A Cloud Guru (Linux Academy) vs Rosetta Stone Language Learning Software

Likelihood to Recommend

Where it's strong: Linux, open source technologies, web development administration, virtualization and automation, cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, CI/CD trainingWhere it's lacking: The more traditional aspects of IT -- Windows, Active Directory, IT Service Management. storage administration and networking basics... advanced networking also, like CCNA, would be nice.

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Anthony Tutrone

Senior Infrastructure Systems Engineer

WWEMedia Production, 1001-5000 employees

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While there are things that Rosetta Stone could do to help the teachers and district with providing educational data, I have seen a tremendous improvement in many beginning ELLs. This program has given them the confidence to move from silence in the classroom to be able to share their thoughts and demonstrate their grasp of the class material.

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Kathleen Hall

Teacher

Marrero Middle SchoolPrimary/Secondary Education, 51-200 employees

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Pros

The videos are short and easy to ingest. This is super important! Long videos get boring and people lose interest quickly
New training videos for new technology are always being added regularly
In addition to new videos, existing training videos are updated when software or technology changes, ensure that you always have current information while you're learning

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Anthony Tutrone

Senior Infrastructure Systems Engineer

WWEMedia Production, 1001-5000 employees

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Tracks user interaction
Customer service availability
Accessibility

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Employee in Other

E-Learning Company, 11-50 employees

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Cons

The merger with A Cloud Guru has confused things a bit. They're slowly replacing the Linux academy branded training with ACG training (which is fine) but if we found ourselves losing access to training videos while we were in the midst of watching them
A more robust community would be nice. There's the Slack channel, but I wish there was more robust community features
It would be nice to be able to download videos locally on desktops and laptops. This helps greatly with rewinding the video to reiterate key learning points

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Anthony Tutrone

Senior Infrastructure Systems Engineer

WWEMedia Production, 1001-5000 employees

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One has to have a high speed Internet connection to use Rosetta Stone. Not everyone has that.

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Michael Roberts

Lab Technology Coordinator

SUNY ATTAIN LAB @ Drew Hamilton Community CenterHigher Education, 1001-5000 employees

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Usability

A Cloud Guru (Linux Academy) 6.0

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The site can have some issues. It can be difficult to return to the training module you were viewing after some time away from the site and you have to relogin. We've also had issues where the session will time out at random points, which makes it frustrating to move on to the next videos in the module when you have to re-login and try and find which one you left off on.

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Anthony Tutrone

Senior Infrastructure Systems Engineer

WWEMedia Production, 1001-5000 employees

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Rosetta Stone Language Learning Software 7.3

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Rosetta Stone is a very comprehensive program with several different components. In truth after an initial orientation by a teacher, students (adults or school children) are able to use the software and navigate through its sections.

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Michael Roberts

Lab Technology Coordinator

SUNY ATTAIN LAB @ Drew Hamilton Community CenterHigher Education, 1001-5000 employees

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Support Rating

A Cloud Guru (Linux Academy) 10.0

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I've never had to communicate with Linux Academy's customer support aside from some minor billing issues, which were easily ironed out in a very quick manner.

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Anthony Tutrone

Senior Infrastructure Systems Engineer

WWEMedia Production, 1001-5000 employees

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Rosetta Stone Language Learning Software 6.2

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I would have liked to give a 10 but there are some areas where Rosetta Stone could improve that would help those using it in an educational setting. That being said, I have seen such good results in my students that I feel this is a very worthwhile product. One of my biggest fears going into this new school year was that with all the changes being made to the Leaning English Language Programs in the district we might lose Rosetta Stone as a tool for our ELLs. I'm happy to say that the district also saw the value of this program.

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Kathleen Hall

Teacher

Marrero Middle SchoolPrimary/Secondary Education, 51-200 employees

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Alternatives Considered

We've tried CBT Nuggets, Pluralsight, ITProTV, and even official training programs directly from the software vendors. Linux Academy outranks them all simply because of the quality of the training videos compared to the monthly costs. It's hard to beat its affordably, especially when the training material is such high quality and engaging

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Anthony Tutrone

Senior Infrastructure Systems Engineer

WWEMedia Production, 1001-5000 employees

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I have used Memrise, Busuu and Duolingo which are similar language learning programs. I would rank any of those above Rosetta Stone. I don't see much "value added" from paying to use Rosetta Stone, and my students get more enjoyment from the other mentioned programs. I believe that comprehensible input is the best approach to language learning which isn't accomplished with solely online instruction.

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E-Learning Company, 11-50 employees

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Return on Investment

Linux Academy keeps us on the cutting edge, that's a huge positive impact.
We're able to use Linux Academy to help earn IT certifications for our employees
It keeps our employees wanting to learn more, which improves our skillsets as a whole.

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Anthony Tutrone

Senior Infrastructure Systems Engineer

WWEMedia Production, 1001-5000 employees

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The program has enabled the students who had no English when entering the class to be able to communicate and begin to grasp what is being taught.
Students have gone from silent bystanders to valued participants in the classroom.
The students who work with fidelity in the program become English proficient with more confidence and more quickly than those who dabble.

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Kathleen Hall

Teacher

Marrero Middle SchoolPrimary/Secondary Education, 51-200 employees

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Pricing Details

General

Free Trial

Yes

Free/Freemium Version

Yes

Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Yes

Entry-level set up fee?

No

A Cloud Guru (Linux Academy) Editions & Modules

Edition

Free	$0.00¹
Personal Basic	$31.59 ($379.00)²
Personal Plus	$41.59 ($499.00)²
Business Basic	$41.59 ($499.00)²
Business Plus	$58.25 ($699.00)²

per month
per month (per year)

Additional Pricing Details

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General

Free Trial

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Free/Freemium Version

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Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Entry-level set up fee?

No

Rosetta Stone Language Learning Software Editions & Modules

Edition

3 Month	$11.99 ($35.97)¹
12 Months - Unlimited Languages	$7.99 ($95.88)¹
Lifetime - Unlimited Languages	$189.00²
Lifetime Plus - Unlimited Languages, Includes 12 Months of Unlimited Group Coaching	$299.00²

per month (due at sign up)
one-time fee

Additional Pricing Details

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