Simply Academy reviews

4.8 (1,781 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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Probably needs to longer than 5 days. Felt like a lot of the topics and also the majority of unit 2, were brushed over/rushed. Had to go back and put extra hours of study in to make up for it. Also upon taking the actual Unit 1 & 2 exams, a good few of the questions asked were not covered in the training; alot of the questions were also written different in the actual exam to the LIBF mock papers provided which made the actual exam alot more difficult. All in all, it was a great course with a good teacher. Just some feedback to make it even better.

Sam M · 17 Sep 2021
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Overall I was happy with the course. My only feedback would be coming from a different sector I was ok with unit 1 as a lot of this I had experienced through my life but unit 2 was particullary hard being more about financial regulations etc. We only started unit 2 on the afternoon of day 4 and it seemed very rushed. Anyway I did manage to pass both units in the end. Scott.

Scott S · 15 Sep 2021
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Can i say, in 20+ years of being a part of training initiatives, whether that be inductions, company training or further learning like this, I have never come across a trainer as good or as engaging as Alan Downing. Absolutely superb. The only reason i give the course 4 stars is because the complexity of your end-of-unit questions, for a large portion, bare little resemblance to how they're written in the CeMAP exam with LIBF. This has thrown me massively when sitting the exam. certainly an area to improve on. Please let me reiterate, and I hope he gets to see this, Alan was fantastic 5*. Thank you Alan, you've been a great help in taking my journey forward. Ben Simmons

Leeds
Benjamin s · 03 Aug 2021
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We almost had Unit 1 covered for 3.5 days and 1 day alone for Unit 2, which could have been better

sharmila p · 02 Jul 2021
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IT was a great couse. Peter was great.

London
nick N · 28 Jun 2021
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Great service provided. Helped me through my L3 Financial Services Administration apprenticeship - along the way I built up a solid foundation of knowledge which I can use to help further my career in financial services industry.

Jamie G · 29 Apr 2021
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David was very knowledgeable and had a well structured course laid out to explain how to tackle the coursework. My only complaint would be that we spent, what I'd consider to be, an unreasonable amount time discussing submission and plagiarism. I understand that others needed clarity on this topic but I feel this could have been condensed to allow more time to focus on the actual task.

Nathan W · 12 Apr 2021
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I have recently completed my Level 3 Apprenticeship in Financial Services, I was fully supported throughout the process and nothing was too much of an ask. Special thanks to Norman who helped me achieve a distinction! Also, a special thanks to Jim who got me through my CeMAP qualification.

Madi F · 06 Apr 2021
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Enjoyed the course. Was good to be able to ask questions & get clarification on some topics that I didn't totally understand. The practice tests we took at the course, helped to strengthen my confidence.

Birmingham
Marsha C · 22 Mar 2021
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Very Pleased.

Hardip S · 03 Mar 2021
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