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    MindTap

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AMindTap is an eLearning course management solution from Cengage, a digital learning content and technology provider. For educators, it includes pre-made interactive course materials (such as homework assignments, assessments, etc.), analytics around student engagement and performance, and the ability to customize courses. For students, MindTap offers a mobile app to access eBooks, flashcards, quizzes, grades, and due date reminders.N/A

    HubSpot Academy

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/AHubSpot Academy is a free online training for inbound marketing, sales, and customer service professionals. This eLearning platform, that is available in four languages, specializes in comprehensive certifications, singular topic courses, and bite-sized lessons for professionals looking to grow their career and business.N/A
    Pricing
    MindTapHubSpot Academy
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    MindTapHubSpot Academy
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    MindTapHubSpot Academy
    Considered Both Products
    Cengage
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    86%
    Would buy again
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    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    86%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    7 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    86%
    Happy with the feature set
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    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    8 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    83%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    5 Answers
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    6 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    86%
    Implementation went as expected
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    Implementation went as expected
    7 Answers
    Features
    MindTapHubSpot Academy
    Learning Management
    Comparison of Learning Management features of Cengage MindTap and HubSpot Academy
    Feature
    Cengage MindTap
    -
    Ratings
    HubSpot Academy
    8.9
    3 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Course authoring00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Course catalog or library00 Ratings8.33 Ratings
    Player/Portal00 Ratings8.93 Ratings
    Learning content00 Ratings8.33 Ratings
    Progress tracking & certifications00 Ratings8.93 Ratings
    Learning reporting & analytics00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Social learning00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    eLearning Content
    Comparison of eLearning Content features of Cengage MindTap and HubSpot Academy
    Feature
    Cengage MindTap
    -
    Ratings
    HubSpot Academy
    8.1
    3 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Structured Learning00 Ratings7.93 Ratings
    Course Searches00 Ratings8.73 Ratings
    Cloud-Based Content00 Ratings7.92 Ratings
    Automation & Integration00 Ratings7.72 Ratings
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    Score9.2 out of 10
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    Score9.4 out of 10
    Enterprises
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    User Ratings
    MindTapHubSpot Academy
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.5
    (8 ratings)
    8.9
    (8 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.5
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.9
    (3 ratings)
    -
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    Implementation Rating
    10.0
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    User Testimonials
    MindTapHubSpot Academy
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cengage
    We started using the application optimally at the beginning as a digital learning and consultation platform. In it we imported all kinds of bibliographic material so that students could access them with the ease of a tap. The application is perfect for those instructors who are not beginners in HTML. In that case, the application very practically allows them to create a complete course in the shortest possible time because it has a state-of-the-art instructional design. It was excellent for unifying all the basic course plans between teachers teaching the same subject, giving the advantage that all courses at the same level would have exactly the same information and nothing would be overlooked
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    HubSpot
    I would recommend HubSpot Academy as an 8. It is an 8 because it is very informative and a great start for learning HubSpot CRM. There is every topic you can think of with informative videos, interactive learnings, and practice quizzes. Topics like workflows, email marketing, sequences, etc. However, sometimes the videos are very long. They are more effective when they are shorter and there is more of them. It is a hit or miss when that happens. Also, the trainings do not go into great detail so it is better for starting learning the basics and functions.
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    Pros
    Cengage
    • digital textbook platform with accessibility tools (read-aloud, note taking)
    • interactive exercises and practice tools
    • assessments including self-check quizzes and customizable exams
    • LTI integration to pass grade information to learning management system
    • excellent support for faculty
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    HubSpot
    • Marketing and sales tips that can be implemented right away
    • Virtual learning environment that offers flexibility
    • Certified training respected in the sales vertical
    • Free to those who use HubSpot CRM
    • Clear, concise courses
    • Expanded library of sales and marketing courses
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    Cons
    Cengage
    • The biggest issue our first-time users have with Mindtap is that ad/pop-up blockers often stop the tool from opening. (Mindtap typically opens in a new window vs inside the LMS) This leads to a lot of initial frustration amongst the students early in the course.
    • MindTap lacks a really strong set of roles outside of Instructor and Student. There is no Teaching Assistant role or and IT/Course Builder role. Additionally setting up students workers as TAs in one course while they may be a student in another concurrently has been more than a little cumbersome.
    • The UI is a bit dated and it doesn't implement many responsive web design features, though this can typically be worked around by downloading the free app.
    • The mobile app experience is not as strong for Instructors as it is for students.
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    HubSpot
    • Missing actual workshops on some of the premium features of HubSpot
    • Pace of updates and new platforms features might be missing from the existing learning content at the time.
    • Having the actual lessons in written format
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Cengage
    It's hard to imagine not renewing it as the professors would not want to go back to the way their courses were previously populated. The only thing that would cause us to change would be in the textbook changed and the new company offered a better tool
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    HubSpot
    The platform is free, nothing to renew
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    Usability
    Cengage
    Very easy to use.
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    HubSpot
    For HubSpot Academy's usability, I rate it a 9 because it is very simple and easy to use. HubSpot Academy is very user friendly. You can pick a category like "email marketing" then you will have an intro video, follow up detail videos, practice quizzes, interactive practices, and some sections have a certification quiz at the end. It is very easy to navigate sections. The only reason I rate the usability a 9 instead of a 10 is because sometimes HubSpot Academy does not register the interactive practices.
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    Support Rating
    Cengage
    The effort from them always feels strong - I'd just recommend they be more prepared for OS (mac) and LMS (blackboard) upgrades
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    HubSpot
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    Implementation Rating
    Cengage
    It worked seamlessly with Blackboard
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    HubSpot
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    Alternatives Considered
    Cengage
    MindTap is the only learning software I currently use, but in the past I have used Pearson and McGraw Hill learning content. All of these companies are progresses at a similar rate and making great improvements to their educational materials. MindTap, in my opinion has the best customer service support and representatives in the business. Our rep. has been very responsive.
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    HubSpot
    I think it goes straight to the point. It doesn't have a million courses but it's enough with the ones they have because they're amazing.
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    Return on Investment
    Cengage
    • The positive impact is to help students practice statistics to solve business problems.
    • The negative side is that the pricing might be too high compared to other free options available, even though the free options might not have the same features MindTap has.
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    HubSpot
    • Removed the training burden from managers to allow them to use the time elsewhere (2-8 hours)
    • Provided more standard and robust training to new hires, allowing for more consistent customer experience
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