# QA - Learn. To Change.

> Learn cloud computing on the go and get certified with QA Platform!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cloudacademy.cloudacademyapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cloudacademy.cloudacademyapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.cloudacademy.cloudacademyapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** QA Ltd.
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 120,803
- **Rating:** 4.42 / 5 (2,657 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.9.8
- **Last updated:** 2025-03-20
- **First published:** 2016-04-01
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 58 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-07-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cloudacademy.cloudacademyapp)
- **Website:** [https://www.qa.com/self-paced-learning/](https://www.qa.com/self-paced-learning/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://cloudacademy.com/privacy-platform/](https://cloudacademy.com/privacy-platform/)

## Description

The QA Learning Platform Chrome extension empowers learners to upskill in cloud computing, AI, data science, digital marketing, and more — all from their browser. Featuring comprehensive training on major cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Alibaba, and Oracle, it also offers courses in emerging technologies like machine learning, Generative AI, and DevOps best practices. 

With over 150 expert-designed courses, quizzes, labs, and flashcards available offline, users can learn on their schedule and prepare for certifications including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Microsoft. This extension supports flexible learning, syncing offline progress when reconnected, making skill growth accessible anytime, anywhere for career advancement.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.cloudacademy.cloudacademyapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

Users consistently praise the app's high-quality and regularly updated content with excellent labs and challenges, alongside a friendly interface. However, there are widespread problems with the app's stability, including frequent crashes and overheating. Offline video download and playback features are notably problematic, often failing or requiring multiple attempts. Video progress tracking and playback controls are inadequate, and some users face subscription and support issues, leading to frustration despite the quality content.

### Pros

- High quality and frequently updated course content, especially for AWS and Azure training.
- Hands-on labs and challenges that provide real-world practice.
- User-friendly interface with easy navigation and competitive tracking features.
- Ability to download content for offline viewing (though implementation has issues).
- Responsive customer support in some cases.

### Cons

- Offline video download functionality is poor—videos either don't download properly or don't play offline.
- App is unstable and crashes frequently.
- Poor handling of video playback features such as bookmarking progress, video playback position retention, and inability to use picture-in-picture or lock orientation.
- Performance issues including slow startup, app not launching properly, and phone overheating during video playback.
- Subscription and support communication issues, including auto-cancellation and difficulty contacting support.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cloudacademy.cloudacademyapp)