Paul Syiem

OFFIC2007 · CIS15 · CISB21EXCEL · CISB21 · EXCELCOMP · COMPSECT · CISB15 · CISBCISB · CISB51 · CISB11 · CISD14 · 30 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 72/100
RMP rating: 4.1/5
Take again: 57.14%
Difficulty: 2.5

The decision

if you want practical computer skills and can keep up with a fast, detail-oriented class; skip if .

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear grading criteriaCaring but pickyFast-paced ExcelReal-world usefulTough on details

Most students praise him as helpful, caring, and workplace-relevant for Office/Excel/PowerPoint.
A vocal minority calls him dull, vague on instructions, and a .
and pace can be fast; easy if you already know computers, rough if you get lost easily.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

62/100

Many say do the homework and follow his study guide for a solid grade, but and .

Online reviews stress exam-heavy grade weights; and .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

Office and Excel content is beginner-to-intermediate; hard mainly when he rushes or you lack computer comfort.

Both formats describe practical software skills; online .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

35/100

Several reviews say attendance is mandatory or missing class causes you to fall behind quickly.

Online CISB51 lists attendance mandatory; in-person also ties missing class to falling behind.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

70/100

Quality averages high and , but a persistent minority would not take him again.

; the two online reviews are split yes/no.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

48/100

and some and nitpicky detail deductions show up often.

Format shift

Online students especially call grade weighting unfair; in-person is more mixed fair-to-strict.

Workload

Moderate

55/100

Homework and assignments are doable if you know computers, but .

Format shift

Online CISB51 criticized as time sink for low assignment weight; in-person workload varies by course.

Teaching experience

Good

74/100

Often described as , and workplace-relevant, though some find lectures monotone, rushed, or .

Format shift

; online sample is tiny and mixed.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Mix of , and finals; and study-guide-based exams.

Format shift

Online emphasizes midterms/finals; , and .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

28 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Long track record of helpful, approachable teaching and real job skills; mixed with complaints , and rushing through Excel.

Main concern

Some students get docked on menial details or struggle when he goes too fast.

What students said

“ and even provides information into earning a certificate. Communicates very frequently. .”
CISB11

“Syiem is extremely dull and speaks in a monotone, attending his classes felt like a chore, posts very vague instructions for assignments and grades you for menial details”
CISD14

“I love the . I work in sales and marketing and thought I did great presentations - until I took his class!”
CISB51

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

one found lectures patient and assignments easy for computer-comfortable students; , and no .

Main concern

Grade weight heavily favors midterms and .

What students said

“he seems really patient. He's understanding and the using a computer.”
CISB51

“You spend a lot of time and effort for 15% of the grade. The rest is for midterms and final. Very very time consuming. No .”
CISB51

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are standard difficulty, often tied to study guides, with .

Open Book FinalStudy Guide ExamsMidterms and Final HeavyTimed Quizzes

Assessment risk

Standard

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and sometimes short timed quizzes.

Open Book FinalStudy Guide ExamsTimed Quizzes

“ .”
CISB11

“Easy class as long as . Great study guide, exams are all from study guide.”
CISB15

“Puts a 12 minute time limit on quizes.”
CISB15

Online

Online comments stress heavy midterm and ; proctoring details not stated.

Midterm and Final HeavyNo Extra Credit

“You spend a lot of time and effort for 15% of the grade. The rest is for midterms and final.”
CISB51

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“I love the . I work in sales and marketing and thought I did great presentations - until I took his class! My presentations after his class are not just good, they bring results in terms of closing my deals!”
Voice snapshots generated from 30 reviews (2 online, 28 in , and pace. Credibility rating: High.

💼 Real-World Skill Payoff

80/100

“Covered a lot of information that I was able to use at work and get recognized.”

⚖️ Tough on Details

40/100

“posts very vague instructions for assignments and grades you for menial details which will definitely affect your grade.”

⏱️ Fast Pace Risk

45/100

“he needs to slow down and give the students a chance to learn what he is teaching.”

❤️ Caring Support

85/100

“I once had problems with my computer as it kept crashing. He gave me 3 extra days to finish it.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Knows his material very well. .
He has a lot of real world experience and teaches the class that way.
Syiem is extremely dull and speaks in a monotone

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

Easy class as long as . Great study guide, exams are all from study guide.
I think it was fairly easy just follow what he wants.
You spend a lot of time and effort for 15% of the grade.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

Respects students and answers questions anytime.
Very nice and understanding.
He's pretty chill though.

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

30 reviews spanning 2007-2023 with consistent themes on caring teaching and .

Inside 30 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 521

4 out of 52

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2 out of 52

1 out of 53

Course coverage

CISB1510 reviews

CISB215 reviews

CISB514 reviews

CISB112 reviews

CISB21EXCEL2 reviews

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CISD142 reviews

CIS151 review

CISBCISB1 review

COMPSECT1 review

EXCELCOMP1 review

OFFIC20071 review

Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

8 reported outcomes

A range

A 2 · A- 1

B range

B+ 3 · B 1

C range

C 1

D range

No reported values

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

No reported values

Paul Syiem

x x if you want practical computer skills and can keep up with a fast, detail-oriented class; skip if x x x x x x.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

FairEffort

Beginner

Mandatory

WorthIt

See how this professor fits your week.

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

💼 Real-World Skill Payoff

⚖️ Tough on Details

⏱️ Fast Pace Risk

❤️ Caring Support

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

❤️ About Character

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

if you want practical computer skills and can keep up with a fast, detail-oriented class; skip if .