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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    PiiQ by Cornerstone

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/ACornerstone’s PiiQ is an SMB offering formerly known as Sonar6. PiiQ is aimed at small-to-medium sized businesses and includes core learning management and performance management systems, including content creation, mobile accessibility, and in-product reporting.

    $8

    per user per month

    SmarterU.com

    Score4 out of 10
    N/ASmarterU.com is a corporate-focused learning management software solution offered by Neovation Corporation.N/A
    Pricing
    PiiQ by CornerstoneSmarterU.com
    Editions & Modules
    PiiQ Performance
    $8.00
    per user per month
    PiiQ Learning + Content
    $8.00
    per user per month
    PiiQ Learning + Content & Performance
    $15.00
    per user per month
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    PiiQ by CornerstoneSmarterU.com
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup Fee$1,000 per installationNo setup fee
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    Features
    PiiQ by CornerstoneSmarterU.com
    Learning Management
    Comparison of Learning Management features of PiiQ by Cornerstone and SmarterU.com
    Feature
    PiiQ by Cornerstone
    6.6
    11 Ratings
    21% below category average
    SmarterU.com
    8.6
    2 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Course authoring6.011 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Course catalog or library6.811 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Player/Portal6.810 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Learning content6.611 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Mobile friendly7.98 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Progress tracking & certifications6.210 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Assignments6.711 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Compliance management5.89 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Learning administration6.611 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Learning reporting & analytics6.911 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Social learning00 Ratings7.92 Ratings
    User Ratings
    PiiQ by CornerstoneSmarterU.com
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.6
    (40 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    3.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.5
    (37 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Availability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.2
    (36 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Configurability
    6.5
    (9 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    PiiQ by CornerstoneSmarterU.com
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cornerstone OnDemand
    Well suited for:
    • A busy environment where you want learners to be self-sufficient and to be able to access learning solutions at a time that suits them.
    • For anyone who wants to access learning using different platforms such as iPad, mobile, PC, etc
    • Anyone who needs a more in-depth learning solution rather than an overview of key learning points.
    Incentivized
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    Neovation Corporation (SmarterU)
    I think that SmarterU can be implemented in any organization in any industry. Especially in industries with more complex training requirements. The administration of the system is simple and the usability of the system to end users is even more simple
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Cornerstone OnDemand
    • Enables employees to draft work goals and collaborate with their supervisors on a final version - improves mutual understanding right up front.
    • Combines performance goal ratings with competency ratings and provides a blended score. Simplifies the goal weighting so you don't have to do any calculations.
    • 9-box matrix provides useful definitions and descriptions so managers can prepare development notes or plans for individual employees.
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    Neovation Corporation (SmarterU)
    • Software works on multiple devices: computer, iPad, iPhone, Chromebook, etc.
    • Easy to navigate
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    Cons
    Cornerstone OnDemand
    • Would be good to have have a virtual "top level" (eg board) user built in to allow senior execs without a direct manager to be able to be set up with KPIs instead of having to create a dummy user
    • Reports have difficulty downloading if pop ups disabled or in some browser environments
    • When competencies are updated while a cycle is open, any changes don't effect that open cycle but only future ones. Would be nice to be able to have the option to apply changes to existing "open" cycles
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    Neovation Corporation (SmarterU)
    • Reporting System can be improved.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Cornerstone OnDemand
    It's not that CSB isn't a decent performance management system, but we have decided to go with just one vendor (Workday) for an HRIS/performance management/payroll system so we can directly relate pay to performance. We are more interested in having just one system that "talks" to the other pieces instead of having to work with several vendors. It reduces the hassle of having to communicate with different support teams, having different contracts, and so on.
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    Neovation Corporation (SmarterU)
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    Usability
    Cornerstone OnDemand
    There are specific things within the goals and competencies that are user-friendly. For example, the rating slider isn't great in my opinion. You can slide in between ratings which can create some odd scoring (if you use scoring). It seems a better solution would be a drop down where you select your rating. There are also some glitches in the system and have been told Cornerstone is aware of them but are focused on delivering new features. There are workarounds, but that doesn't seem to be a great answer.
    Incentivized
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    Neovation Corporation (SmarterU)
    No answers on this topic
    Reliability and Availability
    Cornerstone OnDemand
    So far 100%.
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    Neovation Corporation (SmarterU)
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    Performance
    Cornerstone OnDemand
    The saving process slows it down. It doesn’t auto save. If you leave a page, it will sometimes warn you, but not always. When you hit the save button, a window pops up that says creating/saving packets. It feels very archaic.
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    Neovation Corporation (SmarterU)
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Cornerstone OnDemand
    My assistant could better address this issue. My perception is that there is not immediate assistance, and that there can be a wait for help. That is not a negative, just a perception. I have not used support in two years.
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    Neovation Corporation (SmarterU)
    Really good support initially, now support is OK but we have fewer needs.
    Incentivized
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    Online Training
    Cornerstone OnDemand
    We bought training provided by 3rd party – it was fabulous.
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    Neovation Corporation (SmarterU)
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    Cornerstone OnDemand
    I think we could have done a better job of rolling out the tool to our managers. We were under a tight timeline. In the training, we showed them everything and said go do it by this date. Looking back, I would have done it in pieces: for example, 2 weeks to write goals, 2 weeks to get sign-off from direct reports. I just let them go at it. Since then we’ve moved to agile development environment and are applying the technique to everything. In future would only do through change sprint. It is a big change I didn’t take it seriously enough.

    I had a team of 3 project managing. You need a champion from every department to make sure you’re getting it right and to make sure what’s happening is communicated. It’s not something you can do without input from department heads
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    Neovation Corporation (SmarterU)
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    Alternatives Considered
    Cornerstone OnDemand
    Lesson.ly has been great to work with but it is a very clear and simple, user-friendly system that anyone can pick up with very little training as it is self-explanatory. It also has a great mobile interface and lots of different features that are easy to add for the admin but really impactful for the user.
    Incentivized
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    Neovation Corporation (SmarterU)
    Most online LMS systems work really well to track and manage training that the system is delivering. However, most systems are not very good at managing training requirements which are delivered outside of the system. For example, First Aid training, or license requirements are accomplished through third party. SmarterU was the only system we evaluation that was able to track these items with the ability to monitor the renew dates properly.
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    Return on Investment
    Cornerstone OnDemand
    • It's tool and it's only as good as the person wielding it. The investment in PiiQ was accompanied by a quarterly cadence and manager feedback training. We feel like our employees are given regular feedback and bonuses are tied to objective accomplishment.
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    Neovation Corporation (SmarterU)
    • It has helped us to make sure our training is consistent across multiple locations and trainers and ensured less drift.
    • The course tracking and certification allows us to manage new hires and make sure they complete all required training to later achieve an RBT certification.
    Incentivized
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    PiiQ by Cornerstone Screenshots

    Screenshot of PiiQ Performance Employee ReviewScreenshot of PiiQ Learning on DevicesScreenshot of PiiQ Manager/Employee Check-insScreenshot of PiiQ 9-box Talent MatrixScreenshot of PiiQ Learning Publish New ContentScreenshot of PiiQ Learning Searchable Library & Self-registration