# Best Technical Skills Development Software - Page 3

  *By [Emma Stein](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/emma-stein)*

   Technical skills development providers give users an end-to-end learning experience designed to teach and hone technical skills. Companies can leverage technical skills development providers to train employees on entirely new skills and upgrade the existing skills of incumbent employees.

These programs typically work by having users take a skill assessment to begin. The assessment is graded according to demonstrated proficiency, and the program recommends modules for the users to take. These modules include videos, interactive content, and projects designed to have users actually create something and demonstrate their skill level after taking the course. Technical skills development providers also usually have role-based modules and engage in skill gap analysis so that an employee in a given role can assess exactly what it is they need to improve and then take the course designed to impart that skill.

Technical skills development providers are similar to [online course providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-course-providers), and many online course providers also offer technical skills development. The difference lies in how robust the technical skills development provider courses are, with each skill being built and demonstrated via various projects.

To qualify for inclusion in the Technical Skills Development category, a provider must:

- Offer a course of study online
- Be designed for acquisition technical skills in coding, IT operations, database management, cyber security, and more
- Offer skill gap analysis
- Assess student skill proficiency via projects and exams




  ## How Many Technical Skills Development Software Products Does G2 Track?
**Total Products under this Category:** 228

  
## How Does G2 Rank Technical Skills Development Software Products?

**Why You Can Trust G2's Software Rankings:**

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G2's software rankings are built on verified user reviews, rigorous moderation, and a consistent research methodology maintained by a team of analysts and data experts. Each product is measured using the same transparent criteria, with no paid placement or vendor influence. While reviews reflect real user experiences, which can be subjective, they offer valuable insight into how software performs in the hands of professionals. Together, these inputs power the G2 Score, a standardized way to compare tools within every category.

  
## Which Technical Skills Development Software Is Best for Your Use Case?

- **Leader:** [Udemy Business](https://www.g2.com/products/udemy-business/reviews)
- **Highest Performer:** [Uxcel](https://www.g2.com/products/uxcel/reviews)
- **Easiest to Use:** [Whizlabs](https://www.g2.com/products/whizlabs/reviews)
- **Top Trending:** [Skillable](https://www.g2.com/products/skillable/reviews)
- **Best Free Software:** [Pluralsight](https://www.g2.com/products/pluralsight/reviews)

  
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  ## What Are the Top-Rated Technical Skills Development Software Products in 2026?
### 1. [GRANTA EduPack](https://www.g2.com/products/granta-edupack/reviews)
  CES EduPack is a unique set of teaching resources that support Materials Education across Engineering, Design, Science and Sustainable Development.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 15
**How Do G2 Users Rate GRANTA EduPack?**

- **Quality of Support:** 8.6/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Skill Gap Analysis:** 7.9/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Comprehension Checks:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind GRANTA EduPack?**

- **Seller:** [Ansys, Inc.](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ansys-inc)
- **Year Founded:** 1970
- **HQ Location:** Canonsburg, PA
- **Twitter:** @ANSYS (30,694 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/6536/ (6,703 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** NASDAQ:ANSS

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Top Industries:** Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  - **Company Size:** 67% Small-Business, 27% Mid-Market


### 2. [Maven](https://www.g2.com/products/maven-maven/reviews)
  Maven is an innovative platform that empowers experts to create and deliver cohort-based courses, fostering interactive and community-driven learning experiences. By removing geographical barriers, Maven enables learners worldwide to access industry leaders and engage in active, hands-on projects that enhance skill acquisition and professional growth. Key Features and Functionality: - Cohort-Based Courses: Facilitates structured, group learning sessions that promote peer interaction and accountability. - Active Learning Focus: Emphasizes practical, project-based assignments to reinforce concepts and skills. - Global Accessibility: Connects learners with top instructors regardless of location, democratizing education. - Comprehensive Course Management: Provides tools for course creation, student engagement, and progress tracking. - Integrated Community Features: Offers channels for announcements, discussions, and peer collaboration to enhance the learning experience. Primary Value and Solutions Provided: Maven addresses the limitations of traditional online education by offering interactive, community-centric courses that lead to meaningful transformations. For learners, it provides access to high-quality instruction and a supportive peer network, enhancing motivation and retention. For instructors, Maven offers a streamlined platform to monetize expertise, reach a global audience, and create impactful educational experiences.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 14
**How Do G2 Users Rate Maven?**

- **Quality of Support:** 8.6/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **AI Text Generation:** 5.4/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Skill Gap Analysis:** 7.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Comprehension Checks:** 7.4/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Maven?**

- **Seller:** [Maven](https://www.g2.com/sellers/maven)
- **Year Founded:** 2007
- **HQ Location:** New York, NY
- **Twitter:** @Maven (585,081 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/maven-alpha/ (54 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** OTC: MVEN

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 53% Enterprise, 27% Mid-Market


#### What Are Maven's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Customer Support (1 reviews)
- Helpful (1 reviews)
- Practice (1 reviews)
- Resources (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Difficulty (2 reviews)
- Expensive (1 reviews)
- Lack of Clarity (1 reviews)
- Slow Performance (1 reviews)

### 3. [StackFuel](https://www.g2.com/products/stackfuel/reviews)
  StackFuel is Germany’s leading provider for web-based upskilling and reskilling programs in data literacy, data science and AI that are focused on businesses’ industry needs. StackFuel helps companies master the digital transformation and upcoming skills gap by supporting effective development of their workforce into future job roles. The innovative online courses provide a modern self-paced and flexible learning experience that includes an interactive and cloud-based programming environment in which participants use algorithms with industry data sets.


  **Average Rating:** 4.8/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 11
**How Do G2 Users Rate StackFuel?**

- **Quality of Support:** 9.7/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **AI Text Generation:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Skill Gap Analysis:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Comprehension Checks:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind StackFuel?**

- **Seller:** [StackFuel](https://www.g2.com/sellers/stackfuel)
- **HQ Location:** Berlin, DE
- **Twitter:** @StackFuelHQ (113 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/school/stackfuel/ (91 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 64% Small-Business, 27% Enterprise


### 4. [eCornell](https://www.g2.com/products/ecornell/reviews)
  eCornell delivers online professional certificate courses to individuals and organizations around the world.


  **Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 42
**How Do G2 Users Rate eCornell?**

- **Quality of Support:** 8.6/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Skill Gap Analysis:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Comprehension Checks:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind eCornell?**

- **Seller:** [eCornell](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ecornell)
- **Year Founded:** 2000
- **HQ Location:** Ithaca, NY
- **Twitter:** @ecornell_online (5,980 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/23293/ (373 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Top Industries:** Hospitality
  - **Company Size:** 42% Small-Business, 29% Mid-Market


### 5. [Scrimba](https://www.g2.com/products/scrimba/reviews)
  Scrimba is the next-generation platform for coders to improve their skills. In fact we completely reinvented the screencast technology (we call these scrims) so you as the learner can directly interact with the teacher's code - like magic! This way, you'll have more fun and learn faster. We offer bite sized courses to full learning paths, covering everything from frontend to backend to the latest AI engineering technologies. All available with a Scrimba Pro plan subscription. And yes we offer team plans for organisations looking for full control over their staff learning and development.


  **Average Rating:** 4.7/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 10
**How Do G2 Users Rate Scrimba?**

- **Quality of Support:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **AI Text Generation:** 7.5/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Skill Gap Analysis:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Comprehension Checks:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Scrimba?**

- **Seller:** [Scrimba](https://www.g2.com/sellers/scrimba)
- **Year Founded:** 2017
- **HQ Location:** Oslo
- **Twitter:** @scrimba (46,846 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/school/scrimba/ (84 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Top Industries:** Computer Software
  - **Company Size:** 92% Small-Business, 8% Enterprise


### 6. [N2K Certify](https://www.g2.com/products/n2k-certify/reviews)
  CyberVista is a cybersecurity training and workforce development company. Our mission is to build and strengthen organizations by providing cybersecurity professionals with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to drive growth and defense. In 2018, CyberVista added the Kaplan IT Training and Transcender capabilities to the brand. Our data-driven approach to training gives cybersecurity leaders the information they need to make smarter training decisions. We begin by baselining your team's current skills to ensure that time and budget is spent where it can be most impactful, leading to more purposeful training for your team and the individuals within it. Simply put: CyberVista provides you with visibility into the current state of your workforce to help you make better training decisions. CyberVista offers a diverse portfolio of solutions including: • Diagnostic Assessments: Identify team “skills gaps” and establish a clear skills baseline and deploy relevant training to achieve better learning outcomes. • Role-Based Training: Upskill and cross-skill cybersecurity and cyber-enabled team members. Specialties include Security Operations, Incident Response, Executive Leadership & Board members, Sales Engineers, and more. • Certifications and Assessments: Comprehensive courses as well as practice exams and practical labs for over 100 exam titles in IT and cybersecurity. We are official training providers to the top certification bodies including (ISC)², CompTIA, and ISACA. • Professional Services: Match job skills to a single role or completely restructure job profiles and career pathways with a tailored workforce development plan aligning your strategy to the NICE Framework.


  **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 32
**How Do G2 Users Rate N2K Certify?**

- **Quality of Support:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Skill Gap Analysis:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Comprehension Checks:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind N2K Certify?**

- **Seller:** [N2K](https://www.g2.com/sellers/n2k)
- **HQ Location:** Fulton, Maryland
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/n2k-networks/ (33 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 52% Small-Business, 27% Enterprise


### 7. [codedamn](https://www.g2.com/products/codedamn-codedamn/reviews)
  Use codedamn to learn industry level skills relevant for a job, practice along the way and build projects for your portfolio - without ever leaving your browser.


  **Average Rating:** 3.8/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 11
**How Do G2 Users Rate codedamn?**

- **Quality of Support:** 7.1/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **AI Text Generation:** 7.3/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Skill Gap Analysis:** 7.9/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Comprehension Checks:** 7.5/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind codedamn?**

- **Seller:** [codedamn](https://www.g2.com/sellers/codedamn-7792a543-1eda-43f7-acf0-2a86f2eda1b3)
- **Year Founded:** 2020
- **HQ Location:** Bengaluru, IN
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://linkedin.com/company/codedamn (2 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 64% Small-Business, 36% Mid-Market


### 8. [Codio](https://www.g2.com/products/codio/reviews)
  Codio is a cloud-based learning platform for education, workforce development, and professional training. It provides educators, trainers, and institutions with tools to create, deliver, and manage courses focused on technical subjects such as computer science, cybersecurity, software development, and data science. Codio enables users to develop, manage, and deploy immersive learning experiences that meet the needs of today’s learners by emphasizing job-specific training and practical skills development. It is utilized by a range of organizations, including higher education, bootcamps, MOOC platforms, and corporate training programs, to prepare learners for real-world technical challenges.


  **Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 23
**How Do G2 Users Rate Codio?**

- **Quality of Support:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Skill Gap Analysis:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Comprehension Checks:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Codio?**

- **Seller:** [Codio](https://www.g2.com/sellers/codio)
- **Year Founded:** 2014
- **HQ Location:** Cambridge, Massachusetts
- **Twitter:** @CodioHQ (5,423 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/codio/ (33 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Top Industries:** Higher Education, Primary/Secondary Education
  - **Company Size:** 54% Small-Business, 33% Mid-Market


### 9. [CTI Academy](https://www.g2.com/products/cti-academy/reviews)
  CTI Academy aims to enhance the cyber threat intelligence capabilities of individuals and organizations through both online and offline training programs. The platform offers hands-on training in Cyber Threat Intelligence, Malware Analysis, and Attack Surface Management, supported by case studies, simulation software, and skill assessments. With its scenario-based content designed to address the growing cybersecurity skills gap, CTI Academy equips both individuals and corporate teams to effectively deal with real-world threats.


  **Average Rating:** 4.9/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 12
**How Do G2 Users Rate CTI Academy?**

- **Quality of Support:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **AI Text Generation:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Skill Gap Analysis:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Comprehension Checks:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind CTI Academy?**

- **Seller:** [CTI Academy](https://www.g2.com/sellers/cti-academy)
- **Year Founded:** 2025
- **HQ Location:** Turkiye, TR
- **Twitter:** @CTIAcademy (659 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/ctiacademy/ (9 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 75% Small-Business, 25% Mid-Market


#### What Are CTI Academy's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (6 reviews)
- Ease of Understanding (5 reviews)
- Content Quality (3 reviews)
- Knowledge Enhancement (3 reviews)
- Quality (3 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Lack of Labs (3 reviews)
- Lack of Content (1 reviews)
- Lack of Detail (1 reviews)
- Outdated Content (1 reviews)

### 10. [Skillshare](https://www.g2.com/products/skillshare/reviews)
  Skillshare is a learning community for creators. Enroll in classes and complete projects that unlock your creativity.


  **Average Rating:** 3.3/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 40
**How Do G2 Users Rate Skillshare?**

- **Quality of Support:** 5.9/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Skill Gap Analysis:** 0.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Comprehension Checks:** 4.2/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Skillshare?**

- **Seller:** [Skillshare](https://www.g2.com/sellers/skillshare)
- **Year Founded:** 2010
- **HQ Location:** New York, NY
- **Twitter:** @skillshare (93,466 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillshare-com/ (554 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Top Industries:** Graphic Design, Marketing and Advertising
  - **Company Size:** 79% Small-Business, 19% Mid-Market


### 11. [Vue Mastery](https://www.g2.com/products/vue-mastery/reviews)
  Learn the fundamentals of Vue while building the product.


  **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 14
**How Do G2 Users Rate Vue Mastery?**

- **Quality of Support:** 8.2/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **AI Text Generation:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Skill Gap Analysis:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Comprehension Checks:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Vue Mastery?**

- **Seller:** [Vue Mastery](https://www.g2.com/sellers/vue-mastery)
- **Year Founded:** 2017
- **HQ Location:** Orlando, US
- **Twitter:** @VueMastery (23,953 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/27208056/ (6 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 71% Small-Business, 36% Mid-Market


### 12. [Cyberbit](https://www.g2.com/products/cyberbit/reviews)
  The Cyberbit Readiness platform builds high-performing SOC teams at everything from Government organizations and CNI to smaller companies deep in the supply chain. We run your defenders through cycles of team exercising, skills gap analysis and solo upskilling mapped to your risk. By testing and improving soft skills, incident processes, and technical capabilities against specific threats in a cloud-based range, you get confidence your team is ready, all backed by data. Delivered through an intuitive new UX and with packages for organizations of any size and maturity, cybersecurity readiness is now within reach for everyone. SOC leaders gain certainty in the speed and accuracy of their team’s response, and executives get confidence that critical assets are defended by a proven team.


  **Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 12
**How Do G2 Users Rate Cyberbit?**

- **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Cyberbit?**

- **Seller:** [Cyberbit](https://www.g2.com/sellers/cyberbit)
- **Year Founded:** 2015
- **HQ Location:** Boston, US
- **Twitter:** @CYBERBITHQ (1,503 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyberbit/ (142 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 42% Small-Business, 33% Mid-Market


### 13. [Coding Ninjas](https://www.g2.com/products/coding-ninjas-coding-ninjas/reviews)
  Coding Ninjas is a premier online education platform offering a comprehensive suite of programming courses designed to equip learners with essential coding skills. Founded by alumni from IIT, Stanford, and Facebook, the platform caters to both beginners and experienced developers, providing structured learning paths in various programming languages and technologies. With a focus on practical application, Coding Ninjas bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and industry requirements, empowering students to excel in the tech industry. Key Features and Functionality: - Diverse Course Offerings: Courses span multiple domains, including Data Structures and Algorithms in Java, Python, and C++, Competitive Programming, Full Stack Web Development , Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and more. - Hands-On Projects: Curricula incorporate real-world projects to enhance practical skills and provide tangible experience. - Interactive Learning: Engaging video lectures, quizzes, and coding exercises reinforce concepts and ensure a thorough understanding. - Personalized Mentorship: Access to experienced mentors offers guidance and support throughout the learning journey. - Job Assistance: Comprehensive career support includes resume building, interview preparation, and job placement assistance, boasting a placement record of over 78%. - Flexible Learning: Self-paced courses allow learners to study according to their schedules, enhancing accessibility. - Certification: Recognized certificates upon course completion validate skills for potential employers. Primary Value and Solutions Provided: Coding Ninjas addresses the growing demand for skilled programmers by offering structured, industry-relevant courses that transform learners into job-ready professionals. By combining theoretical knowledge with practical application, the platform ensures that students are well-prepared to meet the challenges of the tech industry. The inclusion of personalized mentorship and robust job assistance further enhances employability, making Coding Ninjas a valuable resource for anyone aspiring to build a successful career in technology.


  **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 8
**How Do G2 Users Rate Coding Ninjas?**

- **Quality of Support:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **AI Text Generation:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Skill Gap Analysis:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Comprehension Checks:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Coding Ninjas?**

- **Seller:** [Coding Ninjas](https://www.g2.com/sellers/coding-ninjas)
- **Year Founded:** 2016
- **HQ Location:** New Delhi, IN
- **Twitter:** @CodingNinjasOff (5,629 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/codingninjas/ (1,542 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Top Industries:** Information Technology and Services
  - **Company Size:** 113% Small-Business, 13% Mid-Market


### 14. [Emeritus](https://www.g2.com/products/emeritus/reviews)
  Emeritus is committed to teaching the skills of the future by making high-quality education accessible and affordable to individuals, companies, and governments around the world. It does this by collaborating with more than 50 top-tier universities across the United States, Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, India and China. Emeritus’ short courses, degree programs, boot camps, and senior executive programs help individuals learn new skills and transform their lives, companies and organizations. Its unique model of state-of-the-art technology, curriculum innovation, and hands-on instruction from senior faculty, mentors and coaches educates more than 100,000 students per year across 80 countries. Founded in 2015, Emeritus, part of Eruditus Learning Solutions, has more than 1,000 employees globally and offices in Mumbai, New Delhi, Shanghai, Singapore, Palo Alto, Mexico City, New York, Boston, London, and Dubai. The company is backed by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Sequoia India, Leeds Illuminate, and Prosus Ventures. Learn more at Emeritus.org and Emeritus LinkedIn.


  **Average Rating:** 3.8/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 11
**How Do G2 Users Rate Emeritus?**

- **Quality of Support:** 8.1/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Skill Gap Analysis:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Comprehension Checks:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Emeritus?**

- **Seller:** [Emeritus](https://www.g2.com/sellers/emeritus)
- **Year Founded:** 1993
- **HQ Location:** Seattle, US
- **Twitter:** @EMERITUS_INST (3,423 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/emeritus (1,826 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 46% Mid-Market, 31% Enterprise


#### What Are Emeritus's Pros and Cons?


**Cons:**

- Access Issues (1 reviews)
- Content Quality (1 reviews)
- Expensive (1 reviews)
- High Subscription Cost (1 reviews)
- Lack of Content (1 reviews)

### 15. [CadCam](https://www.g2.com/products/cadcam/reviews)
  IME Group of Companies is the leading and most established CAD, CAM and CAE solutions provider in Malaysia 1980. IME offers extensive range of design to engineering solutions fixated around digital transformation namely Additive Manufacturing, Robots, Simulation, IoT, Big Data Analytics and System Integration in the manufacturing space.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 5
**How Do G2 Users Rate CadCam?**

- **Quality of Support:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **AI Text Generation:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Skill Gap Analysis:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Comprehension Checks:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind CadCam?**

- **Seller:** [IME Group of Companies](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ime-group-of-companies)
- **HQ Location:** Petaling Jaya, MY
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/ime-group-of-companies (158 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 40% Enterprise, 40% Small-Business


### 16. [CustomGuide](https://www.g2.com/products/customguide/reviews)
  CustomGuide helps associations, governments, nonprofits, and public libraries train their staff and communities. CustomGuide is an all-in-one online learning platform that makes staff training easy to create, deliver, and track. It combines interactive eLearning courses, skill assessments, and AI-powered course creation tools to help organizations build effective training programs. Choose from over 300 LMS-ready courses on Microsoft, Google, and business skills, or create your own in minutes using the AI Course Builder. Measure progress, award certificates, and reinforce learning with branded cheat sheets. Recognized by G2 as a Top 50 Education Software product and trusted by more than 3,000 organizations worldwide, CustomGuide provides simple, flexible, and measurable online training solutions for every team and community.


  **Average Rating:** 4.9/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 69
**How Do G2 Users Rate CustomGuide?**

- **Quality of Support:** 9.9/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind CustomGuide?**

- **Seller:** [CustomGuide, Inc.](https://www.g2.com/sellers/customguide-inc)
- **Company Website:** https://www.customguide.com
- **Year Founded:** 1999
- **HQ Location:** Plymouth, US
- **Twitter:** @CustomGuide (259 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/customguide/ (29 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Top Industries:** Accounting, Computer Software
  - **Company Size:** 61% Small-Business, 23% Mid-Market


#### What Are CustomGuide's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (20 reviews)
- Progress Tracking (8 reviews)
- Variety (8 reviews)
- Skill Improvement (7 reviews)
- Self-Pacing (6 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Limited Courses (2 reviews)
- Answer Quality (1 reviews)
- Language Limitations (1 reviews)
- Video Content Issues (1 reviews)

### 17. [CyberTalents | Compete](https://www.g2.com/products/cybertalents-compete/reviews)
  A gamified cybersecurity training solution for individuals, companies, and universities to enhance their technical skills using hands-on challenges in different cybersecurity domains.


  **Average Rating:** 4.7/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 5
**How Do G2 Users Rate CyberTalents | Compete?**

- **Quality of Support:** 9.7/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **AI Text Generation:** 7.5/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Skill Gap Analysis:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Comprehension Checks:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind CyberTalents | Compete?**

- **Seller:** [CyberTalents](https://www.g2.com/sellers/cybertalents)
- **Year Founded:** 2017
- **HQ Location:** Giza, EG
- **Twitter:** @Cyber_Talents (6,342 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/cybertalent (94 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 40% Mid-Market, 40% Small-Business


### 18. [Educative](https://www.g2.com/products/educative/reviews)
  Educative is an online coding course provider that offers text-based courses and embedded coding environments.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 6
**How Do G2 Users Rate Educative?**

- **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **AI Text Generation:** 5.0/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Skill Gap Analysis:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Comprehension Checks:** 7.1/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Educative?**

- **Seller:** [Educative](https://www.g2.com/sellers/educative)
- **Year Founded:** 2015
- **HQ Location:** Bellevue, US
- **Twitter:** @EducativeInc (8,658 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/educative-inc/ (856 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 50% Small-Business, 33% Enterprise


### 19. [INE Security (FKA eLearnSecurity)](https://www.g2.com/products/ine-security-fka-elearnsecurity/reviews)
  Highly practical IT Security training courses.


  **Average Rating:** 4.6/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 5
**How Do G2 Users Rate INE Security (FKA eLearnSecurity)?**

- **Quality of Support:** 9.6/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Skill Gap Analysis:** 7.2/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Comprehension Checks:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind INE Security (FKA eLearnSecurity)?**

- **Seller:** [INE Security (FKA eLearnSecurity)](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ine-security-fka-elearnsecurity)
- **Year Founded:** 2009
- **HQ Location:** Cary, US
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/inesecurity/ (62 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 40% Enterprise, 40% Small-Business


#### What Are INE Security (FKA eLearnSecurity)'s Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Certifications (1 reviews)
- Customer Support (1 reviews)
- Learning (1 reviews)
- Teaching Quality (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Expensive (2 reviews)

### 20. [UX Mastery](https://www.g2.com/products/ux-mastery/reviews)
  UX Mastery is an online community and professional development resource for aspiring user experience designers. We’re passionate about growing our industry's ability to design websites, mobile apps and desktop apps that are useful, usable and meaningful.


  **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 5
**How Do G2 Users Rate UX Mastery?**

- **Quality of Support:** 7.8/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Skill Gap Analysis:** 7.8/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Comprehension Checks:** 6.1/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind UX Mastery?**

- **Seller:** [UX Mastery](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ux-mastery)
- **Year Founded:** 2012
- **HQ Location:** Melbourne, AU
- **Twitter:** @uxmastery (49,685 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/ux-mastery/ (2 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 60% Small-Business, 20% Enterprise


### 21. [Arduino Education](https://www.g2.com/products/arduino-education/reviews)
  Arduino Education offers a comprehensive suite of learning solutions designed to empower students from middle school through university in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). By integrating high-quality hardware, open-source software, and online learning content, Arduino Education facilitates hands-on experiences that bridge theoretical concepts with real-world applications. These programs are tailored to support educators and inspire students to innovate and develop critical 21st-century skills. Key Features and Functionality: - Comprehensive Learning Kits: Each kit includes essential hardware components such as programmable boards, sensors, and mechanical parts, along with user-friendly open-source software. This combination enables students to build and program interactive projects effectively. - Online Learning Content: Arduino Education provides structured online courses that guide students through various topics, including programming, electronics, and mechanics. These courses are aligned with international curriculum standards and are designed to be engaging and accessible. - Educator Support: Dedicated training and resources are available for educators, including lesson plans, teaching strategies, and project solutions. This support ensures that teachers can effectively integrate Arduino Education materials into their classrooms. - Community Engagement: Students and educators can connect with a global community of makers and learners, sharing projects, ideas, and solutions to foster collaborative learning. Primary Value and Solutions Provided: Arduino Education addresses the need for practical, hands-on learning experiences in STEAM education. By offering tools that simplify complex technologies, it enables students to progress from basic concepts to advanced applications, such as rapid prototyping, interaction design, and the Internet of Things (IoT). This approach not only enhances technical skills but also promotes creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration among students, preparing them for future academic and professional endeavors.


  **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 4
**How Do G2 Users Rate Arduino Education?**

- **Quality of Support:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **AI Text Generation:** 7.2/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Skill Gap Analysis:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Comprehension Checks:** 7.9/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Arduino Education?**

- **Seller:** [Arduino](https://www.g2.com/sellers/arduino)
- **Year Founded:** 2005
- **HQ Location:** Somerville, MA
- **Twitter:** @arduino (495,823 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/516884/ (573 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 75% Mid-Market, 25% Small-Business


### 22. [Cognitive Class](https://www.g2.com/products/cognitive-class/reviews)
  Helps gain the skills you need to change the world. Proudly an IBM initiative.


  **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 5
**How Do G2 Users Rate Cognitive Class?**

- **Quality of Support:** 7.9/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Skill Gap Analysis:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Comprehension Checks:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Cognitive Class?**

- **Seller:** [IBM](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ibm)
- **Year Founded:** 1911
- **HQ Location:** Armonk, NY
- **Twitter:** @IBM (709,298 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/1009/ (324,553 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** SWX:IBM

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 40% Small-Business, 40% Mid-Market


### 23. [SkillUp Online](https://www.g2.com/products/skillup-online/reviews)
  SkillUp Online offers the educational resources, strategies and solutions you need to prepare your organization for growth over the next decade. We create fully customized and cloud-based educational curriculums, including lesson planning, content, deployment, and analytics. Our blended learning approach has been tested and proven to drive the type of deeply transformative learning experiences you’ll need to keep your business moving forward. Pursue Professional Certificate programs & courses from Pacific Lutheran University, NASSCOM, Microsoft & IBM to build the skills of the future.


  **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 4
**How Do G2 Users Rate SkillUp Online?**

- **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **AI Text Generation:** 7.8/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Skill Gap Analysis:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Comprehension Checks:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind SkillUp Online?**

- **Seller:** [SkillUp Technologies](https://www.g2.com/sellers/skillup-technologies)
- **Year Founded:** 2018
- **HQ Location:** Bellevue, Washington, United States
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillup-online (280 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Mid-Market


### 24. [Typing.io](https://www.g2.com/products/typing-io/reviews)
  Typing.io is a typing tutor/trainer for programmers.


  **Average Rating:** 4.1/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 4
**How Do G2 Users Rate Typing.io?**

- **Quality of Support:** 7.2/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **AI Text Generation:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Skill Gap Analysis:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Comprehension Checks:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Typing.io?**

- **Seller:** [Typing.io](https://www.g2.com/sellers/typing-io)
- **HQ Location:** N/A
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 50% Mid-Market, 50% Small-Business


### 25. [Chilkat](https://www.g2.com/products/chilkat/reviews)
  Chilkat is a cross-language, cross-platform API providing 90+ classes for many Internet protocols, formats, and algorithms.


  **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 3
**How Do G2 Users Rate Chilkat?**

- **Quality of Support:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Skill Gap Analysis:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Comprehension Checks:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Chilkat?**

- **Seller:** [Chilkat Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/chilkat-software)
- **Year Founded:** 1998
- **HQ Location:** Wheaton, US
- **Twitter:** @chilkatsoft (382 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/chilkat-software-inc./ (2 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 67% Small-Business, 33% Mid-Market



    ## What Is Technical Skills Development Software?
  [Education Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/education)
  ## What Software Categories Are Similar to Technical Skills Development Software?
    - [Online Course Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-course-providers)
    - [Corporate Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/corporate-learning-management-systems)
    - [Online Learning Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-learning-platform)
    - [Virtual IT Labs Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-it-labs)
    - [Learning Experience Platforms (LXP)](https://www.g2.com/categories/learning-experience-platforms-lxp)
    - [eLearning Content Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/elearning-content)
    - [Cybersecurity Professional Development Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cybersecurity-professional-development)

  
---

## How Do You Choose the Right Technical Skills Development Software?

### What You Should Know About Technical Skills Development Software

### What is Technical Skills Development Software?

Technical skills development software delivers online courses designed to build a user’s skills in technical fields such as software development, data science, IT support, cybersecurity, user experience (UX) design, artificial intelligence (AI), and programming languages, such as HTML, CSS, or SQL.

Similar to [online course providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-course-providers), which cover a broader range of topics, these products are specifically focused on helping employees acquire new skills or refine existing skills in highly technical subjects. Courses in technical skills development software typically include interactive course content like videos and exercises, plus assessments for users to demonstrate what they learned.

Employees can follow personalized learning paths based on their interests and goals and the company’s needs. These products can be used for upskilling, or for employees improving their skills to help them perform better in their current role, as well as reskilling, which is when employees learn new skills so they can do a different job. Employees may possess certain soft skills, but lack the technical hard skills necessary to grow in some industries. 

For business leaders, technical skills development software provides a streamlined way to keep their teams updated on technologies as they change so employees are better equipped to perform in their roles, grow their technical knowledge, and move the business forward.

These platforms can scale their educational offerings depending on the needs of the customer, from a single user taking courses in one subject area to a large company with a variety of different roles across thousands of employees. For individual workers, technical skills development software provides an opportunity to brush up on in-demand skills, potentially opening the door to new career opportunities.

### What are the Common Features of Technical Skills Development Software?

The following are some core features within technical skills development software that can help users refine or acquire technical skills, increase productivity and performance, boost employee engagement and retention, and create a more efficient onboarding process for new employees. 

**Course library:** Most tools have a library function that allows users to browse different online courses or eLearning modules. The courses are often grouped into learning paths and users can select topic bundles or modules based on the technical knowledge they want to acquire. This grants users an organized means of knowledge discovery without introducing unwanted noise.

**Customized learning plans and curriculum:** Depending on the needs of the organization, the creation of personalized learning plans can be driven by company leaders, employees, or both. Technical skills development software allows for individualized course sequences, which can be influenced by the employee’s interests or by the company’s needs. These custom course maps might mix in lessons from more than one discipline. In some cases, employees might be able to skip courses if they prove they have the skills by passing assessments. This allows leadership to build custom learning plans based on the needs of the company and it allows users to feel more engaged in the learning process, rather than simply going through the motions.

**Preassessments:** Users take a test before starting a course or a learning path to determine what they already know and what they need to learn. That information can be used to craft an individualized learning plan for each user. Some of these preassessment tools can assign scores to learners for each of their competencies, giving company leaders a high-level view of skills across the workforce and a better sense of where they need to invest in additional training. The preassessments are helpful for establishing a baseline and growth plan.

**Usage dashboard and analytics:** Most technical skills development solutions have a way of tracking employees’ usage of the software. Hiring managers can see which staffers are enrolled in courses, completion rates, and scores on assessments. This data can be compiled on a dashboard or in a report, giving leaders insight into which skills and technical knowledge employees acquire or into employee engagement. Company leaders can use this data to coach employees or adjust their training priorities.

**Exercises and projects:** In addition to lectures and other course content, many products include exercises or projects designed to encourage users to practice whatever skill they learn in the course. Some courses include projects resembling real-world challenges. For example, a software development course on JavaScript might include an exercise about how to debug a button that isn’t working or how to write code for a math formula. These exercises help further develop competencies and hard skills. 

**Video:** To make content more engaging, technical skills development products incorporate video segments with instructors explaining course content or demonstrating a technique. These videos often include screencasts so users can follow along with the steps on their computer.

**Discussions:** Some platforms have discussion forums, where students can leave questions for the instructor or ask questions to other learners.

**Mobile and TV apps:** With mobile devices overtaking computers as many users’ devices of choice, mobile compatibility is an important factor in driving engagement. Many platforms offer apps for mobile phones that allow users to stream or download course content. Some offer TV apps so users can pull up the course on their connected TV.

**Offline viewing:** This feature enables users to download courses onto a computer or mobile device, letting them continue learning even when on an airplane or in another place without internet access.

**Assessments and quizzes:** Designed as checkpoints partway through or at the end of a course, assessments are a key part of measuring the user’s learning. Users can accumulate badges or certifications by passing assessments. That assessment data can be aggregated into reports to give company leaders insight into employee performance on the courses they are taking. The badges or certifications can also be added to LinkedIn to promote the new skill set. 

**Application programming interface (API):** The inclusion of API integrations allows technical skills development platforms to connect to other software that a company uses, such as a learning management system (LMS) or a reporting tool. Data integrations make courses more accessible and allow managers to effectively track and analyze data generated by employees completing learning activities.

**Career coaching:** As part of some technical skills development products, users can access human coaches to help with topics like interview preparation or career counseling. For example, coaches could review a cybersecurity analyst’s resume or give a software developer feedback on their coding portfolio. This will help users track growth and determine additional skills needed to progress in the career path or learning path.

Other Features of Technical Skills Development Software: [Advanced Analytics](https://www.g2.com/categories/technical-skills-development/f/advanced-analytics), [Channels](https://www.g2.com/categories/technical-skills-development/f/channels), [Course Recommendation Engine](https://www.g2.com/categories/technical-skills-development/f/course-recommendation-engine), [Learning Paths](https://www.g2.com/categories/technical-skills-development/f/learning-paths)

Specific Subject Matters: [Cloud computing](https://www.g2.com/categories/technical-skills-development/f/cloud-computing), [Cybersecurity](https://www.g2.com/categories/technical-skills-development/f/cybersecurity), [Data science](https://www.g2.com/categories/technical-skills-development/f/data-science), [IT operations](https://www.g2.com/categories/technical-skills-development/f/it-operations), [Network administration](https://www.g2.com/categories/technical-skills-development/f/network-administration), [Software development](https://www.g2.com/categories/technical-skills-development/f/software-development)

### What are the Benefits of Technical Skills Development Software?

Technical skills development software has benefits for both businesses and their employees. Staying on top of emerging technology trends is crucial in the evolving technology industry. A company that doesn’t prioritize its workers’ skills, competencies, and technical knowledge will fall behind. 

**Streamlined learning:** With technical skills development platforms, business leaders have a streamlined way of helping employees get the skills they need to continue developing innovative products and advancing the company’s goals, whether employees are software developers, data scientists, project managers, or in some other technical role. Employees will be more productive if they can build relevant technical knowledge and put it to practice in their daily work.

**Insight for leadership:** For company leaders, these platforms often offer tracking features so managers can monitor how their employees use technical skills development software and tailor how they use the software to achieve the company’s employee development goals.

**Employee engagement:** For employees, access to technical skills development tools is a great way to build competencies, stay engaged at work, and feel like their employer values their professional development. Some of the top reasons employees leave jobs is because they don’t feel challenged or think there’s no room to develop new skills and grow in their organization. Investing in employee education and professional development will help with retention and attracting a high-performing workforce.

**Personalized learning:** Technical skills development software often offer personalized learning paths, so individual employees and hiring managers can choose the courses most relevant for their specific role or career path. Employees that feel like their company is invested in their career development are more likely to stay and be productive contributors. Retaining those workers also saves the company thousands of dollars in recruiting and hiring costs. Technical skills development software solutions benefit new employees as well. They offer a way to streamline training so new hires can quickly acquire the necessary skills to succeed in a new role.

### Who Uses Technical Skills Development Software?

Any company or organization with employees who work in technical roles like software developer, database administrator, or data analyst could use technical skills development software as one piece of their training program. Within those organizations, the main users of the software will usually be company leaders, team leaders, and employees.

**Company executives:** Based on a company’s needs and goals, corporate leaders can determine what skills their employees need to master in order to move the business forward. Technical skills development platforms enable companies to set company-wide learning strategies based on the areas they want to focus on. Leaders can analyze company-wide metrics about how their teams use technical skills development software to maximize the use of the courses and make adjustments to the company’s training plans as needed.

**Managers and team leaders:** Tracking features in many technical skills development software products allow managers to keep tabs on how much progress their direct reports have made on their learning paths. That insight can provide opportunities for collaborating and coaching to ensure employees receive the most guidance. Managers also benefit from taking the same courses as their employees to delve deeper into their technical abilities and keep their skills sharp.

**Employees:** Individual contributors in technical roles are the primary users of technical skills development software since they are the ones taking courses and completing assessments that show they acquired the necessary skills. Personalized learning paths give individual employees a chance to shape their own learning journeys and allow them to develop their technical abilities. 

### What are the Alternatives to Technical Skills Development Software?

Technical skills development software products often have APIs that enable integrations with other systems that companies use. Alternatives to technical skills development software can replace this type of software, either partially or completely: 

[Corporate learning management systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/corporate-lms) **:** Corporate LMS helps companies organize, track, and manage efforts to train employees, customers, and other external partners. Corporate LMS products are used to manage individualized training programs for onboarding, development, and compliance training purposes. Organizations use a corporate LMS to assign courses to employees or external end users, then track learners’ progress as they complete course lessons and assessments.

The technical skills development platforms commonly integrate with corporate LMS systems, giving managers and trainers a streamlined way to distribute course content to employees.

[Business intelligence software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-intelligence) **:** Business intelligence (BI) tools help provide visibility into a company’s data. By being able to visualize and understand business data, employees can make more informed decisions and impact the company in a positive way. It is essential for businesses to implement BI software to understand the data and learn how the data impacts the business.

Reporting APIs allow business intelligence software to extract and analyze relevant learning data.

[Business instant messaging software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-instant-messaging) **:** Business instant messaging software serves as an internal messaging system for businesses via a text-based messaging application. Business instant messaging software facilitates one-on-one, direct messaging as well as messaging within predefined groups and teams. The rapid nature of business instant messaging software eliminates back and forth emails sent for simple questions or concerns.

Integrations with messaging platforms help facilitate alerts to users and make courses more accessible.

### Challenges with Technical Skills Development Software

Software solutions can come with their own set of challenges. 

**Financial constraints**** :** While investing in employees’ skills can pay dividends down the line, technical skills development platforms require an initial cost. Plans can cost hundreds of dollars per employee per year for enterprise-level plans—this quickly adds up for larger organizations. Individual plans also cost hundreds per year. Skills platforms often promote the return on investment (ROI) their customers have when employees take their courses, however, it’s crucial for companies to fully engage their employees to maximize their subscriptions’ value.

**Lack of engaging content**** :** Sitting through a lecture, struggling to pay attention as a presenter reads off PowerPoint slides is not a great learning experience and the material likely won't stick. Technical skills development providers are increasingly building interactive content like videos and practice exercises to create a more engaging user experience, but not all courses have those elements, causing user engagement to plummet. If employees aren’t completing the course or aren’t retaining the material because the course isn’t engaging, they won’t walk away with the skills they set out to acquire and the business won’t benefit.

### Which Companies Should Buy Technical Skills Development Software?

Technical skills training products are often targeted to either individuals or corporate teams. While the course offerings are often similar in both types of products, some of the features vary.

**Individuals:** The personal versions are generally geared toward individuals looking for skills training outside a specific job. These might be career changers who want to pick up skills to make themselves more attractive to employers in a certain industry. It could be a software developer or programmer who wants to stay in the same industry but pursue a different role that requires skills that they don’t have.

**Corporate teams:** Enterprise versions of technical skill development software typically come with additional features aimed at deploying courses and learning programs on a large scale. This might include curriculum planning functionality that maps out multi-year learning strategies for a company and analytics dashboards that show how employees use the courses. Enterprise versions of technical skills development software typically include integrations with other software, such as [learning experience platforms (LXP)](https://www.g2.com/categories/learning-experience-platforms-lxp), corporate learning management systems, [HR software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hr), and [single sign-on (SSO) software](https://www.g2.com/categories/single-sign-on-sso).

Aside from the individual or enterprise distinction, there are a wide array of topics covered in technical skills development software. Some course and topic offerings include: programming and software development, web development, IT operations, cloud computing, data science, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, cybersecurity, and DevOps.

### How to Buy Technical Skills Development Software

#### Requirements Gathering (RFI/RFP) for Technical Skills Development Software

There are many issues to consider when choosing a technical skills development software as an individual or company. Each business, team, and person has unique needs and will need to consider some or all of the following: desired learning outcome, business size and team member count, onboarding process, software cost, vendor customer support options, mobile compatibility, and customization. Buyers must determine what set of features will help the learners feel engaged, empowered, and what will provide the best learning experience. 

#### Compare Technical Skills Development Software Products

**Create a long list**

An initial list of potential technical skills development solutions should include any products that meet the basic feature requirements. At this point, buyers should be aiming to get a sense of the options that meet the essential needs.

**Create a short list**

After a long list has been created, it’s time to look at each product in more detail to determine if it sounds like it will meet the needs of the employees or individuals looking to purchase the software. This should include evaluating additional features of each product beyond the ones identified as essential to determine if that additional functionality would provide more value or more engaging learning experiences. 

**Conduct demos**

Demos are a great opportunity for buyers to see how the software works. Only the shortlisted vendors are invited to demonstrate their solutions. Demos should be performed live, using the system, and not through slide decks and screenshots. All vendors should follow a predetermined scenario that simulates the business processes of the buyer. Buyers should request to see a walkthrough from the perspective of an instructor and a student to understand how the interface looks for both sides and ensure it is user friendly for everyone. Additionally, request to see various stress tests to see how video, audio, and internet connection quality holds up for higher participant sizes. Buyers can then determine what integrations exist for the product to see how it would work with other products.

#### Selection of Technical Skills Development Software

**Choose a selection team**

To choose a selection team, decision makers need to involve subject matter experts from all teams that will use the system. For any company or organization, this will likely involve company executives, managers and team leaders, and employees. An IT administrator should also be present, to weigh in on technical concerns with the products. The selection team should be a representation of the people who will use the system.  

**Negotiation**

After narrowing in on the preferred product, it’s time to negotiate a pricing package. Buyers must consider the pricing model of the software, such as whether the seller charges a flat monthly fee or, more commonly, charges a fee based on how many user seats the buyer needs. Buyers should also note if they can negotiate to add more user seats to a package that would otherwise meet their needs. They might also consider negotiating a discount in exchange for signing a multi-year contract. 

**Final decision**

The final decision should rest with the primary users of the software, such as managers and their employees. All parties should consider whether the software is easy to use, provides a clear learning path to gain new skills, and benefits the users and the company or organization as a whole. 

### Technical Skills Development SoftwareTrends

**Trending course offerings**** :** Topics including cybersecurity, AI, and data analysis are often featured learning paths, largely because those skills are in high demand. Software developers can find plenty of topics to explore. Instead of going through a competitive hiring process to find talent in those areas, companies hope to use technical skills development software to augment their existing employees’ skills. Developing employees’ hard skills will also make companies more attractive to future employees and help companies retain current employees. 

**On-demand access**** :** With the growing storage capacity of devices, consumers have more options for taking data with them, even if they are offline. Many technical skills development tools are prioritizing giving users offline access, so they can continue learning even in a subway or airplane. Providing greater access might encourage employees to complete courses at higher rates since it allows them to watch lectures or videos on their own time if they choose. Integrations with other streaming platforms give users even more options for pursuing their learning goals.