GoSkills vs. LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
GoSkills
Score 9.1 out of 10
N/A
GoSkills is an online learning platform dedicated to delivering interactive and personalized learning experiences. By combining the structure of a Learning Management System (LMS) with the flexibility of a Learning Experience Platform (LXP), GoSkills helps organizations build, manage, and scale engaging training programs. AI-powered tools — including a personalized course recommender, intelligent tutor, and Genie, the built-in AI course…
$80.95
per month 5 licenses
LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
Lynda.com (now offered as part of LinkedIn Learning) is an elearning course library acquired and now supported by LinkedIn in May 2015.N/A
Pricing
GoSkillsLinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
Editions & Modules
LMS Pro
$80.95
per month 5 licenses
GoSkills Courses for Teams
starting at $115.95
per month 5 licenses
GoSkills Platinum
starting at $127.30
per month 5 licenses
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
GoSkillsLinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsA discount is available for annual billing, and for additional licenses.
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Community Pulse
GoSkillsLinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
Features
GoSkillsLinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
Learning Management
Comparison of Learning Management features of Product A and Product B
GoSkills
8.8
Ratings
8% above category average
LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
7.5
Ratings
13% below category average
Course authoring8.90 Ratings7.50 Ratings
Course catalog or library7.80 Ratings8.80 Ratings
Player/Portal9.40 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Learning content9.00 Ratings8.60 Ratings
Mobile friendly8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Progress tracking & certifications8.90 Ratings8.80 Ratings
Assignments9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning administration10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning reporting & analytics7.80 Ratings6.50 Ratings
Social learning9.00 Ratings6.90 Ratings
Gamification8.30 Ratings3.70 Ratings
Single Sign On (SSO) Enabled Learning10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
eLearning Content
Comparison of eLearning Content features of Product A and Product B
GoSkills
-
Ratings
LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
6.3
Ratings
29% below category average
Multi-Lingual Support00 Ratings5.70 Ratings
Structured Learning00 Ratings6.90 Ratings
Course Searches00 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Historical Metrics00 Ratings4.70 Ratings
Cloud-Based Content00 Ratings6.70 Ratings
Automation & Integration00 Ratings5.70 Ratings
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User Ratings
GoSkillsLinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
Likelihood to Recommend
8.9
(0 ratings)
8.6
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(0 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(0 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
GoSkillsLinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
Likelihood to Recommend
I found GoSkill's project management course to be beneficial, well-paced and relatively inexpensive. After taking a course myself, I realized my team would benefit too, so we tried out the GoSkills LMS. It’s simple to use and I can easily see how well someone is doing in a course, and slot new employees into training as needed.You need not look anywhere else - everything you need is provided in full detail.
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lynda.com is well-suited for an individual OR an enterprise. You can take learning on-the-go via mobile phone or tablet. Instructors are well-known industry experts. There is a tremendous amount of courses. Ideal self-directed learning library to supplement anyone's ILT-heavy learning strategy.
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Pros
  • The presentation of the material
  • The tests after the course was good but not too hard
  • Follow up after the class was not overwhelming.
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  • An in-depth tutorial, training, and reviews.
  • An influx of information and specialists/experts available to help.
  • Online courses for a multitude of topics—we're talking hundreds of videos.
  • Able to take this on the go. Don't have to be in a desk at work to use lynda.com.
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Cons
  • The course was a little to easy and basic
  • I felt like I was lead to the answers on the test
  • I felt like the class was taught to pass the test
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  • When they were acquired by LinkedIn, the next invoice barely noted the invoice was for Lynda.com. I at first thought it was a phishing attempt using LinkedIn as a front.
  • The invoice should be from the lynda.com domain and NOT from LinkedIn.
  • Account administrators should be able to change passwords, and see passwords, for the license entities they manage. Also, all email notices to users should be duplicated to account administrators.
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Likelihood to Renew
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It can help all employees learn to strengthen current skills or to learn new skills and then can learn to excel in their current department or they learn a new skills in a new department creating interconnection and cross-departmental value in a company.
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Usability
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The platform is very easy to use and navigate, the content is clearly itemised via the Contents section and the video playback speed can be adjusted. It's also useful to have optional captions (I always use them) and a transcript for accessibility purposes.
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Support Rating
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The technical team behind LinkedIn Learning (or Lynda.com) knows their job, and they usually solve problems very quickly. While I haven't had many run-ins with them (thus the low rating), I do find that when we call them, the problem gets resolved in a reasonable amount of time. The flip-side of this comment is that we never have needed to call them with a high-priority issue.
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Implementation Rating
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By implementation we are able to achieve 1.Skill improvement 2.Reduced burden on training staff 3.Learning new market leading technologies like Generative AI.
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Alternatives Considered
I needed to take a project management course and didn't know where to start. I did a bunch of Googling and decided on GoSkills because it was a quick class. I was really happy I started with the GoSkills Project Management class because it was a great introduction to to the industry. Based on the knowledge I got from GoSkills I was able to decide to pursue more Project Management education. I started on trying to decide which online education platform to go with. It was between Google/Coursera, Udemy, GoSkills and maybe a bootcamp. I went with GoSkills because it was short and I could get an idea of what I was going to learn in a longer course. I'm really happy with the path I took and would recommend it to anyone looking to learn about project management
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Udemy for Business is a crapshoot. The consistency is non-existent. Some courses go incredibly deep, while other courses don't go deep enough. Even when we got a few free months of access to Udemy - I still couldn't find why I would use Udemy over LinkedIn Learning. Pluralsight is superior to LinkedIn Learning in programming/coding. They have a better library of content and more tests. What Pluralsight lacks is for non-developer skillsets. Buy Pluralsight for your devs. Coursera is not at all an option for the business environment. It follows the college model of delivering content slowly and without reason. Its focus is more on high-level possibilities, not real-world things you want to solve.
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Return on Investment
  • I was able to see that I liked a subject
  • It made me realize I wanted to go down the path of a much more in depth course
  • I learned I can still learn even at my age
  • Just having another certification to post on LinkedIn and maybe a resume is really nice.
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  • I can't think of a negative impact that Lynda.com has when it relates to the extensive library of training software that is available to subscribers. I'm lucky that my job provides a free subscription for instructors. I use Lynda.com to hone in on my technical skills.
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ScreenShots

GoSkills Screenshots

Screenshot of a view of GoSkills' library of expert-led, accredited courses in business and tech. With a gamified microlearning model — 3–7 minute lessons, quizzes, and exercises — GoSkills aims to make training engaging, practical, and addictive.Screenshot of an example of GoSkills' AI-powered recommendations and custom learning paths. An intelligent AI tutor helps learners navigate lessons, recap concepts, translate content, and build tailored study plans.Screenshot of the Course Recommender feature that suggests courses tailored to each learner's interests and learning styles, making it easier for them to pick up new, relevant skills and stay motivated throughout their learning journey.Screenshot of the centralized interface to create, manage, and track training. Here, users can assign courses, set up teams, and keep learners on track with due dates and reminders. Centralized records log all activity, including external training.Screenshot of the reporting interface to track progress, performance, and impact reports. This offers granular insights into learners, teams, and courses — down to individual lessons — to measure effectiveness, refine strategy, and prove ROI. Users can also collect feedback with customizable forms.Screenshot of organization details. GoSkills is SOC 2 compliant and holds to security practices and annual independent audits to keep team data safe. Integrations are possible via SSO, API, and SCIM 2.0. The logo, login page, and certificates can be customized to create a branded learning experience.