A Cloud Guru (Linux Academy) vs Skillsoft Academy

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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The presentations helped me develop a deeper understanding of a subject. The information is a nice combination of [being] well organized and applicable to real life information. The test questions are clearly worded and really make you think (but not crazy unrealistic scenarios). I feel very confident about my ability to perform my job.

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Verified User

Program Manager in Engineering

Information Technology and Services Company, 5001-10,000 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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Practical in-depth presentations
Exam questions do make you think
Updated material
Good selection for IT and product focused engineering professionals

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Verified User

Program Manager in Engineering

Information Technology and Services Company, 5001-10,000 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

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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

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WWEMedia Production, 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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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 selected Skillsoft Academy because it's] much easier to use and has relevant courses. I would like to give 4.5 stars to the course selection, delivery, content, and exams

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Verified User

Program Manager in Engineering

Information Technology and Services Company, 5001-10,000 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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As an employee I feel that I can be more efficient doing my job.
Increases job satisfaction.

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Program Manager in Engineering

Information Technology and Services Company, 5001-10,000 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

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per month (per year)

Additional Pricing Details

Contact Sales for Enterprise Pricing. https://acloudguru.com/solutions/business

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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

Skillsoft Academy Editions & Modules

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Additional Pricing Details

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