Cyber Your WayReviews of symposia.com

I signed a $35,000 contract with Techpreneurs Club (now rebranded as Symposia) in October 2023 after a sales representative verbally promised guaranteed job placement and signing bonuses that would cover the loan. I took out a private loan through Meritize based on those promises. After completing the program I was told to take additional Google courses and my application was run through an AI job portal. I never received job placement. The company has since rebranded, taken down their website, and I no longer have access to my completed course records. I have filed complaints with the CFPB and the New York Attorney General. I am not the only victim — there is a group of over 50 students with identical experiences. Do not sign with this company

I applied for this program during the most vulnerable time of my life; they knew this and took advantage of it. They informed me the Loan was for $35,000. Pretty much gave extraordinary feedback that I was going to get a great job. I looked at the website to look at anything I could find that would just now make me question the pricing of the program. I discovered the price range is $1,000-$17,000. They have since kicked me out of the program 8 months ago, no way of contacting them. I'm getting serious about getting that loan removed because it's clearly a scam.

If I could give this program a zero-star rating, I would without hesitation. For anyone thinking about joining, I strongly recommend against it. The negative reviews here are completely accurate. They lured me with a $35,000 investment and outrageously high interest rates, which left me in serious financial trouble. The program is known for making big promises but failing to deliver. I was suddenly removed from it without any notice when I asked for a break. They also lied about applying to 2,000 jobs, which they never did. For those interested in cybersecurity or GRC, there are many better and more affordable options.Please avoid this program at all costs.

Just like others who have left 1-star reviews, I do not recommend joining Symposia. This program is a complete scam that takes advantage of individuals, like myself, who genuinely sought a brighter future. I left several months ago after realizing how ineffective and misleading this program is in helping participants secure GRC roles. I deeply regret joining, but I’ve learned a valuable lesson from this experience: always take the time to thoroughly research and question any organization, in any industry, before committing your hard-earned money. Do not commit to Symposia. I recently learned they dropped their fees from $35K to $5K—which I find outrageous. Why wait until numerous complaints surface to reduce tuition by $30K? I fully intend to fight for the partial refund I deserve, even if it requires legal action.

I joined Symposia after being promised a fast-track path to a six-figure job in cybersecurity. They marketed themselves as a career-focused training program. Still, after over a year and a half, I’ve received no job or recognized certifications, and now I’m being forced to repay a private loan through their partner, Meritize. The “professors” were contract workers who have since left, and some of them admitted they disagree with Symposia’s business practices. The most they offered were basic educational resources — nothing close to what they advertised. Worst of all, I'm trapped in a contract that I was rushed to sign to ensure I pay for something I don't have. I’m not the only one going through this. There’s an entire group of us who feel we were scammed and misled into taking on debt for an unaccredited program with zero return on investment. Do your research and stay far away from this organization if you're serious about your future in cybersecurity.

I enrolled in Symposia’s TechPremium program believing it would provide real career advancement, job support, and industry certifications — especially for the high price tag (financed through Meritize at a an insane interest rate). After months in the program, I realized most of what was promised was misrepresented or never delivered. The content is limited and generic, there is no clear job placement structure, and certifications or internships are not built into the experience. Meanwhile, interest accrues while you're still in the program — leaving students with crippling debt before they’ve even completed training. I’ve since found other, more affordable programs that offer more value and recognized credentials for a fraction of the cost. I do not recommend this program to anyone, especially those new to tech or cybersecurity. Do your research and ask direct questions before signing anything. Once you're in, the support and transparency disappear.

they got me for $35k under the false pretense of it being a student loan. very aggressive marketing, very predatory of people who simply are looking to make a change in their career. it was Techpreneurs Club for a week and a half maybe before it rebranded to symposia. i wish i could scream to the mountains warning people not to sign up for this program. the instructors, the lack of structure, its not worth it.

I want to share my experience with Symposia to help others avoid the same mistake. What appeared to be a career-advancing opportunity turned out to be a carefully crafted scam disguised as an educational program. From the start, their recruitment tactics were extremely aggressive and misleading. In reality, it was a private loan of 35k with no clear explanation of terms, costs, or a refund policy. The pressure to sign up was intense, and there was little to no transparency about what we were truly committing to. If you're considering working with this company please proceed with extreme caution. Their actions have caused real financial and emotional harm to many people. I highly recommend doing extensive research, and do not sign anything without full clarity, legal review, and written terms.