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Likelihood to Recommend
Cornerstone OnDemand
Cornerstone OnDemand is well suited for having a single or almost-single source of training for a very large organization. The ease of putting a course into the system and making it available across the enterprise or pushing it out as an assignment with a due date is great. It also handles the ability to push out large amounts of training to users through assignments pretty well, although sometimes it does take a while to process.

Verified User
Analyst in Information Technology
Higher Education Company, 10,001+ employeesMicrosoft Dynamics 365
All told, if it hadn't been for the fact that we were testing it with both employees who knew CRM lingo and those who were new, we wouldn't have found such an issue. The program itself can be very useful for people who already manage CRMs, who know how to use them, who know how to run and manage employees on them, namely because of the "one-stop-shop" concept in data visibility. When it came down to it though, if you have high-turnover, then this product will devolve into only being used for it's base components. Down the middle, we found that the people who'd been in marketing for 4-5 years fell into the product easily because of the way it was written. Everyone before that, with novice experience, thought it was written like a textbook for a graduate class - little to no leeway if you don't happen to know one specific term
Director Of Communications
Freelance/ConsultationEducation Management, 51-200 employees
Feature Rating Comparison
Onboarding
Cornerstone OnDemand
7.6
Microsoft Dynamics 365
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New hire portal
Cornerstone OnDemand
7.6
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Manager tracking tools
Cornerstone OnDemand
7.3
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Compliance tracking and reporting
Cornerstone OnDemand
7.8
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Performance and Goals
Cornerstone OnDemand
8.1
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Corporate goal setting
Cornerstone OnDemand
7.8
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Subordinate goal setting
Cornerstone OnDemand
8.3
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Individual goal setting
Cornerstone OnDemand
8.2
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Line-of sight-visibility
Cornerstone OnDemand
7.8
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Performance tracking
Cornerstone OnDemand
8.2
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Performance Management
Cornerstone OnDemand
8.4
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Performance plans
Cornerstone OnDemand
8.3
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Plan weighting
Cornerstone OnDemand
8.4
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Manager note taking
Cornerstone OnDemand
8.5
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Performance improvement plans
Cornerstone OnDemand
8.4
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Review status tracking
Cornerstone OnDemand
8.3
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Rater nomination workflow
Cornerstone OnDemand
8.0
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Review reminders
Cornerstone OnDemand
8.3
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Workflow restrictions
Cornerstone OnDemand
8.6
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Multiple review frequency
Cornerstone OnDemand
8.6
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Reporting
Cornerstone OnDemand
8.1
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Succession Planning
Cornerstone OnDemand
7.5
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Create succession plans/pools
Cornerstone OnDemand
7.7
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Candidate ranking
Cornerstone OnDemand
7.6
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Candidate search
Cornerstone OnDemand
7.1
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Candidate development
Cornerstone OnDemand
7.8
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Recruiting / ATS
Cornerstone OnDemand
7.5
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Job Requisition Management
Cornerstone OnDemand
7.0
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Company Website Posting
Cornerstone OnDemand
7.9
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Publish to Social Media
Cornerstone OnDemand
7.8
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Job Search Site Posting
Cornerstone OnDemand
7.3
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Customized Application Form
Cornerstone OnDemand
7.4
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Resume Management
Cornerstone OnDemand
7.3
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Duplicate Candidate Prevention
Cornerstone OnDemand
6.8
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Candidate Search
Cornerstone OnDemand
6.4
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Applicant Tracking
Cornerstone OnDemand
7.5
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Collaboration
Cornerstone OnDemand
7.4
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Task Creation and Delegation
Cornerstone OnDemand
8.2
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Email Templates
Cornerstone OnDemand
8.2
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
User Permissions
Cornerstone OnDemand
8.5
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Notifications and Alerts
Cornerstone OnDemand
8.3
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Reporting
Cornerstone OnDemand
7.3
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Learning Management
Cornerstone OnDemand
8.0
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Course authoring
Cornerstone OnDemand
7.6
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Course catalog or library
Cornerstone OnDemand
8.5
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Player/Portal
Cornerstone OnDemand
8.2
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Learning content
Cornerstone OnDemand
8.2
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Mobile friendly
Cornerstone OnDemand
7.2
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Progress tracking & certifications
Cornerstone OnDemand
8.2
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Assignments
Cornerstone OnDemand
8.6
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Compliance management
Cornerstone OnDemand
8.2
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Learning administration
Cornerstone OnDemand
8.4
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Learning reporting & analytics
Cornerstone OnDemand
8.1
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Social learning
Cornerstone OnDemand
6.7
Microsoft Dynamics 365
—
Sales Force Automation
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
7.9
Customer data management / contact management
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
8.5
Workflow management
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
7.8
Territory management
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
7.9
Opportunity management
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
8.5
Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
8.0
Contract management
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
7.4
Quote & order management
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
7.4
Interaction tracking
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
7.9
Channel / partner relationship management
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
7.9
Customer Service & Support
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
8.3
Case management
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
8.6
Call center management
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
7.9
Help desk management
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
8.4
Marketing Automation
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
7.9
Lead management
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
8.2
Email marketing
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
7.6
CRM Project Management
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
8.0
Task management
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
8.1
Billing and invoicing management
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
8.1
Reporting
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
7.7
CRM Reporting & Analytics
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
8.1
Forecasting
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
7.9
Pipeline visualization
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
8.5
Customizable reports
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
7.8
Customization
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
8.1
Custom fields
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
8.3
Custom objects
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
8.1
Scripting environment
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
8.1
API for custom integration
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
8.0
Security
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
8.9
Single sign-on capability
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
9.0
Role-based user permissions
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
8.8
Social CRM
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
7.6
Social data
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
7.5
Social engagement
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
7.7
Integrations with 3rd-party Software
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
8.1
Marketing automation
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
8.1
Compensation management
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
8.1
Platform
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
7.1
Mobile access
Cornerstone OnDemand
—
Microsoft Dynamics 365
7.1
Pros
Cornerstone OnDemand
- Access to a huge community of training resources training webinars and social communities. Cornerstone does a great job with providing administrators with the tools and people to get connected on utilizing the product.
- Ability to load or upload files of data. I used Cornerstone with a smaller company and now I'm with a company with a larger employee group. Cornerstone's ability to load certain data for specific features saves administrators time and effort when carrying out tasks and projects.
- Access to permissions and constraints. This allows us to either centralize or de-centralize tasks to our organization partners based on business needs.
- Cornerstone's available integrations in the Edge Marketplace also is becoming extremely helpful. With so many applications within a business, we're looking to have a "hub" where our employees can have a one-stop shop for learning.

Verified User
Analyst in Human Resources
Financial Services Company, 5001-10,000 employeesMicrosoft Dynamics 365
- Some useful out-of-the-box features, like mass uploads of Leads from trade shows or when qualifying a Lead, CRM automatically creates the Opportunity, Contact, and Account for you, etc.
- Really powerful customizations through the user interface to improve user experience. Things like Business Rules, for example, if Field A = 1, then Field B = 2 and Field C = 2, if Field A = 2, then Field B and Field C don't apply, so automatically hide them.
- Or other functionality that improves user experience, like Business Process Flows. These walk users step by step through our business process, helping them know when certain actions should take place, and at what point other data is now required. We've used this extensively with our Lead to Opportunity to Quote to Order process, helping users understand the business process each step of the way.
- Customizations built on top of the platform now called model-driven PowerApps. You can have connections to "typical" data, like Accounts, Contacts, or Opportunities, for example, but then connect that data to custom entities, records that only apply to your specific business. This is all done through the user interface and allows you to customize and automate specific line-of-business applications for your specific needs.
- Behind the scenes, D365 CE is built on SQL. So the data conforms to industry standards and makes it much easier to interact with. Your developers and IT team will thank you.

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Food & Beverages Company, 51-200 employeesCons
Cornerstone OnDemand
- There are a lot of resources for help, which is great, but there are a mix of locations to find them. It would be nice if they were all in one central location.
- The HR Suite product is very basic. I am hoping the new merger with Saba will help improve this tool.
- They don't have a way to roll up changes in the pilot portal into the production portal, so when you test changes, you then have to manually made those updates in production. I've worked with software elsewhere that they can just push those changes into production.
HR Manager
JK Moving ServicesTransportation/Trucking/Railroad, 501-1000 employees
Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 storage & license cost can prohibit some large deployments or even cost-sensitive small projects from using the platform (although I'm certain most deployments would realize a positive ROI if implemented correctly with process automation).
- The cost and licensing document for Dynamics 365 is 61 pages and will take a rocket scientist to understand it. It's better to just have your Microsoft help estimate the cost if they are willing to help you that.
- The documentation on how to first fully understand the Out of the Box default solution and settings is lacking or even non-existing. This has the potential to derail Dynamic 365 launches and implementations from the gitgo. Want to use an out of the box entity?.. well it's probably related to 5 other entities that require configuration and full understanding of it to successful implement. And you ask where is the laymen guide or instructions?... User groups and forums. In Summary, Microsoft can up its game in deployment training and supporting documentation.
- Microsoft needs to incentivize more external platforms to build app connectors for easy integration, such as ZenDesk, Slack, Tableau, etc. Even the current connector apps such as Salesforce, MailChimp, Docusign are useless or don't work at all.
- Several limitations inhibit successful Dynamics 365 deployments such as: limited number of Rollup field calculations (summarizing fields on child/related records), limited number rows that can exported to Excel via advanced find, Dynamics 365 files, log and database storage size limit is extremely small and will always require purchasing additional storage (for Online deployments).
- New user buy-in or acceptance or system platform changes can be difficult if a solid change management plan isn't enacted.
- Don't expect much help from Microsoft on implementation or solutions unless it's a technical flaw with the platform. Microsoft relies on their MVP partner network to consult for implementations at a hefty cost. Hiring a knowledgeable and savvy Dynamics 365 System Administrator can reduce the need for consultant support; of course, this is dependant upon many many variables.
Systems & Data Manager
APTIMConstruction, 10,001+ employees
Likelihood to Renew
Cornerstone OnDemand
Cornerstone OnDemand 9.1
Based on 25 answers
As long as pricing stays reasonable, we will likely stay with Cornerstone for at least one more contract renewal. It would be a large task to migrate all of our content to a new system. However, the LMS landscape is diversifying with new startups that are showing some real innovation.
Learning Management System Administrator, Training Specialist
Tennant CompanyMachinery, 1001-5000 employees
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Microsoft Dynamics 365 7.9
Based on 19 answers
CRM has allowed us to keep all of our data in one place that is easy for all users within the company to view. I came into the company after they had been using CRM for about 4 years. They have all said that since we have used this it has helped us control work processes better, it has allowed us to be able to track things so much better, and has been something that has helped unite many processes that used to be all over the place.We are currently using CRM 4.0 and are planning on upgrading in the next 18 months to the 2011 version. Support for 4.0 is almost all but dried up. Understandably so. Some of the customization we have done, and a plugins we use, are now contained within the 2011 version so we are looking forward to that upgrade.We use an email marketing company as well, and they primarily support the 2011 version, but their product connects and is integrated within CRM. This is a great benefit as well so that all of our marketing information can be contained in one location.
Analyst / CRM Administrator
Partners Rx51-200 employees
Usability
Cornerstone OnDemand
Cornerstone OnDemand 8.2
Based on 25 answers
Cornerstone OnDemand in general has very good usability. It is easy for end users to start using it. We don`t need to provide any trainings for learners or line managers. At maximum we can create one pager with general information. It is easy to search trainings. You don’t need to know the ID or full name of training.
Business Solutions Specialist
NestléFood & Beverages, 10,001+ employees
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Microsoft Dynamics 365 8.0
Based on 10 answers
The application handles well in terms of maintaining your master data about customers and it provides you with the steps to form a lead to an actual order. Navigation is fairly easy and you can easily export data to Excel or call out a small graph if needed. The dashboard functionality provides some well-customized overviews for each business area so this a well-used tool for the business.

Verified User
Technician in Information Technology
Medical Devices Company, 201-500 employeesReliability and Availability
Cornerstone OnDemand
Cornerstone OnDemand 9.0
Based on 4 answers
It was down for a couple of hours in our first month. Occasionally, in the evening we have trouble logging in even though it is not a maintenance window.

Verified User
Project Manager in Information Technology
Computer Software Company, 501-1000 employeesMicrosoft Dynamics 365
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Performance
Cornerstone OnDemand
Cornerstone OnDemand 3.0
Based on 4 answers
Pages do not load quickly. Often times any action or selection of a box, drop down, check, pretty much ANY Javascript interaction causes the whole entire page to load/reload/start doing something in the background. This makes a nightmare for having to mass edit courses or upload ILT sessions. It's the one of the archaic web designs they use that really bugs me as an admin and makes working in the portal at times intolerable and insufferable
LMS Administrator
H&E Equipment Services, Inc.Machinery, 1001-5000 employees
Microsoft Dynamics 365
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
Cornerstone OnDemand
Cornerstone OnDemand 7.0
Based on 34 answers
They are still working out issues with their support ticket system. I think we are now experienced enough that when we submit a ticket, there is not a quick easy answer and involves higher levels of support so it does tend to take a LONG time to get assistance. When there is a major issue, their communication is getting better but when you have a defect to report or a high level support it's going to be a while. They do have EXCELLENT online help, a very active online community where customers help customers and great user groups so there is other avenues of help
Talent Management Analyst
BKD CPAs & AdvisorsFinancial Services, 1001-5000 employees
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Microsoft Dynamics 365 9.0
Based on 3 answers
Our partner, Ledgeview Partners has been FANTASTIC to work with. They are always timely in their response and have taken time to understand our business and our specific needs. We've made a lot of advanced customizations and they have been a great help in making those updates.
Marketing Specialist
ThyssenKrupp Rotek IncorporatedMechanical or Industrial Engineering, 201-500 employees
In-Person Training
Cornerstone OnDemand
Cornerstone OnDemand 4.3
Based on 2 answers
Very personable and patient. Features that I'm sure to them are very simple and repetitive were trained with patience and understanding.
LMS Administrator
H&E Equipment Services, Inc.Machinery, 1001-5000 employees
Microsoft Dynamics 365
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Online Training
Cornerstone OnDemand
Cornerstone OnDemand 5.2
Based on 5 answers
The online modules are pretty good. You can access them at any time, which we have done. You learn a lot in the beginning, but having the ability to retake short lessons when you are working on those items was very helpful.

Verified User
Manager in Professional Services
Financial Services Company, 10,001+ employeesMicrosoft Dynamics 365
Microsoft Dynamics 365 7.5
Based on 2 answers
No answer on this topic is available.
Implementation Rating
Cornerstone OnDemand
Cornerstone OnDemand 8.3
Based on 19 answers
Dig deep on what your current processes are and how they match up to Cornerstone OnDemand functionality. It's not that the Cornerstone OnDemand is bad, it just the amount of work it requires you to do to get your current data to fit into their system.

Verified User
Manager in Professional Services
Financial Services Company, 10,001+ employeesMicrosoft Dynamics 365
Microsoft Dynamics 365 9.2
Based on 4 answers
We used a data warehouse to house our data, and our IT team and implementation vendor worked diligently ahead of time to construct idea implementation plans. Out of millions of records- we had less than a dozen errors, which is remarkable. My major insight is simply having a group of completely devoted individuals working towards your goal who fully understand the desired outcome. Focused resources for implementation season are critical to success.
Marketing Director
TriNet (Accord Human Resources)Retail, 201-500 employees
Alternatives Considered
Cornerstone OnDemand
Cornerstone OnDemand is lightyears ahead of HealthStream. HealthStream's system is archaic and does not have any features besides basic compliance training. HealthStream is not visually appealing and users simply choose to log in and complete only what has been assigned to them. Cornerstone's catalog is so much more user friendly and inviting.
Instructional Designer & Training Consultant
Henry Ford Health SystemHospital & Health Care, 10,001+ employees
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Salesforce has more desirable functions than Microsoft Dynamics 365, at a competitive price. Its user interface is far more superior, it has more customization, easier customization, and out of the box it is more pleasing to the eye and to the end user. If the client doesn't have a deep-rooted connection with Microsoft I wouldn't leap to Dynamics 365.
Applications Consultant
Fujitsu UKComputer Software, 10,001+ employees
Scalability
Cornerstone OnDemand
Cornerstone OnDemand 10.0
Based on 1 answer
It can accomodate any number of users (that you're willing to pay for) and serves as a training archive
LMS Administrator
H&E Equipment Services, Inc.Machinery, 1001-5000 employees
Microsoft Dynamics 365
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Return on Investment
Cornerstone OnDemand
- Increased Performance Development - We were aiming for a more involved performance process between employees and managers. This is something that we continue to develop, but Cornerstone's Check-Ins functionality is the tool needed to bring performance into the future. Even just setting up the system to allow for one on one check-ins is a huge advancement in foster great communications between managers and employees.

Verified User
Employee in Human Resources
Human Resources Company, 5001-10,000 employeesMicrosoft Dynamics 365
- It is hard to say, the reason why we are using Microsoft Dynamics CRM is because it is provided to us for free.
- It could be worthwhile to investigate whether an alternative CRM (even though paid) can be used to boost the ROI

Verified User
Manager in Marketing
Information Technology and Services Company, 51-200 employeesScreenshots
Pricing Details
Cornerstone OnDemand
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Yes
Entry-level set up fee?
Required
* One-time fee
Microsoft Dynamics 365
General
Free Trial
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Yes
Entry-level set up fee?
No