Ridiculously toxic, manipulative work environment - Software Engineer ClearCourse Employee Review

1.0
12 Feb 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

I only had a 1 month notice period

Cons

- Sweatshop environment for SWEs, where you will be worked to the bone and micro-managed by people of low talent who know virtually nothing about engineering - Many staff are being forced to take on additional responsibilities without a pay rise - some are essentially running subsidiaries while earning 50% less than they should - Staff pressured into filling out internal feedback forms and posting positive reviews here on Glassdoor - Timesheets and little trust given to engineers - Fear-driven environment where you will be constantly made to feel afraid of losing your job - Aggression, bullying, and shouting, overall, a shockingly poor culture - Extremely low pay, with many employees earning up to 50% below the national average for their profession - 2 rounds of redundancies per year - Frequent re-orgs Only accept an offer from this company if you're desperate.

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ClearCourse Response
3mo
First off – I’m very sorry to hear about your experience – especially the bit about shouting and bullying. That’s not something that we recognise, and not something we accept – so if you’re comfortable please do drop me an email and we can set up a chat as I’d really like to find out more. On your point about forcing people to leave give feedback and leave positive reviews – that’s just not something we do. We regularly provide to opportunity for people to share thoughts through engagement surveys and we do mention GlassDoor when people have feedback to share – but it is entirely optional. Please do drop me a line as I’d really like to better understand your experience so we can do something about it - jbrain@clearcourse.co.uk.

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5.0
26 Jan 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The business has changed a lot from when I started to now. There has been significant investment in the payments product to help ensure this is a product the businesses are able to embed payments. The changes in structure have also helped support more agility and focus on each business with more sense of ownership on the work and outcomes you drive. The addition of new businesses as well gives new opportunities to learn and develop skills. There are ways to progress however due to the flat nature of the business it is more likely to move sideways rather than up. The organisation focuses on paying for performance which means working hard does pay off. Extra time off at Christmas is a great addition to have in your holiday.

Cons

High expectations which can be difficult to meet. Pay reviews are slightly below the market.

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ClearCourse Response
3mo
Thank you for your feedback. It’s great to hear that the investment in payments, structural changes and new business additions are having a positive impact. We appreciate your comments on expectations and pay— this feedback is helpful as we continue to improve. If you'd like to share any further thoughts please drop us a message jbrain@clearcourse.co.uk.
4.0
6 Mar 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The company has a supportive and friendly team environment where colleagues are always willing to help each other. It offers good opportunities to learn and grow professionally while working on different tasks and projects. The work culture is flexible and collaborative, making it easy to share ideas and work together effectively. Overall, the helpful colleagues and strong teamwork create a positive and comfortable workplace.

Cons

Some internal tools and processes could benefit from modernization to improve productivity. Streamlining certain administrative tasks and approvals would help teams focus more on core project work.

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ClearCourse Response
2mo
Thanks so much for the review. We're really glad to hear you've had a positive experience with the team and collaborative culture. If you'd like to share any further thoughts, don't hesitate to get in touch - jbrain@clearcourse.co.uk.
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