Item: Cornerstone OnDemand
Rating: 9
Author: Andrzej Pyzik

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use the Learning Module, which is a very advanced tool. This allows us to be compliant in a highly regulated environment as well as deliver development training in a contemporary setup.

Pros and Cons

Great visibility of the history of trainings
Vast reporting tool
High security
More than one solution to a lot of queries

On the job training is rather a limited option
Emails should be much easier to setup and also be more flexible (e.g., vary depending on the provider or location)
Social Learning aspect; hope it will change with EdCast
More advanced integrations with tools like Teams or Zoom

Return on Investment

Maintaining Compliance
Unified and centralized system
Time saving

It's a very complex system, and I reckon that in comparison to other systems, it's much more extensive. But - as in every system - some features could be more flexible while there are a lot of "all or nothing" preferences. This is when you need to decide e.g.if people get permission to do something or not at all, we can't give just some.

Alternatives Considered

Workday Cloud Platform and SAP SuccessFactors

Cornerstone OnDemand is a system that can fit a lot of different needs. It is a complex system that is maybe not too contemporary looking at the moment but it looks good enough. But the most important is that it's safe and it is compliant. And that is it's point of difference. As fas I remember, for Workday certifications, they also use Cornerstone OnDemand.

Key Insights

Do you think Cornerstone OnDemand delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Cornerstone OnDemand's feature set?

Yes

Did Cornerstone OnDemand live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Cornerstone OnDemand go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Cornerstone OnDemand again?

Yes

Other Software Used

SAP SuccessFactors

Likelihood to Recommend

If you need a robust tool to manage learning in a big company, then this is your tool. It can be applied to various businesses, but it works extremely well for those who are compliance-dependent.

If you need more flexibility and care more about user experience than having a 100% accurate record, then maybe Cornerstone OnDemand is not (yet) that fancy tool that you'd be looking at.

LMS that truly meets compliance standards

Modules Used

Overall Satisfaction with Cornerstone OnDemand