Best Online Learning Platforms

When it comes to training and education, online platforms are increasingly becoming the norm, whether it’s packages supplied in-house or by third-party providers.

The number of Learning Management Systems (LMS) isn’t just increasing dramatically, but also in the quality, reach, and value of courses, with multiple opportunities for both trainers and companies looking to train staff, let alone individuals wanting to improve their range of skills.

1. Docebo

• Students able to interact
• Fully customizable
• Easy to use

Docebo is a Learning Management System (LMS) that helps you organize, track and distribute online courses for formal learning, be it for employees, clients or customers.

Instead of simply offering a one-way broadcast in its teaching solutions, Docebo encourages collaboration by allowing employees to ask questions and get answers from the relevant subject matter experts in their organization. Learners also able to share their own knowledge which can be validated through peer-review and shared across teams.

You can sign up for Docebo here

2. Udemy

• Large number of courses
• Tools for monitoring user behavior
• Business plans not cheap

Udemy is well-recognised name in the world of online learning and now boasts over 15 million students, poring over more than 65,000 available courses.

There are two main plan options, Team and Enterprise. The Team Plan is available for 5-20 users to provide the basics, and costs $240. The Enterprise Plan comes with additional features, not least analytics to show user engagement, as well as Single Sign On (SSO) and various APIs. Both are available for a free trial or demo.

You can sign up for Udemy here

3. Skillshare

• Classes encourage ‘doing’, not just reading
• Niche skills covered
• No accredited courses

Skillshare describes itself as an online community for ‘creators’ and anyone who wants to teach can set up a class. These classes, some 21,000 of them, typically specialize in design, photography, business, technology, film and writing.

There are more than 3 million people in the Skillshare community, offering the chance to connect and share insights with people from various industries – a potentially valuable tool for freelancers and those who work in a niche industry. The platform encourages ‘doing’ rather than learning passively, with every class including a practical project with feedback on completion.

You can sign up for Skillshare here

4. WizIQ

• Helps you reach a mass audience
• Mobile version available
• Good customization features

WizIQ is aimed more squarely at the teachers rather than students, offering virtual classroom and LMS software to those looking to teach and train others.

With WizIQ you can create and sell interactive courses that can be delivered as live classes or as materials to be studied at the pace students wish. These can be easily converted to MOOCs (massive open online courses) to maximise student enrolment around the world and grow revenue streams.

You can sign up for WizIQ here

5 SAP Litmos

• Corporate training solution
• Huge library of resources
• Relatively inexpensive