Express Online Training Reviews 

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TrustScore 2 out of 5

1.9

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Evaluating 84 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Customers found the online training platforms exceptionally frustrating, slow, and seemingly engineered to push unnecessary extra fees onto users. People frequently mentioned that hidden costs and unexpected course expiration rules made the whole process much more expensive and stressful than anticipated. Some reviewers were not happy with the technical glitches, constant system timeouts, and cumbersome video assessment requirements. Consumers also experienced significant delays in getting their submissions marked, often feeling forced to pay for priority service just to finish on time. Reviewers strongly advise others to choose in-person training classes instead of attempting these online courses.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Being 100% honest this was a genuine painful experience for getting the RSA. I can see why people call them a "scam" because you're ultimately forced to pay for quicker marking on your assessm... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Overall learning aspect was fine - a few typos in the course notes but other than that it made sense. The assessments were very picky and required answers which weren't even in the question - w... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I paid online thinking it would be easier and faster, but that’s totally wrong. The exercises and video assessments are really discouraging, and the online workload is much heavier than doing a real t... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Do not use this service. What is marketed as a faster and more affordable alternative to face-to-face training is anything but. I enrolled on a Wednesday expecting a streamlined online experi... See more


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White Card (Construction) | Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) | Responsible Gamling Service (RSG) | Licensee and Management of Licensed Venues


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Discriminate agaisnt Deaf people

Staff discriminate agaisnt Deaf people and refuse to allow Sign Language interpreter in their course.
This is their email
"We will not permit the use of a translator in the class for the reasons outlined previously. Please note that if any learner attempts to use unapproved external assistance, such as a translator or interpreter, in the class they will be removed from the class immediately.

Our previous proposal still stands: that you have the option to undertake the class without a translator or to receive a full refund for the course. "

Regarding their reply below- confirms their ignorance. As hundreds of Deaf people have white cards in Australia. The course in online there is no excuse and reason an interpreter can't join, interpretes do this all the time. There is no regulation that states Deaf people cannot use an interpreter for test or assessments like this as that would be blatant discrimination. How do you think Deaf people- like the student in this case, owns their own business if they can't use interpreters? Embarrassingly ignorant.

18 August 2023
Unprompted review
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Reply from Express Online Training

Hi Jamie, We appreciate your feedback on this matter.

Due to regulatory assessment & evidence requirements and the limitations of some training modes it is not possible to permit all support that a learner may request. Where it's not possible to permit a request or for the learner to proceed we will offer the learner a refund. In those instances we understand this may not be the learner's desired outcome and apologise for any disatisfaction caused.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Can you imagine taking a full day off…

Can you imagine taking a full day off work for a simple white card course and sitting thru 6 of 7 hrs with all assessments completed and marked only to be told the class has been terminated due to teacher unavailable and that the students need to resit the entire day despite them screen recording the entire day and all assessments completed and marked by the instructor. Attendees have lost a days pay and their days workload still needs to be completed. For business owners they have lost now two days out of the business. This is a very poor business that is clearly accredited and potentially receiving Govt support.

26 July 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It’s taking too many days

It’s taking too many days, after they check your answers if they find another mistake it’ll take three days to recheck and so on… it’s better not to make RSA online specially if you need it as an emergency to work asap.
I called them and complain about this and they were also rude to answer by the call. Disaster.

22 July 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

BAD BAD BAD

They rejected my RSA audio assignment 3 times. Because it was almost a month since I started working, I end up paying for a quick response. As soon as I paid (105$), after one minute I had my certificate. Normally I waited for 3-4 business days and replied me with silly note. Thank you for being such a scam!

20 July 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not believe in these good reviews

Do a favor to yourself, find another place to make your course. They take a long time to review your assessments and the last one you need to wait about 15 days to make it. If you want to make it faster, you need to pay an priority fee that costs more 105 dollars. Ps. I don’t believe most of reviews here are real

2 September 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not use this pathetic organisation

Do not use this pathetic organisation. Takes your money for online training, then tells you that you need t be in the state where the White Card is required or you cant participate in the training. Here's a newsflash for you - online means you can do it from anywhere - there is absolutely NO NEED to be in the state where the card is required. Takes your money, calls you 15 minutes before the course is held to let you know, and then refuses a refund. AVOID!!!!

3 July 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

A system glitch didn't let me get my…

A system glitch didn't let me get my certificate and then they wouldn't refund me. Now they are saying I'll have to pay and redo the whole course if I even want to get certified. Very frustrating. Outdated website and mediocre content that was not helpful.

23 June 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Don’t even bother

Can someone people tell me why it took me 3.5 weeks to complete my white card with this website!!
For some reason they decided to change the whole course just when I completed mine so I had to re-do all the same questions plus 20 more (keep in mind these were video answers).
The marking as well is to stupid. They will not let you pass if you have worded something slightly different… it’s a joke.

Because I’ve spent most of my time waiting around for them to approve my answers, I cannot start my job because I don’t have a white card yet. AND to speed up the process it’ll cost me over $100 which I can’t afford

Thanks 👍🏼

21 March 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DON'T WAST YOUR TIME!

I'm writing this because I'm extremely frustrated with this website. I spent 4 hours answering 136 questions and recording video assessments, only to be rejected twice for minor details that wouldn't affect my eligibility for a white card. It's infuriating considering the in-person option for a white card can be obtained in just 2 hours. This online process is just ridiculous.

4 April 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

PLEASE! Go somewhere else

PLEASE! people don't waste your time or money with this company, they don't CARE about people they only CARE about MONEY 🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑
customer service are from HELL.

28 March 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The information was easy to understand

The information was easy to understand. Helpful to have the questions linked to specific slides and to be able to click back into the relevant slide to find information. The videos helped to make it more practical and memorable.

6 March 2023
Unprompted review

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