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    RedShelf

    Score9.3 out of 10
    N/ARedShelf is an eTextbook platform. For Publishers, RedShelf offers a content distribution network and market intelligence; for schools, it offers a digital content platform campus bookstores can use to provide affordable, accessible texts, with reporting and analytics for instructors to track student usage; for students, RedShelf provides an online eReader with collaboration tools to read, highlight, and take notes on eTextbooks.N/A

    Skillsoft Percipio

    Score7.7 out of 10
    N/ASkillsoft Percipio is a skills intelligence platform and Learning Experience Platform (LXP) designed to manage workforce capabilities through data-driven upskilling. The system utilizes an integrated skills intelligence engine to track proficiency levels, identify organizational skill gaps, and deliver personalized, multi-modal learning paths.N/A
    Pricing
    RedShelfSkillsoft Percipio
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    RedShelfSkillsoft Percipio
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    RedShelfSkillsoft Percipio
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    RedShelf
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    RedShelfSkillsoft Percipio
    Learning Management
    Comparison of Learning Management features of RedShelf and Skillsoft Percipio
    Feature
    RedShelf
    -
    Ratings
    Skillsoft Percipio
    9.2
    5 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Course authoring00 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Course catalog or library00 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Player/Portal00 Ratings9.85 Ratings
    Learning content00 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Progress tracking & certifications00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Learning reporting & analytics00 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Social learning00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Gamification00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    eLearning Content
    Comparison of eLearning Content features of RedShelf and Skillsoft Percipio
    Feature
    RedShelf
    -
    Ratings
    Skillsoft Percipio
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Multi-Lingual Support00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Structured Learning00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Course Searches00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Historical Metrics00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Cloud-Based Content00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Automation & Integration00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
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    Score9.4 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    RedShelfSkillsoft Percipio
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.4
    (3 ratings)
    9.9
    (10 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
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    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
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    10.0
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    Support Rating
    -
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    9.8
    (4 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    RedShelfSkillsoft Percipio
    Likelihood to Recommend
    RedShelf
    RedShelf has been great in a higher ed environment to help connect students to textbook and publisher materials. It has helped make the process of purchasing/accessing those materials so much easier for students. I am at an institution now where we don't have RedShelf, and the faculty and students are regularly frustrated with this process, so I'll be looking to get us a license here soon. RedShelf is particularly useful if instructors are using various different types of materials from different publishers. However, if an institution was only using Cengage Unlimited for example (that is a service where students will just pay for access to that site and all the books/materials for all of their courses would be accessible on there), that would be a time where I would think RedShelf wouldn't provide you with as much benefit. That being said, we may be using RedShelf in a very specific manner, and it may be able to provide us more ability/features that we haven't taken full advantage of.
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    Skillsoft
    I think the platform is heading in a great direction given the reinvestment in the platform. I would recommend the work continue to have more partnerships and integrations so the content can stay relevant and up to date. I would advise Account Management and Sales be in tune with the market and the cost of the platform.
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    Pros
    RedShelf
    • Provides access with or without internet connection to read your books.
    • You can access the application from your mobile device, tablets, or desktop computers.
    • Streamlines the distribution of e-books, e-textbooks, and other digital content.
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    Skillsoft
    • It provides most books in audio and eBook options.
    • You can download books for reading offline.
    • There are thousands of books available and they are constantly adding to their list.
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    Cons
    RedShelf
    • Waiting for a course management tool to streamline the process. It's in the works and a tall order since all clients approach the process differently.
    • A little bit of a stumble with a recent software rollout for day one access roll out, but at least it was intuitive to work through
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    Skillsoft
    • Some of the course content is dated or set in an older studio
    • Termed licensed users ought to be put back into the pool of available licenses
    • My account team changes frequently, consistency would be nice
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    Likelihood to Renew
    RedShelf
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    Skillsoft
    Books 24x7 is a useful tool for growth, knowledge sharing, and overall intellectual health within the company. Our company has been very forward thinking in offering this to every employee. As a result, people have been able to grow in areas they may not have previously explored because of the free access to resources they may not have bothered with before they had free access to them.
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    Usability
    RedShelf
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    Skillsoft
    Skillsoft Percipio (Skillport) is easy to understand. Students didn't need much of an effort to understand how to use it, where to find the content, how to pass each course. It was also great that Skillsoft Percipio (Skillport) has this direct link to LinkedIn so the user can post their acquired skills on their professional history.
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    Support Rating
    RedShelf
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    Skillsoft
    As one of the larger learning platforms in the market, Skillport receives additional content fairly regularly. This is something that is definitely necessary within the continuing education community. However, much like educational textbooks, changes do happen in the world that requires content to be updated and revised. This is where I believe Skillport has the most opportunity for growth. A best-in-class continuing education solution needs to remain up to date with the modern workforce in order to continually push boundaries and engaging users. Overall, I think Skillport does a great job of providing a platform for others to learn and succeed.
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    Alternatives Considered
    RedShelf
    I don't believe I'd used many products that are similar to RedShelf.
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    Skillsoft
    Both are great products, and very different, but both are designed around employee training and give ways to track completion of certain training content. Skillport is much more suited for general training though since it's a platform that can host a variety of training content, instead of just phishing. Skillport is used more for training for all departments.
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    Return on Investment
    RedShelf
    • It is a great provider of affordable digital learning materials that help improve teaching and learning through technology.
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    Skillsoft
    • I'm not the person who manages the program, but from a user perspective it allows us to be ensured that our coworkers are going to be trained on the things it's essential everyone has some familiarity with.
    • It allows flexibility in changing workplaces and doesn't leave large gaps of time for unstaffed offices (as in person training can do)
    • It allows new employees to view their training schedule so they know what needs to be done.
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