What is Issa
Overview
Issa is an online fitness and education platform that offers training plans, nutrition guidance, and certification courses for personal trainers and fitness professionals.
Services covered
Services include e-learning courses, subscription-based exam prep tools, and certification programs delivered via web and app platforms.
Sources
Policies and course terms are published by the provider; see the official course terms and help pages for precise details.
How to cancel Issa
Cancel a web (online.iss.co.za) purchase
- Log into your account on the Issa e-learning site.
- Go to your account or subscriptions page and look for cancellation or refund options.
- If you need a refund rather than just cancelling access, request it within 5 days of receiving the course (a 10% administration fee may apply). See the provider terms for full details: online.iss.co.za terms.
Cancel ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association) purchases
- Email support as instructed in the provider’s Cancellation Policy & Procedures within 7 days of purchase if you want a refund.
- Refunds are permitted only if the final exam has not been attempted; a 10% processing fee applies. Refer to ISSA help for the exact procedure: ISSA cancellation policy.
Cancel purchases made via mobile app stores
- If you subscribed through Apple App Store or Google Play, manage and cancel the subscription through the store’s subscription settings UI.
- App-store refunds are handled by Apple/Google; follow their respective refund processes rather than the web account page. Guidance overview: postclic guidance.
What happens when you cancel
Access and content
Cancellation typically stops future billing and prevents renewal of the subscription.
Access to course materials or paid features may end immediately or at the end of the current paid period depending on the product and terms.
Account and data
The provider may retain your account and progress data for a period set in their terms; check the terms for retention and data export options.
If a platform migration occurred previously, confirm your progress records with support to avoid data loss.
Renewals and recurring payments
After cancelling, verify that automatic renewal is disabled in your account or app-store subscription settings.
Keep proof of cancellation (confirmation email or screenshot) in case of billing disputes.
Will I get a refund?
Web e-learning (online.iss.co.za)
Refunds are available if requested within 5 days of receiving the course.
A possible 10% administration fee may be deducted to cover expenses. See the official terms: online.iss.co.za terms.
ISSA (ISSAonline) refund rules
ISSA allows cancellations/refunds within 7 days of purchase only if the final exam has not been attempted.
Refunds are subject to a 10% processing (administrative) fee. After 7 days or once the final exam is attempted, refunds are not available. See details: ISSA cancellation policy.
Digital delivery and cooling-off rights
There is no guaranteed automatic 14-day cooling-off for digital education; statutory cooling-off provisions can be more limited for online courses.
Local consumer rules may offer a 7-day cooling-off in some direct-marketing cases, but provider policies (5 or 7 days) are usually decisive for digital delivery - see guidance: consumer guidance.
Issa plans and pricing
Pricing table
| Plan | Price | 期間 | Features |
| ISSA CPT Test Practice - Weekly | R249.99 (or R199.99 option) | 週間 | Unlock full practice questions, exam simulator, personalised study plans |
| ISSA CPT Test Practice - Monthly | R499.99 (or R399.99 option) | 月額 | Full access to premium content and advanced features |
| ISSA CPT Test Practice - 3 Months | R999.99 | 3か月 | Premium content access for 3 months |
| ISSA CPT Test Practice - 6 Months | R1,199.99 (or R999.99 option) | 半年 | Half-year access to all practice and study tools |
| ISSA CPT Test Practice - Yearly | R1,999.99 | 年間 | One-year full access to exam prep tools |
| ISSA CPT Exam Prep Review 2025 - Weekly Full Access | SAR 59.99 (listed in SAR, not ZAR) | 週間 | Weekly full access (price listed in SAR) |
| ISSA CPT Exam Prep Review 2025 - Monthly Full Access | SAR 149.99 (also listed SAR 129.99; not ZAR) | 月額 | Monthly full access (prices listed in SAR) |
| ISSA CPT Exam Prep Review 2025 - Annual Full Access | SAR 499.99 (not ZAR) | 年間 | Annual full access (price listed in SAR) |
Notes on pricing
Confirmed South African (ZAR) prices are taken from in-app listings for the 'ISSA CPT Test Practice 2026' app.
Some exam-prep products list prices in SAR; those items are included but are not priced in ZAR per the provider’s listings.
Your consumer rights in South Africa
Cooling-off and Consumer Protection Act
Under South African law, consumers commonly have a 7-day cooling-off for unsolicited or direct-marketing transactions.
However, rights can differ for digital products and education services; statutory protections are not always identical to physical goods protections.
How this applies to Issa purchases
For web e-learning from online.iss.co.za the provider offers a 5-day refund window which is shorter than 7 days but may be permitted if clearly disclosed in terms.
For ISSA products, the provider’s 7-day internal refund policy (with exam-not-attempted condition) is the operative rule - users must act inside the provider timeframe. See guidance: consumer guidance.
Practical steps if rights are unclear
Save purchase receipts, screenshots of terms, and confirmation emails to support any dispute.
If you believe statutory rights were breached, seek advice from a consumer-protection body or legal advice in South Africa.
Customer experiences
Positive feedback
Many users praise clear directions, helpful study materials, and supportive guidance for exam preparation.
Independent reviews and Trustpilot ratings highlight step-by-step learning and confidence-building for certification exams. See example reviews: Trustpilot and Life Coach Magazine.
Negative feedback
Some users report outdated materials, inflexible policies on extensions, and slow or unresponsive customer support.
There are reports of progress loss after site updates or migrations; check forums and complaint pages for similar experiences: BBB complaints.
How to interpret reviews
Use reviews as one input among many: check recent dates, the nature of complaints, and whether issues were resolved by support.
Document your own experience (dates, support responses) to aid resolution if you encounter problems.
Documentation checklist
Essential purchase records
- Order confirmation or receipt (date and amount).
- Subscription confirmation and billing statements.
Cancellation evidence
- Cancellation confirmation email or screenshot from your account or app-store settings.
- Any support ticket numbers and copies of correspondence with support.
Proof for refund disputes
- Screenshots of the provider’s refund/cancellation terms at time of purchase.
- Proof you did not attempt the final exam (if claiming within ISSA’s exam-based refund window).
Common mistakes
Missing deadlines
Waiting past the 5-day (web) or 7-day (ISSA) refund window is the most common mistake and usually voids refund eligibility.
Always note the purchase date and act promptly if you intend to cancel or request a refund.
Attempting the final exam
For ISSA refunds, attempting the final exam typically disqualifies you from a refund - do not take the exam if you plan to request a refund within the provider’s window.
Confirm exam status and hold off on final attempts until your refund request is resolved.
Not checking app-store subscriptions
If you subscribed via Apple or Google, cancelling on the website does not cancel the store subscription - manage subscription directly in the store.
Keep screenshots of store subscription cancellations as proof.
Comparative recap
At-a-glance comparison
| Service | Refund window | Processing fee | Cancellation method | 期間 |
| ISSA web e-learning (online.iss.co.za) | Request refund within 5 days | Possible 10% administration fee | Account/subscriptions page or contact support per terms | 5 days |
| ISSA (ISSAonline certification) | Within 7 days and only if final exam not attempted | 10% processing fee | Email support / follow helpcentre procedure | 7 days |
| App-store subscriptions (Apple / Google) | Depends on store; manage via store UI | Varies; store refunds handled by Apple/Google | Use Apple App Store or Google Play subscription settings | Store-dependent |
Key takeaway
Refund windows and fees differ by product and sales channel; act quickly and follow the correct cancellation route (web account, helpcentre, or app-store).
Keep documentation and confirm the exact terms that applied at time of purchase.
After cancelling
Follow-up actions
Save your cancellation confirmation and monitor bank/credit statements for any pending refunds or continued charges.
If a refund is due, allow processing time and check with support for timelines.
Where to get help
For policy details and cancellation procedures, consult the official pages:
Escalation
If you cannot resolve a billing or refund dispute with support, gather your documentation and consider contacting a South African consumer-protection service for guidance.
Keep copies of all correspondence and payment records for escalation.
Address
Official support
Email: [email protected] (use this for direct cancellation/refund requests as per ISSA procedure).
Official policy pages
Terms and procedures: Course terms.
Cancellation policy and procedures: ISSA helpcentre.