TrustRadius: an HG Insights company

Cengage WebAssign vs. Offensive Security Cybersecurity Courses and Certifications vs. PeopleAdmin Higher Ed Platform, from Powerschool

Save this comparison

Save this comparison

Add Product

Recommended Comparisons

    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Cengage WebAssign

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AWebAssign by Cengage is an online learning solution designed to deliver online homework and secure testing, plus eTextbook and study resources for students. WebAssign enables faculty to customize the learning experience to meet any teaching style and encourage students to develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.N/A

    Offensive Security Cybersecurity Courses and Certifications

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AOffensive Security headquartered in New York offers the OffSec Flex Program, a security awareness training program available to enterprises in blocks with variable levels of challenge to accommodate different training needs and roles.

    $1,149

    for a single course

    PeopleAdmin Higher Ed Platform, from Powerschool

    Score5 out of 10
    N/AThe PeopleAdmin Higher Ed Platform is a talent management platform designed for Higher Education and Government organizations, now from PowerSchool (acquired August, 2018). Modules include analytics, applicant tracking, position management, onboarding, records management, and performance management.N/A
    Pricing
    Cengage WebAssignOffensive Security Cybersecurity Courses and CertificationsPeopleAdmin Higher Ed Platform, from Powerschool
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    SOC-200 Learn One Subscription
    $2499
    One course, 365 days of lab access, two exam attempts
    WEB-200 Learn One Subscription
    $2499
    One courses, 365 days of lab access, two exam attempts
    SOC-200 Learn Unlimited Subscription
    $5499
    All online courses, 365 days of lab access, unlimited exam attempts
    WEB-200 Learn Unlimited Subscription
    $5499
    All online courses, 365 days of lab access, unlimited exam attempts
    Penetration Testing with Kali Linux (PEN-200)
    $1149-$1499
    30-90 day lab access + OSCP exam certification fee
    Evasion Techniques and Breaching Defenses (PEN-300)
    $1299-1499
    60-90 day lab access + OSEP exam certification fee
    Advanced Web Attacks and Exploitation (WEB-300)
    $1449-1649
    60-90 day lab access + OSWE exam certification fee
    No answers on this topic
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Cengage WebAssignOffensive Security Cybersecurity Courses and CertificationsPeopleAdmin Higher Ed Platform, from Powerschool
    Free Trial
    NoNoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details———
    More Pricing Information
    Features
    Cengage WebAssignOffensive Security Cybersecurity Courses and CertificationsPeopleAdmin Higher Ed Platform, from Powerschool
    Learning Management
    Comparison of Learning Management features of Cengage WebAssign and Offensive Security Cybersecurity Courses and Certifications and PeopleAdmin Higher Ed Platform, from Powerschool
    Feature
    Cengage WebAssign
    8.8
    1 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Offensive Security Cybersecurity Courses and Certifications
    -
    Ratings
    PeopleAdmin Higher Ed Platform, from Powerschool
    -
    Ratings
    Course authoring8.01 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Course catalog or library8.01 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Player/Portal9.01 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Learning content9.01 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Progress tracking & certifications9.01 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Learning reporting & analytics10.01 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    eLearning Content
    Comparison of eLearning Content features of Cengage WebAssign and Offensive Security Cybersecurity Courses and Certifications and PeopleAdmin Higher Ed Platform, from Powerschool
    Feature
    Cengage WebAssign
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Offensive Security Cybersecurity Courses and Certifications
    -
    Ratings
    PeopleAdmin Higher Ed Platform, from Powerschool
    -
    Ratings
    Structured Learning9.01 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Automation & Integration9.01 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Cengage WebAssign and Offensive Security Cybersecurity Courses and Certifications and PeopleAdmin Higher Ed Platform, from Powerschool
    Feature
    Cengage WebAssign
    -
    Ratings
    Offensive Security Cybersecurity Courses and Certifications
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    37% below category average
    PeopleAdmin Higher Ed Platform, from Powerschool
    -
    Ratings
    Single sign-on capability00 Ratings5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions00 Ratings7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security Awareness Training
    Comparison of Security Awareness Training features of Cengage WebAssign and Offensive Security Cybersecurity Courses and Certifications and PeopleAdmin Higher Ed Platform, from Powerschool
    Feature
    Cengage WebAssign
    -
    Ratings
    Offensive Security Cybersecurity Courses and Certifications
    6.8
    1 Ratings
    23% below category average
    PeopleAdmin Higher Ed Platform, from Powerschool
    -
    Ratings
    Training Content Library00 Ratings6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multilingual Training Content00 Ratings5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Training Gamification00 Ratings8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Industry-Specific Security Training00 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Individualized Security Training Plans00 Ratings7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Phishing Simulations00 Ratings5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security Reporting00 Ratings7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with Security Tech Stack00 Ratings6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Cengage WebAssign and Offensive Security Cybersecurity Courses and Certifications and PeopleAdmin Higher Ed Platform, from Powerschool
    Feature
    Cengage WebAssign
    -
    Ratings
    Offensive Security Cybersecurity Courses and Certifications
    -
    Ratings
    PeopleAdmin Higher Ed Platform, from Powerschool
    7.7
    8 Ratings
    6% above category average
    New hire portal00 Ratings00 Ratings9.07 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools00 Ratings00 Ratings7.07 Ratings
    Compliance tracking and reporting00 Ratings00 Ratings7.07 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Cengage WebAssign and Offensive Security Cybersecurity Courses and Certifications and PeopleAdmin Higher Ed Platform, from Powerschool
    Feature
    Cengage WebAssign
    -
    Ratings
    Offensive Security Cybersecurity Courses and Certifications
    -
    Ratings
    PeopleAdmin Higher Ed Platform, from Powerschool
    5.8
    3 Ratings
    23% below category average
    Corporate goal setting00 Ratings00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Subordinate goal setting00 Ratings00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Individual goal setting00 Ratings00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings00 Ratings6.03 Ratings
    Performance tracking00 Ratings00 Ratings2.03 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Cengage WebAssign and Offensive Security Cybersecurity Courses and Certifications and PeopleAdmin Higher Ed Platform, from Powerschool
    Feature
    Cengage WebAssign
    -
    Ratings
    Offensive Security Cybersecurity Courses and Certifications
    -
    Ratings
    PeopleAdmin Higher Ed Platform, from Powerschool
    2.7
    3 Ratings
    87% below category average
    Performance plans00 Ratings00 Ratings4.02 Ratings
    Plan weighting00 Ratings00 Ratings2.02 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans00 Ratings00 Ratings2.02 Ratings
    Review status tracking00 Ratings00 Ratings4.03 Ratings
    Rater nomination workflow00 Ratings00 Ratings2.02 Ratings
    Review reminders00 Ratings00 Ratings4.02 Ratings
    Workflow restrictions00 Ratings00 Ratings1.02 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency00 Ratings00 Ratings4.02 Ratings
    Reporting00 Ratings00 Ratings1.03 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Cengage WebAssign and Offensive Security Cybersecurity Courses and Certifications and PeopleAdmin Higher Ed Platform, from Powerschool
    Feature
    Cengage WebAssign
    -
    Ratings
    Offensive Security Cybersecurity Courses and Certifications
    -
    Ratings
    PeopleAdmin Higher Ed Platform, from Powerschool
    7.3
    4 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings00 Ratings6.33 Ratings
    Candidate ranking00 Ratings00 Ratings7.04 Ratings
    Candidate search00 Ratings00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Candidate development00 Ratings00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Cengage WebAssign and Offensive Security Cybersecurity Courses and Certifications and PeopleAdmin Higher Ed Platform, from Powerschool
    Feature
    Cengage WebAssign
    -
    Ratings
    Offensive Security Cybersecurity Courses and Certifications
    -
    Ratings
    PeopleAdmin Higher Ed Platform, from Powerschool
    7.3
    3 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Job Requisition Management00 Ratings00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Company Website Posting00 Ratings00 Ratings7.22 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media00 Ratings00 Ratings7.12 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings00 Ratings8.12 Ratings
    Customized Application Form00 Ratings00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Resume Management00 Ratings00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings00 Ratings2.72 Ratings
    Candidate Search00 Ratings00 Ratings7.92 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking00 Ratings00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Collaboration00 Ratings00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Task Creation and Delegation00 Ratings00 Ratings7.12 Ratings
    Email Templates00 Ratings00 Ratings7.82 Ratings
    User Permissions00 Ratings00 Ratings8.42 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Reporting00 Ratings00 Ratings8.62 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Cengage WebAssignOffensive Security Cybersecurity Courses and CertificationsPeopleAdmin Higher Ed Platform, from Powerschool
    Small Businesses
    Pluralsight Skills
    Score9.2 out of 10
    No answers on this topic
    No answers on this topic
    Medium-sized Companies
    365 Data Science
    Score9.4 out of 10
    Hoxhunt
    Score8.9 out of 10
    SumTotal (legacy)
    Score7.9 out of 10
    Enterprises
    A Cloud Guru (discontinued)
    Score8 out of 10
    Proofpoint Security Awareness Training
    Score8.1 out of 10
    Cornerstone Galaxy
    Score8.1 out of 10
    All AlternativesView all alternativesView all alternativesView all alternatives
    User Ratings
    Cengage WebAssignOffensive Security Cybersecurity Courses and CertificationsPeopleAdmin Higher Ed Platform, from Powerschool
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (20 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (12 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Cengage WebAssignOffensive Security Cybersecurity Courses and CertificationsPeopleAdmin Higher Ed Platform, from Powerschool
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cengage
    Cengage WebAssign is similar to other online textbook softwares I've used while teaching accounting online. It's a stable platform and seems easy for students to use, even if they are not extremely computer savvy.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Offensive Security
    For cybersecurity practitioners interested in advancing their skillset in deeply technical matters, Offensive Security Cybersecurity Courses and Certifications offers some of the most well respected, up to date, technically challenging and comprehensive training courses out there; however, users must be very disciplined, determined and resourceful in order to make the most of the high quality content on offer since good time management is critical and "Try Harder" isn't just a motto for Offensive Security Cybersecurity Courses and Certifications given the content could frustrate some inexperienced users that may be pressed for time and don't have enough drive to spend learning a good amount of possibly unfamiliar but essential content and concepts
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    PowerSchool Group LLC
    Organizations who have very few applications and/or very few positions posted are probably less likely to benefit as high from PeopleAdmin. Large organizations who have several positions and/or several applications/applicants can definitely benefit from this product. This product is not as well suited for performance management as I had hoped because there is not a lot of freedom to creating and designing different evaluations for different position types in the system when you have an organization that has thousands of different employees and types.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Pros
    Cengage
    No answers on this topic
    Offensive Security
    • Content is comprehensively laid out in a clear manner
    • Content is regularly kept up to date with the latest techniques seen today
    • Content doesn't assume too much about the reader's existing knowledge levels
    • Labs are representative and designed to emulate what could happen in real life
    • Certifications are well respected and widely recognised in the security industry
    • Prices are not that expensive compared to other vendors etc.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    PowerSchool Group LLC
    • Applicant tracking was a good use of this tool for our department. I think it could use a few more customization features but overall it was a good tool to weed out applicants who were not qualified for the position.
    • The system has some canned reporting tools that also worked well for our department and management needs.
    • It was a great place to house our position descriptions and provided a readily accessible source for hiring managers to make requested updates and changes and for employees to see and have access to their position descriptions.
    Read full review
    Cons
    Cengage
    No answers on this topic
    Offensive Security
    • The exams are quite hard to pass and some require a lot of hours to be spent on them which might leave some exhausted
    • Some of the content can be hard to remember since there is a lot of syntax that might be intimidating to users not familiar with something similar from before
    • Perhaps consider more specific, tailored courses rather than courses which cover many topics at once which might not necessarily be within the same niche
    • More human to human interaction could be beneficial to prepare for the exams sometimes
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    PowerSchool Group LLC
    • PeopleAdmin's internal report writer needs work. Currently, in version 7, reporting can only be done requisition number by requisition number. The report writer needs to be modified so it can create reports enterprise-wide.
    • PeopleAdmin's Data Mart product needs substantial modification. In version 5.8, on a monthly basis, PeopleAdmin provided us with an Microsoft Access database containing our historical data up to that period end. In version 7, the "Data Mart" contains our historical data. The Data Mart consists of over 300 files. These files are not database table downloads nor is it parts of a database data dump. Rather, the files appear to be scrapes from html pages. They contain html codes and other character data that needs to be cleaned before they can be uploaded. The files are not in a table-by-table format. Any one file can contain data from two or more tables. The format of the Data Mart makes it difficult to load the data into a database and format it in a table structure that is comparable to the Access database provided with version 5.8.
    Read full review
    Likelihood to Renew
    Cengage
    No answers on this topic
    Offensive Security
    No answers on this topic
    PowerSchool Group LLC
    We are evaluating our options as it relates to PeopleAdmin. We are likely to renew as we can not find another product that gives us the functionality we have with PeopleAdmin 5.8 in the area of Position Description. Outside of that, we would likely be close to finding another product solution.
    Read full review
    Alternatives Considered
    Cengage
    I think all of these softwares are fairly similar in set up and ease of use. I am provided Cengage WebAssign with my pre-built SNHU courses.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Offensive Security
    Offensive Security Cybersecurity Courses and Certifications are very comprehensive, regularly kept up to date and, unlike some other courses out there, are quite challenging and technically demanding even for industry colleagues who've been in the field for many years; for this reason, Offensive Security Cybersecurity Courses and Certifications is excellent for your more senior cyber security analysts/engineers as it will enable these technical experts in your organisation to further enhance their knowledge and learn some new tricks that they can then bring back to the workplace to share with the rest of the team
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    PowerSchool Group LLC
    I've used both Target Recruit and HR Smart. When working with Target Recruit it quickly became apparent it was not the right solution for us. Another solution we examined prior to selection PeopleAdmin was iCIMS. iCIMS is a very social system but was not as familiar with the Higher Education recruitment processes as was PeopleAdmin.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Return on Investment
    Cengage
    No answers on this topic
    Offensive Security
    • Labs have allowed us to safely test new offensive as well as defensive techniques
    • Certifications are widely recognised and allow us to showcase our team's maturity to external parties when required
    • Content is very comprehensive so this lessens the need for covering the same topics in our internal knowledgebases
    • The platforms that Offensive Security Cybersecurity Courses and Certifications have setup helped showcase the benefits and drive adoption of infrastructure as code in our own organisation
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    PowerSchool Group LLC
    • We are now able to track our recruitment sources to determine our ROI on university paid subscriptions.
    • We have reduced our recruiting approval review times by 50%
    • We have identified areas for improvement substancially by having robust reporting available at our fingertips.
    Read full review
    ScreenShots