Berkeley Training Associates

I took both Dr. Taubman’s LCSW Standard Written Exam and Clinical Vignette Exam workshops — they were very informative! I had thought that they were just going to be refresher courses for diagnoses, legal and ethical issues, etc., however, Dr. Taubman gave the class insight as to the purpose for the exam and gave tips from successful exam-​takers. I felt less anxious about taking the exam afterward, and felt that I had developed a framework with which to approach the exam that was less daunting. Now I know that I don’t have to read huge study packets from front to back, like studying for a final exam — the workshops gave me practice test questions, which is now helping me focus on particular my areas of weakness. I also appreciated Dr. Taubman’s structuring of the workshop schedule, while also allowing some flexibility for participants to discuss and process exam questions that required further discussion.

A friend recommended BTA and I am very glad she did because, going through BTA’s materials now, I feel a lot more confident going in to both taking the tests as well as in my clinical practice. I bought 4 of their LCSW prelicensure classes, ipad app and also attended their workshop. The information presented have all been extremely helpful. It’s clear, concise, straightforward, relevant, and organized. I must say that I am very impressed with Dr. Taubman’s work. His research is up-​to-​date, comprehensive, and extremely helpful in my work with children and families. I find myself referring back to the study materials quite often and glad that I am able to retain so much information. Thank you very much for producing such great stuff!

I would highly recommend UC Berkeley Training Associates. I finally passed my last exam! The material is the most up-​to-​date and consistent with the information and knowledge necessary to pass the exams. You will not be disappointed. I was recommended by a friend who passed with Berkeley and I referred another friend who passed both exams using Stan’s material. The online exam preparation mirrors the exam at the test site, which helped lower my anxiety. Stan is great; he offers online and phone consultation which is great. He is very responsive and thoroughly knowledgeable about every aspect of the material necessary to pass the exam. Great family business!

I studied with the «Premium» package for the LCSW exam and passed both the standard and vignette exams in my first attempt. Both the workshops and curriculum were well-​organized and comprehensive, helping me develop a concrete study plan. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Dr. Taubman and the entire BTA organization. Additionally, I feel more confident in my clinical skills after studying with the BTA materials. Thank you BTA!

i moved from NY to Calif after 29 yrs as a licensed social worker! nonetheless, i had to take the Calif lcsw exam in order to continue to practice as a psychotherapist. i failed the 1^st part when i studied with a different company that assured me that their national preparation would help me with the Calif. exam. well, it didn’t. then i found bta and realized that its practice materials were targeted directly to Calif law and ethics as well as to substantive social work issues. i passed both parts of the exam using bta’s study materials and a bta course on the clinical vignette exam.

I purchased the BTA LCSW Standard Written practice exams about 4 months ago. I also attended a seminar in Pasadena which I found quite helpful. After taking the practice exams multiple times I passed the LCSW Standard Written exam about a month ago. I felt that the practice tests really helped me with pacing my time during the test, and relieving anxiety about what I know (and what I don’t know). I just purchased the practice exams for the Clinical Vignette exam and am looking forward to taking that test in the next couple of months. I highly recommend BTA for LCSW study materials and seminars.

I was referred to Dr. Stan Taubman by my supervisor. She is an LCSW and she took his study course several years back. (She’s been practicing as an LCSW for about 30 years now!) My co-​workers, who attended one of his trainings enjoyed his presentations as well. When I was looking into buying study material, I decided to go with BTA b/​c of the good things I’ve heard about them.
I just Dr. Stan Taubman’s LCSW Standard Written Exam Prep course this past weekend & I truly enjoyed it. There’s not a lot of people I feel like I could listen to all day (trust me, I’ve nodded off several times in various workshops), but I would recommend Dr. Taubman’s workshop to anyone trying to study for the BBS exam.
Dr. Taubman is very knowledgeable about social work & he explains things very well. I bought his study material & I liked how organized & thorough it was. He also offers phone consultations, which I really like. I haven’t called him for a consultation, but I know when I do, that I’ll be able to get my questions answered by a true professional. After taking his workshop & after buying his material, I feel more confident about studying for the exam.
I won’t be taking the LCSW exam until early next year, so I’ll update my review again then.