Knowadays review
Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
Knowadays suits self-directed learners who want a short, edited course in business, creative or language skills and a professional certificate rather than a subscription. The catalogue holds 11 courses with assessed work, and every purchase carries a 14 days money back period.
Key facts
- Best for
- Learners buying a single short course and a professional certificate, not a subscription.
- Price from
- $199 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Free tier
- No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Money-back period
- 14 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Platform type
- Curated (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Number of courses
- 11 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Course languages
- English (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Graded assessments
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Team plan
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Knowadays LTD (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 2017 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Chat, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Subjects
- Business, Creative, Languages
- Certificate types
- Completion, Professional
- Credit recognition
- Cpd
- Official website
- knowadays.com
Apps and profiles
- Elsewhere
- TrustpilotLinkedIn
Pros and cons
Pros
- Entry fees start at $199, a fixed upfront cost rather than a recurring subscription
- Courses are assessed and end with completion and professional certificates, a pairing shared by 50.6% of listed brands
- A 14 days money back period matches the 14-day site median and covers a good share of the 30-day upper range
- A team plan is available, matching the pattern at 99.4% of listed platforms
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre, so help is available in writing and by live chat
Cons
- A small catalogue of 11 courses, so buyers who want a long list of titles get more choice from a marketplace such as Hotmart
- There is no free tier, so nothing can be sampled before paying $199
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre, with no phone line in that list
- Course material is in English under English, which limits learners who need instruction in another language
Who it suits
- Self-directed professionals adding proofing, writing or a Microsoft Word skill to their CV
- People in the UK who want certificates that count for continuing professional development
- Learners who prefer buying a course outright rather than holding a subscription
Who should look elsewhere
- Learners who want to start at no cost, since Hotmart lists entry pricing from $0
- People who need a free trial first, since there is no free tier
- Learners after nursing certificates, which DRCertifications covers from $19.99
Free plan and trial
Knowadays has no free tier, so there is no free plan and nothing to sample before paying. The buffer is a money back period of 14 days, which matches the 14-day site median. That is shorter than the 30-day upper range some listed providers offer, so it covers a fair share rather than a generous one. Readers who want to browse a library at no cost will find more room at a platform that runs a free tier, and anyone still deciding should read the terms closely before the window closes.
What it does well
The catalogue is deliberately short, with 11 courses, and that editorial selection is what defines the platform. Work is assessed, so a course ends with graded tasks rather than open ended video watching. A team plan is available for organisations enrolling several learners, which puts Knowadays with the 99.4% of listed platforms that offer one. With no free tier attached, the value has to sit inside the paid course, and the 14 days money back period is the only fallback for a buyer who picks the wrong subject.
Who runs it
Knowadays is registered as Knowadays LTD and based in the United Kingdom, so the contracting party is a named company rather than a lone seller. It has traded since 2017, which puts real operating history behind the catalogue. Learner support runs through email, chat and help centre: email, chat and a help centre, with no phone line in that list. Buyers who need a formal qualification rather than a skill certificate should check what an employer accepts before enrolling, since the certificates carry the offer rather than a regulator.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Knowadays cost to start?+
Courses start at $199. That is a single payment for one course rather than a subscription, so the total spend stays near the €35.03 monthly figure many platforms charge for a month of access. A team plan is also available for organisations enrolling several learners.
Is there a free trial or free tier?+
No. There is no free tier and no trial, so nothing can be sampled before paying. The first outlay is $199 at the entry price. The 14 days money back period is the main protection for anyone unsure which course fits.
What certificate do I get at the end?+
Courses close with a certificate listed under completion and professional, covering both completion and professional certificates. Work is assessed, so the certificate follows a marked task rather than simple attendance. Recognition runs through cpd, which counts for UK continuing professional development records.
How many courses are there and what subjects?+
The catalogue holds 11 courses. Subjects covered are business, creative and languages, and the material is in English under English. It is a short, edited list rather than a large library, so check that your subject is present before enrolling.
How long is the money back period?+
The money back period runs 14 days. That matches the 14-day site median, and it is shorter than the 30-day offered by some listed providers, so decide quickly if you are still unsure.
Who is behind Knowadays?+
The business is registered as Knowadays LTD in GB and has traded since 2017. It runs a curated catalogue rather than an open marketplace, so every course is selected in house. The contracting party is a named company, not an anonymous seller.
How do I get help while studying?+
Support runs through email, chat and help centre: email, chat and a help centre. There is no phone line in that list, so live contact happens in writing. For a short catalogue of 11 courses, written support covers most course questions.
Does Knowadays work outside the UK?+
Knowadays is based in the United Kingdom and its entry course sits at $199, so learners outside the UK can buy in. Course material is in English under English. Anyone needing a qualification recognised in another country should check local acceptance for a professional certificate first.
Sources
- knowadays.com checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Credit recognition, Headquarters, Legal entity, Support channels, Team plan
“Each course is accredited by the CPD Certification Service”
- knowadays.com/about checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Number of courses, Founded
“11 CPD-Accredited Courses”
- knowadays.com/courses checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Platform type, Subjects
“Explore Our Collection of CPD-Accredited Courses”
- knowadays.com/courses/becoming-a-proofreader checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Graded assessments, Course languages
“Tutor-graded assessment - Becoming A Proofreader”
- knowadays.com/courses/formatting-in-microsoft-word checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Certificate types, Price from
“Certificate of completion - Formatting In Microsoft Word”
- knowadays.com/terms-conditions checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Free tier, Money-back period
“Payment in full is required before course access is granted”
Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
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