Destination Certification offers CISSP, CCSP and CISM courses using mind maps, video lessons and practice questions. Higher tiers add mentoring.
A CISSP candidate who passed at 150 questions praised the free videos and the cryptography mini masterclass, and used the mind map videos to supplement other material. They skipped the paid question bank.
A candidate who passed at 127 questions after a SANS course said the Destination Certification mind map videos helped them see how concepts relate and explained some topics well.
In a thread from a candidate who had failed twice, one commenter suggested a plan of a LinkedIn Learning course, then the Destination Certification book, then practice tests.
Reviewers praise the instructors, the study materials and the exam strategy approach. A few mention that slides and study notes don't always match and that the bootcamp pace is demanding.
| Source | Score | Reviews | Checked | |
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| Trustpilot | 4.9 | 321 | 2026-10 | View ↗ |
Destination Certification's course combines videos, a guidebook, a workbook, practice tools and group mentoring sessions across all eight domains. Higher tiers add longer access and personal mentoring.
Great fit if you want one structured course with study support
Poor fit if you study well alone on a budget; the Sybex guide and Chapple's course cost far less
Free YouTube videos from Destination Certification that map how the concepts in each domain connect. They are short and grouped by domain, so they work well as a review after you have studied the material.
Great fit if you want a visual review alongside a full course or book
Poor fit if you are starting from scratch; use a full course first
Scenario-based CISSP questions with explanations, flashcards and progress by domain, with new free questions added weekly. Candidates say the wording is more exam-like than most apps, though some learn to spot answers from the phrasing.
Great fit if you want a large free bank of concept-and-judgement questions, especially alongside Destination's book or course.
Poor fit if you want exam-level difficulty or adaptive runs; add Quantum Exams.
Five full days of live Zoom instruction, followed by a year of MasterClass videos, weekly live Q&A, mind map reviews and a flashcard and question app. It includes a guidebook, a workbook and 100+ video lessons for the August 2026 outline.
Great fit if you learn best with a live instructor and a fixed schedule
Poor fit if you only need to fill a few domain gaps; choose Dion
CCSP practice questions with explanations, flashcards and progress by domain, free with no subscription. Candidates name it the best-value free bank for finding weak areas.
Great fit if you want a large free bank to find weak domains, especially alongside Destination's book or course.
Poor fit if you want exam-level difficulty; add Boson or Pocket Prep.
CISSP is $1,697 (Essential), $2,197 (Preferred) or $5,297 (Premier) when paid once. CCSP is $1,497, $1,997 or $4,997. CISM is $1,197, $1,697 or $4,497. You can instead pay in six monthly installments, which costs about 15% more in total.
No. There are no refunds on course purchases. There is no trial of the paid course, but the free videos show the teaching style.
All tiers include the course, mind maps, guidebook, workbook, flashcard app, practice exam and weekly live group calls. Preferred adds two 1-on-1 mentoring calls, a printed welcome box and 3 years of access. Premier adds unlimited 1-on-1 mentoring and lifetime access. Essential gives 1 year.
No. The courses are exam preparation only; you buy the exam separately from ISC2 or ISACA.
Last updated October 2026
