This individual, Tolulope, is a fraud. Be extremely cautious, his advertisements specifically target Africans seeking cybersecurity jobs. I was personally deceived and exploited by him. He failed to deliver on every promise he made. Do not fall for his scam; he is a con artist, plain and simple.
Response from ExcelmindcyberNov 10, 2025
Dear Akinsoji,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
We understand your frustration, and we appreciate you expressing it.
Our inbox is filled with success stories of career transformation and job offers shared by African students who have learned and are learning with Tolulope.
While individual experiences can vary, the testimonials and outcomes from our community paint a very different picture of the impact and value delivered.
If something specific went wrong in your case, we genuinely want to understand and make it right.
Please reach out to us directly at [email protected] so we can review your situation personally. Thank you.
KO
kingsley O.
Scam Scam Scam
Tolulope Micheal, you are a disgrace to cybersecurity industry, to Nigeria and more importantly to the body of Christ the faith you claimed to believe in. Your ways are not pure. You are manipulative. You extort people of their hard earned money with deceptive and misleading information. This is horrible.
I am going to go into details.
Selling point
o Him and his team will tell you and make you believe that with $697 payment for 5-day challenge, they will teach you and give you a career road-map to implement under their mentorship such that within 90-days after the 5 days challenge you will certainly get a job. So their 5 days challenge will give you a package which include mentorship, CV reviews and hand-on practical that guarantees a job within 90-days. This is their selling point and that is exactly what people paid $697 for.
Joined the program after it was advertised as:
• As live classes
o Turn out to be recorded version (who in their right senses pays $697 to watch recorded video, no document to fall back to. No resources, video link expires after 24hrs
o You are restricted from asking questions, no interactions with other candidates during seminar.
o You will not see anyone in the meeting room, and you will NEVER be selected to talk.
o Plays back pre-recorded questions which does not address personal concerns
• Promises no additional fees at the point of sale
o He knows you are probably discourage by what you saw on the first day he promises you an offer for the last day to keep you at the seminar. So for you, you made the payment already anyways, so you decides to wait and see what happens to see what offer is on ground
o So on the last day of the seminar which is Friday you will discover additional payment of $12,600.
o Now here is the catch, If he had mentioned during the marketing that his program is $12600 no one will pay to join.
• Your options at this point (1)
o You quit or stays either way Tolulope has nothing to lose. He’s got $697 off you already
o You ask for refund he will make it clear to you; you pay to watch him talk and advise you on your career path and the payment does not cover 90 program contraries to what he said at the point of sale.
• Your options at this point (2)
o Tolulope knows people can barely afford that price, so he comes with finance options and payment plan
o Instant payment of $1600 to secure a spot
o Considering all the mouthwatering recorded promises replayed in the so called seminar some people will consider signing up
o While some people will count their losses at this point, others would think of subscribing knowing this is the only way to make their initial $697 count. This was my story, and Tolu knows this logic pretty well.
o Even though I was very disappointed in his lack of transparency in his process of getting people on board I decided to sign up just for three reasons. I believed in the program the way he painted it though out the 5 day challenge. (So basically the 5 days seminar is to make you see enough reasons to sign-up for the 90 days program simple). Also I knew he was not going to refund and the only to make the whole thing make sense was to sign-up so my initial payment would count and thirdly there was a finance option which allows install mental payment. Also paying instalments shouldn’t be a problem since the whole package offers a guaranteed job (2 remote jobs paying average of $100 per annum to be precise) with option of total refund if jobs were not secured. All these put together I signed up on the last day of the program with another $1600.
o Program was to kick-off in two weeks or so. Two months and some days passed already, and I am yet to be provided with finance. When I reached out I have flimsy excuses of we are working on it. Most times no responses to my email, no direct line to call. So frustrating.
o So I asked for a refund of $1600.00 and he said that money was paid to secure my slot and it is non-refundable because I have denied other candidates opportunities to take up the slot.
o I responded: You claimed to have finance available, but these is two months counting and you could not provide finance as promised so you will have to refund me. At this point he stopped talking to me and did not respond to my mails again.
o So I paid $2300 for nothing. It is against the law for digital service providers to engage in misleading or deceptive commercial practices. So I need to do something about it.
Not sure what happens in 90 days program and you have the right to charge what you want. But I think it’s only fair for you to be transparent . Let people know what they are paying for. Not creating misleading information causing consumers to make a transactional decisions they wouldn't have made. This is so sad.
“Watch him come under my post with his defense mechanism with words “our process is transparent; we have helped hundreds of candidates”
Response from ExcelmindcyberOct 30, 2025
Dear Kingsley,
We are aware of the concerns expressed regarding our 5-Day Cybersecurity Job Challenge and Prof. Tolulope Michael. While we understand that individuals may have personal interpretations of their experiences, it is important to restate the structure and purpose of our program.
Our marketing and communication have consistently focused on the 5-Day Cybersecurity Job Challenge, which, as the name clearly indicates, is a five-day foundational learning and job challenge experience designed to introduce participants to real-world cybersecurity concepts.
We are not aware of where the misunderstanding about a 90-day program may have arisen. However, we take this feedback seriously and would appreciate the opportunity to review your experience in detail and provide full clarity.
Please reach out to us directly at [email protected] so our team can engage with you and ensure your concerns are properly addressed.
Our commitment remains the same, to equip learners with practical cybersecurity knowledge and uphold the trust of every individual who chooses to learn with us.
TA
Temi A.
Awaiting response
I wrote a review earlier and was asked to reach out to the team. I am still waiting for a response. I would hope you would at least respond. A number of people have said it's a futile effort; I'll leave you guys to prove me wrong. I will still keep coming here to share my unpalatable experience..
Response from ExcelmindcyberOct 15, 2025
Hello Aderonke,
Thank you for reaching out and for bringing this to our attention. I wanted to let you know that your complaint has already been attended to, and a detailed response was sent to you via email.
We truly value your feedback and are committed to resolving any concerns you may have.
DM
Daniel M.
Scam- most positive reviews on here are fake- check their names on Linkedin
Signed up after talking to them for 4-5 hours and them promising us that there were no additional fees after the 5 day challenge sign up, i found out shortly after we paid that this was a lie, i asked for a refund and still haven't gotten it. good luck finding a phone number or someone who will get on a phone call with you it's all hidden behind Zooms and fake "live" training sessions. I work in a security adjacent role in IT for 15 years and was research this for a career path for my son... none of the security pros and compliance specialists I talk to daily deem the income claims as legitimate, also its been 24 hours and still nobody issue a refund..also check the names of the positive reviews then search for them on linkedin..make your own assessment
NOV 5, 2025- I provided all my banking details' proof of purchase, date, time, amount, name, everything.... and they still refuse to honor the refund
Response from ExcelmindcyberOct 9, 2025
Thanks for sharing how you feel about our program and your experience. We've worked with hundreds of professionals who've had transformative experiences with our program, and it's important to us that every interaction reflects our commitment to clarity and integrity.
Our program structure and pricing have always been transparent with our community. If there was confusion about costs or next steps in your case, we want to understand exactly what happened.
Please send the full details of your situation to [email protected] so we can review your specific concerns and provide the clarity you need.
AA
Aaron
Horrible experience
Horrible experience. Followed program exactly as instructed. Later found out their practices are fraudulent and a disgrace to the security community. DO NOT take this course. They will lie to you then take your money and get you blacklisted in cybersecurity after following their instructions. BEWARE OF THIS FAKE AND FRAUDULENT program.
Response from ExcelmindcyberOct 9, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed concerns. We've successfully helped hundreds of non-technical professionals launch fulfilling cybersecurity careers, and when someone's outcome doesn't reflect that, we want to understand what happened.
We built this program with integrity at its core, designed specifically to help people break into the field successfully. If there's been confusion about guidance or practices that affected your career path, we're committed to providing clarity.
Please send the full details of your situation to [email protected] so we can properly review your specific concerns.
We genuinely hope your cybersecurity journey finds the success you're looking for.
DN
Dennis N.
I'd spent $3,200 on three different
I'd spent $3,200 on three different cybersecurity courses over 18 months. Each promised career transformation. Each left me with certificates but zero job prospects and growing frustration.
When I found ExcelMindCyber's 5-Day Cybersecurity Jobs Challenge, I was skeptical. Free content that actually delivers results? After my previous experiences, it seemed impossible.
Response from ExcelmindcyberOct 9, 2025
We're so happy to hear that our program met your expectations. Thanks for the review!
DS
Daniel S.
For two years
For two years, I convinced myself that cybersecurity was off-limits because I couldn't write code. Every job posting seemed to demand programming skills, penetration testing expertise, or advanced technical certifications I didn't possess.
I was stuck in project management, earning $42K annually, watching cybersecurity professionals on LinkedIn celebrate six-figure salaries while I assumed that the world was closed to me.
ExcelMindCyber demolished that limiting belief on Day 1. Some of the highest-paid cybersecurity professionals never touch code.' They opened my eyes to the business side of security-risk management, compliance oversight, governance frameworks, and audit coordination.
Response from ExcelmindcyberOct 9, 2025
We're so happy to hear that our program met your expectations. Thanks for the review!
JH
James H.
After 365 days and 247 job applications
After 365 days and 247 job applications with exactly zero interviews, I was broke, desperate, and ready to give up on cybersecurity entirely. My savings were gone, my confidence was shattered, and my wife was suggesting I go back to retail.
I had Security+ certification, countless courses on different platforms, and a head full of theoretical knowledge that meant nothing to hiring managers. I was missing something critical but I didn't know what.
Response from ExcelmindcyberOct 5, 2025
We're so happy to hear that our program met your expectations. Thanks for the review!