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Most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Customers express widespread dissatisfaction with various aspects of the company, particularly regarding the app, customer service, cancellation processes, and contact methods. Many consumers report negative experiences with the staff, describing them as unhelpful and difficult to understand. People have encountered numerous issues, including technical problems with the app that led to exam cancellations and the inability to start their tests. Reviewers also mention difficulties in contacting customer service for assistance, citing language barriers and unhelpful support staff. The overall sentiment indicates a strong consensus of negative experiences across multiple facets of the company's services.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Stressful experience Book test day one could get online test program running had to reschedule Day two just managed to gef program working after uninstalling drop box 1 min before test started Th... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely hands down the worst. I wish they cared about their customers, or their employees. I have spent way too much time and money using this service for a career, and there is no alternative. And... See more

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This is, without fear of contradiction, the worst Company I have ever had the misfortune to encounter. I had to write an English exam for Home Office UK. I had a deadline and this has now passed... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I had an exam on OnVUE and completed the pre-check which went through perfectly. When going into my exam, I was #1 in the queue and waited 20 minutes for the proctor to come on. He told me that I need... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If i could give less stars I would! Exam booked for 23/09/2025 issues with photographs not being uploaded of workspace. Advised to close the Vue portal and reupload. Completed this action no optio... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Went through the entire pre-check process for the test. I went above and beyond to make sure my area met the criteria. There were no issues during pre-check, or when I was reading and agreeing to the... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They can not launch the exam and explain the reason... After that, just cancelled re-scheduled appointment... the worst support and experience I've ever had. The answers are so general without any inf... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Please hire someone that can speak English clearly. It’s impossible to understand your current employees. It’s irresponsible to employ someone who cannot communicate with your customers.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Booked an exam at their test center in Singapore. Went down and the computers could not connect to the Pearson Vue servers, waited an hour before the test center told us the exams were cancelled and... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SCAMMERS! HORRIBLE PEOPLE YOU CANT SWITCH US IN THE MIDDLE OF TESTING PSI TO PEARSON VUE BECAUSE YOU DONT WANT ANYMORE PEOPLE TO BECOME REAL ESTATE AGENTS YOU GUYS I SWEAR WILL BE HAVING A LAWSUIT ON... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

FIVE STAR Negative [-5] HORRIBLE No only their site, but their CUSTOMER Service, I called to changed a Language on my upcoming test and was told NO WAY JOSE, you have to cancel it, and resched... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Name changes is such a hassle, Please double or triple check your name before creating the account, Or else its gonna take around 10 day till 2 Weeks for them to settle it. Where the name issu... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Such a terrible company they do not know how to solve problems as well and customer service are so unhelpful. Hopefully at some point I won't ever have to use them again

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

OnVue was not recognizing Pearson's validation codes. Laptop restarted and cache cleared entirely, still same issue. Was unable to attempt my exam and their customer support chat said "someone will... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

OnVUE terminated my exam within 10 minutes for the most ridiculous reason — I briefly used a tissue to wipe my nose because I had a cold. I had no other items, and was unfairly flagged and kicked out... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely appalling service. A dreadful experience from start to finish. Ordering an exam is a nightmare—and if you run into issues, good luck getting help. Despite the .co.uk website, support... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was just trying to take an Azure exam but couldn't because the window to take photo of my ID hung. I waited for a good solid 15 minutes, tried again, nothing. I wasn't going to be late to my exam, s... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scam! I was turned away from the Croydon Test centre for allegedly having introduced UK as citizenship country at booking (I was booking a test for the citizenship application...). However, the candid... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Have spent hours to find out between Person UK and test centre what they will provide for the test. No one knows and they said all different thing. Who can confirm? Why they admin this important test... See more

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Terrible experience. They request that you clean your desk. Do you happen to have a pen dropped nearby? Disqualified. Do you happen to have an unused monitor? Disqualified. They even disqualifi... See more

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Very bad experience I had with Pearson centre. I attendes there in time there in time two weeks ago. The person at the reception was rude with me and made me in axiety. As family name was mistankly re... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I used the bathroom before starting my exam during the check in process so when I started my exam they revoked it. I was placed on hold by a wonderful guy named Sam with an Indian accent who kept sayi... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very very disappointed I had to reschedule an exam that has already archived by customer area from Vue portal. Support told me that my case is under investigation but I don't know what is mean ex... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I tried to take an exam twice! 3 computer brand new used and each time i was blocked by no reason during the opening of exam. One time cause of TaskManager that seems to be open when it was... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Follow the proctors instructions? That will get disqualified. My test was disqualified before I even started because I followed the proctors advice that I could grab my Diet Coke. I did, she said “... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The worst testing experience with them They cancelled my exam in the last hour and not ready to help me reschedule. I was all prepared and ready for the exam and their customer care was just hopele... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Caused me to miss my exam after studying and taking time off work due to “open applications on my computer” even though i ran multiple tests before and was fine. A notification would just pop up right... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The exam never started, and even after asking the proctor about what is happening I was told to keet waiting for several more minutes, only to find out that the NDA screen wasn't showing up f... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cannot start the exam on exam day. Keep on sending you the "rules" and the "tests" and what I should do to take the exam (and I did all that and I was so incredibly succesful in testing the ONVUE syst... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

While doing the checkin for the AWS exam , there is a step where you check your Mic , Webcam , Speaker i did all of them in the next step it asks you to take pictures using your mobile phone t... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The colleague I spoke with - Auberon - could not have been more unhelpful. I sent my name four times, and each time they would send a response like "We need your full account name for verificati... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible Experience. I was kicked out of my online exam for leaving my desk. The issue is that I never left my screen. I was given a warning by the proctor, I replied that I did not leave my desk and... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

-terrible customer service -the worst ever - They don't speak proper English impossible to get inside my account - 4 emails sent, they have no clue what I am asking and what they need to do.... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I logged into my check-in 10 minutes before my exam only to be given a pop-up 5 minutes through the process telling me to reschedule. When I called them I was told it was a glitch in the system and I... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have scheduled my exam on Aug 4 2025 Monday and the testing centre was closed for the following day. I haven’t received any confirmation from the Pearson VUE that the testing was closed and I showed... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I wish I could give zero for the customer service . Looks like they outsourced it to India and people there are so rude with zero manners. I paid the amount for the test and couldn’t reschedule so ha... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If i could give 0 stars i would. avoid this exam board at all costs!!!! not only did they totally mess up the marking of my a level paper, but even after a £204 remark they refused to accept responsib... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Please do not use this useless program. They will blame you if something goes wrong. NO REFUND even they screwed up. If you are reading this, please do not use pearson VUE. I will say it again PLEASE... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If i could give 0 stars i would... Pearson VUE is the most dysfonctional examination center/system on the planet, and somehow they got the monopoly on remote examinations... If you can avoid them then... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute garbage software. I went to a testing center. The center had just updated their PV software. It wouldn't connect. The center was having a hard time getting PV to troubleshoot and help resolve... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Failed to complete exam on exam day due to their own OnVUE app, had to contact customer services on multiple occasions until someone actually looked into the case. They acknowledged the fault, but I'v... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I passed my certification exam on July 6, 2025 — I even have a screenshot as proof. Yet, nearly a month later, I still haven’t received my certificate. Worse, on Certiport it falsely says I fail... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible Experience !! on 12th October 2025. Candidate ID : a9WRf00000026fnMAA
 First on this is not a way to treat salesforce professional that are working hard... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The experience as testing center has been awfull, I would say it was terrible, NOT RECOMMENDED IT. Bad and incomplete instructions, the protactors were not professionals, humiliated me pre and du... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Careful ⚠️⚠️⛔️⛔️ The worst test I ever had in my life! There was some technical issues with my test. 10 days after the test I’m still waiting for the customer service to reply and address my i... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Was not able to take exam because middle name is omitted. I was not able to take the exam due to my middle name was not include in my first name in the registration. I have not included my mid... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Since one month try to add my last name correctly nobody can help even if I send official ID. No body can help. For this I’m not able to take my nclex.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

IF I COULD GIVE A 0 STAR REVIEW, I WOULD!! DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH FIRST BEFORE ENGAGING. WE PAID 475, BUT THE DAY OF THE TEST, THEY WON'T LET US TAKE BECAUSE OF WE DIDN'T INCLUDE THE INITIAL NAME. BEW... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible Experience !! on 12th October 2025. Candidate ID : a9WRf00000026fnMAA
 First on this is not a way to treat salesforce professional that are working hard... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I paid a significant amount for…

I paid a significant amount for PMI-approved training courses and exam fees to take the PMP certification exam. On the scheduled day, I followed all the technical instructions and was fully prepared to sit for the exam via the OnVUE platform. However, due to a technical issue beyond my control, the exam session was terminated without warning or a valid explanation.

I contacted both PMI and Pearson VUE to understand what happened and resolve the issue, but neither provided a clear reason or a proper solution. Instead, I was told that I would have to pay again to retake the exam — even though the problem was not my fault.

This is extremely unfair and feels like a scheme to extract more money from candidates under the pretense of technical errors. PMI is a globally respected organization, and I did not expect such treatment.

There should be more accountability and transparency when technical failures occur. Candidates should not be penalized for platform issues they did not cause.

November 10, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scammy company

Scammy company

Enrolment asks for your first name and surname

It does not ask for middle name (or given name)

Therefore upon arroval you cannot do your test and will have to pay again £200

Ombudsman contacted

Don’t use this
Company use someone else

April 22, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

1.1 Star Rating Make Sense

I'm an educator and Pearson proctor, and the one thing that is guaranteed. If I call for help, they will transfer me to another department or give me a number. They will do this until I give up. No one wants to help. No one seems well-versed in support. Twenty-five minutes on hold just to look up a number, that transfers me back to them. Their support documentation is out of date. Links don't work. Nothing works.

Look, I've run a helpdesk many years ago, this is not how you run a helpdesk.

Look, I've developed software for a long time before I started teaching. This software looks like its still VB6. I could build a better system that could be distributed by one server. No, they are still using local creds.

This is an awful company. 72+ hours and no response from channel quality. I'm tired, and I really am thinking about coming out of retirement and building a new software company to rival this horrible and wretched company. One that provides support, and software that wasn't built in the early 2000s.

I want to throw this company on a pyre and build something better.

May 1, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Took my exam

Took my exam, clicked submit at the end of exam. Exam didn't go through. I didn't get results & couldn't. Proctor was rude, blaming me. I clicked submit? That broke your computer? Several hours after exam, still waiting for results.

May 1, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

4 times!

4 times!
4 times! I took an exam with you 4 times! and each time your proctor either cancelled it, or made up an elaborate story about how my camera wasn't working even though they confirmed that it was!

Now i need to wait 3 months before i take this exam again. Or pay $800 at a different education provider?!

This is absolutely ridiculous!

April 30, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

ABSOLUTE JOKE

ABSOLUTE JOKE.
I wouldn’t have gave them the 1 star rating but wouldn’t let me put anything less. Communication is extremely poor no help whatsoever causes me to miss my exam online yesterday as there systems were down they admitted this in email and on phone and now won’t let me have a refund or re take the test. Want me to pay again in full. Will never use these again at all an I HIGHLY RECOMMEND no one else does either.

April 28, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible Software, Worse Customer Service

This has been an absolute nightmare. One I'm still trying to sort out. I've been trying to sort this out for over a week. first of all the software itself to take the tests feel like windows 95. It wouldn't work at all on my home mac (something it didnt show until actually trying to take the exam the first time) which iis powerful and has fast internet. It's really not set up for mac users and theres no help from them in trouble shooting. and online people seem to universally hate it. Tried it at work and it barely worked on any computers, found one eventually and they cut it short and denied me continuing my exam and made me send over another form of id before taking it again, instead of just continuing the exam (after proving my identity several times with 2 types of id) and sending over another form of id after. this service is different to the main one and there's no number, just emails and waiting for days. I really hope they don't keep the money and make me repay for another exam.

April 14, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very very disappointed

Very very disappointed
I had to reschedule an exam that has already archived by customer area from Vue portal.
Support told me that my case is under investigation but I don't know what is mean exactly because I contacted my test center to schedule a new exam session.

Now we’re forced to wait for their so-called “investigation,” which seems completely useless.

April 24, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Went to take an AWS exam

Went to take an AWS exam. Firstly i was interrupted with them calling me saying I needed to reset the software. Upon resetting and settling back in I was accused of accessing a phone - which i wasnt an immediately terminated. I have asked for the recordings and evidence of the exam - as stated they record all exams and keep it for 30 days. I was told this wasnt an option and their decision is final. Scammed out of $400

April 14, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Got Scammed

Got Scammed.

Went to take the exam, given 3 minutes to read the NDA and could not read in time and got timed out.
The examiner could not reset it and told me my chance is over. Spoke to support and they told me they couldn't do anything about it. Total waste of money, time and effort

April 21, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could rate 0 Stars

If I could rate 0 Stars, I would!

When I signed up to take my exam, I ran the pre test software test to ensure I would be able to run the software on my Mac. Everything worked smoothly as they required OS 12 to operate. The day of my test, I couldn't load the software because they had changed the required OS to OS 13. They never notified me of this change. I had to pay $100 to reschedule my exam because I wasn't able to download the new OS in time. I was told they would refund me the $100 once I took the exam. They never refunded me despite countless efforts to receive the refund.

Spineless cucks. Worthless company.

April 9, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No help from customer service

I’ve had to reschedule my exam twice, and on both occasions, the website failed to update the new time. When I contacted customer service for assistance, I received no meaningful help—only a recommendation to pay the fee again and register for a new date.

When I asked to escalate the matter, I was met with a generic response and no real opportunity to resolve the issue. This has been incredibly frustrating, especially considering that I need this license for my job and now have no choice but to pay additional fees through no fault of my own.

This experience feels unfair and borderline predatory. I’m requesting that this issue be reviewed seriously and that the additional fee be waived or refunded given the circumstances.

April 19, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Exam proctor was very rude and started…

Indian Exam proctor was very rude and started yelling at me upon checking in to my exam when I was just doing what she asked stressing me out before the exam starts, also breathing on her crap microphone and incoherent most of the time.

Exam questions not even relevant to study material

April 19, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

🇨🇦Extremely stressful experience with…

🇨🇦Extremely stressful experience with this company. I would not recommend anyone to use this company to write an exam OR to hire them to be responsible for exams on behalf of your company. Write your exam in person if at all possible. My husband took an unpaid day off work for me to pay $250 to an unreliable company with 0 assistance to a complete exam. After preparing for months and weeks to get in.

I am an intermediate with computer skills and have run an international online store for the last 5 years and could not gain access to my exam after running all pre-checks prior. They do not provide a point of contact for your exam. They do not have a technician to help the day of exam. They have no phone number. They have an email no one answers. Or a bot that’s says they are getting you help but no one comes.

How are so many organizations using this awful company?

April 13, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

BAAAD

BAAAD! After following the pre-exam proctor's instructions, it was a pause and was told I failed the exam then. In 10 min! I had not seen the exam questions or such! This is simply terrible! Pearson VUE is just a wasting of my time and money. It cannot be on the market for sure.

April 12, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Why microsoft!?!

Their software is appalling! Why does it require that you accept cookies in order to get access to contact information that you need. Why does it allow you to pass the testing of your system but then block you on the things it allowed when you go to do the test. Why does Microsoft use such awful system. Makes me not want to do a microsoft cert, I'd rather just learn AWS simply to not have to deal with pearson vue. No more microsoft certs with pearson vue. Shocking company

April 11, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unresponsive, Unhelpful, and Utterly Frustrating

Absolutely appalling service. A dreadful experience from start to finish. Ordering an exam is a nightmare—and if you run into issues, good luck getting help. Despite the .co.uk website, support is outsourced to India or handled via delayed, unresponsive US-based email.

They’ll send you in circles, bouncing you between different phone numbers and departments, only to end up speaking to the same person who couldn’t help you to begin with.

Money has been taken from our account and we still can’t speak to anyone who can resolve the issue or provide what we paid for.

Avoid at all costs. If you need to purchase exams, look elsewhere.

April 11, 2025
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