Appendix 2
Technology Platforms and Systems
Because there are rapid changes in technology every couple of years, it is important to consult a variety of vendors that provide these types of tools and solutions. The following are examples of various systems that are available today.
Learning Suites
Note that many of these offer cloud-based suites as well as on-site versions. Examples include:
• Blackboard
• Cornerstone OnDemand
• Grovo
• Halogen
• MS SharePoint
• Oracle (Taleo)
• Oracle (iLearning)
• PeopleFluent
• Plex
• Saba
• SAP (Success Factors)
• Skillsoft (SkillPort)
• Skilljar
• SumTotal
• Travantis CourseMill
Cloud-Based Suites
Cloud-based suites generally reside outside your systems and are accessed using an Internet connection. The software is generally purchased through a subscription, which means that ownership and all updates are the responsibility of the vendor that is providing the cloud-based solution. Some examples include:
• Absorb LMS
• Adminstrate
• Adobe Captivate Prime
• Adobe Connect
• Adobe Experience Manager
• Agylia
• Blackboard
• Canvas
• Cornerstone OnDemand
• Docebo
• Dokeos
• Expertus One
• Fuse Universal
• G-Cube LMS
• GnosisConnect The Academy LMS
• Grovo
• Halogen
• ILIAS
• LearnUpon
• Litmos
• Matris LMS
• MS SharePoint LMS
• Opigno
• Propsel Enterprise & Distribute
• SeerTEch
• Talent LMS
Open-Source Systems
Note that open-source systems are also gaining in popularity. They are all online, and many provide free learning opportunities. Open-source systems allow you to enter markets with less initial capital outlay, but they may require considerable resources to maintain and update. Be cautious when pursuing them. Examples include:
• Eliademy
• Forma.LMS
• ILIAS
• Moodle
• OpenEdX
• Opigno