Read the numbers before you pay for a course.

Certificates promise a new career. We read the fine print first: total cost, study time, who issues the credential and how to pay for it.

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Course Facts

Five lines to read on any program page

Total cost
Tuition + feesInclude exam and materials
Study time
Hours per weekTimes the number of weeks
Length
Start to finishSelf-paced or fixed dates
Credential
Who issues itCredit or completion only
Refunds
Days to cancelRead before you enroll
Our checklist, not a specific program.

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How we check a program

  1. Start at the official page

    We read the provider’s own program page, syllabus and FAQ, not reviews or ads.

  2. Add up the real cost

    Tuition, fees, exam costs and payment plans, written as the provider states them.

  3. Check the credential

    Who issues the certificate, and whether it carries credit or only a completion record.

  4. Date every number

    Each guide shows when we last checked it. Prices change, so we link to the source.