Study Course reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 151 Reddit reviews across 27 subreddits and 38 posts to rank the best Study Course brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/CPA, r/PE_Exam, r/InsuranceAgent, r/OMSCS, r/LSAT. Top-rated brands include UWorld (4.6/5), Becker (4.3/5), Coursera (3.5/5).
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Reviews151
Subreddits27
Posts38
Brands76
Products56
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#1
UWorld
4.6
(13)
"It’s good for FAR, I passed only because of Uworld and some help from Becker."
"Also using Uworld only with no other supplementary sources. Passed FAR first try."
"I used UWorld and passed all 4 first try."
"UWorld is great! Took all 4 using it."
"There’s not an objectively best course to use. Find what works for you and use that. I used UWorld and it was great for me."
"UWorld has been good to me. I passed AUD & REG the first time."
"I use UWorld and I think it’s great. Passed FAR on my second try and AUD on my first."
"I used UWorld for CPA and Becker for CMA. Passed all 6 tests on first try."
"They do a great job of teaching you the information so you actually understand it vs. just memorizing concepts."
"Passed FAR first try with 86. Took BAR and failed with 68. Both using UWorld."
#2
Becker
4.3
(12)
"Create custom gpt or claude project with Financial accounting, audit, etc textbook + the Uworld or Becker PDFs."
"Becker with Farhats Lectures are a fantastic combo."
"Passed audit with Becker. suggest Becker."
"I used UWorld for CPA and Becker for CMA. Passed all 6 tests on first try."
"Becker also is implementing their own generative AI."
"95% of people use Becker or Uworld. Both are almost identical."
"I use Becker because my 2024-2025 Master of Accountancy program provided it to me for the FAR section."
"I have both Becker and Uworld and they are both great."
"Becker with ninja supplement did me well for FAR."
"Becker has been good to me."
#3
Coursera
3.5
(11)
"BD4H - this is probably the most directly relevant course, with pyspark projects."
"SDCC - software engineering side of cloud/infra."
"ML/DL/NLP - very relevant to DEs even if adjacent."
"IIS - worth taking one security course."
"GIOS - solid for programming and good intro to system design."
"GA - to fill spec requirement but also good for DS&A interviews."
"CN - networking side of cloud / devops."
"AOS - similar to GIOS with more focus on distributed systems."
"You could try a chemistry course online, like through Coursera."
"Databases - only after rehaul."
#4
Kaplan
4.3
(7)
"I used Kaplan online and would 100% recommend it."
"Helped me a ton!"
"Kaplan has gotten me through the 7, 63, 9/10 and 66. I’ve failed two of those the first time I took them because I was given other materials to study with (and then I passed using Kaplan). Kaplan will always be my go-to."
"Kaplan"
"I just completed mine with a four day class. Passed first try."
"I have Kaplan"
"Kaplan had easier/maybe more realistic practice questions."
#5
Sander Van Vugt
5.0
(6)
"We have always heard great things about Sander Van Vugt."
"Sander all day long."
"The best out there is Sander and then 2nd runner up is KodeKloud."
"I just passed on Friday using Sander’s materials."
"Sander Van Vugt OReilly videoseries for deeper understanding and his book for quick reference every now and then while practicing."
"Sander van Vugt book would probably teach you almost everything you need."
#6
ExamFX
4.8
(6)
"It was also ExamFX right now."
"ExamFX was my favorite"
"Did my licensing with it and so did my wife. Have a few other agents I know that use it as well."
"[https://www.examfx.com](https://www.examfx.com)"
"Examfx.com"
"Follow all prompts, don't try to jump ahead."
#7
EET
5.0
(4)
"EET is best."
"EET! I passed on the first try."
"EET notes and lecture videos were more helpful and straightforward."
"EET for sure!"
#8
Jeremy's IT Lab
4.7
(3)
"Jeremy's IT LAB has free CCNA course on Youtube"
"I used Jeremy's IT lab and passed this week, so use that."
"I can recommend Jeremies IT lab."
#9
AEI
4.3
(3)
"AEI is the best for structural depth"
"I thought it had very good lectures and gave me solid tips and test-taking strategies."
"Ive heard AEI for structures is good."
#10
Takshzila
4.0
(3)
"The sheer brilliance of Takshzila's faculty is unmatched. Their approach and doubt solving are exceptional."
"Takshzila"
"I didn't find Takshzila's DILR to be comprehensive. It was recorded 2-3 years ago, and you might want to go for something that's updated."
#11
Dion
3.0
(4)
"Look up discount codes for the dion stuff. I got it down to $15 with a discount my capital one card got me."
"Had to use Dion as a second source."
"So take the one with the best price or that's most convenient for you."
"Just take the cheapest and just get through the course."
#12
Roger
4.0
(3)
"Using Roger and loving it. Passed FAR on my first try."
"I think it's a great course so far."
"Some people hate Roger and think he's annoying and his videos are useless."
#13
My Contractors License
5.0
(2)
"This is the best group they have never let me down."
"I had a very good experience with them. I found the website easy to use and easy to follow."
#14
Corey Mandell
5.0
(2)
"Corey Mandell has great online classes."
"Corey Mandell's courses are fantastic."
#15
Axler
5.0
(2)
"Axler's Linear Algebra books are very digestible and have nice exercises."
"Axler's Functional Analysis books are highly recommended."
#16
Udemy
5.0
(2)
"Meyer goes even further in depth than Jason Dion, making reading enjoyable."
"Udemy frequently has sales on courses, making them very affordable."
#17
LSAT Trainer
4.5
(2)
"My standard advice is to read either the LSAT Trainer or the first eight chapters of the Loophole, then begin a regular and highly structured regimen of testing and review."
"I’ve heard the LSAT trainer is good."
#18
Wiley
4.5
(2)
"I loved it. I supplemented it with NINJA MCQs."
"The most popular courses, by far, seem to be these, though: Becker, Gleim, Wiley, and Roger."
#19
O'Reilly
4.5
(2)
"Don't buy his course through Pearson, you can go through Oreilly and pay 50/mo and get unlimited access to all his stuff."
"OReilly has everything you need."
#20
Khan Academy
4.5
(2)
"First a foremost, take a diagnostic test on Khan Academy!"
"Khan academy and Mike Kim's LSAT Trainer"
#21
STC
4.0
(2)
"STC is much better from a book and video perspective."
"I used STC and liked them alot"
#22
Gleim
3.0
(2)
"I’ll be using Gleim because that’s what the IMA scholarship includes."
"Some say Gleim is too detailed and bogs them down and tires them out."
#23
SoPE
3.0
(2)
"I passed on my first attempt using SoPE and EPG. The question bank was nice."
"I’ve always heard SOPE sucks and EET is best."
#24
School of PE
3.0
(2)
"EET does a good job, although is a lot of work to keep up."
"I felt that it prepared me more in breadth, compared to Transpo depth."
#25
Testmasters
5.0
(1)
"The transportation instructor (Mark) is top notch."
#26
Elements of Statistical Learning
5.0
(1)
"Elements of statistical learning is a great machine learning text"
#27
Lynda
5.0
(1)
"The course on Lynda is really good, and won't put you to sleep."
#28
Catway
5.0
(1)
"Go for catway. Best material for practice & more than enough."
#29
King Schools
5.0
(1)
"I’ve used king schools for all of my certificates/ratings, and I have no regrets."
#30
Xcel Testing Solutions
5.0
(1)
"Got my 4-40 using this and it was like the questions on the site were pulled directly from the test."
#31
DRE Class
5.0
(1)
"I just recently got my license and attended live classes through www.dreclass.com."
#32
Abbotts
5.0
(1)
"Abbotts understanding analysis is very fun!"
#33
PassPE
5.0
(1)
"I just passed my transportation exam on the first try with PassPE with Dr Mansour. His class was fantastic!"
#34
Gotham Writers
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend Gotham Writers."
#35
NCS Advantage
5.0
(1)
"NCS advantage has an option to only pay for practice tests."
#36
NCEES
5.0
(1)
"I also used the NCEES practice exam and I think was able to get my hands on an older version too."
#37
5.0
(1)
"This course was incredibly helpful in preparing for the PE exam!"
#38
lsatdemon
5.0
(1)
"I then recommend purchasing the lsatdemon monthly subscription (which is $99 per month)."
#39
Book
5.0
(1)
"For the first time, I'm enjoying reading a book."
#40
YouTube
5.0
(1)
"Meyer makes learning interesting and engaging."
#41
Daniel Molly
5.0
(1)
"I also used Dan Molly's materials and found them to be very helpful!"
#42
NINJA
5.0
(1)
"I loved it. I supplemented it with Wiley."
#43
Ellen Cassidy
5.0
(1)
"I recommend starting with the logic games Bible & the loophole (for LR) by Ellen Cassidy."
#44
ASHRAE
5.0
(1)
"The Mechanical Engineering Reference Manual by Micheal Lindenburg and accompanying question book were my main resources, paired with the ASHRAE handbooks."
#45
Medbridge
5.0
(1)
"Medbridge for the courses worked great."
#46
Addison-Wesley
5.0
(1)
"A comprehensive guide to the mathematics that underpins computer science."
#47
Gold Seal
5.0
(1)
"The Gold Seal Commercial Cheat Sheet is an excellent resource for exam preparation."
#48
Contractor Training Center
5.0
(1)
"I used Contractor Training Center and would recommend it. They have all of those things listed plus a lot more."
#49
Elites Grid
5.0
(1)
"I recommend enrolling for Elites Grid, and I haven't found any course that's as comprehensive as EG."
#50
Writers Craft
5.0
(1)
"Definitely take writers craft!! just reached midterms with 100% so i’m happy to answer any questions you have!"
#51
Chartrand and Zhang
4.0
(1)
"Chartrand and Zhang have some intro graph theory texts that were fun, especially Chromatic Graph Theory."
#52
Pinter
4.0
(1)
"I also really enjoyed the exercises in Pinter's A Book of Abstract Algebra."
#53
NLCprep
4.0
(1)
"I would check out NLCprep and pay for the month."
#54
Bhikkhu Bodhi
4.0
(1)
"I recommend it as far as translations go."
#55
Manhattan Prep
4.0
(1)
"Weigh your options when it comes to the bibles, manhattan prep, the loophole, 7sage, LSAT Demon, etc"
#56
7Sage
4.0
(1)
"Weigh your options when it comes to the bibles, manhattan prep, the loophole, 7sage, LSAT Demon, etc"
#57
LSAT Demon
4.0
(1)
"Weigh your options when it comes to the bibles, manhattan prep, the loophole, 7sage, LSAT Demon, etc"
#58
Readingfaithfully.org
4.0
(1)
"Readingfaithfully.org isn't a study course, but a site put together by an American bhikkhu with supportive ideas for HOW to read suttas."
#59
Assimil
4.0
(1)
"Assimil HAS a english course for portuguese speakers."
#60
A.D. Banker
4.0
(1)
"A.D. Banker was great for me"
#61
MasterClass
4.0
(1)
"Masterclass is a good choice imo."
#62
The Institutes
4.0
(1)
"The Institutes’ study material is what you want"
#63
Exam Matrix
4.0
(1)
"Take advantage of exam-matrix and NINJA cpa review!"
#64
Key Realty
4.0
(1)
"Key Realty does great exam prep courses."
#65
Unacademy
4.0
(1)
"Great platform for preparing for Quant and DILR."
#66
ScreenwritingU
4.0
(1)
"I got the very most from Hal. He's great at taking the very beginning screenwriter into all the aspects of both screenplay and teleplay."
#67
Script Anatomy
4.0
(1)
"They set you up with the tools and get feedback from working writers."
#68
EPG
4.0
(1)
"For EPG I only bought the textbook and 6 exam bundle, that's all you need."
#69
Messer
4.0
(1)
"Definitely prefer Messer but needed a second source of material so had to use Dion."
#70
LRDI Masters
4.0
(1)
"If budgets are a constraint, try getting LRDI Masters for LRDI or the LRDI course of Anastasis Shankar."
#71
Real Estate Express
4.0
(1)
"It works and I don’t know what else out there is better."
#72
Surgent CPA Review
4.0
(1)
"Definitely give Surgent CPA Review a look, too."
#73
IMS CATapult
3.0
(1)
"It’s decent if you are a repeater."
#74
Screenwriting University
3.0
(1)
"I give a B-."
#75
Surgent
2.0
(1)
"I felt Surgent did not prepare me that well for REG so rule that one out."
#76
Arm
2.0
(1)
"The materials for the Arm to Cpcu path are very expensive."
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