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    Blackboard Learn by Anthology

    Score6.7 out of 10
    N/ABlackboard Inc. is an enterprise learning management systems vendor. Blackboard was founded in 1997 and became a public company in 2004. The company provides education, mobile, communication, and commerce software and related services to clients including education providers, corporations and government organizations. As of December 2010, Blackboard software and services are used by over 9,300 institutions in more than 60 countries. Blackboard Learn is the company's flagship LMS, supporting…N/A

    Bridge LMS, Skills & Performance Management

    Score7.4 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    Bridge is an integrated talent management platform that combines learning management, performance management, career development, and engagement measurement into one platform. Bridge enables companies to develop their people with live, virtual, on-demand and experience based training, manager/employees 1:1s, and career development plans. Used by more than 1000 companies worldwide, Bridge helps companies achieve their strategic people development goals by facilitating connection, alignment, and…

    $15,000

    per year

    Pricing
    Blackboard Learn by AnthologyBridge LMS, Skills & Performance Management
    Editions & Modules
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    Learn (LMS)
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    Talent Suite (LMS and Skills)
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    Full Suite (LMS, Skills and Performance)
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    Pricing Offerings
    Blackboard Learn by AnthologyBridge LMS, Skills & Performance Management
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalRequired
    Additional DetailsMust contact vendor for pricing information.—
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    Blackboard Learn by AnthologyBridge LMS, Skills & Performance Management
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    Anthology, Inc
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    GetBridge LLC
    Chose Bridge LMS, Skills & Performance Management
    Bridge is more open and more compliant with modern technologies than other systems we looked into. Some of them wouldn't run SCORM 2004 (only 1.2). Others wouldn't give back the SCORM data we fed to the system. Bridge also had the simplest interface out of any of the systems we …
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    Chose Bridge LMS, Skills & Performance Management
    Bridge is much more modern and intuitive. It is easy to use as an author and even easier as a user. The system looks clean and concise.
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    78%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    82%
    Delivers good value for the price
    9 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    72%
    Happy with the feature set
    13 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    67%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    4 Answers
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    Implementation went as expected
    88%
    Implementation went as expected
    7 Answers
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    Features
    Blackboard Learn by AnthologyBridge LMS, Skills & Performance Management
    Learning Management
    Comparison of Learning Management features of Blackboard Learn by Anthology and Bridge LMS, Skills & Performance Management
    Feature
    Blackboard Learn by Anthology
    8.6
    30 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Bridge LMS, Skills & Performance Management
    7.6
    41 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Course authoring9.024 Ratings8.040 Ratings
    Course catalog or library9.024 Ratings8.037 Ratings
    Player/Portal8.021 Ratings5.028 Ratings
    Learning content6.127 Ratings8.037 Ratings
    Mobile friendly9.030 Ratings3.040 Ratings
    Progress tracking & certifications7.024 Ratings10.039 Ratings
    Assignments9.030 Ratings10.034 Ratings
    Compliance management9.017 Ratings10.031 Ratings
    Learning administration10.025 Ratings10.033 Ratings
    Learning reporting & analytics9.026 Ratings10.035 Ratings
    Social learning9.022 Ratings2.022 Ratings
    Single Sign On (SSO) Enabled Learning9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Blackboard Learn by AnthologyBridge LMS, Skills & Performance Management
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.9
    (58 ratings)
    10.0
    (41 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    4.6
    (11 ratings)
    8.8
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (5 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.7
    (14 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Blackboard Learn by AnthologyBridge LMS, Skills & Performance Management
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Anthology, Inc
    A school with a well-established technology imprint with their students (for example, ours is a BYOB school where every student has their own laptop and must bring it to school every day and where over 99% of our families have reliable broadband at home) is a reasonable scenario for using The arrogance and intransigence of the sales force is quite disconcerting… They are no longer the only game in town and don't yet realize it. Less well-off schools/families may find it a challenge if students must be on campus or at a public library in order to use the technology. Obviously, during the pandemic, this became problematic for some districts.
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    GetBridge LLC
    Bridge is suited for scenarios where you need ppl to complete steps in order or test that they received the correct amount of knowledge after watching a video. I do think Bridge is less appropriate for companies that use it in external training scenarios as there is some key functionality missing. We gotten very good at brainstorming and finding solutions/ways to get Bridge to work the way that we need it to
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    Pros
    Anthology, Inc
    • Blackboard Learn makes submitting assignments electronically simple and provides a variety of built-in Web-based tools like e-portfolios, wikis, and blogs that our students use to create their own content.
    • Blackboard Learn is intuitive and easy to navigate from a students perspective
    • Blackboard Learn has many integrations available for connecting this LMS to other tools we use at our institution.
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    GetBridge LLC
    • Bridge is designed for the user so it is intuitive and easy to use.
    • Bridge includes an authoring tool so building custom content is fast and easy.
    • Bridge does a good job of providing user information for managers. Managers can quickly and easily see how many courses their reports are enrolled in and if anyone is overdue on required courses.
    • Bridge is also built with learning science in mind. There are multiple options for assessments, including an option for verified tasks to be completed to demonstrate proficiency.
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    Cons
    Anthology, Inc
    • Blackboard Learn has some limitations when it comes to submissions
    • It is not that user friendly, I had to spend some time to get a hang of it in the beginning
    • I have been struggling a bit with deletion of manually added courses
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    GetBridge LLC
    • Bridge could improve their categorization feature for trainings; folders would be great!
    • I'd like to see more ways to add content in the Bridge native environment in the future. Being able to create tables, infographics, and other training materials right in the system would be a great time saver.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Anthology, Inc
    There are several aspects of Desire2Learn that outweigh the benefits of using Blackboard. I find that the Desire2Learn system is a bit more user friendly and looks more up-to-date. However, the decision to renew systems is not up to me because the entire University uses the same system. Regardless, I think I would choose Desire2Learn over Blackboard because of its improved user interface.
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    GetBridge LLC
    It has been very useful to our organization in getting compliance training complete. We have a 24/7/365 organization with some folks only working 2 days a week during the summer only, many work full-time jobs elsewhere and can't make weekday programs and facilities don't have to alter schedules to get mass numbers of people through training like you have to do with live training..
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    Usability
    Anthology, Inc
    It is very usable for both faculty and students. The interface is pretty intuitive and most students can use it without a lot of additional training. Faculty do need some training to effectively use the interface, but they usually get it pretty quickly. We have had to create some additional programming to give faculty a way to delve deeper into the content.
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    GetBridge LLC
    Even our folks who fought using it realized how easy it was once they took their first course.
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    Support Rating
    Anthology, Inc
    My Blackboard support comes from the university I work with. They are responsive--eventually... but it takes them sometimes a week to respond to a reported issue. For example, I reported 2 issues last week and one was resolved and I was contacted about one still open option today. That is too long for a tech issue. I have not contacted any support offered directly by Blackboard, which may be a completely different experience altogether.
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    GetBridge LLC
    Always timely and knowledgeable assistance. Very patient explaining answers to novice users.
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    Implementation Rating
    Anthology, Inc
    Blackboard's Managed Hosting was top-notch in getting us up and running quickly.
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    GetBridge LLC
    Our challenges were internal - nothing with Bridge. We had regular, productive meetings with our implementation representative.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Anthology, Inc
    Coursera offers a variety of modules in which a team is able to work on then, but [Blackboard Learn] offers more options to understand how are the team members developing and which tasks have offered a harder challenger for them. [Blackboard Learn] also offers a variety of reports that can be generate by a team lead.
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    GetBridge LLC
    Our previous LMS was Symphony. Hands down, there is no comparison. Switching to Bridge was the best decision made by our management team. All we used Symphony for was for our monthly compliance training. Many times people would complain that they would need to retake their compliance course as Symphony would lose records. It became a hassle having to retake a course because you didn't save a copy of the completion certificate. Bridge allows for more than just compliance training AND we are able to see if learners didn't complete their courses via the reports.
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    Return on Investment
    Anthology, Inc
    • At one of the institutions that I worked for, the ROI was excellent for the number of users we were serving; however, I could not speak to other instances as I was not aware of the overall cost of the contract.
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    GetBridge LLC
    • Certainly, Bridge was not an inexpensive option when we were reviewing platforms. To date, we have not seen a positive ROI but believe that will happen in the near future as we expand an offering of an additional program.
    • Reviews from our users indicate that they appreciate the professional and easy to use features Bridge provides, along with the video based design of the program.
    • The program we developed with the Bridge platform supports our position as educators in our industry.
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    ScreenShots

    Blackboard Learn by Anthology Screenshots

    Screenshot of A modern and intuitive learning management system (LMS) designed in collaboration with the global education community, providing students and faculty with a more inclusive, flexible, and insightful experience.Screenshot of Fostering a sense of belonging is essential to student success. To truly create an inclusive learning environment requires a holistic approach, and Blackboard Learn leads the market in many critical areas which allow your institution to meet students of all backgrounds where they are. Built to be mobile-first, Blackboard Learn is the only LMS that provides the same great experience on PC, tablet, and smartphone. And we're proud that Blackboard Learn was the First LMS to achieve accessibility Certification from the National Federation of the Blind and all of our interfaces undergo rigorous accessibility testing. Learn also has the best integration with our market-leading accessibility product, Ally, of any LMS. Learn also ensures that every user has an experience which reflects – and celebrates – their unique identity. To take just one example, users can record their name pronunciation, and choose their preferred pronouns.Screenshot of Blackboard Learn supports instructors with multiple formative and summative assessment methods, and features capabilities that reduce stress for students. For example, we’ve recently released features that allow students to use different test-taking strategies and understand their progress through assessments – including a timer that can be hidden – to maximize their result and minimize anxiety. Grading workflows have been designed to increase efficiency for instructors and give more insightful feedback to students. For instance, we’ve recently revamped the overall grade functionality to make it easier for instructors to change weightings between tasks and tailor to individual students. Blackboard Learn also offers deep integrations with hundreds of partners to create even more interactive and engaging courses, including the deepest interaction of any LMS with Microsoft Teams.Screenshot of Blackboard Learn presents insights embedded right into instructor and student workflows - making useful information readily available, and making it easier for instructors to help students where and when they need it most. Learn's progress tracking tools help students and instructors always know how they're tracking to achieve their goals - and where there is opportunity for improvement. Quick actions are tied to these insights, like following up with students in groups or individually. Blackboard Learn also provides built-in value with Blackboard Data Reporting to help leaders understand how the LMS is being used, student performance, and surfacing opportunities for continuous improvement.

    Bridge LMS, Skills & Performance Management Screenshots

    Screenshot of Bridge's Employee Home Page: See courses, programs, 1:1s, Goals, learning tasks, all in one place.Screenshot of Bridge's Journeys: Journeys helps you build the courses you want and deliver an engaging training experience—every timeScreenshot of Bridge's Learning Page: Incredibly intuitive interface makes it easy to find, engage with, and complete assigned and optional learningScreenshot of Bridge's Career Vision Page: Identify career vision, core drivers, and needed skills and then map a plan with courses and activitiesScreenshot of Bridge's Analysis Overview: From custom reports, scheduled data delivery, to simply downloading the dashboard as a PDF, understanding your data is quick, easy and intuitiveScreenshot of Bridge Advanced Video: Video based LXP that provides users with an enhanced video learning experience that is easy to use, quick to deploy and critical for retaining top talent and providing meaningful engagement with employees