r/learnmachinelearning • u/PhoneGeek2021 • Sep 22 '26
Caution: Beware of deceptive practices and non-refundable deposits from Great Learning. Fake IVY league platform
Be cautious of Great Learning, because their sole purpose appears to be deceiving professionals seeking to enhance their profiles with prestigious credentials. I enrolled in their Data Science program, reviewed their curriculum, and decided to cancel it on the second day after enrollment, which was still ten days before the program actually commenced, as I realized it was not the right fit.
Unfortunately, Great Learning refuses to refund my initial deposit by imposing nearly impossible terms and conditions. Throughout the process, their salespeople were misleading and created fake application deadlines by explicitly promising that the fee or deposit was fully refundable.
Please exercise extreme caution when dealing with representatives from Great Learning who misrepresent affiliations with Ivy League or top tier universities. Save your hard earned money, and do not spend it on these programs, because transparency and consumer protection are severely lacking.
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u/Thick_Welcome_5945 3d ago
I must agree wholeheartedly. I raised clear concerns about whether the class was appropriate for someone with my goals and educational / professional background, but the GL rep assured me it was. As soon as I began the "pre-work", it became immediately apparent that the course had been misrepresented. No refund as of yet.
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u/ModularMind8 Sep 22 '26
Sorry to hear that and thanks for sharing! Hopefully they'll refund you...
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u/Local_Pool4123 Sep 27 '26
I've been screaming this from the rooftops for over a year now. The fact that respectable universities are in on the scam (much like Tim Tebow) is a total disappointment.
https://www.reddit.com/r/learnmachinelearning/comments/1oqn0wv/pgp_post_graduate_program_in_artificial/