Simply Academy reviews

4.8 (1,782 reviews)
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Its trainers consistently turn complex financial subjects into clear, memorable and practical learning, using real industry examples, humour, stories and useful exam techniques. Attendees describe sessions as well structured, engaging and supportive, with tutors patient about questions and willing to explain topics again. They also value accessible digital materials, recordings, practice resources and responsive guidance around bookings and apprenticeships. The learning builds confidence for assessments and provides knowledge and skills they apply at work.

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I found Glenn brilliant as a trainer, and his style of combining real life stories with humour and clearly passion for the subject meant I learned an incredible amount in a short time. Having never worked in the industry, with very little knowledge and only starting the pre course reading a couple of days before I achieved a distinction in unit 1 (90%), and only 1 point of a distinction for unit 2 (88%). This is testament to the material from simply and delivery from Glenn. Look forward to part 2 & 3!

Edinburgh
Bradley R · 23 May 2019
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Paul ran the course very well and made the content easier to understand. I look forward to CeMap 2 & 3

Birmingham
Chand K · 22 May 2019
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Paul was fantastic! Clear and concise, I feel confident in passing CeMap now.

Birmingham
Josh F · 20 May 2019
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Glenn is a great guy and very knowledgeable in his field. He leaves no question unanswered and encourages group thought and discussion. The course was great for strcutured learning and self study. Also a great building to work/study from with good facilties and with good access into Edinburgh. Looking forward to cemap 2&3 with Glenn!

Edinburgh
Kirsten O · 20 May 2019
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Amazing course, really enjoyed it. Cant wait for CeMap 2! Paul was so friendly and was happy to explain things again if needed and was able explaining meaning of the information so we could learn the information in a real life situation.

Birmingham
Rebecca S · 20 May 2019
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Glenn was fantastic and showed great enthusiasm throughout even though some topics were dry. I have already recommended the course to colleagues. These courses are only as good as the trainer but in Glenn you have someone that really brings the material to life. I couldn't really have asked for much more out of the course. 10/10

Edinburgh
Kearn D · 20 May 2019
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all good very impressed

Manchester
steven b · 15 May 2019
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Alan was an amazing trainer.

Manchester
David W · 15 May 2019
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Very good course that covered all of the topics in the 5 days and helped to improve on weaker areas

Manchester
Tom B · 10 May 2019
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Not coming from a financial services background and self-funding my course, I was quite apprehensive about the whole process. It turns out I had nothing to worry about, as I really enjoyed the course, met a great group of people and had excellent tuition. I had already booked my exam before the course which I have now taken. I passed the CeMAP 1 exam first time with distinction at 94% for unit 1 and Merit at 84% for unit 2. I am 100% confident that if I had not taken the course I would not have achieved these results. The vast majority of my success I put down to my tutor Terry. Terry is a credit to Simply Academy and has a wealth of experience which he demonstrates in spades. He made me feel settled, very quickly and able to concentrate on studying. He also kept the group engaged and made the information tangible with good humour and relevant interesting stories. More importantly Terry also gave me the confidence to ask any questions on any subjects I felt unsure of, which is essential and missing in a lot of educational environments. The training material was very good quality and the mocks were very beneficial. The location of the course was good and the facilities were of a high standard. The staff at the venue very friendly and provided plenty of tea, coffee and biscuits. Overall I would highly recommend Simply Academy to anyone looking to learn CeMAP. I am looking forward to my next course in July and fingers crossed passing CeMap 2 and 3 afterwards.

Southampton
Matthew E · 18 Apr 2019
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