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UpGrad

Score7.5 out of 10

4 Reviews and Ratings

What is UpGrad?

UpGrad is an online platform that offers educational services to its clients. UpGradâ's range of programs consists of digital marketing, product management, entrepreneurship, data analytics, data-driven management, and digital technology management. It offers industry insights and student support services.

Top Performing Features

  • Course catalog or library

    Learning content is organized into a course catalog or browsable library.

    Category average: 8.2

  • Assignments

    Users can assign courses/curricula to individuals or groups, with due dates.

    Category average: 7.9

  • Compliance management

    Users can identify potential risks and ensure that requirements are met and that certifications are up to date.

    Category average: 8.8

Areas for Improvement

  • Course authoring

    Users can develop and assemble online learning content.

    Category average: 7.8

  • Mobile friendly

    Students or employees can access content from mobile devices. Course authors can develop responsive learning content.

    Category average: 7.1

  • Player/Portal

    Students or employees can engage with content and take courses using this interface, which may be called a player or portal.

    Category average: 8.7

Cost effective and intutive learning & certification platform

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

UpGrad is used to get some extra help in the preparation for exams, and assignments. We widely use it to do online certifications related to marketing, finance, accounting, and operations. It is an online learning application used complementary to physical classes. It is the most reputed certification provider in India and a cost-effective learning platform.

Pros

  • The courses library is too exhaustive
  • It has partnerships with few of the most reputed universities in India and Globally
  • Its a cost effective tool
  • Provides the feature to download courses and watch later

Cons

  • The video player needs improvement
  • Their mobile application gets stuck and can be made intutive
  • Some courses can still be made cheaper

Most Important Features

  • Helps explore different job opoortunites through a wide array of certifications
  • The assignments adds a lot of value in terms of learning
  • Their parternship with top universities brings in credibility to the certifications

Return on Investment

  • The cost per session is good, justifies the ROI
  • The progress report and reminders keeps us on your toes

Alternatives Considered

BYJU'S- The Learning App

Other Software Used

BYJU'S- The Learning App