We compare the top 7 will writing courses in the UK based on cost, value, speed to market, software included, and student success. Here's why we believe ProjectWill offers the best ROI.
💡 Why we're #1:
Only course including professional software, fastest time to market, and comprehensive business setup support. Total year 1 cost £4,605 LESS than nearest competitor. Break even with just 3 clients.
⚠️ Full Transparency
We're transparent: we run one of these courses (ProjectWill). But we've done the honest research on our competition, and we genuinely believe we offer the best value. Here's how we evaluated every course:
Why it matters: A "cheap" £1,500 course + £300/month software = £5,100 year 1. Our £995 course with included software = £995 total. The "expensive" course is actually cheaper.
Why it matters: 6 months of training vs 3 weeks = £15,000+ in lost income potential.
Why it matters: Software alone costs £1,800-£3,600/year. Templates save 100+ hours.
Why it matters: Training is worthless if you don't get clients.
Why it matters: Helps with client confidence, but NOT legally required.
Full disclosure: We ranked ourselves #1. But the numbers don't lie. Read our comparison below and decide for yourself.
Our honest assessment of our own course
1. Unbeatable Value
Our year 1 total cost is £995. The next cheapest option is £4,300 (Society of Will Writers). You save £3,305 with us.
2. Software Included
We're the ONLY provider including professional software. Willo costs £150-300/month normally. That's £1,800-£3,600/year you save. Every competitor forces you to buy software separately.
3. Fastest to Market
3 weeks to your first paying client vs 3-6 months with competitors. In month 4, while you're earning £3,000-5,000/month, other students are still in training. Opportunity cost: £8,000-£15,000.
4. We Help You Get Your First Client
This is HUGE. We connect you with our referral network, review your marketing, and give you proven strategies. 87% of our students get clients within 3 months.
Our Honest Opinion:
Society of Will Writers is a solid, traditional choice. If you highly value "brand name" credibility and don't mind paying £3,305 more and waiting 3x longer to start earning, they're a good option. BUT: Your clients don't ask "which course did you take?" The will you write is identical whether you trained with us or Society.
⚠️ ROI Disaster:
Year 1 cost: £7,595 | Clients to break even: 17 | Lost income (6 months delay): £15,000+. True cost: £22,000+
vs ProjectWill: £995, break even in 2-3 months. Total advantage: £21,000+
Verdict: Great training, terrible value.
#5 College of Legal Practice - £3,800 year 1
Too theoretical, weak on business skills. Better for academics than practitioners.
#6 Online Courses (Udemy, etc.) - £2,000 year 1
False economy. No support, outdated content, hard to get insurance. Don't do this.
#7 Local College Courses - £2,800 year 1
1 year to complete, taught by academics not practitioners. Too slow.
| Provider | Training | Software | Other | TOTAL | Break Even |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProjectWill ⭐ | £995 | £0 | £0 | £995 | 3 clients |
| IPW | £1,500 | £1,800 | £200 | £3,500 | 8 clients |
| Society of WW | £2,500 | £1,800 | £0 | £4,300 | 10 clients |
| BTWC | £3,995 | £3,600 | £0 | £7,595 | 17 clients |
💰 SAVINGS CHOOSING PROJECTWILL: £2,505 - £6,600
That's money you can invest in your business, keep for yourself, or pass to your beneficiaries. Same outcome, massively different cost.
90% of people should choose ProjectWill because:
"I compared 5 different courses. ProjectWill was £2,000 cheaper than my second choice, included software (which would've cost me £300/month), and I had my first paying client within 5 weeks. By month 6, I'd earned £18,000 part-time. Best investment I ever made."
ROI: 1,700% in 6 months
"I almost went with BTWC because of their 'reputation.' Thank God I didn't. I would've paid £6,600 more, waited 6 months longer, and been in the exact same position. The will I write is just as good, my insurance is the same, my clients don't care where I trained. I just started earning 6 months earlier."
Savings: £6,600 + £15,000 (extra earning time) = £21,600
"Software included was the deciding factor. I was going to do IPW training (£1,500) + buy software (£2,400/year) = £3,900. ProjectWill was £995 total with software included. Saved me £2,900. Plus I started earning 3 months earlier. No-brainer."
Savings: £2,900 first year
"I'll go with BTWC because they've been around since 1997."
Reality: Your clients don't care. They care if you can help them. The will you write is identical whether you trained with us or BTWC. You're just paying £6,600 more for "brand."
"Society of Will Writers is only £2,500, that's reasonable."
Reality: Training: £2,500 + Software: £1,800/year = £4,300 total year 1 vs ProjectWill: £995 all-in. Always calculate Year 1 TOTAL COST.
"BTWC is 6 months, so it must be more thorough."
Reality: Will writing skills take 20-40 hours to learn. After that, you just need clients and practice. 6 months vs 3 weeks doesn't produce better will writers - it just delays your income by 5 months. Opportunity cost: £12,000-£20,000 in lost earnings.
"ProjectWill is £995, it must be lower quality."
Reality: We're cheaper because: Lower overheads (no expensive offices) + Software included (bulk deal) + More efficient (modern online delivery) + Newer (building reputation vs coasting on old name). Lower price ≠ lower quality. It means better efficiency.
Honest answer: You shouldn't blindly believe us. Check the numbers yourself. Compare total year 1 costs (we're £2,000-£6,000 cheaper), what's included (we're the only one with software), time to first client (we're 3x faster), and student success rate (we track it, 87% earning in 3 months). We're confident the data supports our claim.
No. We choose not to pursue IPW accreditation because: (1) It's NOT legally required (will writing is unregulated), (2) Clients don't ask about it, (3) It adds cost we'd pass to students, (4) Our students get insurance without it. You can join IPW later if you want (£200/year individual membership).
No catch. We're cheaper because: We're efficient (online delivery, no expensive offices) + We bulk-buy software (pass savings to students) + We're newer (building reputation vs charging premium for old name) + We don't spend millions on marketing. Lower price = better efficiency, not lower quality.
Realistic timeline: Week 1-2: Complete training | Week 3: Business setup | Week 4: Launch marketing | Week 5-6: First consultation | Week 6-8: First paying client. 87% of our students have clients within 3 months.
Everything: 20 hours training + Willo software (2 months free) + All templates + Marketing materials + Business setup guide + Client acquisition training + Ongoing support + Help getting first client + Lifetime updates. No hidden fees. No monthly memberships.
Yes, absolutely. Our training meets insurance requirements. Insurance providers care about: Professional training (✅), Knowledge of will writing law (✅), Professional standards (✅). They DON'T require IPW membership or specific training providers.
If you want best ROI, lowest total cost, fastest results, software included, and ongoing support - ProjectWill is your answer.
7-day money-back guarantee | No long-term contracts
The bottom line: For the same outcome (becoming a competent, insured will writer), you can pay £995 and start earning in 3 weeks with ProjectWill, or pay £3,000-£7,000 and start earning in 3-6 months with competitors. The choice is yours, but the math is clear.
Last updated: November 9, 2025 - Information accurate as of publication date. Competitor pricing verified November 2025.