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I needed a refresher on spreadsheet formulas for a new finance role and the course covered exactly what I was missing. I've been a customer for a while and renewed without thinking twice. Videos load fast and the exercises are useful. Good value to keep my skills current.

Worth paying for, I looked at three other providers before picking this one. The bundle I went for came in cheaper than the rest and the course outline matched what I was after. Lessons are well paced and the tutors' feedback on my assignments was useful. Would choose them again.

Cheaper than the other sites I was checking on my phone, which is why I went with them. The course is decent but the mobile version is a bit slow to load the videos so I end up using the laptop. Signed up fine, no problems there.

Decent. Got the course I wanted, signed up on my phone in like two minutes and the videos are short enough to do on the bus. Only thing is the mobile app kept logging me out but it's fine on the laptop.

I went with the bundle of three courses in the end after comparing a few other providers. It worked out cheaper than buying them one by one elsewhere and the layout of the dashboard is easy to follow. Login was quick and I've had no problems with the videos buffering so far. Happy with the choice.

Got the Python course for my daughter's birthday and it's been brilliant, she's been doing a lesson most evenings after school. The exercises build up nicely and the answers explain why something went wrong rather than just telling you the fix. The one thing I'd mention is that the app kept logging her out on the tablet, which was a bit annoying, but support sorted it within a day and she's back at it now.

Compared to the free course sites I tried first, this is noticeably better structured and the quizzes actually check you've understood. Only small gripe is the search function is a bit basic when you want to find one old lesson. Otherwise it's good value.

I wanted something to keep my mind busy after I retired and this has done the job. The lessons are gentle and the instructor's voice is pleasant to listen to. My one complaint is that the sign-up took a while because I had to verify my email twice, which was a bit frustrating. Once I was in it all ran smoothly and I'm enjoying it.

I've done a few online courses before so I know what a decent platform looks like. This one bought the course I wanted, the modules are logical and the pacing suits me. The certificate download failed twice before it worked, which was irritating. Otherwise solid.

I needed a course to bring my bookkeeping skills up to date for the volunteer treasurer role I've taken on. The enrolment process was clear and I was able to begin without any fuss. The materials are thorough and the examples are sensible. Fees are reasonable for the depth on offer, and I have no quibbles with how it has been run.

First time using them and I'd compared against a bigger name first. Their course content is fine but the site feels a bit clunky next to the other one. Took a couple of days to get a reply to my query about access. The price is about the same, so it comes down to how you like to learn.

The audio lessons are what I bought them for, as I can listen while I'm doing the garden. I've been signed up with them for a good few years now, mostly on the same plan. The content is updated often and the new modules appear without me having to do anything. Customer service is quick when I've needed them. Recommending it to my sister, she's started one already.

The timer on the quizzes was the thing I noticed first and it made me actually revise. Signed up in a few minutes and was into the first lesson straight away. No complaints so far.

I've been using them for years now, mostly for my Spanish and a bit of genealogy research. What stands out most is how the lessons have stayed the same quality, and the tutors still reply to my questions within a day or two. The site has got easier to navigate too.

The video lessons are properly well made, with clear captions and the pace is sensible. Quizzes are a good mix of recall and application, and the practice exercises actually match what the assessment asks for. Would happily book the next one.

The tutor feedback on my written assignments was the bit I bought them for, and it has been detailed and kind. I've been a customer for several years now and keep coming back for new courses. Booking the next one took two minutes.

I needed a short course to get up to speed for a new admin role and this fitted the bill. Signing up took about five minutes and I was started the same evening. The price was reasonable for what you get, and the access lasts long enough that I wasn't rushing. Support answered my one question within a few hours. Nothing to moan about and I'd use them again if I need another one.

The course itself is decent and I got through it at my own pace over a few months. What let it down was getting a refund for a duplicate payment, which took nearly three weeks and several emails to sort out. The price is fair compared with others I've looked at, but I'd want that process to be quicker. Would think twice before signing up again.

The mock exam questions were what sold it for me, they feel like the real thing. I'd been putting off studying for ages and the practice tests made it clear where I was weak. Starting was easy and I got going straight away. Wish I'd found it sooner.

Way cheaper than the other site I was looking at, honestly. The course is fine, not mind-blowing, but it does the job for my uni module. Video quality is a bit grainy on wifi.