Program delivery falls short of expectations
Learners describe differences between the live teaching, scheduled modules or credential they expected and what the program delivered.
Simplilearn
Summary
Simplilearn offers self-paced courses and live bootcamps across project management, IT, data and cybersecurity. Some programs are offered with universities.
Good fit
- Learners who want a structured, deadline-driven live cohort rather than fully self-paced study
- People who need PMP training hours from a PMI authorized training partner
Less suited to
- Budget-conscious learners who could get similar content from Udemy or a cert-prep provider for far less
- Anyone who needs more than a week to decide whether a course fits, since the refund window is 7 days
Learner Reviews
What learners complain about
Slow support and refund disputes
Recurring complaints include unanswered questions, repeated follow-ups and difficulty obtaining refunds after problems with a program.
Plans & pricing
- Plans and pricing
- Per-program purchase, priced by format (self-paced, live online, bootcamp, university-branded)
Varies by program. PMP live online training is $699 (list $999), the PMP bootcamp is $1,799, and university-branded programs run about $3,000.
- Free options
- Some free short courses
- Access
- Access length depends on the program and is shown on each course page.
- Refunds
- Self-paced and most instructor-led courses allow refund requests within 7 days of purchase, with less than 25% of video content used and no exam voucher or kit requested. Instructor-led courses allow at most one class attended; CSM, CSPO, PSM and PSPO require no classes attended. University-partnered programs and bootcamps use 7 days from the start of the regular class, whether attended or not.
Courses & practice tests
Simplilearn resources included in our certification guides.
| Certification | Courses & tests |
|---|---|
| Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) | |
| IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB) | |
| IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ICBB) |
Alternatives
Pluralsight
Subscription tech-skills library with skill assessments and hands-on cloud labs, often paid for by employers.
Destination Certification
CISSP, CCSP and CISM MasterClass courses with mind map videos, taught by former Deloitte trainers
Udemy
An open marketplace for cert-prep video courses and practice tests, sold individually or through the Personal Plan subscription.
Frequently asked questions
Is Simplilearn legit?
It is a real company, owned by Blackstone, and many people take certification courses with it. Its university-branded courses are delivered by Simplilearn, not the university.
Can I get a refund from Simplilearn?
For self-paced and most instructor-led courses, request within 7 days of purchase, with less than 25% of videos used and no exam voucher or kit requested. Instructor-led courses allow at most one class attended; CSM, CSPO, PSM and PSPO require no attendance. For university-partnered programs and bootcamps, request within 7 days of the regular class starting, whether you attended or not.
Are Simplilearn's Purdue or University of Michigan courses university credentials?
No. Simplilearn develops and delivers them in partnership with the university, and its own course FAQ says so.
Is Simplilearn worth it compared to Udemy for the same certification?
Simplilearn costs several times more than a comparable Udemy course. The extra cost buys live instructor access and bundled practice exams.
Last updated October 2026