# CBT Nuggets — user reviews

> 53 indexed App Store user reviews of CBT Nuggets by CBT Nuggets, rated 4.88/5 from 5,920 ratings.

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- Rating breakdown: 5★ 5,326 · 4★ 502 · 3★ 60 · 2★ 11 · 1★ 21

## What do users think of CBT Nuggets?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 High-quality training content
- 👍 Engaging and knowledgeable instructors
- 🚀 Bite-sized video format
- 👍 Helpful for certification preparation
- 👍 Syncs progress across devices

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Subscription renewal problems
- 👎 Offline viewing limitations
- 👎 Lack of advanced features (notes, bookmarks, etc.)
- 👎 High monthly subscription cost

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing certain course materials
- Video controls disappear when switching to picture-in-picture mode
- Inconsistent progress tracking and course navigation

**Most requested features**

- Add 'My Courses' or 'Last Viewed' section
- Improve offline viewing and syncing capabilities
- Implement note-taking and bookmarking features
- Add Chromecast/AirPlay support for TV viewing
- Offer more affordable pricing options

## Newest reviews (15 of 53)

### 4/5 — Offline viewing

*2023-02-01, version 5.24.3*

I really wish that the course would download in order. It probably is my fault but cannot seem to figure it out.

### 4/5 — Great leaning app

*2022-12-12, version 5.24.3*

Only gripe is it won’t let me do the exams on each video. It says I need to upgrade to premium membership but I already have.

### 4/5 — It good but in can be better

*2022-10-05, version 5.24.3*

Would be nice to take timeline notes, create timeline bookmarks, and share videos or a section of a video like a timeline video bookmark to a fellow CBT colleague.

### 4/5 — Succinct Training

*2022-09-18, version 5.24.3*

I like that the topics are broken down into short videos. It allows me to study, practice and learn the different topic as I move through a specific larger subject in a book or a technology.

### 5/5 — Best IT training out there

*2022-05-17, version 5.24.3*

Between identically and itprotv I would highly recommend cbtnuggets. Top quality with bite sized chunks for find exactly what you need for when you are stuck

### 5/5 — Sync between desktop and cel app account

*2021-12-01, version 5.24.3*

I used my pc and and my phone and normally the last video I watched on the pc when I go to the app is not the same and I have to search for it.

### 4/5 — Crashes and won't load current courses

*2021-05-04, version 5.23.1*

Dashboard would be nice to have current course or last course viewed.

### 4/5 — A fun way to learn

*2021-01-01, version 5.23.1*

I’ve watched the AZ103 and few Microsoft tests and they are amazing. Concepts are explained clear and in some cases with a pinch of humor. My only caveat is that in some cases they don’t go too deep. So I would not use CBT nuggets as your only method of preparation for any cert.

### 5/5 — Premium quality!

*2020-12-08, version 5.23.1*

The CBT nuggets app works great! Very similar to the udemy app your able to download for offline viewing control video quality and able to speed up or slow down content. Very impressed with the current up to date courses they have premium audio quality and great video quality! You get what you pay for and I highly recommend cbt nuggets!!! Was originally on the fence about them. But after doing my ccna with them after using others I will continue to come back because they offer excelente premium quality and the instructors are knowledgeable and helpful!

### 4/5 — Good way to learn

*2020-09-19, version 5.23.1*

I’ve known about cbt nuggets for years but never applied myself to watch videos. I passed core 1 A+ today with video nuggets and a supplemental book. I find I get so much more info put in my brain than reading, I can download videos and study at any time. Experienced one minor glitch with app with one nugget but I just watched on my PC.

### 5/5 — Helpful

*2020-07-08, version 5.22.2*

I am happy to have CBT Nuggets, as I have a desire and extreme interest in networking, I have found these guys to be extremely helpful. The price is great, and for the price I feel I’m getting more than my money’s worth. Anyways, they are rad guys that have a passion and it helps get me fired up!

### 5/5 — 5 stars just wish I could afford to keep the sub

*2020-05-20, version 5.19.3*

Absolutely amazing app— I love the instructors and course content! 10:10 would recommend! Just wish I could afford to keep the sub to keep learning

### 5/5 — Great information

*2020-04-21, version 5.18.4*

Not only is this information but useful in my job.

### 5/5 — Online IT Training

*2020-02-09, version 5.17.11*

Very good training, I have been a customer off and on for years now. Love all the courses they have. The instructors are great and make it fun to learn! If you are looking to up your IT skills or just trying to break into the industry CBT nuggets is one of the best options for sure. I wish the price was around 50$ a month but they have made it more affordable than in the past where at one point it was around 100$ a month. I like what is included also the labs and practice tests are very helpful.

### 5/5 — High quality trainer from highly knowledgeable and energetic trainers

*2019-11-13, version 5.14.5*

The trainers at CBT Nuggets have a knack for teaching and you can tell that they thoroughly enjoy doing what they do. IT can be a boring field to study, but the training videos provided by these guys and gals are jam packed with knowledge and entertainment that it has been such a joyful experience learning with them. The amount of high motivational energy and thorough knowledge (both in theory and in the real world) that these trainers supply ends up producing such a high quality training product that you’ll literally want to learn every field in IT. Thank you to all the trainers for your guidance and experiences in IT. They have been very helpful.

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — 1 star for obvious reasons

*2022-05-04, version 5.24.3*

The gui for this app is the least thought out design. Any person who has used the app for an hour could point out obvious improvements. Trying to pickup where you left off from the pc is a joke. Dashboard and training clumps a big class into a bunch of smaller chunks leaving you to scroll and scroll and scroll to figure out where you left off having to expand the sections etc. after fiddling with the app for 5 minutes you might as well just use a computer. 
TLDR the app gui is not user friendly just use the PC. The training from CBT nuggets is top notch.

### 1/5 — Subscription ended early, and There is no Customer Service.

*2020-06-16, version 5.22.1*

I paid for my month of service. I was watching videos and opened the app back up less than an hour later and it said I had to pay again to continue. I checked my billing and I was only about 3 weeks into my month of service and was in autopay. I emailed 3 times over a week with no response. I tried both phone numbers on their website one always gives the busy signal, and the other rings to a marketing firm. With how expensive this service is, this is unacceptable. I feel like I have just had my money stolen from me. Save the headache and go with Linux Academy or some other service. They are cheaper anyways.

**Developer response:** I am very sorry to hear about your experience and would like to look into this further, I will just need to know what email address you use to log in to your CBT Nuggets account. It sounds like either your emails didn't make their way to us or our replies didn't make it to you. Could you please email me at hjennings@cbtnuggets.com directly instead? I've just checked our phone numbers and both are working as expected, though our service provider was down for most of the day on May 18th if that is when you tried to call. I am looking forward to speaking with you soon. - Heather Jennings (CBT Nuggets Learner Support Manager)

### 1/5 — Why the download option ???

*2019-03-28, version 5.8.2*

Why the heck do you have the download off line option and I can’t access it if I’m traveling ????  It’s Useless.  If I’m on a plane or with no internet why can’t I view what I downloaded ? Or have an airplane mode ?? Also I have to log in every freaking time I open the app. This is crap.

### 2/5 — Not the same app as the phone.

*2022-06-28, version 5.24.3*

I was unable to sign in to my account, and the content I was working on was not available.
The Apple TV app is not the same.
I was so excited to be able to watch from the couch, and now very disappointed.

Hope it’s a work in progress because I love CBT Nuggets.

### 2/5 — App crashes when tapping sy0-601 material

*2021-05-05, version 5.23.1*

I specifically downloaded this app for the new security+ nuggets. My friends have glowing reviews, and having personal experience with CBT nuggets, I was ready to go with it! I get all signed up and now the app instantly crashes into the background when I select the material I need to view (security+ 601 materials). The other material seems to load fine! I will be happy to amend this review upon resolution.

**Developer response:** Hi, Hunter. I'm so sorry that this is your first experience with CBT Nuggets. Could you please email support@cbtnuggets.com from the email you use to sign in to your account so that we can look into this further? Thank you! - CBT Nuggets Support

### 2/5 — Love the content but not the app.

*2021-02-16, version 5.23.1*

The app appears to be buggy at least with the latest release of IPad OS. Marked answer will sometimes disappear in the quizzes. Not being able to see the correct answer does not help. Adding an explanation would definitely improve the entire app. Also, I see no option to leave comments or questions through the different videos. Clear and constant communication with the training authors is a key components to clarify on doubts.

**Developer response:** Hello, we are sorry to hear that you've run into trouble answering quiz questions in the app. If you happen to experience the selected quiz answer disappearing in the app again, could you please contact us by emailing support@cbtnuggets so that we can look into the quiz further? Thank you for sharing your thoughtful feedback as well, we'll be sure to pass this along to the team for future consideration. - CBT Nuggets Support

### 2/5 — Picture-in-Picture (controls Freeze)

*2019-09-14, version 5.14.3*

Hi! I’m constantly having to close the app and reopen the app when using the picture-in-picture mode. The video controls disappear when switching back to regular viewing. Also it would be nice if we can get a 10 second rewind when in picture-in-picture. This way I don’t have go back to the app to then switch to regular viewing mode, which is when the controls disappear forcing me to close the app and start over for a 10sec rewind. The feature is Great (when it works) as I’m using the iPad to take notes while watching and listening.

Please fix this bug. Thank you!

### 2/5 — Can’t use the App since the version 5.7.5

*2019-03-01, version 5.8.0*

Hi CBT Nuggets, since the version 5.7.5, I can’t use the app on my iPad Pro. When I launch the App, it open and suddenly close itself. I have offload the app and reinstall it, but the issue is the same. I have offline course that I don’t want to loose. Please help.
B.R

### 2/5 — Great Content, Lacks Features

*2019-01-14, version 5.6.1*

I was recently given a CBT Nuggets account through work. While the content on CBT is great and the app is clean, the lack of features I’m used to in services like Udemy are not, especially when you consider the cost of CBT. No way to subscribe to or join a course (I have to create playlists for each course to keep track and I can’t even create a playlist from the app), no bookmarking or notes can be taken, no community Q&A, no Google Cast support to stream to a TV for viewing, no resource links or supplementary material, etc. This is honestly disappointing because I find myself wanting to access the videos but get so frustrated by the lack of some of these basic features that I don’t use it at all. More importantly, I feel like my company has wasted their money. 

CBT if you’re listening, help me learn with your app. Start with allowing video course subscriptions or the ability to create playlists from the app and Chromecast support. This service could be so much better.

**Developer response:** Hello there.
We are indeed listening and have a product team that would really like to speak with you about your feedback. They can be reached at 541-284-5522 (Toll-free, US only: 888-507-6283) or you are welcome to live chat or email support@cbtnuggets.com to provide your contact information, so we may reach out to you.
Google Cast support is now available in the app and we have recently made improvements to playlist support as well. Our goal is to help our learners make the most of their CBT Nuggets subscription so we would love to hear from you. - CBT Nuggets Support

### 3/5 — Good but needs better Airplay support

*2017-09-20, version 5.0.1*

Overall this is a good app for a great service. The information available is top quality. My only complaint is the lack of proper AirPlay support. The app will direct video to an Apple TV if you have AirPlay enabled from control center, however, your phone must remain unlocked for it to work. This is very annoying and obviously not going to help your battery life. Fix that and you’ll easily have five stars from me.

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — New Platform issues

*2024-03-13*

I love all the content and the app, however their new adept platform doesn’t seem to work well with the iOS app.  If I launch something like the new ccna or nsx course, the app crashes.  Other courses come up with no issues.

### 5/5 — My favorite learning platform

*2023-12-11*

I first discovered CBT Nuggets through training videos offered at work. This was a few years back and I’m happy to say the quality of the App and content has only gotten better. With the help of these videos, practice tests, and labs I’ve been able to pass multiple certification exams and use the knowledge daily in my job. Excellent content!

### 5/5 — Life Changing E-Learning program

*2023-11-06*

The staff at CBT nuggets really put your mind at ease the way they hold your hand and walk you through the world of IT. I’ve spent 3 years studying my IT on my own and I can say if I’ve learned from these guys during the pandemic I would absolutely have reached all of my goals 2 years ago.

### 5/5 — Great for IT

*2023-01-12, version 5.24.3*

I use this for work and self studying. It is all pretty easy to find and the videos are easy to watch. I also go on here to find stuff I am troubleshooting to see what else I can try. Great app and even better instructions.

### 5/5 — Absolutely essential

*2023-01-02, version 5.24.3*

This app is absolutely essential for anyone looking to get into tech or understand a specific skill p are withing the industry

### 5/5 — Excellent content

*2022-12-16, version 5.24.3*

Quality video content.  Significantly better than random online with cheap green screens and zero personality.  CBT keeps your attention while providing the knowledge you need

### 5/5 — Love CBTNuggets

*2022-10-24, version 5.24.3*

I have always gone back to CBT. They are always excited to teach and are fun to listen to. I have switched to multiple different platforms to learn new content, but always manage to go back to CBT. Only thing that is rough is it’s $59 a month but it is worth every penny. Love listening to CBT nuggets.

### 5/5 — Best learning and training tool

*2022-10-10, version 5.24.3*

I love this app and the CBT Nuggets company. It is very easy to use and the instructors are very informative, easy to follow and look like they really enjoy what they teach. I highly recommend this app/program.

### 5/5 — It’s a great platform

*2022-07-24, version 5.24.3*

Over the years I’ve used multiple platforms but this one for sure is the best. The mobile app needs some work, but overall great resources.

### 5/5 — Superb!

*2022-07-03, version 5.24.3*

I love the fast paced training, it is very engaging and digestible. Would highly recommend for anyone looking to sharpen their IT skills whilst studying for certs! 😁

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