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Skillsoft drives enterprise growth by empowering people to overcome critical skill gaps across Leadership, Tech, and Compliance.

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Pros:

The software is easy to use, understand and consistently quality checked. Their eLearning courses help us check a lot of regulatory boxes.

Cons:

Having to use only a specific browser to operate the product meant that it was difficult for users on different platforms.

Skillsoft ratings

Average score

Ease of Use
4.3
Customer Service
4.3
Features
4.1
Value for Money
4.0

Likelihood to recommend

8.0/ 10

Skillsoft has an overall rating of 4.3 out 5 stars based on 80 user reviews on Capterra.

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Elena Emperatriz
Elena Emperatriz
Consultant in Mexico
Verified LinkedIn User
Oil & Energy, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

A great help for professional development

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: My experience with Skillsoft has been excellent . New hires attended the initial classroom training and after that they were enrolled in a step-by-step program with Skillsoft. We could monitor progress and identify any problem with enogh time to intervine and help.

Pros:

Skillsoft is the best resources for people who want to keep learning and developing skills for work and personal life. It offers a huge catalog of courses and excellent step-by-step training to achieve certifications, gives the opportunity to build a portfolio and facilitate compliance in many areas of knowledge.

Cons:

Everything is adequate and high quality in Skillsoft. Nothing to complain about.

Billie
Training Manager in US
Staffing & Recruiting, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Skillsoft-Percipio

5.0 5 years ago

Comments: Compliance Training is so easy with this Percipio. All new hires that are set up automatically get the required compliance training that is crucial in this day and age.

Pros:

This product has so many options to offer as it relates to training, compliance. A great LMS tool and the customer service is outstanding.

Cons:

In the beginning it was a little intimidating learning how to navigate and set up employees. As time has passed, it has definitely gotten much easier to use.

Asim
Animated information in Germany
Animation, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

What more could I ask for?

5.0 last month New

Comments: Overall a generally amazing experience since I've used it

Pros:

I found the interface very easy and simple to use

Cons:

Customer support could be a little better.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Legacy LMS that was really a Content Portal turned LMS

2.0 7 years ago

Comments: If you have purchased the Skillsoft catalog, and you are getting SkillPort as an addon for no additional cost, then it is fine to use and perhaps less problematic than asking Skillsoft to make their catalog available to another LMS. Otherwise, avoid. There are many other LMS and learning portal options that are better. Many of them for free.

Pros:

Surpringly, the one feature I can vouch for in the system was the ability to update eLearning content without de-registering users or causing them to lose progress in their courseware. I have seen several systems where this is not the case.

Cons:

Skillsport seems to be an LMS that was built around the fact Skillsoft offered a large content catalog, and needed to offer tracking, and also had to allow companies to upload their content into that portal because customers wouldn't want an LMS for just Skillsoft and the expense of a second system for their own content. As an admin of the system converting over from an LMS (which they acquired), it was a very clunky system to user as an Admin as well as a user. The UI on the Admin side looked like a Windows 3.1 application (the user side was a bit better, but still dated). The basic setup of any course was overly complex, taking more steps than was truly required. The reporting was extremely weak. There was raw score and pass/fail, but no question-level analytics.

Bala
Marketing Manager in India
Marketing & Advertising, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

Comprehensive learning platform with great resources

5.0 last month New

Comments: My overall experience with Skillsoft has been positive,with valuable learning resources and useful content for skill development

Pros:

I appreciate Skillsoft vast range of high quality learning resources

Cons:

The interface can be a bit complex at times,making navigation slightly challenging.

Rishi
Ui Ux designer in India
Information Technology & Services, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

demo and free trail

5.0 last month New

Comments: good e-learning platform software in best in class segment plans

Pros:

free trial include certificate prep and live class demo also skill benchmark assessments. good custom price for enterprise plan

Cons:

mainly just listing a bunch of information with no little explanation of underlying reasons or theory on any of it. its so dry and hard to follow

Varun
Marketing Manager in India
Marketing & Advertising, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

Great Learning Software

5.0 last month New

Comments: This platform is easy to navigate and offers pricing with customer support also.

Pros:

Skillsoft is very easy to use the interface and helpful to progress tracking for learners.

Cons:

As of now there is no disklike to this skillsoft.

rahul
Support engineer in India
Computer Software, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

"Comprehensive and Flexible Learning Platform with Room for Improvement"

5.0 3 weeks ago New

Comments: My experience is good and helpfull forme

Pros:

Skillsoft offers vast library of courses

Cons:

The platform provides engaging learning.

Ryan
Center director in US
E-Learning, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

Good software

4.0 last month New

Comments: Good. I did gain some benefits from using it.

Pros:

Learned a lot. Seems like a good platform

Cons:

Time consuming. Some things could be more efficient.

Jennifer
Jennifer
Talent Development Speciality in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Higher Education, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Growing product in the learning management space

4.0 3 years ago

Comments: Overall the experience with Skillsoft has been positive. The customer support has been excellent and most of the content is helping our staff.

Pros:

The ease of navigation for our learners and customer support/guidance

Cons:

You can not merge accounts together to consolidate training completions and clean up bad accounts.

Gabriel
Circ Supervisor in US
Libraries, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Great Training Tool!

5.0 last year

Pros:

I think Skillsoft is an excellent training tool for teams, managers and anyone working in customer service. I like that wide range of courses that Skillsoft offers. It offers the great benefit of saving your progress in each course. I really believe that it has a course for everyone. I've recommended several trainings from Skillsoft to my team members to improve their work performance.

Cons:

I would like for newer courses to be uploaded more frequently.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Publishing, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

One of the best self-paced learning platforms I've used. Great for quick sessions or certifications.

4.0 7 years ago

Comments: This software helped prepare me for some essential business certifications that helped me land a job soon after.

Pros:

This platform is great for improving your business and technology skills. its has a wide variety of courses from the basic such as Time Management to more specialized topics such as CompTIA industry certifications. The courses are structured in a logical progression which does not require new users to need a lot of 'hand holding' to master the concepts. The content delivery system is simple and easy so that users don't need to be tech savvy to start learning. Content is delivered in a mix of formats including video, text, and interactive simulations for some courses. Unlike other some other platforms, the content is broken down down into small time portions so that you can learn one concept when you have a few minutes to spare. This make it easier for persons who can't commit to hours at a time to get started. The platform is accessible on Windows and Mac systems and even mobile devices using Android and iOS. The makes for great anytime/anywhere learning as long as you have an internet connection. Companies can have their own branded home page and customise what content they want available to team members. There is also a set of Skillport apps that allow for offline viewing of courses. Team members can share recommendations and motivate each other to learn through the Skillport community.

Cons:

For a platform so well established the app could be better. While it does allow you to log into your account and search for courses, it doesn't have the other bells and whistles that make the web learning platform so advanced. For example you can pick up where you left off in a course you started on the web but you have to search for the course from the full set. The app doesn't seem to sync history with the web version. There's also no sign of the transcript section in the app which shows you all the courses you did before. Hopefully there are planned improvements.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Telecommunications, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Excellent LMS

4.0 5 years ago

Pros:

Very easy to find content and constantly updated.

Cons:

The audible books doesn't saved where you left them.

Sulakshana
HR head in India
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Excellent learning software

5.0 8 years ago

Pros:

I have used this while working with Ericsson and I found it to be an encyclopaedia for learning programs. It's got everything. From the most basic to the most complicated. A must try

Cons:

The software takes time to load. It's kind of heavy and plus the UI could be much better. Some of the learning programs take a lot of time to load.

MOhAMMAD RADWAN
Menjer in Türkiye
Apparel & Fashion, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

Importing brother for importing time

4.0 3 years ago

Comments: I can tell it’s not good points but it’s a new idea in the new time and everything it’s new in the humidity need time to to be perfect

Pros:

I love the way you are those little school make together build a new community and [SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN] we will connect together and learn more

Cons:

I can tell it’s not good points but it’s a new idea in the new time and everything it’s new in the humidity need time to to be perfect

Aidah
Customer service speciallist in Uganda
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Skills soft software review

5.0 5 years ago

Comments: Attained several online diplomas

Pros:

The availability of the different courses. The ability to have both voice and word typed documents

Cons:

They are fast sometimes yet you need to move slowly sometimes especially the audio part

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Higher Education, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Makes training easier and more accessible to users

4.0 2 years ago

Comments: My organization launched a whole professional development program based on the pathways and it was great for developing skills for the workplace.

Pros:

I like that we could complete training asynchronously at our own pace, both at the desk and on the go (via mobile access) and that the learning pathways were a guide to making the most of your coursework by achieving a cohesive learning objective.

Cons:

Adding/removing courses was a little tricky, the deadlines were hard to change

KHURRAM
Consultant in Canada
Accounting, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Skillsoft review

4.0 3 years ago

Pros:

It has a wide range of up-to-date study material on finance and information technology along with interactive tests good enough to make you pass professional certification exams.

Cons:

Sometimes it is difficult to understand and navigate between the options and the screens.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Simple to use, high customization, and allows testing from anywhere on tablet, online, etc...

4.0 7 years ago

Pros:

It's nice to have our own workplace assessments, it allows us full customization to be part of the hiring process.

Cons:

Sometimes the results of testing are very slow to update in our CRM, not sure what end this is on; however, sometimes 30 minutes is required to retrieve results.

Isaac
Contact Center Supervisor in Uganda
Telecommunications, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great way of upskilling from the comfort of your desk

5.0 6 years ago

Comments: An excellent way to study

Pros:

With skillsoft learning and development for staff is made very convenient and easy, quality education from over the 10 million courses available on the eLearning platform.

Cons:

It does not have an offline learning option so requires a strong internet connection.

Debra
Corporate Dietitian for H&W services in US
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great library available & able to learn anywhere/anytime you can access the internet is convenient.

4.0 7 years ago

Comments: Great opportunity to learn in or out of the office at no additional cost to the employee.

Pros:

Good variety of training opportunities that companies can tailor to their business needs and employee demographics. Focus on specific topics for your skill path and office product training for improving your computer skills. The platform is easy to use and modules are very well-described

CHRISTIAN
VP of Human Resources & Finance in US
Financial Services, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

The perfect one stop shop resource with thousands of courses to continue professional education.

5.0 7 years ago

Comments: To be able to brush up on a set of skills has never been easier or within reach. Not having to leave the office in order to improve in certain areas is a professional freedom that benefits everyone.

Pros:

The variety of courses and support is great for professionals from all areas. In-depth additional training on specific tools is the greatest benefit.

Cons:

There will be limitations on certain topics, but they are always adding and expanding courses to cover more platforms.

Arthur
Founder in Brazil
Information Technology & Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

A enterprise LMS for serious courseware.

3.0 7 years ago

Pros:

The system has a very good tracking system and most of the courses over there are eligible for PMP score.

Cons:

As for the technician side, the course deployment to this tool takes a long way before courses are fully deployed.

Patience
Marketing and Communications Officer in Zimbabwe
Financial Services, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Online learning

3.0 5 years ago

Comments: It's so helpful as you get to learn more about a certain task and helps to improve

Pros:

A lot topics that can assist in development of ones career. Learning online and you get results instantly

Cons:

Expensive and is not a certified course.

Johnny
Management Consulting
Used the Software for: Not provided
Reviewer Source
Source: SoftwareAdvice

Skillport review

2.0 10 years ago

Comments: Skillport review

Pros:

Used it for training purposes. The interface was easy to use, but it required keeping a separate monitor window open.

Cons:

Having to use only a specific browser to operate the product meant that it was difficult for users on different platforms.