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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    SilkRoad Learning

    Score7.7 out of 10
    N/ASilkRoad Learning is a web-based LMS. The vendor advertises enterprise-level platform for addressing skills gaps and regulatory compliance, as well as ecommerce and mobile support. It can integrate with other SilkRoad offerings and 3rd party content.N/A
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    SilkRoad Learning
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    SilkRoad Learning
    Free Trial
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    Free/Freemium Version
    No
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    No
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    SilkRoad Learning
    Considered Both Products
    SilkRoad
    Chose SilkRoad Learning
    SilkRoad Learning has [a] better process of assigning training and tracking the progress. It has better learning content and training can be executed in a better way. Compliance and policy-related training can be deployed in an efficient way. It's a great tool to help companies …
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    Less good than Adobe, doesn't look as good, and less mobile/agile with fewer customizable features. Easier for people to learn how to use but slightly boring and didn't seem to be particularly popular with people. A system that is fun to use does get used more and more …
    Incentivized
    Chose SilkRoad Learning
    SilkRoad Learning is much easier to customize and roll out globally. The Skillsoft product was expensive, cumbersome, and required a large ramp up time. When working with clients on Skillsoft, too much had to be predetermined, the languages were not fully developed and learners …
    Incentivized
    Chose SilkRoad Learning
    GreenLight out performed every other solution we evaluated; it provided the perfect blend of power and usability to meet our needs and to help us excel.
    Incentivized
    Chose SilkRoad Learning
    I used Netlearning before they partnered with HealthcareSource. My experience with Netlearning was not favorable. The system was clunky, difficult to learn for new employees, and lacked many of the features and innovation offered by GreenLight.
    Incentivized
    Chose SilkRoad Learning
    In my opinion, no comparison. GreenLight is a much smoother platform, providing a more stable user experience, with less bugs, less software conflicts, and better support. I have developed and published dozens of eCourses on this platform, and it really shines. In addition, the …
    Incentivized
    Chose SilkRoad Learning
    We looked at a few other companies before selecting GreenLight but the main driver was its integration with other HRIS products. At that time, the cost/value ratio was attractive.
    Incentivized
    Chose SilkRoad Learning
    We liked the overall look and feel and how it seemed easy to manage
    Incentivized
    Chose SilkRoad Learning
    I did not make any decisions in selecting Greenlight. It was acquired before I was hired.
    Incentivized
    Chose SilkRoad Learning
    GreenLight was selected because we also wanted to utilize SilkRoad's RedCarpet and OpenHire programs for a more seamless onboarding process.
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    SilkRoad Learning
    Learning Management
    Comparison of Learning Management features of SilkRoad Learning
    Feature
    SilkRoad Learning
    8.6
    3 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Course authoring9.03 Ratings
    Course catalog or library9.03 Ratings
    Player/Portal7.63 Ratings
    Learning content8.53 Ratings
    Mobile friendly8.53 Ratings
    Progress tracking & certifications9.03 Ratings
    Assignments7.13 Ratings
    Compliance management8.13 Ratings
    Learning administration7.63 Ratings
    Learning reporting & analytics10.02 Ratings
    Social learning10.02 Ratings
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    Score9.6 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    SilkRoad Learning
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.1
    (12 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    3.6
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Availability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    4.0
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    SilkRoad Learning
    Likelihood to Recommend
    SilkRoad
    It is very well suited as a web based LMS. They have excellent customer service and support. Ask about the reporting features - these are challenging in many LMS applications. The training they provided for administrators is also very good. Overall a great company, and they are constantly working to improve the product
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    Pros
    SilkRoad
    • GreenLight is very good at keeping track of employee requirements through the use of qualifications. It is the backbone of how courses, classes, requirements and activities are assigned and monitored.
    • The content objects (development) portion of GreenLight is robust. It allows you to mix various content objects from different sources. For instance if you import a SCORM ecourse, an AICC ecourse and want to add an HTML page as an introduction, the software will allow you to combine all seamlessly into one course. In addition, the navigation and sequencing tools offer considerable functionality.
    • The reporting feature of this software is very good (but not best of class). The number of standard reports is fairly extensive and cover most needs. Having the ability to output files for further analysis and manipulation in Excel takes care of a number of areas where the standard reports fall short.
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    Cons
    SilkRoad
    • 'my profile' has been a little glitchy for us but we are a very small team and don't use that element much, photos don't load or stay loaded
    • Sometimes the main list with due dates, type of training etc. seems hard for people to completely understand some more customizable sections here would be useful for us
    • On the whole, is not a customizable as other platforms we've used. Is good at tracking but not so much the kind of cataloging we need.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    SilkRoad
    Our training director has determined that the customer service and ease of use is too difficult. She intends to check into other LMS systems and end our contract with Silkroad.
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    Usability
    SilkRoad
    I have a better understanding of the system and so it is easier for me to use. The student side is very easy and simple for anyone to use.
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    Reliability and Availability
    SilkRoad
    There have been many times when the site was unavailable for a short time. Also, glitches and unexplained ed activity such as sending training notifications out to terminated employees.
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    Performance
    SilkRoad
    It works well most of the time.
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    Support Rating
    SilkRoad
    The questions regarding how to implement in the system are answered quickly and efficiently. If there is an issue with the technical side or integrations it takes forever to get results and after much escalating.
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    Online Training
    SilkRoad
    some are thorough and others are not. I like that they are available for review.
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    Alternatives Considered
    SilkRoad
    SilkRoad Learning is much easier to customize and roll out globally. The Skillsoft product was expensive, cumbersome, and required a large ramp up time. When working with clients on Skillsoft, too much had to be predetermined, the languages were not fully developed and learners had to pay each time they accessed a module and get reimbursement from the company - it was not effective.
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    Scalability
    SilkRoad
    The system went down/offline for 5 or 6 days in January. This is the month we have 3400 employees taking annual required training. It had several glitches afterwards that took months to correct.
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    Return on Investment
    SilkRoad
    • GreenLight has provided an easy route for our users to receive training online and in-class. They can quickly and easily search and sign up for anything on the catalog. Being in healthcare, we provide a lot of training on a constant basis. GreenLight has provided a great foundation for our company to accomplish it's training needs and goals.
    • Employees can quickly access and complete online trainings so that they can get back to their jobs.
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