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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Adobe Learning Manager

    Score7.6 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    Adobe Learning Manager is a Learning Management System developed by Adobe Inc. that offers personalized learning at scale to employees, partners and customers alike. Compliant with GDPR guidelines, SOC2 TYPE 2 and FedRAMP Certifications, Adobe Learning Manager integrates with Adobe Experience Manager Sites, Adobe Commerce, Marketo Engage with out-of-the-box components and any other application through Open APIs, offering hybrid learning programs and detailed analytics.…N/A

    PiiQ by Cornerstone (discontinued)

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/ACornerstone’s PiiQ was an SMB offering that included core learning management and performance management systems, based on Sonar6 which was acquired by Cornerstone in 2012, and ultimately discontinued in 2022.

    $8

    per user per month

    LMS365

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/AELEARNINGFORCE in Edgewater brings learning management to Office 365 and SharePoint. LMS365 blends with the Microsoft infrastructure and is designed to eliminate expensive integration, time-consuming development, and unwanted complexity. Learners access learning plans, courses, personal progress reports, and certificates from within the SharePoint business process.N/A
    Pricing
    Adobe Learning ManagerPiiQ by Cornerstone (discontinued)LMS365
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    PiiQ Performance
    $8.00
    per user per month
    PiiQ Learning + Content
    $8.00
    per user per month
    PiiQ Learning + Content & Performance
    $15.00
    per user per month
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Adobe Learning ManagerPiiQ by Cornerstone (discontinued)LMS365
    Free Trial
    YesYesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee$1,000 per installationNo setup fee
    Additional Details
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    Community Pulse
    Adobe Learning ManagerPiiQ by Cornerstone (discontinued)LMS365
    Considered Multiple Products
    Adobe
    No answer on this topic
    Discontinued Products
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    Zensai
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    92%
    Would buy again
    55 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    43 Answers
    No answers on this topic
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    Happy with the feature set
    92%
    Happy with the feature set
    55 Answers
    No answers on this topic
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    90%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    36 Answers
    No answers on this topic
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    Implementation went as expected
    84%
    Implementation went as expected
    36 Answers
    No answers on this topic
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    Features
    Adobe Learning ManagerPiiQ by Cornerstone (discontinued)LMS365
    Learning Management
    Comparison of Learning Management features of Adobe Learning Manager and PiiQ by Cornerstone (discontinued) and LMS365
    Feature
    Adobe Learning Manager
    7.6
    144 Ratings
    8% below category average
    PiiQ by Cornerstone (discontinued)
    6.6
    11 Ratings
    22% below category average
    LMS365
    8.6
    4 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Course authoring8.1126 Ratings6.011 Ratings7.53 Ratings
    Course catalog or library8.0139 Ratings6.811 Ratings8.14 Ratings
    Player/Portal7.8134 Ratings6.810 Ratings8.34 Ratings
    Learning content7.0127 Ratings6.611 Ratings8.14 Ratings
    Mobile friendly6.8117 Ratings7.98 Ratings8.62 Ratings
    Progress tracking & certifications6.0135 Ratings6.210 Ratings9.44 Ratings
    Assignments7.8125 Ratings6.711 Ratings9.24 Ratings
    Compliance management8.0107 Ratings5.89 Ratings9.74 Ratings
    Learning administration7.0132 Ratings6.611 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Learning reporting & analytics7.0133 Ratings6.911 Ratings5.64 Ratings
    Social learning8.0114 Ratings00 Ratings8.13 Ratings
    Gamification8.025 Ratings00 Ratings9.42 Ratings
    Single Sign On (SSO) Enabled Learning9.029 Ratings00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
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    iSpring LMS
    Score9.6 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Adobe Learning ManagerPiiQ by Cornerstone (discontinued)LMS365
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.0
    (149 ratings)
    8.6
    (40 ratings)
    9.4
    (6 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    6.0
    (12 ratings)
    3.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    7.0
    (45 ratings)
    8.5
    (37 ratings)
    9.2
    (2 ratings)
    Availability
    7.3
    (3 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    8.1
    (3 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    3.4
    (9 ratings)
    9.2
    (36 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    1.0
    (7 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Configurability
    7.3
    (3 ratings)
    6.5
    (9 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    8.5
    (30 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.5
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    8.7
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    5.2
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Adobe Learning ManagerPiiQ by Cornerstone (discontinued)LMS365
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Adobe
    It's good if you have a good use case for that feed. I do know that you have to incorporate it in a process in isolation. It's not you don't realize the full value, so you have to incorporate it into an overall improvement process. I would say the pro cases are marketing optimization with respect to campaigns. And I would say that the areas it's not well suited is in distilling attribution. So if you were to take all of the improvements that it suggested, the numbers exceed revenue, which isn't real, but that's a hard problem to solve. Nobody's really solved that problem well. So distilling the attribution piece would be good. And it is well suited for marketing campaigns in the ideation phase of so
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    Well suited for:
    • A busy environment where you want learners to be self-sufficient and to be able to access learning solutions at a time that suits them.
    • For anyone who wants to access learning using different platforms such as iPad, mobile, PC, etc
    • Anyone who needs a more in-depth learning solution rather than an overview of key learning points.
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    Zensai
    If a customer does not have SharePoint the entry in that kind of solution is a bit harder as the use of SharePoint can be so broad. It does not mean it is not the right solution as a company can use SharePoint LMS to start with and then expand to other functions and features. I strongly recommend to use SharePoint Standard or Enterprise and forgo the "free" SharePoint version as a) SharePoint's core functions and features are greatly enhanced in these two premium versions and b) more and more SharePoint LMS functions make use of these core Standard and Enterprise features in the future, like taxonomy, user profiles, etc. In general with all project it is as well recommended to have the full buy in by upper management and that the project initiative is fully supported. Adding such a solution (SharePoint LMS or any other LMS solution) will require the team not only to have a good plan on how the requirements can be achieved from a technical point of view, but how a training program can be rolled out to an organization of 5, 500, 5.000 or 50.000. The technical deployment of SharePoint LMS is measurable (I would say between 1-4 weeks based on the complexity, scale of the environment). 1-2 weeks of training (depending on the base knowledge of SharePoint in the company and the need to add knowledge of SharePoint LMS). That's it. Technically you are ready. If needed, any custom work, integration and development work comes on top. Where customer struggle is the availability and dedication of their own teams. Course content needs to be created, how should a course look like, what are the parameters, what are top ten things needed moving a course which was taught in a class room, but now to be delivered online. Buying the licenses is one thing, getting the solution up and running form a technical point of view is another, making it YOURS is the challenge!
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    Pros
    Adobe
    • Rich and engaging learning experiences that capture employees' attention.
    • Is multi-device capable so our teams can take classes where it's most convenient for them during the day, especially if they don't have an assigned static workstation?
    • Allows us to personalize compliance training based on where our employees are at in the organizational chart, competencies, and requirements.
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    • Enables employees to draft work goals and collaborate with their supervisors on a final version - improves mutual understanding right up front.
    • Combines performance goal ratings with competency ratings and provides a blended score. Simplifies the goal weighting so you don't have to do any calculations.
    • 9-box matrix provides useful definitions and descriptions so managers can prepare development notes or plans for individual employees.
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    Zensai
    • Creating an easy to navigate Course Catalog
    • Enabling the training team to assign training easily and send out email reminders.
    • Create sample training in the Sandbox to test thoughts and ideas.
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    Cons
    Adobe
    • High initial set-up cost and licensing fees for all employees at one go
    • Once a courses been enrolled by employee, there's no function to remove those courses by themselves.
    • Mobile version not working very well and some contents not able to load, e.g. Leaderboard, Level.
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    • Would be good to have have a virtual "top level" (eg board) user built in to allow senior execs without a direct manager to be able to be set up with KPIs instead of having to create a dummy user
    • Reports have difficulty downloading if pop ups disabled or in some browser environments
    • When competencies are updated while a cycle is open, any changes don't effect that open cycle but only future ones. Would be nice to be able to have the option to apply changes to existing "open" cycles
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    Zensai
    • Clarify the process for enrollment into courses
    • When the user clicks into a different portion of the file library and then needs to return to a previous class the software forces you to go all the way back to the beginning of the coursework, this isn’t that painful just annoying.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Adobe
    Currently, our company uses this program and another competitor for our learning management software. We like the adaptability of this program and appreciate the customer service that Adobe provides, however the other program is starting to turn out to be a better value for our company as they improve their compatibility.
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    It's not that CSB isn't a decent performance management system, but we have decided to go with just one vendor (Workday) for an HRIS/performance management/payroll system so we can directly relate pay to performance. We are more interested in having just one system that "talks" to the other pieces instead of having to work with several vendors. It reduces the hassle of having to communicate with different support teams, having different contracts, and so on.
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    Zensai
    It is very simple for me: As I said, I am (we are) selling and consulting around SharePoint LMS. SharePoint LMS is a killer application which needs to be in every company which has a vision and mission to deliver and create knowledge. So you can say Thomas (me) is biased, but I only encourage you to check out the solution to hear what we have to say and stack our solution against the other solutions out there.
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    Usability
    Adobe
    In general, the user experience in Adobe Learning Manager is very satisfactory. The layout of the interface, the structure and the order of the available functionalities make it very intuitive and usable. The adaptation to mobile devices is very convenient since most of the participants connect through these electronic devices.
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    There are specific things within the goals and competencies that are user-friendly. For example, the rating slider isn't great in my opinion. You can slide in between ratings which can create some odd scoring (if you use scoring). It seems a better solution would be a drop down where you select your rating. There are also some glitches in the system and have been told Cornerstone is aware of them but are focused on delivering new features. There are workarounds, but that doesn't seem to be a great answer.
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    Zensai
    Ultimately, in my opinion LMS365 is a bit clunky to use. It has most of the features you need, but most need to be configured by your technology department, e.g., SSO, user groups in Entra ID, notifications through Slack, teams, etc. If you're looking for an all-in-one solution, look elsewhere, as lms365 has several catches to its proposition.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Adobe
    On a few occasions, I've logged in to issue a test to a staff member and my course would just spin. I've had to reschedule several test attempts due to this. In my opinion, the issue was not resolved by Adobe
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    So far 100%.
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    Zensai
    No answers on this topic
    Performance
    Adobe
    The performance of Adobe Captivate Prime is also extremely good. The user interface is fast and easy to load. The complexity is not nearly as bad as some of the other programs on the market. Speed was not impacted.
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    The saving process slows it down. It doesn’t auto save. If you leave a page, it will sometimes warn you, but not always. When you hit the save button, a window pops up that says creating/saving packets. It feels very archaic.
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    Zensai
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Adobe
    I think they have a competent, friendly and "resolving" team. I have only ever been met with a willingness to assist any and every query I have come across. Roy who is one of the technical people is amazing, and so is my Customer Success Manager, Hema! I do not know what I would do without them.
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    My assistant could better address this issue. My perception is that there is not immediate assistance, and that there can be a wait for help. That is not a negative, just a perception. I have not used support in two years.
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    Zensai
    The few times we actually needed support generally were during major upgrades of the system and getting a quick handle on how the configuration changed were the primary reasons.
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    In-Person Training
    Adobe
    Training by my staff was quick. Could have been a bit longer. Had to pick up on things myself
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    Zensai
    No answers on this topic
    Online Training
    Adobe
    No answers on this topic
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    We bought training provided by 3rd party – it was fabulous.
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    Zensai
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    Adobe
    Trial period was great, and It let me plenty of time to try the different feature of the platform. However, when we decided to move forward, the ADOBE team was slow and not reactive at all. Actually after 2 years, I am still waiting for answers which is quite unacceptable.
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    I think we could have done a better job of rolling out the tool to our managers. We were under a tight timeline. In the training, we showed them everything and said go do it by this date. Looking back, I would have done it in pieces: for example, 2 weeks to write goals, 2 weeks to get sign-off from direct reports. I just let them go at it. Since then we’ve moved to agile development environment and are applying the technique to everything. In future would only do through change sprint. It is a big change I didn’t take it seriously enough.

    I had a team of 3 project managing. You need a champion from every department to make sure you’re getting it right and to make sure what’s happening is communicated. It’s not something you can do without input from department heads
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    Zensai
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Adobe
    360 keeps up the Adobe learning manager. It even outclasses it in certain parts, but with a huge stalwart tech giant like Adobe, it is hard to keep up. Many of the features are present, but there's always that final touch missing. And it is always trying to play catchup.
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    Lesson.ly has been great to work with but it is a very clear and simple, user-friendly system that anyone can pick up with very little training as it is self-explanatory. It also has a great mobile interface and lots of different features that are easy to add for the admin but really impactful for the user.
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    Zensai
    I will pick EdApp or Totara if you're after an all-in-one LMS solution that is feature-rich. For a university educational setting, Moodle continues to make sense. Safety Culture now owns EdApp, so over time, these platforms will likely be merged. LMS needs a huge overhaul to catch up.
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    Scalability
    Adobe
    The product's overall scalability and flexibility is extremely good. I wish that the other products our company uses were this flexible! The product is easy to deploy across multiple departments and teams as needed.
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    Zensai
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    Adobe
    • We are a small organization, so for now, we aren't quite sure if our ROI is working. But are confident in how this system will help us grow.
    • Our consumers have been truly delighted about the LMS and view us at a much more professional level now.
    • High level of security is very positive.
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    • It's tool and it's only as good as the person wielding it. The investment in PiiQ was accompanied by a quarterly cadence and manager feedback training. We feel like our employees are given regular feedback and bonuses are tied to objective accomplishment.
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    Zensai
    • It will reduce the time
    • We can speed up the work
    • There are more advantages in any part of the organisation
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    ScreenShots

    Adobe Learning Manager Screenshots

    Screenshot of the platform for all learning needs.Screenshot of guided learning journeys.Screenshot of gamification.Screenshot of actionable insight from analytics.Screenshot of learning that’s engaging.Screenshot of measurable analytics.

    PiiQ by Cornerstone (discontinued) Screenshots

    Screenshot of PiiQ Performance Employee ReviewScreenshot of PiiQ Learning on DevicesScreenshot of PiiQ Manager/Employee Check-insScreenshot of PiiQ 9-box Talent MatrixScreenshot of PiiQ Learning Publish New ContentScreenshot of PiiQ Learning Searchable Library & Self-registration