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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (38.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (51.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$599.00 1 User Per Year
$399.00 1 User Per Year
CBT Nuggets
Star Rating
(473)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (38.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$599.00 1 User Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansPluralsight Skills
Star Rating
(1,053)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (51.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$399.00 1 User Per Year
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Pluralsight Skills excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to CBT Nuggets. Users appreciate the platform's high-quality courses, particularly for industry certifications like CCNA and MS certifications, which are noted for their relevance and depth.
- Users say that Pluralsight Skills offers an intuitive interface that simplifies the learning experience. Reviewers highlight the ease of finding and starting courses, as well as the valuable skill assessments that help tailor learning paths to individual needs, making it a strong choice for organizations looking to align training with business objectives.
- According to verified reviews, CBT Nuggets shines in making IT certification training accessible and engaging. Users enjoy the well-structured video lessons, particularly praising instructors like Jeremy Cloara for their ability to explain complex topics in an understandable way, which enhances the learning experience.
- Reviewers mention that while CBT Nuggets has a slightly higher star rating, it faces challenges in overall user satisfaction compared to Pluralsight Skills. Users have noted that the platform could benefit from a broader range of high-quality content, as some feel it lacks the depth found in Pluralsight's offerings.
- G2 reviewers highlight the importance of support and implementation, where CBT Nuggets has received higher scores for quality of support and ease of setup. Users appreciate the responsive customer service and straightforward onboarding process, which can be crucial for teams needing quick access to training resources.
- Users report that Pluralsight Skills provides robust analytics capabilities, allowing organizations to track progress and skill gaps effectively. This feature is particularly valued by administrators who need to justify training investments and customize learning plans based on employee performance, setting it apart from CBT Nuggets in terms of organizational utility.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CBT Nuggets
Individual - Annually
$599.00
1 User Per Year
Same access as monthly subscription. Save 15% with an annual subscription.
- CyberVista® IT practice exams
- Virtual labs
- Certificates of completion
Pluralsight Skills
AI + Data
$399.00
1 User Per Year
Embrace the world of AI with our focused course library, AI sandboxes, and assessments.
- Tech domains: AI and data
- Tech domains: Software development, IT Ops, UX & product, and business skills
- Hand-on labs and AI sandboxes
Free Trial
CBT Nuggets
Free Trial is available
Pluralsight Skills
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
347
9.0
906
Ease of Use
9.4
349
9.2
912
Ease of Setup
9.5
120
9.2
256
Ease of Admin
9.4
102
9.0
227
Quality of Support
9.4
287
8.9
673
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
100
9.2
220
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
331
8.9
892
Features by Category
Functionality
8.5
106
8.6
425
|
Verified
8.4
113
8.7
464
|
Verified
8.5
171
|
Verified
8.1
330
|
Verified
8.8
210
|
Verified
8.3
253
|
Verified
8.4
123
8.5
278
|
Verified
9.1
217
|
Verified
9.0
302
|
Verified
8.8
178
|
Verified
8.8
280
|
Verified
Content
9.0
228
|
Verified
8.4
426
|
Verified
9.5
254
|
Verified
9.2
499
|
Verified
Platform Reporting and Analytics
8.5
169
8.3
192
|
Verified
8.8
143
|
Verified
8.6
184
8.1
67
8.1
150
|
Verified
Generative AI
7.1
12
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Technical Skills Development
Not enough data
8.1
7
Training & eLearning
8.9
126
8.5
262
9.1
189
8.9
387
Courses
9.0
73
8.9
48
9.5
85
9.3
52
9.6
86
9.0
52
8.9
70
8.5
42
8.9
81
8.8
49
8.8
73
8.9
43
Administration
8.6
49
8.8
43
9.0
48
8.9
45
8.5
62
8.7
40
Compatibility
8.9
74
8.7
41
8.0
63
8.4
38
8.7
58
8.4
39
Skill management
Not enough data
9.2
70
Not enough data
9.0
65
Not enough data
8.7
62
Not enough data
8.8
56
Administration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
67
Not enough data
8.9
61
Performance
9.1
30
9.2
28
8.9
28
9.0
23
9.0
29
8.8
21
Administration
8.8
26
8.6
28
8.8
24
9.1
27
Accessibility
8.6
27
8.7
26
Content
8.7
30
9.2
26
9.2
31
9.4
30
Functionality
8.8
26
8.8
28
8.8
23
8.6
22
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
CBT Nuggets and Pluralsight Skills are categorized as Technical Skills Development, Virtual IT Labs, Online Course Providers, and eLearning Content
Unique Categories
CBT Nuggets has no unique categories
Pluralsight Skills is categorized as Skills Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CBT Nuggets
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Pluralsight Skills
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
34.3%
Computer & Network Security
10.8%
Telecommunications
6.1%
Hospital & Health Care
5.9%
Computer Networking
4.0%
Other
39.0%
Information Technology and Services
21.3%
Computer Software
16.1%
Financial Services
8.6%
Insurance
3.4%
Banking
3.1%
Other
47.4%
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Discussions
How does most people take a course, as in how long do they typical take to finish a course?
2 Comments
JS
Hi Laurence! The CBT Nuggets courses vary in length. Some are about an hour long, while others contain 30-40 hours worth of videos. Many of our courses also...Read more
How would you recommend I use CBT Nuggets to advance my professional career?
2 Comments
JS
With DBA keep learning and practicing sql and other programming languages like python, both of these have some type of certification paths, they compliment...Read more
When can we expect training for MS SQL server 2019?
1 Comment
JS
Hi, Gerardo. Thanks for the interest in MS SQL Server 2019, and for the kind words about our trainers. We agree, they’re the best! While we do not have an...Read more
Have you planned practice exams for certifications
5 Comments
WA
When it comes to planning for certification exams, the most important step is to understand the objectives, exam questions, and format of the test. After...Read more
Is there any option of extending the free trial period?
2 Comments
BM
Hi. I can suggest that you have to open another account using a different email address inorder to achieve this extension . You could ask your employer to...Read more
How up-to-date are the different Certification Exam materials?
2 Comments
AA
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