# Cornerstone Learning, OpenSesame vs Blackboard Comparison

| | Cornerstone Learning | OpenSesame | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 531 | 181 | 1,066 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (73.0% of reviews) | Enterprise (58.0% of reviews) | Enterprise (46.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Please request a custom quote | Contact Us | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Cornerstone Learning

Pros:
- Customer Support (4 reviews)
- Reporting (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Integration Issues (2 reviews)
- Learning Curve (2 reviews)

### OpenSesame

Pros:
- Customer Support (16 reviews)
- Content Diversity (12 reviews)

Cons:
- Integration Issues (3 reviews)
- Content Overload (2 reviews)

### Blackboard

Pros:
- Ease of Use (44 reviews)
- Navigation Ease (25 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (18 reviews)
- Lack of Intuitiveness (11 reviews)

---
## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Cornerstone Learning | OpenSesame | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.2 (385 reviews) | 8.8 (150 reviews) | 8.3 (836 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.6 (403 reviews) | 9.1 (153 reviews) | 7.8 (930 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 6.6 (322 reviews) | 8.9 (137 reviews) | 7.5 (307 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 6.9 (340 reviews) | 9.0 (142 reviews) | 7.4 (204 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 6.9 (371 reviews) | 9.5 (151 reviews) | 7.4 (686 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.5 (332 reviews) | 9.6 (143 reviews) | 7.9 (171 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.1 (374 reviews) | 9.3 (153 reviews) | 6.7 (837 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Cornerstone Learning

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Custom

Price: Please request a custom quote


[Learn more about Cornerstone Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/cornerstone-learning/reviews)

#### Free Trial

No

### OpenSesame

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Plus 100

Price: Contact Us

Description: Unlock your mid-size business
with a broad range of courses.

Key Features:
- Up to 100 Active Courses
- Email & Chat Support
- Phone Support

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/opensesame/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Blackboard

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

---
## Features Comparison By Category

### Technical Skills Development

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cornerstone Learning** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenSesame** | 8.0/10 | 23 |
| **Blackboard** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Cornerstone Learning | OpenSesame | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Skill Gap Analysis** | Not enough data | 6.8 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Skill Assessment** | Not enough data | 7.1 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Projects** | Not enough data | 6.8 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Comprehension Checks** | Not enough data | 8.6 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Course Recommendation Engine** | Not enough data | 8.1 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Learning Paths** | Not enough data | 9.0 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Channels** | Not enough data | 8.2 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Content

| Feature | Cornerstone Learning | OpenSesame | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interactive Content** | Not enough data | 9.0 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Video Content** | Not enough data | 9.3 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Reporting and Analytics

| Feature | Cornerstone Learning | OpenSesame | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Advanced Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.3 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **SSO** | Not enough data | 8.5 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **API Access** | Not enough data | 7.9 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Cornerstone Learning | OpenSesame | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 6.4 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Technical Skills Development

| Feature | Cornerstone Learning | OpenSesame | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Assessment

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cornerstone Learning** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenSesame** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blackboard** | 8.2/10 | 98 |

#### Assessment delivery

| Feature | Cornerstone Learning | OpenSesame | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Question variety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (87 reviews) | 
| **Real-time assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (82 reviews) | 
| **Pre-made content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (77 reviews) | 

#### Grading and reporting

| Feature | Cornerstone Learning | OpenSesame | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated grading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (84 reviews) | 
| **Gamification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (76 reviews) | 
| **Analytics dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (82 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (83 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Cornerstone Learning | OpenSesame | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **White-labeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (74 reviews) | 
| **Mobile compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (81 reviews) | 

### Learning Experience Platforms (LXP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cornerstone Learning** | 7.9/10 | 202 |
| **OpenSesame** | 9.0/10 | 86 |
| **Blackboard** | N/A | N/A |

#### Training & eLearning

| Feature | Cornerstone Learning | OpenSesame | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Assessments and Practice** | 7.4 (143 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (7 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (57 reviews) | 
| **Content Delivery and Tracking** | 8.2 (177 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (60 reviews) | 
| **Social Learning** | 7.1 (86 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Content Creation** | 7.1 (111 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.7 (52 reviews) | 
| **Manager Portals** | 7.5 (138 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.6 (66 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.2 (43 reviews) | 
| **Content Storage and Management** | 7.9 (164 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (6 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.6 (56 reviews) | 
| **Content Libraries** | 7.6 (146 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (81 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.3 (51 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Cornerstone Learning | OpenSesame | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### eLearning Content

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cornerstone Learning** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenSesame** | 8.5/10 | 84 |
| **Blackboard** | N/A | N/A |

#### Training & eLearning

| Feature | Cornerstone Learning | OpenSesame | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Manager Portals** | 7.5 (138 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.6 (66 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.2 (43 reviews) | 
| **Content Libraries** | 7.6 (146 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (81 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.3 (51 reviews) | 

### Language Learning

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cornerstone Learning** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenSesame** | 8.3/10 | 12 |
| **Blackboard** | N/A | N/A |

#### Language learning lessons

| Feature | Cornerstone Learning | OpenSesame | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Self-Paced Lessons** | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multimedia** | Not enough data | 9.6 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Gamification** | Not enough data | 7.6 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Personalized Learning Paths** | Not enough data | 7.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Speech Recognition** | Not enough data | 7.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Human Connections

| Feature | Cornerstone Learning | OpenSesame | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Peer Feedback** | Not enough data | 8.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Live Tutoring** | Not enough data | 6.4 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Cornerstone Learning | OpenSesame | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Administrative Dashboard** | Not enough data | 9.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Certificates** | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Compatibility** | Not enough data | 8.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Cornerstone Learning | OpenSesame | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Language Learning

| Feature | Cornerstone Learning | OpenSesame | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Online Course Providers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cornerstone Learning** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenSesame** | 8.4/10 | 46 |
| **Blackboard** | N/A | N/A |

#### Courses

| Feature | Cornerstone Learning | OpenSesame | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Personalized recommendations** | Not enough data | 8.0 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **High-quality content** | Not enough data | 9.2 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Video content** | Not enough data | 9.1 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Projects** | Not enough data | 8.2 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **In-course assessments** | Not enough data | 8.5 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Certification practice tests** | Not enough data | 8.0 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Cornerstone Learning | OpenSesame | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Team-level monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.2 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Administrative dashboard** | Not enough data | 9.0 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Certificates** | Not enough data | 8.6 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Compatibility

| Feature | Cornerstone Learning | OpenSesame | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobile compatibility** | Not enough data | 8.3 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Offline access** | Not enough data | 7.3 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Single sign-on (SSO)** | Not enough data | 8.2 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cornerstone Learning** | 8.3/10 | 19 |
| **OpenSesame** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blackboard** | 7.7/10 | 17 |

#### Process Automation

| Feature | Cornerstone Learning | OpenSesame | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Course Authoring** | 8.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (15 reviews) | 
| **Online Learning** | 8.8 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 
| **Certificate Generation** | 8.3 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.3 (15 reviews) | 
| **Tracking & Reporting** | 8.7 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (15 reviews) | 
| **Collaborative Environment** | 7.4 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (15 reviews) | 
| **Automatic Boards Reporting** | 7.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (15 reviews) | 

### Sales Training and Onboarding

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cornerstone Learning** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenSesame** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blackboard** | 8.9/10 | 17 |

#### Course Authoring

| Feature | Cornerstone Learning | OpenSesame | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Course Builder** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Questions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Instructor-Led Training** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Customized Learning Paths** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Video simulations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Course Management

| Feature | Cornerstone Learning | OpenSesame | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Gamification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (13 reviews) | 
| **Assessments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Certifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Manager Portals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 
| **Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (14 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Cornerstone Learning | OpenSesame | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Mobile support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Onboarding

| Feature | Cornerstone Learning | OpenSesame | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Coaching** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Programs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Cornerstone Learning | OpenSesame | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### Talent Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cornerstone Learning** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenSesame** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blackboard** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Cornerstone Learning | OpenSesame | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Corporate Learning Management Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cornerstone Learning** | 7.3/10 | 287 |
| **OpenSesame** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blackboard** | 7.9/10 | 70 |

#### Course Authoring

| Feature | Cornerstone Learning | OpenSesame | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Course Builder** | 7.2 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (36 reviews) | 
| **Role-Based Templates** | 6.8 (91 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (34 reviews) | 
| **Assessments & Quizzes** | 7.0 (171 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (40 reviews) | 
| **Instructor-Led Training** | 7.8 (181 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (35 reviews) | 

#### Course Delivery

| Feature | Cornerstone Learning | OpenSesame | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Learning Paths** | 7.9 (129 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (37 reviews) | 
| **Communication & Notifications** | 7.8 (191 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (38 reviews) | 
| **Assignment Scheduling** | 8.4 (183 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (38 reviews) | 

#### Course Management

| Feature | Cornerstone Learning | OpenSesame | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Gamification** | 6.4 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.5 (32 reviews) | 
| **Varied User Types** | 7.9 (155 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (33 reviews) | 
| **Certifications** | 7.2 (115 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (34 reviews) | 
| **Industry Compliance ** | 8.2 (127 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (28 reviews) | 

#### LMS Marketplace

| Feature | Cornerstone Learning | OpenSesame | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **E-Commerce** | 7.0 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.2 (29 reviews) | 
| **Course Marketplace** | 7.7 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.1 (29 reviews) | 
| **Subscriptions** | 7.8 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.7 (29 reviews) | 

#### Interface

| Feature | Cornerstone Learning | OpenSesame | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **White Labeling** | 8.1 (103 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (31 reviews) | 
| **Multilingual** | 7.9 (86 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (28 reviews) | 

#### Training & eLearning

| Feature | Cornerstone Learning | OpenSesame | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Assessments and Practice** | 7.4 (143 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (7 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (57 reviews) | 
| **Content Delivery and Tracking** | 8.2 (177 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (60 reviews) | 
| **Content Creation** | 7.1 (111 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.7 (52 reviews) | 
| **Customer Training** | 7.9 (138 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (45 reviews) | 
| **Manager Portals** | 7.5 (138 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.6 (66 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.2 (43 reviews) | 
| **Content Storage and Management** | 7.9 (164 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (6 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.6 (56 reviews) | 
| **Content Libraries** | 7.6 (146 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (81 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.3 (51 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Cornerstone Learning | OpenSesame | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 4.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (22 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 5.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (12 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | 4.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.7 (22 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems 

| Feature | Cornerstone Learning | OpenSesame | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Training eLearning

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cornerstone Learning** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenSesame** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blackboard** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform

| Feature | Cornerstone Learning | OpenSesame | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories

**Unique to Cornerstone Learning (3):** [Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/healthcare-learning-management-systems-lms), [Learning Experience Platforms (LXP)](https://www.g2.com/categories/learning-experience-platforms-lxp), [Corporate Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/corporate-learning-management-systems)

**Unique to OpenSesame (5):** [eLearning Content Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/elearning-content), [Learning Experience Platforms (LXP)](https://www.g2.com/categories/learning-experience-platforms-lxp), [Online Course Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-course-providers), [Language Learning Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/language-learning), [Technical Skills Development Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/technical-skills-development)

**Unique to Blackboard (5):** [Sales Training and Onboarding Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sales-training-and-onboarding), [Corporate Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/corporate-learning-management-systems), [Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/learning-management-system-lms), [Assessment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/assessment), [Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/healthcare-learning-management-systems-lms)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Cornerstone Learning | OpenSesame | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 2.4% | 2.9% | 15.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 24.6% | 39.1% | 38.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 73.0% | 58.0% | 46.6% | 

### By Industry

#### Cornerstone Learning

- **Hospital & Health Care:** 10.2%
- **Financial Services:** 7.6%
- **Retail:** 4.8%
- **Higher Education:** 4.6%
- **Insurance:** 4.2%
- **Banking:** 3.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.6%
- **Government Administration:** 3.6%
- **Computer Software:** 3.0%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 2.8%
- **Other:** 51.6%

#### OpenSesame

- **Manufacturing:** 8.1%
- **Computer Software:** 5.8%
- **Construction:** 5.2%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 4.6%
- **Insurance:** 4.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.0%
- **Real Estate:** 4.0%
- **Automotive:** 3.5%
- **Financial Services:** 3.5%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.5%
- **Other:** 53.2%

#### Blackboard

- **Higher Education:** 48.2%
- **Education Management:** 18.5%
- **E-Learning:** 9.8%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 3.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 1.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 1.4%
- **Internet:** 1.2%
- **Computer Software:** 1.1%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 0.8%
- **Other:** 12.7%

---
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- [Litmos](https://www.g2.com/products/litmos/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (698 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Cornerstone Learning

- Title: [External Certificates](https://www.g2.com/discussions/31639-external-certificates) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hey, Sławomir.

There's an option that can be enabled on the learners Transcript to "Add External Training" and this allows adding of attachments. You can..."
- Title: [Is there a sand box for new users to play with?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13452-is-there-a-sand-box-for-new-users-to-play-with) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Melissa,
As a CSOD customer you will get acces to 2 environments, where indeed the second one could be seen as a sandbox to test out your learning paths..."
- Title: [What is Cornerstone Learning Management System?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-cornerstone-learning-management-system) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Cornerstone calls their Learning Management System simply Cornerstone Learning and it allows for tracking and delivery of learning objects of many types..."
- Title: [How can I take full use of the Certification tool?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/31731-how-can-i-take-full-use-of-the-certification-tool) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Reneathia, our Client Success Center has a number of great resources around getting started with Certification Management and getting the most out of that..."
- Title: [How can we quickly tell which percent of our users have fully adopted Cornerstone Learning.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/29613-how-can-we-quickly-tell-which-percent-of-our-users-have-fully-adopted-cornerstone-learning) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Hey Christina.

It depends on what you define "adoption" as. If it's simply users that have logged in, there's a report for that. If it's if they've..."

### OpenSesame

- Title: [Who did you choose OpenSesame over when you made the switch to using their content?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/34068-who-did-you-choose-opensesame-over-when-you-made-the-switch-to-using-their-content) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "We were using a hodge-podge of other vendors, and the majority of our content was coming through Harvard Manage Mentor. "
- Title: [Is there a way to prevent lagging?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/33608-is-there-a-way-to-prevent-lagging) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It looks like this comment is actually about g2, not OpenSesame. "

### Blackboard

- Title: [It seems like I see a lot of reviews saying 'back in the day' in reference to how Blackboard has been surpassed by several new products. What new products are out there today that compete well or have surpassed Blackboard in both features and usability?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/outdated) — 3 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "It think D2L (Desire To Learn) is a pretty good modern alternative to Blackboard.  It requires far less down time and is more intuitive.  I've had better..."
- Title: [What is Blackboard Learn used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-blackboard-learn-used-for) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Really great Platform"
- Title: [Is Blackboard Learn Free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-blackboard-learn-free) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "yes"
- Title: [API](https://www.g2.com/discussions/27778-api) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Asmat,

This is Shaun from G2. If you’re looking for information about APIs in Blackboard Learn, this is a useful website:..."
- Title: [I would be curious if the designers have taken to heart the UX concerns that have been raised.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-would-be-curious-if-the-designers-have-taken-to-heart-the-ux-concerns-that-have-been-raised) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Everyone dislikes their enterprise level LMS and wants to replace it. I worked with Bb daily for 8 years. Yes. I had complaints about the UX. But the..."

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