ComplaintsforEliteLearning.com

• Initial Complaint

  01/31/2023

  Complaint Type:

  Product Issues

  Status:

  Resolved

  More info

  I purchased the 99 dollar all access pass to complete my Social Work continuing education (CEU) needs. On the Elite Website it outlines the requirements to complete the CEU requirements, including cultural competency. However, Elite learning does not provide a cultural competency course. Therefore, I must purchase this course elsewhere. I did contact Elite about the matter and the response simple stated that they do not offer the course.

  Business response

  02/14/2023

  Discovery Summary 
  Mr. ****** emailed Customer Service on 1/23/2023 asking if we offered the AZ-required Social Work course for Cultural Competency. He was advised on 1/25/2023 that we are not offering that required course now. Upon further review of his account, he had purchased one of our membership products that do market that you can take all your required courses in “one convenient place”. After the initial email exchange, there was no additional communication between Mr. ******.  
  
  Resolution Taken 
  Given that we do not currently have all the courses required for Mr. ******’s state/profession we are willing to refund him $30.00 to cover the cost of him having to complete this course with another provider to satisfy his requirements.  

  Customer response

  02/17/2023

  
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***** ******

• Initial Complaint

  12/23/2022

  Complaint Type:

  Billing Issues

  Status:

  Resolved

  More info

  As others have I received a continuing education booklet in mail. It was advertised as $24 dollars in at least 6 places on the book. It even says " best value save 216 dollars". After spending hours completing the courses I go online to pay and complete exam only to be faced with " our apologies! the book you received had a mistake on the listed price. The correct price of the book is $240" . So you're telling me your company is unable to proof read and let that slide six times? No, this is absolutely a bait and switch to get people invested. I will be letting every therapist I know what to actually expect from this business.

  Business response

  01/17/2023

  We have reached out to Ms. ****** to resolve this issue for her. The misprint was an honest mistake in our source document, not an intentional deception. We have included a note when the code is entered on our website with a note about the misprint. We apologize for the confusion this misprint has caused.

  Customer response

  01/26/2023

   
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ********* ******

• Initial Complaint

  12/18/2022

  Complaint Type:

  Billing Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  Good evening, I am writing to establish a formal complaint of false advertisement and predatory marketing against Elite Learning located at *************************************************************************. I have received mail correspondence from Elite Learning, as well as multiple other companies, advertising physical therapy continuing education programs. A co-worker advised that she has used Elite Learning to meet the 30-hour continuing education criteria for Virginia PTA licensure renewal in the past as it was an affordable and easy option. The mailed Elite Learning Virginia Physical Therapy Continuing Education Packet I received advertised "Best ************ $216 - All 30 Hours- $24.00." (See supporting documentation for details) I decided to complete the Elite Learning Packet and submitted the test answers at elitelearning.com/book using the code PTVA3022 per the instructions provided. I received a score of ****% on the 140-question exam. Upon completion of the exam, the website redirected me to "My Cart" where the price was listed as $240. I attempted to locate my certificate through the "Learning Hub" to verify that my submission had been accepted and viewed the following message, "Our apologies! The book you received had a mistake on the listed price. The correct price of the book is $240." I want Elite Learning to honor the price of $24 as advertised in the book. I have spent hours reading the course material provided and answering the exam questions. This is a predatory bait and switch. I did not receive any other correspondence advising of the pricing error until I had submitted my answers for the exam.I appreciate your time and assistance in resolving this matter.Thanks,********************* ********************** ************

  Business response

  12/30/2022

  We would like to connect with ************** and resolve this issue for her. The misprint was an honest mistake, not an intentional deception. We have included a note when the code is entered on our website with a note about the misprint. You can reach me direct at ******************************************** and I would be happy to discuss a resolution. I apologize for the confusion this misprint has caused. Thank you, ***********************

• Initial Complaint

  12/16/2022

  Complaint Type:

  Billing Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  I received reading material from elite learning advertising continuing education for $24.00.When I went online to do the test it said that there was a mistake and the cost is $240.00. I contacted elite learning and they offered me a 30%discount. They should honor the price advertised. I think this was done to entice taking the course.Thanks for your assistance

  Business response

  12/30/2022

  We have resolved this issue for **************. The misprint was an honest mistake, not an intentional deception. We have included a note when the code is entered on our website with a note about the misprint. I apologize for the confusion this misprint has caused. Thank you, ***********************

  Customer response

  01/05/2023

  (The consumer indicated he/she DID NOT accept the response from the business.)
  Elite learning advertised CE in the form of reading materials in print for $24.00. I spent 30 hours reading the material then went online to take the test. It was only then that I was informed that it would cost $240.00 NOT $24.00.
  THIS IS WHERE I HAVE A PROBLEM.
  What I did to avoid spending more than was advertised and still being able to get credit for my learning time was to take the test on paper and send it in with payment of $24.00. I have not yet been informed whether I can get credit for taking the course.
  

  Business response

  01/06/2023

  We have spoken with ************** and she has received credit for the course, there was a typo in her email address which prevented her from getting the certificate. This has been resolved now. Again, the misprint was an honest mistake and we apologize for the confusion it has caused. Thank you, ***********************

• Initial Complaint

  12/08/2022

  Complaint Type:

  Billing Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  I received a physical therapy CE book from Elite Learning which adverted on the front cover a cost of $40 for 30 CEU's. I completed all the testing using the printed book and then created an account to enter my answers online. Immediately I see a cost of $200 and this message:OUR APOLOGIES! THE **** YOU RECEIVED HAD A MISTAKE ON THE ***** LISTED. THE CORRECT ***** OF THE **** IS $200.As I had already spent 30+ hours completing this course from the printed book and did not wish to do so again with another more ethical company, I paid the fee. However, I consider this FALSE ADVERTISING and a SCAM! I also read a review here dated 10/7/22 reporting this same scam. This person received a CE book with the price of $24 on the cover but got the same message when he/she created an account and paid $240. Coincidence? I think not. This company should honor their printed price. Sending out a printed book stating a cost of $40 and knowing that many people would complete the course before ever creating an online account is DECEPTIVE! I chose to complete Elite Learning courses as the price seemed to good to be true. And, it WAS!! I could have completed 30 hours with another company who offers UNLIMITED CEU's for $99!!

  Business response

  12/30/2022

  Contact Name and Title: *********************** CS Team Lead
  Contact Phone: ********************
  Contact Email: ********************************************
  We have resolved this issue for ******************. The misprint was an honest mistake, not an intentional deception. We have included a note when the code is entered on our website with a note about the misprint. I apologize for the confusion this misprint has caused. Thank you, ***********************

• Initial Complaint

  11/15/2022

  Complaint Type:

  Customer Service Issues

  Status:

  Resolved

  More info

  This business, under the name "InforMed" keeps sending their continuing education products and advertisements to my mailbox. I have contacted them numerous times over the last ten years and asked them to stop and have my information removed from all contact lists, but the unsolicited junk mail keeps coming. Once, they made the excuse that because they purchase their mailing lists in bulk, I will keep appearing on it. The volume of mail has contributed to my mailbox overflowing and my legitimate mail not being delivered... causing me actual harm. This is harassment. I have never had any business relationship or other contact with them. Their excuses are not my problem. I could attach a picture, but I'm sure everyone knows what junk mail looks like. My desired resolution is for them to stop sending junk mail (now and in the future), remove me from all contact lists, and to never contact me again.

  Business response

  12/05/2022

  Business Response /* (1000, 5, 2022/11/16) */ We have marked our lists to not mail to this gentleman again. We apologize for the inconvenience. Consumer Response /* (2000, 7, 2022/11/18) */ (The consumer indicated he/she ACCEPTED the response from the business.) Yes, no more USPS junk mail or any other contact from them is all that I could hopeful, however I'm skeptical as I've heard these words from them many times over the phone.

• Initial Complaint

  11/05/2022

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  A little over a month ago I received a book/magazine from elitelearning.com for a 30-hour continuing education package. The cover of the book says the cost is $24. The second preface page of the book even has a price breakdown. It specifically states, "Best Value - save $216 - All 30 hours" with a price again of $24.00 for 30 hours. Then, on page 148, for submitting your work and paying, it says 30 hour course only $24.00. I have been working on this continuing education program for over a month in an attempt to complete it before I have family in for Thanksgiving. I am just a few questions from completing it. I recently found out from a coworker, that used the same program, went online to turn their work in and found out the price was actually $240. The company claims it was a misprint in the book. I find this hard to believe, seeing how the price was printed the same in more than one place in the book, had a price breakdown, and even stated "save $216". This is intentionally misleading to get you to use their program and then be forced to pay their price, "bait and catch" I now have the choice of starting completely over with a different program or pay their "real" price.

  Business response

  01/05/2023

  Business Response /* (1000, 8, 2022/11/28) */ Contact Name and Title: Caitlin M*** CS Team Lead Contact Phone: 814-584-3274 ext 387 Contact Email: ***************************** We would like to connect with Ms.******* and resolve this issue for her. The misprint was an honest mistake, not an intentional deception. You can reach me direct at ***************************** and I would be happy to discuss a resolution. I apologize for the confusion this misprint has caused. Thank you, Caitlin M***

• Initial Complaint

  10/27/2022

  Complaint Type:

  Product Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  On October 22, 2022 I purchased a nursing ceu package for $34.95. The video courses initially would not play and then did briefly but would 'glitch'. I cannot go back to review the video or any course content that has already played. Now none of the courses will play at all now. I have tried on a brand new Macbook, and 3 different computers at my work. I used Elite in the past with no problems. This year they also have something called ezflowplayer on the screen, this will not load either and is very cumbersome to use. I contacted elite and their "solution" was to close out the browser, sign out/sign in, clear cache/cookies, restart etc. None of these worked. My coworkers are using other companies for their online nursing ceus and are not having any problems at our work or home. Elite's program is the problem not the computers. I should not have to spend hours on the phone or computer trouble shooting, I am a nurse I need to get these done and move on. I want a full refund. Confirmation of my transaction can be confirmed by elite through my account. I don't know how to show that the videos will not play but neither can I review what has played.

  Business response

  11/22/2022

  Business Response /* (1000, 5, 2022/11/01) */ This was resolved with the student on 10-27-22. The student was refunded her money for the course. We have also asked our engineering team to look into the problem she was having.

• Initial Complaint

  10/04/2022

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  Booklet sent out by company for continuing education for physical therapy. on the front of the book it rerads "Your 30 hour continuing education package $24.00" "ELITELEARNING.COM/BOOK" "Complete this book online with code: ********* After completing the workbook which took at least 30 hours if not more, I went online to do put my answers online for the credit. When entering the above book code I received a message that there was an error in printing and the cost was $240.00 not $24.00. I looked through this book when it first arrived thinking the price may have been low but there is not any pricing anywhere else in the book that states $240.00 versus the $24.00 so I thought they probably do bulk pricing. This is bait and switch which I believe may be illegal, if not it is very unethical.

  Business response

  11/21/2022

  Business Response /* (1000, 5, 2022/10/21) */ We have called and emailed ************ in an effort to resolve this issue. Hi******, I am reaching out to you in regards to the Better Business Bureau case you opened. I am in customer service and have reached out a couple of times in an effort to speak with you on this issue. You can reach me direct at ***************************** and I would be happy to discuss a resolution. I apologize for the confusion this misprint has caused. Thank you Caitlin M***

• Initial Complaint

  09/27/2022

  Complaint Type:

  Delivery Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  I purchased the "WV 30 hr Advanced Nurse Practice Continuing Education Series" on 9/8/22 for $39. When I log in to get started on the courses it is telling me "No Content yet for this course". I attempted to contact the listed customer service contacts, all of which have been disabled (email ****************** and phone************* and website ****************************. When I purchased this product it was listed through "****************************************************** which I found on the WV RN Board website as a suggested CEU vendor. I have not been able to make contact with anyone to discuss how to access the purchased content. I believe this website to be a scam and would like to know how to go about receiving a refund or access to legitimate, accredited, continuing education credits, I thought I was purchasing.

  Business response

  11/16/2022

  Business Response /* (1000, 8, 2022/10/20) */ Contact Name and Title: Cindy P**, Dir. Product Contact Phone: 1-888-857-6920 Contact Email: [email protected] We are not the organization that this consumer purchased from. We sell CE for nurses under Elite Learning (elitelearning.com), owned by Colibri Group, and are in no way associated with Elite Online Continuing Education with **************. We have checked our records and do not have any purchase history for Cassandra P*****.

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