Baxter Clewis Training AcademyReviews of baxterclewis.com

Unorganized, while in class it was not the same personality I saw on him during the YouTube ads. When we asked questions it seemed as if he was bothered or how dare we asked what questions, and we all felt belittled, so the whole class slowly stopped asking questions. Then I was told I hadn't pay when I paid all up front before I even started. The un organization is beyond. Paid $15k for a pdf file that could be downloaded for free from the PCI Counsel website.

The reason you see positive reviews is because the program asks you to write a review barely after starting when you’re excited for a new journey. This is a waste of $10,000. Yes, $10k with plenty others paying almost $20,000. I’ll save you time and money. Google search the PCI SSC website and learn about how to take the PCIP exam. There, saved you about $8,000+ and heartache.

Garbage and not worth $10K. Maybe $100. Wasted my money. please don't do it.

I enrolled in Baxter Clewis's cybersecurity training program, paying $11,000 with the expectation of receiving a comprehensive and career-enhancing experience. Unfortunately, my experience has been extremely disappointing: No Certification: Despite the high cost, the program does not provide any certification, which is crucial for securing jobs in cybersecurity. This was not clearly communicated initially. Poor Value: Comparable programs, such as those offered by the Security Council, cost significantly less (around $2,000) and include certification. The value received from Baxter Clewis does not justify the high cost. Unfulfilled Promises: The program advertised personalized resume enhancement services but instead provided an AI tool. While helpful, it does not replace the promised personalized assistance. Lack of Hands-on Experience: Since joining in December, there has been minimal hands-on work. Most tasks were remedial and repetitive, failing to provide the substantial, real-world experience advertised. Program Extension Issues: An extension was granted due to the lack of meaningful work, but even with the extension, there has been no substantial work provided. Now, we are being exited from the program without receiving the full benefits and training promised. Overall, I feel misled and extremely dissatisfied with the program. I do not recommend Baxter Clewis for anyone seeking a valuable and career-enhancing cybersecurity training experience.

Just like everyone else I thought this would be a great Bootcamp to advance my career and learn valuable skills to help in the workforce. This program is a complete scam and trying to get people with no IT experience because they are easier targets. He never once takes accountability with people requests or questions, instead he will kick people out if they aren’t a yes man and think everything about the program is good. We all paid different amounts as well and still hasn’t been disclosed why. I personally paid $12k to “learn” from this program then halfway through the program he asked for an extra $2,500 just to meet with him one on one for coaching.….…… This whole program is contradictory, trying to teach something that you can learn from the PCI Counsel themselves for $2k and get a certification. Yes you get no certification for $12k that you might pay for. Don’t believe the “internship” part of the program there were more cancelled meetings than actual meetings then even with an extension we continued not to do any work at all for MONTHS…… His team will not take ownership of their shortcomings and will try to talk their way out of refunding people since we have been in the program for a longer duration, even though they push you to wait and see their “improvements “ that will happen.

Do not sign up and commit to this program!!!!!! You’ll go through some course material that can be found on the PCI DSS website, go there and familiarize yourself. This program lacks: transparency, accountability, structure, standards, and leadership. Started the program back in September of 2023 biggest mistake. The program cost me $10k some paid double and honestly this program is worth $100.00 that’s being generous. Boyd is a liar, the staff are also in on it. There are no industry leaders that recognize the certification and he Boyd knows it. STAY AWAY!!!!

There is absolutely no transparency, we do I begin, as students we were told we don't need "ANY" background in Cybersecurity to get a 6 figure role in this industry..well after speaking to over 25 top professional in Cybersecurity,and former students who are struggling to get a job, this claim is just NOT true, the only few students that got jobs has some kind of knowledge in Cybersecurity. Then we all were being charged $10,000 for a program that offers no certification but could get the same training for $1700, and that includes a international certification. when I asked why was this information Withheld, from the entire school I was told by his wife, I should just be happy with what they have, and then I was banned from his platform and labeled "Disruptive" and was told I spoke a curse because, I posted a message saying, hey if you are being DISHONEST the Lord is going to correct you. Just like he would deal with (me) or anyone else mistreating people..This family does not like to be confronted or corrected its easier for them to just Layoff their entire staff and remove anyone who questions them and just start over.. do your research you can learn PCI DSS for free and because it's considered a niche based platform, it should NOT be taught without a foundation like Security +, or some other foundation. If you jump into this program, you were ⚠️ warned you are making a big mistake

This program has been a major disappointment. Most of the staff were fired, and it's been shut down now for weeks. We've paid unfairly for what this program claims to teach. Learning PCI DSS directly through the PCI Council costs less than $3000, including PCIP certification—an investment far superior to this program. As a healthcare IT Project Manager, I trusted the Baxter Clewis program to prepare me for cybersecurity roles. Instead, I've had to unlearn bad practices; studying for the CISA exam has directly conflicted with this program's auditing methods. Local cyber chapter meetings, I've attended, have also revealed how inadequate this program is in teaching about for instance, emerging auditing tools, CISA best practices, and certification paths etc. They even charge extra for a basic AI resume tool, which you can do for free on ChatGPT. Save your money. Connect with local ISACA, ISSA, OWASP, ISC2 chapters (search them by your city and it's free to attend)—they'll guide you directly to relevant resources and career opportunities tailored to your area of interest. A much better investment than this program will ever be. Also, for anyone claiming that they'll teach you cybersecurity in 90 days with no experience, complete red flag. Please also research Baxter Clewis on Reddit. It is astonishing the number of victims are out there. However, if you are still considering joining this program, ask the following first and gather very specific answers: 1. What percentage of your clients have secured roles through your program? 2. Among those who secured roles, what percentage had an IT background versus no IT background within the past year? 3. On average, how long does it take for clients/participants who secure cyber-related roles to find employment after joining your program? 4. How many one-on-one interview preparation sessions do students receive? 5. In a prior video, you mentioned a "resume supercharged" service. Are the individuals reviewing these resumes themselves, cybersecurity experts? 6. Do you offer refunds if students are unsuccessful in securing a job through your program? Could you provide details on how the refund process works, such as the time frame for eligibility (e.g., 6 months, 1 year)?