DestCert vs. Coursera
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CISSP training that focuses on what you need to learn —
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the CISSP exam
Why choose the
DestCert MasterClass over Coursera
A CISSP MasterClass that provides everything you need. See why the DestCert MasterClass makes it as easy as possible to pass the exam, and is the #1 alternative to Coursera.
Key Features Comparison
Important Note: Coursera does not offer a specific CISSP online training course. However, it does provide various cybersecurity and IT courses covering concepts and topics found in the CISSP exam. Additionally, some bachelor's programs on Coursera can offset one year of the required work experience to qualify for the CISSP certification.
Feature | DestCert | Coursera |
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Course Structure | PAID | FREE and PAID |
ALL of the study materials you need | Varies by Course | |
Personalized Study Schedule | ||
Weekly Live Q&A Calls | ||
1-on-1 Mentoring Sessions* | ||
Flashcard App | ||
Practice Question App | ||
MindMap Review Videos | ||
Proven Exam Strategies | ||
Active Community Support | Varies by Course | |
Printed Guidebook and Workbook* | ||
Integrated Learning System | ||
Comprehensive Exam Preparation | Varies by Course | |
Personalized Review Guide | ||
Certified and Experienced Instructors | ||
Video Lectures | ||
Downloadable Resources | ||
Lifetime Access | Available in Premier Plan | |
Value for Money | Varies by Course | |
Flexible, Self-Paced Learning | ||
Variety of Teaching Styles |
*Included with Preferred & Premier MasterClasses
Maximize your CISSP exam preparation with DestCert.
Plans and Pricing Comparison
Plan | Price | Content | Access |
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Coursera Free | Free | Basic access to course materials including video lectures and readings | Lifetime Access |
Coursera Individual | $39-$79 per month | Full access to individual courses including video lectures, quizzes, downloadable resources | Duration of course |
Coursera Individual | $39-$79 per month per specialization | Series of related courses, includes video lectures, quizzes, projects | Duration of specialization |
Coursera Plus | $399 annually | Unlimited access to 7,000+ courses, specializations, and professional certificates | 1 year |
Coursera Degree Programs | Variers by program | Comprehensive programs offering video lectures, assignments, projects, and peer interaction | Duration of degree |
DestCert Essential | $1,497 | Everything you need to confidently pass the exam: | 1 year |
DestCert Preferred | $1,997 | Everything in Essential, plus 2 x one-hour 1-on-1 mentoring sessions, printed CISSP workbook and guidebook, unlimited email support | 3 years |
DestCert Premier | $4,997 | Everything in Preferred, plus unlimited personal 1-on-1 mentoring, and an iPad | Lifetime |
Success Rates and Outcomes
Destination Certification
93.6% First-Time
Pass Rate
Insanely high pass rate for our CISSP MasterClass students!
Rapid
Sucess
Many of our students pass the exam in 30 days or less.
Personalized
Guidance
Through your personalized schedule and review guide you will know exactly what to study each day and what to focus on.
Comprehensive
Support
Weekly live group Q&A calls where you can ask any question and get a direct answer from your instructors (Rob, John & Lou) + email support + discord community chat + personal 1-on-1 mentoring.
These are just a few success stories
Daniel Coleman
Exam pass date: September 6, 2024
After completing the free masterclass, I enjoyed how they presented the different concepts and ended up purchasing the full course. I highly recommend Destination Certification for CISSP preparation and only wish I had discovered them sooner.
Rusty King
Exam pass date: September 6, 2024
John Berti, Your strategy is amazing even when you don’t quite understand the question 100% (there were a few).
Rob Witcher, I could hear many of your pronounced words in the explanations guiding me to the right answer.
Lou Hablas, Thanks for the support, tips and encouragement. What a great team and setup, keep up the good work!!
Arezoo Tajerzadeh
Exam pass date: August 31, 2024
Destination Certification provided invaluable guidance and resources, helping me navigate the complexities of the CISSP exam. Their expert coaching and comprehensive study materials played a key role in my successful certification.
David Barocas
Exam pass date: August 30, 2024
Being able to hop into weekly calls and have a mentor helped me affirm that I CAN DO THIS. If you think this test is unbeatable, Destination Certification has your back and can make it achievable. Thank you, DestCert!
Justin Yetton
Exam pass date: August 29, 2024
After trusting in the process, I was able to pass my CISSP exam on the first attempt. This is money that was well spent, as I came out with a pass as well as more knowledge. I feel like a more competent security professional, so I thank the DestCert staff for that!
Woodrow Dunbar
Exam pass date: August 28, 2024
I would recommend Destination Certification On-line class, Study Apps, and CISSP MindMaps as your main source to study for the CISSP exam. Take your time and enjoy learning the right way.
Josh Whitley
Exam pass date: August 28, 2024
Destination Certification provided a multitude of ways to ingest and retain the overwhelming amount of information required to pass the exam, including videos, a workbook, study guide, flashcards/questions, practices exams, Discord channels, Mind Maps, and more. It is the only resource I used to pass, and I couldn’t be more thankful for all the hard work and effort the team put into creating this class.
Jeyakumar Soundararaj
Exam pass date: August 21, 2024
When I went through the mini-master class, straight away I knew I am in the right place so I signed up for the MasterClass without any further procrastination. Rob, John and Lou made my CISSP certification journey easier. Thanks John, Rob and Lou.
Milos Vujovic
Exam pass date: August 9, 2024
Concise, great videos, excellent mentors. Great community on discord and great weekly AMA sessions. They teach you on how to approach the exam, you have the option to schedule how much time you have to allocate daily to be able to study and then they automatically make a plan for you for all the lessons you need to finish that day. Highly recommended!
Louis Valerio
Exam pass date: August 7, 2024
The Destination Certification course is all you need to pass the CISSP exam. The instructors Rob, Lou, and John were amazing, I could not have achieved this without them. I recommend this course to anyone trying to achieve their goal of passing the CISSP.
Rick Friend
Exam pass date: August 5, 2024
The Destination Certification program is fun, engaging, and the videos are top-notch. I chose this program over a boot camp, and I’m so glad I did. Instead of just cramming for the exam, I truly learned the material inside and out—and had a great time doing it. Thank you, Destination Certification!
Brenasia Ward-Caldwell
Exam pass date: August 3, 2024
Passing the CISSP at 100 questions the first time, truly would not have been possible without the help and guidance of the Destination Certification team. The materials that they created were absolutely spectacular. As someone who has sat through many different training and degree programs, this truly was outstanding!
Brandon Neff
Exam pass date: July 31, 2024
I gave myself about 8 weeks to prep for CISSP, stuck to the schedule the system generated for me, felt confident for my exam and passed at 100 questions on my first attempt in about an hour 20 minutes. I’m extremely thankful for the time spent producing the training material and the effort put into making it an engaging program!
Connor McKay
Exam pass date: July 29, 2024
Rob and John deliver the CISSP material better than anyone. Not only did they give me the tools to pass the exam, but they also provided practical skills that I use in my job every day, significantly boosting my confidence in real world situations.
Stephane Mercier
Exam pass date: July 23, 2024
Rob and John are exceptional teachers, dedicated to our complete comprehension of concepts. And importantly, you're not alone in this journey: there is a community of learners helping each other, and DestCert Team is always here to help (special thanks to Lou, too). If you learn and retain based on understanding concepts, this course is perfect. Completely worth the investment.
Ryan Lloyd
Exam pass date: July 12, 2024
Have the one-on-one sessions with Lou gave me the confidence and direction that I needed to finally pass this exam. Thanks Lou!
Samuel Agunloye
Exam pass date: July 12, 2024
I've participated in several online courses for different exams, but my experience with DestCert has been truly unique. The instructors went above and beyond to make the CISSP experience memorable. Their clear concepts and engaging teaching methods, complemented by excellent videos, made my journey through CISSP exciting.
Abdul Mannan Mohammed
Exam pass date: July 6, 2024
My experience with Destination Certification has been incredibly positive. The support and resources provided were instrumental in helping me pass the CISSP exam.
Justin Scott
Exam pass date: June 27, 2024
When I set out to earn the CISSP, I sampled many courses and Destination Certification offered exactly what I was looking for: A self-paced online study platform that I could work through on my own time without being tied to a specific schedule. Follow the program and it won't let you down.
Brian Bradley
Exam pass date: June 26, 2024
Destination Certification was a great experience from the start! They were able to take the complex concepts of the CISSP exam and explain them with real world examples to make the students not only understand the content, but be better security professionals. Highly recommended!
Jesse Malone
Exam pass date: June 26, 2024
DestCert’s CISSP MasterClass is the perfect way to learn everything you need to pass the CISSP easily, and be successful managing information security activities in the real world. Regardless of how you learn, the resources available across the quizzes, mind maps, instruction, workbook, and the physical guide equips anyone with what they need.
Matan Saharai
Exam pass date: June 26, 2024
Took the course 2 months before the exam, best decision I made, really made all of the domains organized with great videos and tips covering them.
Daniel Arizola
Exam pass date: June 26, 2024
What I found was not only the important pieces I was looking for but also a much deeper simulation of test scenarios, a way to visually gauge my progress, a support system of peers that were going through EXACTLY what I was going through and mentor support to instill proper leadership skills to utilize past the exam itself. This made the setup for success all the more worth the cost.
Coursera
Due to the lack of a dedicated CISSP course, specific success rate data is unavailable.
User Experience & Support
Destination Certification
Engaging and Intuitive
Our MasterClass seamlessly aligns with your existing knowledge. Dive into a world of tailored learning, where every lesson is crafted to address the specific areas you need to master.
Comprehensive Summaries
With Destination Certification, your learning journey is as flexible as your schedule demands. Whether you’re looking to fast-track your certification in weeks or spread it over several months, our MasterClass adapts to your pace and needs.
Knowledge Assessments
Transform the arduous task of studying into an engaging and enjoyable group experience. Our commitment to making learning interesting is evident in every lesson. Check out sample lessons to see how we bring the content to life, making it as captivating as it is educational.
Responsive Support
The key to conquering the CISSP exam and others lies not just in technical knowledge but in adopting a strategic, managerial mindset. Our training equips you with this perspective, preparing you for the nuanced decision-making the exam demands.
Active Community
A robust Discord community and dedicated subreddit provide peer support and engagement with course developers.
Personalized Mentoring
At every step, expert guidance is just a click away. Engage directly with our top instructors for personalized answers to your queries. With our weekly live calls, mentoring programs, and a plethora of resources, you’re supported by a team and a community that's deeply invested in your success.
Coursera
General Cybersecurity Courses
Various cybersecurity courses cover related topics but lack focused CISSP preparation.
User Experience
Varied based on individual courses and instructors; some courses may offer interactive elements and community support, but this is not standardized.
Support
Limited to course-specific forums and general Coursera support, lacking personalized mentoring and structured Q&A sessions.
CISSP training FAQ
The duration varies based on your schedule and commitment. Some students complete it in as little as 30 days with intensive study, while others take 4-10 weeks, studying consistently after work and on weekends.
No, Coursera does not offer a specific CISSP preparation course. However, it provides various cybersecurity and IT courses that cover related concepts and topics found in the CISSP exam.
Destination Certification is an all-in-one course, providing all the study materials you need to prepare for the test. This includes a workbook, a guidebook, a flashcard app, and a practice questions app. You won’t need any additional resources.