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D2L

D2L Brightspace

Composite Score

7.0 /10

CX Score

7.1 /10

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What is D2L Brightspace?

D2L is the software leader that makes the learning experience better. The company's cloud-based platform - Brightspace - is not a common one-size-fits-all learning management system (LMS). It's easier to use, more flexible, and smart. With Brightspace, you can personalize the experience for every learner to deliver real results.

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Awards & Recognition

D2L Brightspace won the following awards in the Learning Management - Midmarket category

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2 Top Rated Features

Latest Award, 2024

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2 Top Rated Features

2023

D2L Brightspace Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

78 Likeliness to Recommend

94 Plan to Renew

74 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+80 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love D2L Brightspace?

4% Negative

10% Neutral

86% Positive

Pros

Respectful
Reliable
Acts with Integrity
Trustworthy

Cons

Under Delivered

Feature Ratings

Average 79

Customer Partner Training

Course Management

Assessments and Quizzes

Content Management

Content Creation

International Support

Instructor Led Training

Gradebook

Lesson Planning

Student Collaboration

Analytics and Reporting

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 77

Quality of Features

Ease of Implementation

Vendor Support

Ease of IT Administration

Business Value Created

Breadth of Features

Availability and Quality of Training

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of Data Integration

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of Customization

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D2L Brightspace

What is D2L Brightspace?

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D2L Brightspace Ratings

78 Likeliness to Recommend

94 Plan to Renew

74 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

Emotional Footprint Overview

+80 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love D2L Brightspace?

Pros

Cons

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Customer Partner Training includes ability to share content externally with partners and customers

Course Management Includes course descriptions, course requirements, and materials.

Assessments and Quizzes Includes time and attempt limits, question banks, block progression, and certificates.

Content Management Includes collaboration, check-in/check-out, and version control.

Content Creation Provides tools for creating content to be used and shared on the platform.

International Support includes ability to support multiple languages concurrently

Instructor Led Training Includes content and training materials in a virtual or a physical setting.

Gradebook Includes an individual's marks, progress, and overall appraisal.

Lesson Planning Includes an objective, content, method, and evaluation of a particular lesson.

Student Collaboration Includes ability to view, share, and direct work between co-workers and students in or near real-time.

Analytics and Reporting Includes historical & real-time dashboard visualizations, detailed & summary reporting and easy data extraction for data analysis.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.