their goals. The trainers are top notch and the venues, highly conducive to learning. Highly recommended!

• The Training Academy can benefit risk and information security managers in both public and private sectors to improve their organizations’ ability to meet their goals. The trainers are top notch and the venues, highly conducive to learning. Highly recommended!

• Constructive / Realistic Overview of the ISO 22301 standard Allowing effective implementation into our organization.

• Constructive / Realistic Overview of the ISO 22301 standard Allowing effective implementation into our organization.

• As a training Academy, it has been very useful, including the interaction with the rest of the participants and the professor with whom you could discuss and analyze how BC is in your field of work. As a young BCM, I found it very interesting, the material which I will use during my career and the networking to learn from others.

• Henri is a good trainer and an experienced professional, willing to share tips and knowledge that went beyond the course material. This was very useful for me.

• Great course. A lot of interesting additional information.

• I recommend this training for anyone looking to do a first experience as an ISO 27001 Internal Auditor.

• I attended the ISO 22301 Lead Auditor course with Henri Haenni. Course was very informative with deep dive to the topic of Business Continuity in a very friendly atmosphere.

• I highly recommend Henri Haenni as a teacher for Business Continuity. The material was presented on very professional way. Exhaustive answers were given to the additional questions, with the appropriate examples.

• Course was really helpful and provided good guidance as have to implement & ensure adherence to GDPR guidelines.

• The training touches both theoretical and practical application of Business Continuity. Well done!

• CISM training is an excellent opportunity to get to know the whole structure behind security protocols and risk analysis management.

• The teacher was clearly a subject matter expert in all aspects of the GDPR. I enjoyed the comments and explications, and the interaction between students.

• I did really appreciate the training on the whole, particularly the methodology and the trainer.

• I had a great time at Abilene Academy, both trainers were very interesting people not stingy on funny stories and anecdotes.

• A brilliant overview and good instructor.

• Excellent course, to really understand what most important areas is to focus on for successful ISO 27001 certification.

• I had the pleasure of benefiting from Henri’s professionalism in 2015, when he delivered a Business Continuity course I attended. I found him to be a highly capable and extremely knowledgeable trainer who generously shared his experience with all candidates.

• The ISO 22301 training course was highly interactive and well structured. Henri explained the content with excellent real world examples and how to implement business continuity in our organizations.

• My learning experience with Abilene Academy was really successful in terms of understanding the complexity of an ISMS and in planning its implementation. I strongly recommend Abilene for those who want to acquire or improve their skills on how an ISMS works effectively!

• The course was very interesting and useful. Thank you for having answered all my questions. I definitely go back with some new competencies to help me in my day-to-day activity.

• Abilene helped me to get the dots connected in the complex framework of ISO 37001.

• Henri is a good trainer and an experienced professional, willing to share tips and knowledge that went beyond the course material. This was very useful for me.

• A very dynamic course, with clear guidance and good material that will definitely help me continue with my compliance and risk management activities.

• The ISO 27001 Lead Auditor training is an enormous value add, whether you just start with auditing or if you are a seasoned auditor.

• The course taught by Henri was complete. He provided good real-world examples that complemented the course, took the extra time to respond to all on questions.

• Abilene Academy propose un ensemble de formation de qualité, adaptée aux besoins du marché IT, l'équipe Abilene Academy par son professionnalisme permet de suivre, de dispenser, de conseiller les personnes dans le choix des formations, de proposer plusieurs types de formations par rapport aux besoins de chacun et de chacune. La force d'Abilene Academy est son adaptation au regard de nos attentes professionnelles.

• L'apprentissage de la norme ISO 21500 a toujours été un rêve pour moi, pour ma progression professionnelle en management de projets. Le plus intéressant dans cette session facilitée par Abilene Academy, était de relever le défi de faire un parcours en auto-apprentissage et d'aller jusqu'au bout de la formation malgré mes multiples tâches et occupations. J'apprécie énormément le professionnalisme et le sérieux d'Abilene Academy dans la facilitation à l'organisation des parcours de formations pour ses clients.

• La formation m’a permis de mieux comprendre les besoins et attentes liés à la mise en place d’un BCM. Le formateur a démontré une grande expertise et expérience dans ce domaine en apportant des exemples concrets permettant de mieux intégrer les différents concepts.

• Merci pour le cours, tout était très bien et intéressant.

• The training was practical and helpful to use in daily implementation of the risk management standard ISO 31000. I can recommend this course for people who need to implement ISO 31000 in their company.

• Henri presented this dry topic in an interesting and funny way. Thanks to his immense experience he could explain theoretical topics in using practical examples.