#1 most frequent
United States of America
75.5%477 installations of 632
What is Absorb LMS?
Absorb LMS aims to empower organizations to train employees with the skills needed to stay modern and relevant in today's fast-paced world. The LMS software focuses on aligning learning needs with business demands.
Categories & Use Cases
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Screenshot of Absorb's course details page, accessible from the course catalog dashboard, used to give learners an understanding of the course material.
Top Performing Features
Compliance management
Users can identify potential risks and ensure that requirements are met and that certifications are up to date.
Category average: 8.8
Single Sign On (SSO) Enabled Learning
Utilizes SSO technology to ease the login process for users.
Category average: 9.1
Assignments
Users can assign courses/curricula to individuals or groups, with due dates.
Category average: 8
Areas for Improvement
Mobile friendly
Students or employees can access content from mobile devices. Course authors can develop responsive learning content.
Category average: 7.5
Social learning
Includes features for collaboration and knowledge sharing among peers.
Category average: 6.3
Gamification
Presents course material in a game-like format to increase engagement and enjoyment.
Category average: 6.7
Who Buys & Uses Absorb LMS
#1 most frequent
Manufacturing
15.7%99 installations of 629
“Onboarding is also easier now because required learning paths live in one place, so our New Hires ramp up faster, and managers get fewer “what does my team need to take?” questions.”
#2 most frequent
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
14.1%89 installations of 629
“Streamlined Onboarding - New joiners are able to access the particular course and clearly defined learning paths when they are onboarded”
#3 most frequent
Information
12.7%80 installations of 629
#2 most frequent
Canada
9.7%61 installations of 632
#3 most frequent
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
4.1%26 installations of 632
Pros
- Intuitive user interface for both learners and administrators
- Responsive and knowledgeable customer support during implementation
- Extensive customization options for branding and user experience
Cons
- Reporting and analytics lack robustness, intuition, and customizability
- Course builder complexity limits advanced interactive content creation
- Administrative portal navigation requires excessive clicks
7 Years of Satisfying Experience with Absorb
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We use Absorb to host and track completion of onboarding training for entry-level roles, compliance training for all levels, and completions for eLearning and on-the-job training for manager training programs. We have 7000+ frontline employees and over 1500 store managers that use the platform to complete mandatory and optional training. We also offer optional professional development eLearning, through a connection to Skillsoft's Business Library, for our managers and corporate headquarters employees.
Pros
- Our system admins are able to easily train on the platform and complete their tasks in a relatively intuitive manner.
- We are able to brand our pages to fit our brand standards.
- Absorb provides relatively low friction for users.
Cons
- The feature we use for on-the-job training checklists is cumbersome for both admins and, more problematically, for users. They need to click through several screens to check off on skills.
- I'd like to see more options for AI-assisted career pathing and listing of courses by role.
- Absorb connects with Skillsoft, but the process for integration was costly and took a lot of time.
Return on Investment
- With Absorb, we were able to standardize and streamline our onboarding process for frontline hires. With a population of 7000+ employees and turnover rate over 100%, this was critical for saving site managers' time and increasing our service standards. While not solely responsible, I believe that the LMS launch helped reduce our turnover by 20% within 5 years.
- Absorb allowed us to standardize our management training program and track compliance. We were able to add accountability to a program that previously had none and ensured that we could train enough managers to keep pace with growth.
Usability
Alternatives Considered
Docebo Learning Platform and Skillsoft Percipio
Other Software Used
Articulate 360, Canva, Adobe Premiere Pro
Absorb LMS Strong Automation and Reporting at Scale
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We use Absorb LMS for organizational learning and serve all internal employees for onboarding, compliance, role-based & voluntary learning using all course types such as Online Courses, Instructor-Led Courses, and complex learning paths (Curricula). We have business-owned learning content within a defined governance framework. Next, we will focus more on the manager experience, improve reporting & compliance, and also analytics.
Pros
- Overall, Absorb LMS is pretty easy to use for learners and especially for admins. It's practical to create and manage course content - it provides the most crucial options and yet is lean enough not to overcomplicate the admin's life. The consistent and customizable "table-view" in most of the admin-areas is very helpful and easy to follow.
- Using Enrollment Rules, Absorb LMS let you define who a course applies to and how they get enrolled. You can build rules based on learner attributes, such as department, location job role, group, to include or exclude specific audiences. The way Absorb LMS is using enrollment attributes, no other LMS actually can fulfill our requirements easier. Enrollment rules are mainly embedded in individual course options (you can also create scheduled enrollments outside of the courses).
Cons
- Absorb LMS falls behind a couple other LMS that are very strong in AI-specific special approaches (such as AI-agents) that are in place already within competitors but Absorb LMS has announced promising AI agents (for learners and admins) for 2026 so we're very excited.
- Very slow handling of public-facing ideas portal for feature requests.
- Premium features add cost: add-ons like "together" (new coaching module) and others, require separate packages/licensing. On the other hand, Absorb LMS's model keeps the main LMS feature more affordable in comparison to other LMS providers.
Return on Investment
- Absorb LMS has made a real difference in how smoothly we run training. By automating enrollments and standardizing how we assign key courses, we spend much less time on manual admin and chasing people for completions. Onboarding is also easier now because required learning paths live in one place, so our New Hires ramp up faster, and managers get fewer “what does my team need to take?” questions. The biggest win is simply having cleaner, more reliable data when we need it for reporting or audits.
- From a global quality and standardization point of view, Absorb LMS has been the backbone for scaling learning without things turning into chaos. It has helped us bring more structure and governance, so we can actually see what’s being created, who it is meant for, and whether the right settings are in place. That means a better experience for learners (less noise, more relevant assignments) and more confidence for the business that our training records are accurate and easy to validate.
Usability
Alternatives Considered
Docebo Learning Platform, MindTickle and Cornerstone Galaxy
Other Software Used
Articulate 360
Customizable LMS with excellent support
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
I love how it is easy to use Absorb LMS with User-friendly interface. The absorb academy enables learners to study and get certification upon completion of their studies, which is recognized by most institutions. It offers reliable reports and real-time insights on career development. The customer support team is proactive with timely responses when prompted with any question.
Pros
- Management of online courses
- Team collaboration
Cons
- The whole set up takes long time.
- Uploading and managing complete course on Absorb LMS is not flexible as the system does not give clear insights on learners progress.
Return on Investment
- We have recorded a positive ROI of 38% from last year since we deployed this platform.
- There is increased compliance from employees on skill upgrading.
Usability
Other Software Used
UiPath Automation Platform, Binance, ChatGPT
Absorb LMS solved our company's training needs
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We use Absorb LMS to centralize and streamline our corporate training across multiple departments. Before bringing the platform onboard, our main challenge was fragmented training, which made it difficult to maintain a consistent level of education across different teams. Absorb LMS solves this business problem by providing a unified platform that ensures every team member receives the same high standard of training.
Pros
- The course builder makes it easy for our training team to develop new courses on the fly, allowing for more flexibility with ongoing training needs.
- Having the platform fully optimized for mobile devices allows our employees who work in the field to complete training at more convenient times. They can pause trainings without losing their place, which was not possible with our old system.
- It is much easier for managers to keep track of training completion.
Cons
- Some of the visual customization options were a bit tricky and hard to find within the settings. Our implementation project manager, Jordan Wolf, was able to assist us, but more intuitive user interfaces could help resolve this issue.
Return on Investment
- The modules our training department has been able to create in absorb have been leaps and bounds beyond what we were able to accomplish with previous tools. Absorb LMS makes it easier to achieve our vision for training.
- Having all of our training in one platform will streamline onboarding and create a more consistent approach towards continuing education.
Usability
Alternatives Considered
ADP Workforce Now
Strong Solution for Enterprise Learning Management.
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We're using Absorb as our Learning Management System for a geographically dispersed global organization with more than 20,000 employees. We are the largest parking operator in North America, with multiple roles and employee levels. We use the system for scheduled compliance enrollments, leadership development, manager observations, and larger-scale learning experience programs. The reporting to support these multiple use cases has been extremely helpful.
Pros
- Compliance enrollments.
- Leadership development.
- New Hire Dashboard for Managers.
- Reporting.
- Authoring eLearning content.
- Scheduling Instructor-Led courses.
Cons
- HTML emails.
- Stronger dynamic rules post course completion.
- Better community features.
Return on Investment
- Increased compliance.
- Positive course surveys.
- Stronger retention from employee onboarding.
Usability
Alternatives Considered
Docebo Learning Platform and Totara LMS
