DestCert vs. Udemy
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DestCert MasterClass over Udemy
A CISSP MasterClass that delivers comprehensive preparation. Discover why the DestCert MasterClass is the most effective way to pass the exam and is the #1 alternative to Udemy.
Key Features Comparison
Important Note: Udemy is a marketplace where various experts create and offer their own CISSP courses. As a result, course content, structure, and features can vary significantly depending on the specific course and instructor you choose. When selecting a Udemy CISSP course, carefully review the course details, instructor credentials, and student reviews to ensure it meets your learning needs
Feature | DestCert | Udemy |
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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
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Plans and Pricing Comparison
Plan | Price | Content | Access |
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Udemy | $10-$200 per month per specialization | Varies by instructor and course, includes video lectures, downloadable resources, and practice exams | - |
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.
Udemy
Variable Success Rates
Given the diverse range of CISSP courses and instructors on the platform, success rates can vary significantly, making it crucial to carefully select your course.
Limited Performance Data
Udemy does not provide comprehensive data on CISSP exam pass rates across its various offerings, making it challenging to gauge overall effectiveness.
Course-Dependent Outcomes
Your success on the CISSP exam largely depends on the specific course you choose and your level of engagement with the material.
Instructor Quality Variation
The expertise, teaching style, and industry experience of Udemy instructors can vary widely, potentially impacting the quality and depth of CISSP exam preparation.
User Experience & Support
Destination Certification
Focused and Structured
Our training includes over 170 video lessons, each concentrating on clearly defined topics for effective learning, fully aligned with the CISSP curriculum.
Comprehensive Summaries
We don't just leave you with videos. Each lesson comes with detailed written summaries, packed with tables and diagrams that mirror the video content. These summaries serve as your personal quick-reference guide, perfect for reinforcing key concepts and last-minute reviews.
Target Assessments
Knowledge is power, but knowing where you stand is crucial. That's why we've integrated knowledge assessments into each section. These aren't just tests—they're roadmaps, pointing you directly to additional resources where you need them most, ensuring no stone is left unturned in your prep.
Responsive Support
Hit a roadblock? We've got your back. Our responsive email support system is designed to tackle your queries head-on. Plus, with two weekly hour-long live Q&A sessions, you get real-time answers from our expert instructors. It's like having a personal CISSP coach on speed dial.
Active Community
Learning doesn't happen in a vacuum. That's why we've cultivated a vibrant Discord community and a dedicated subreddit. Here, you can swap tips, share experiences, and find motivation from peers who are on the same journey. Our community champions, including course developers, are frequent visitors, adding an extra layer of expert insight.
Personalized Mentoring
For those who crave that extra edge, our Preferred and Premier plans offer the gold standard: 1-on-1 mentoring sessions. These personalized guidance sessions are your opportunity to dig deep, clarify complex topics, and get tailored strategies for exam success.
Udemy
Diverse Course Offerings
With Udemy, you'll find a wide array of courses, each with its own flavor of video lectures and downloadable goodies. This variety can be a double-edged sword—great for choice, but it means you'll need to do your homework to find the right fit.
Platform Accessibility
Udemy's platform is a breeze to navigate. Finding and accessing your chosen CISSP course content is straightforward, allowing you to focus on learning rather than wrestling with tech.
Varied Instructor Engagement
When it comes to support, it's a bit of a lottery. Some CISSP instructors on Udemy offer robust Q&A sections, direct messaging, and keeping their content fresh. Others? Not so much. Your mileage may vary, so it pays to check instructor responsiveness before you commit.
Requires Pre-Enrollment Review
With Udemy, you've got to be a bit of a detective. Before you hit that 'Enroll' button, it's crucial to dive into course ratings, scrutinize instructor profiles, and gauge their engagement levels. It's extra legwork, but it's your best bet for finding a CISSP course that won't leave you high and dry when you need support.
CISSP training FAQ
The completion time varies for each student. On DestCert, some have completed the course and passed the exam in less than 30 days. Udemy course durations differ, but most students take several weeks to months.
Destination Certification's CISSP MasterClass is updated to follow the current CISSP exam outline for 2024. For Udemy, content updates depend on individual course providers. Be sure to check each course's details for the most recent updated information.
There are no specific prerequisites for enrolling in CISSP courses on either platform.
Yes, both platforms provide a certificate of completion after finishing the course.