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SumTotal Talent Development Suite Rating displays the level of support for functionality and services provided by SumTotal Talent Development Suite by SumTotal Systems. | |
Average Competitor Rating displays the average level of support for functionality and services provided by all of the vendors within TEC's knowledge base. | |
Competitor with the Lowest Rating is a real product or service solution. It indicates the overall lowest level of support for functionality or services (based on TEC's model of Learning Management Suite solutions). | |
Competitor with the Highest Rating is a real product or service solution. It indicates the overall highest level of support for functionality or services (based on TEC's model of Learning Management Suite solutions). |
*To learn more about criteria rating definitions please consult the Learning Management Suite Rating Guide
| Module | Total Criteria | SumTotal Talent Development Suite by SumTotal Systems | Lowest Rated Competitor for Learning Management Suite | Highest Rated Competitor for Learning Management Suite | |||||||||
| Criteria Summary | Module Rating | Criteria Summary | Module Rating | Criteria Summary | Module Rating | ||||||||
| Sup* | NS* | Oth* | Sup* | NS* | Oth* | Sup* | NS* | Oth* | |||||
| CLASSROOM TRAINING MANAGEMENT Includes:Registration; Levels of access; Course Management; Approvals; E-mail notification; Tracking; and other | 36 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| E-LEARNING MANAGEMENT Includes:Registration; Levels of access; Approvals; E-mail notification; Interoperability with 3rd party courseware; Interoperability with Custom E-learning Courseware; and other | 61 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| CUSTOM CONTENT AUTHORING/PUBLISHING TOOLS Includes:Licensing; Output formats; Content creation and editing; Rich media; Interactivity; | 50 | 44 | 0 | 6 | 91.2 | 23 | 0 | 22 | 46 | 44 | 0 | 6 | 91.2 |
| VIRTUAL CLASSROOMS Includes:Licensing; Bandwidth; Registration; Interactive Features; Feedback tools; Recording; and other | 39 | 38 | 0 | 1 | 98.97 | 29 | 0 | 9 | 74.36 | 38 | 0 | 1 | 98.97 |
| COURSE CONTENT/LEARNING OBJECT MANAGEMENT Includes:Content Management; Version control; Metadata; Third party integration; Standards; Supported File Formats; and other | 78 | 68 | 5 | 5 | 93.59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 5 | 5 | 93.59 |
| COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION Includes:Features; e-mail; Team facilitation; | 20 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 86 |
| ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION Includes:Status; Features; e-mail support; Types of questions; Learner feedback formats; | 38 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| PERFORMANCE SUPPORT Includes:Access to learning objects; Levels of access; | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| BLENDED LEARNING Includes:Features; Integrate collaborative activities; Content interoperability; | 14 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 97.14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 97.14 |
| COMPETENCY AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT Includes:Features; Learning Plans; Profile Management and Progress Tracking; | 27 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| E-COMMERCE SUPPORT Includes:Internal billing for departments; External billing - customers, suppliers, partners, resellers; Shopping cart; Payment mechanisms available - credit card, purchase order, internal requisition, etc.; Multiple Time Zones, Currencies, Tax Rates; Mobile user support; and other | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 80 |
| REPORTING Includes:0 to 10 reports included; 10 to 20 reports included; Greater than 20 reports included; Custom reports capability; Reports by business unit hierarchy; Use of other report generating software like Crystal Reports; and other | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| ANALYTICS Includes:Level 1: feedback - online surveys; Level 2: learning - tests and assessments; Level 3: performance - online surveys, etc.; Level 4: business results - financial measures; Level 5: ROI - financial measures and tools; Links to financial systems; and other | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 94.55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 94.55 |
| LANGUAGE SUPPORT Includes:Arabic; Chinese (traditional); Chinese (simplified); Czech; Danish; Dutch; and other | 24 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| USABILITY Includes:Learning portal; Integration with other systems; Organization branding; User Configurability (personalization); For administrators; | 29 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| SUPPORT Includes:Types; Evaluation Support; Service Level Agreements; Implementation Phases; Implementation Timeframe; Estimated Implementation Cost; and other | 38 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY AND SUPPORT Includes:Technology Overview; Integration, Customization, and Thin-Client Access; Product Installation; | 137 | 94 | 4 | 39 | 69.93 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 94 | 4 | 39 | 69.93 |
Classroom Training Management
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Tools for managing instructor-led classroom training in an enterprise. Includes registration, resource allocation, approvals, and tracking of results.
*To learn more about criteria rating definitions please consult the Learning Management Suite Rating Guide
| Module | Total Criteria | SumTotal Talent Development Suite by SumTotal Systems | Lowest Rated Competitor for Learning Management Suite | Highest Rated Competitor for Learning Management Suite | |||||||||
| Criteria Summary | Module Rating | Criteria Summary | Module Rating | Criteria Summary | Module Rating | ||||||||
| Sup* | NS* | Oth* | Sup* | NS* | Oth* | Sup* | NS* | Oth* | |||||
| REGISTRATION Includes:Searchable course catalog.; Learner self-registration; Administrator registration; | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| LEVELS OF ACCESS Includes:Administrator; Manager; Instructor; Student; | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| COURSE MANAGEMENT Includes:Scheduling instructors; Scheduling facilities; Scheduling equipment; Resource conflict resolution; Manage waitlists; Calendar; and other | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| APPROVALS Includes:Manager; Budget; Multiple role-based approvals; | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| E-MAIL NOTIFICATION Includes:New course announcements; Newsletters; Waitlist reminders and updates; Notification of successful registration; Feedback to learners, supervisors and instructors upon completion of a training requirement; LDAP integration; and other | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| TRACKING Includes:Prerequisite tracking and notification.; Track learners' participation in external courses; Curriculum, compliance certification and degree program management; Tracking learner progress against personal learning goals; | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
E-learning Management
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E-learning management includes tools for cataloguing, launching, and keeping learner records for both proprietary (custom) and third party generic on-line learning.
*To learn more about criteria rating definitions please consult the Learning Management Suite Rating Guide
| Module | Total Criteria | SumTotal Talent Development Suite by SumTotal Systems | Lowest Rated Competitor for Learning Management Suite | Highest Rated Competitor for Learning Management Suite | |||||||||
| Criteria Summary | Module Rating | Criteria Summary | Module Rating | Criteria Summary | Module Rating | ||||||||
| Sup* | NS* | Oth* | Sup* | NS* | Oth* | Sup* | NS* | Oth* | |||||
| REGISTRATION Includes:Searchable course catalog.; Learner self-registration; Administrator registration; | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| LEVELS OF ACCESS Includes:Administrator; Manager; Instructor; Student; | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| APPROVALS Includes:Manager; Budget; Other; | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| E-MAIL NOTIFICATION Includes:New course announcements; Newsletters; Notification of successful registration; Feedback to learners, supervisors and instructors upon completion of a training requirement; LDAP integration; Reminders for instructors; and other | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| INTEROPERABILITY WITH 3RD PARTY COURSEWARE Includes:Skillsoft; Thomson/NETg; ElementK; Convergys Learning Solutions; gtslearning; geolearning; and other | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| INTEROPERABILITY WITH CUSTOM E-LEARNING COURSEWARE Includes:Word; PowerPoint; Adobe Acrobat PDF files; Authorware; Toolbook; Flash; and other | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| ADMINISTRATION Includes:Calendar; Multiple Time Zones, Currencies, Tax Rates; Multi-site support; Offline course capability; Scheduling instructors for synchronous events; Billing internally and externally; and other | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| TRACKING Includes:Prerequisite tracking and notification.; Track learners' participation in external courses; Track learners' progress through online courses - test scores and interactions; Curriculum, compliance certification and degree program management; | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| TESTING AND EVALUATION Includes:Pretest capability for defining curriculum at individual learner level; An entry screen for instructors to enter grades and comments; Learner evaluation of courses; Instructor evaluation of courses; Ability to link to external testing; | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Custom Content Authoring/Publishing Tools
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Tools for the creation and delivery of learning in organizations. These tools may be exclusively for e-learning/on-line learning or may also include the design of classroom or blended training. If these are not provided directly as part of the system, recommended tools from other suppliers may be indicated.
*To learn more about criteria rating definitions please consult the Learning Management Suite Rating Guide
| Module | Total Criteria | SumTotal Talent Development Suite by SumTotal Systems | Lowest Rated Competitor for Learning Management Suite | Highest Rated Competitor for Learning Management Suite | |||||||||
| Criteria Summary | Module Rating | Criteria Summary | Module Rating | Criteria Summary | Module Rating | ||||||||
| Sup* | NS* | Oth* | Sup* | NS* | Oth* | Sup* | NS* | Oth* | |||||
| LICENSING Includes:Enterprise; Per author; | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50 |
| OUTPUT FORMATS Includes:HTML; XML; Mobile/Wireless; CD-ROM; Print; PowerPoint; and other | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 82 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 50 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 82 |
| CONTENT CREATION AND EDITING Includes:Authoring is fully web-based; Templates provided; Ability to create and manage templates; Wizards; WYSIWYG editor; In-line CSS rendering; and other | 24 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 95 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 33.33 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 95 |
| RICH MEDIA Includes:Rich text; Graphics formats; Animation; Flash; Audio; Video; and other | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 94.29 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 94.29 |
| INTERACTIVITY Includes:Pre-tests to build course curriculum; Tests (see Assessments and Evaluation); Branching based on learner responses; Computer Screen Simulations; Role-play simulations; Hot spots; and other | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 28.57 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Virtual Classrooms
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Virtual classrooms are tools, which enable you to conduct live (synchronous) learning at a distance over the internet. They are also called web conferencing and live e-learning and collaboration tools. They usually include provisions for participant interaction, whiteboards for showing presentations (such as via PowerPoint) and for data sharing. They may include audio and video.
*To learn more about criteria rating definitions please consult the Learning Management Suite Rating Guide
| Module | Total Criteria | SumTotal Talent Development Suite by SumTotal Systems | Lowest Rated Competitor for Learning Management Suite | Highest Rated Competitor for Learning Management Suite | |||||||||
| Criteria Summary | Module Rating | Criteria Summary | Module Rating | Criteria Summary | Module Rating | ||||||||
| Sup* | NS* | Oth* | Sup* | NS* | Oth* | Sup* | NS* | Oth* | |||||
| LICENSING Includes:Locally installed; Hosted; Annual lease; Subscription; Time per participant; | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 80 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| BANDWIDTH Includes:Works with dial-up internet connections; Requires broadband (DSL, cable) internet connection; User selectable bandwidth; Works through firewalls; | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| REGISTRATION Includes:Schedule sessions; Register participants; e-mail reminders with links to log-in page; Interoperability with third party LMS/LCMS; | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| INTERACTIVE FEATURES Includes:Instant text messaging among learners and with instructor; Video; Breakout Rooms; Threaded discussions; Notepad for learners; Time remaining clock; and other | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 95 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 50 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 95 |
| FEEDBACK TOOLS Includes:During presentation; Following presentation; Applause tool; Speed up or slow down indicators; | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| RECORDING Includes:Instructor/Administrator only; All participants; Screen and sound recording; | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| WHITEBOARD Includes:Text and drawing tools; Application sharing; Types of files that can be shared; Learners can share data; | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 50 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| SOUND Includes:VOIP; Telephone conferencing; Leader can allow anyone to speak; More than one voice at a time; | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| POLLING AND TESTING Includes:Audience polling or testing during presentation; Reporting results of polling; Graphing the results of polling; | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Course Content/Learning Object Management
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Course content can be stored and catalogued in a learning object repository for reuse.
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| Module | Total Criteria | SumTotal Talent Development Suite by SumTotal Systems | Lowest Rated Competitor for Learning Management Suite | Highest Rated Competitor for Learning Management Suite | |||||||||
| Criteria Summary | Module Rating | Criteria Summary | Module Rating | Criteria Summary | Module Rating | ||||||||
| Sup* | NS* | Oth* | Sup* | NS* | Oth* | Sup* | NS* | Oth* | |||||
| CONTENT MANAGEMENT Includes:Different levels of access for users; Catalog of learning objects and templates; Import capability for third party and custom authoring tool course content; Actions such as import, export, move, delete, relate, contain, status update, and metadata element value updates can be performed on selected single or multiple content objects; Tracking of knowledge assets; Workflow design, use and management; and other | 32 | 28 | 0 | 4 | 95 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 4 | 95 |
| VERSION CONTROL Includes:Check-In/Check-Out; Version Labeling; Rollback and Restore; Reporting; | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 90 |
| METADATA Includes:Creation and editing of metadata; Non-technical users can configure and manage metadata; Metadata taxonomy creation and management; Imports metadata conforming to standards; Assigns or automatically captures metadata element values as a single content object is captured or imported; Authors notified of duplicate metadata element values or content during creation; and other | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 80 |
| THIRD PARTY INTEGRATION Includes:Course content; LMS (Learning Management System); ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning); CRM (Customer Relationship Management); ECM (Enterprise Content Management); Document management; and other | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| STANDARDS Includes:Dublin Core; SCORM; AICC; IEEE LOM; IMS Learning resource; Other; and other | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 70 |
| SUPPORTED FILE FORMATS Includes:Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio); OpenOffice.org/Star Office products (Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw); XML; HTML; XSLT; CSS; and other | 23 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Communication and collaboration
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Tools which enable communication with instructors and among learners and enables collaboration and teamwork among the learners--include calendars, threaded discussion groups, and communities of practice.
*To learn more about criteria rating definitions please consult the Learning Management Suite Rating Guide
| Module | Total Criteria | SumTotal Talent Development Suite by SumTotal Systems | Lowest Rated Competitor for Learning Management Suite | Highest Rated Competitor for Learning Management Suite | |||||||||
| Criteria Summary | Module Rating | Criteria Summary | Module Rating | Criteria Summary | Module Rating | ||||||||
| Sup* | NS* | Oth* | Sup* | NS* | Oth* | Sup* | NS* | Oth* | |||||
| FEATURES Includes:Instant messaging; Calendars; Communities of practice by groups; Threaded discussion groups; Mentor matching; Knowledge capture; and other | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 95 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 95 |
| E-MAIL Includes:Before, during and after courses; Internal and external resources; Instructors; Classmates; Experts; Mentors; and other | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| TEAM FACILITATION Includes:Groupware; Decision support software; Weblog; Wiki; Groove; Other; and other | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 60 |
Assessment and evaluation
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Tools for creating, delivering, and administering tests and surveys. May be part of course creation or separate from it.
*To learn more about criteria rating definitions please consult the Learning Management Suite Rating Guide
| Module | Total Criteria | SumTotal Talent Development Suite by SumTotal Systems | Lowest Rated Competitor for Learning Management Suite | Highest Rated Competitor for Learning Management Suite | |||||||||
| Criteria Summary | Module Rating | Criteria Summary | Module Rating | Criteria Summary | Module Rating | ||||||||
| Sup* | NS* | Oth* | Sup* | NS* | Oth* | Sup* | NS* | Oth* | |||||
| STATUS Includes:Part of the course-authoring tool; Included but separate from the course authoring tool; Third party solution - recommendation; | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| FEATURES Includes:Tool for feedback surveys; Supports Java and Flash; Storage and reporting of learner performance; Link to third party LCMS/LMS/ERP; Other; | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| E-MAIL SUPPORT Includes:Requests for input; Automatic reminders; Reports; | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| TYPES OF QUESTIONS Includes:Questions drawn from a pool; Questions randomized; Distractors randomized; Set number of tries; Timed tests; Multiple response; and other | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| LEARNER FEEDBACK FORMATS Includes:No feedback; Developer selected feedback; Immediate feedback with correct answer; Right or wrong but no correct answer; Summary at end of quiz; Right or wrong with hints; and other | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Performance Support
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The ability of a learner to access specific parts of courses/bits of information/learning objects for just-in-time review and support for job performance.
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| Module | Total Criteria | SumTotal Talent Development Suite by SumTotal Systems | Lowest Rated Competitor for Learning Management Suite | Highest Rated Competitor for Learning Management Suite | |||||||||
| Criteria Summary | Module Rating | Criteria Summary | Module Rating | Criteria Summary | Module Rating | ||||||||
| Sup* | NS* | Oth* | Sup* | NS* | Oth* | Sup* | NS* | Oth* | |||||
| ACCESS TO LEARNING OBJECTS Includes:By course menus; Directly through LCMS; Can several learning objects be linked to create a module?; | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| LEVELS OF ACCESS Includes:Curriculum; Course; Topic; Page; Flash objects; Text objects; and other | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Blended Learning
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Learning which combines several aspects of classroom and e-learning or synchronous and asynchronous learning.
*To learn more about criteria rating definitions please consult the Learning Management Suite Rating Guide
| Module | Total Criteria | SumTotal Talent Development Suite by SumTotal Systems | Lowest Rated Competitor for Learning Management Suite | Highest Rated Competitor for Learning Management Suite | |||||||||
| Criteria Summary | Module Rating | Criteria Summary | Module Rating | Criteria Summary | Module Rating | ||||||||
| Sup* | NS* | Oth* | Sup* | NS* | Oth* | Sup* | NS* | Oth* | |||||
| FEATURES Includes:Integrated combination of classroom and online activities; Creation of blended courses and curricula; Register learners for blended learning; Track learners' performance; Report on results; Other; and other | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| INTEGRATE COLLABORATIVE ACTIVITIES Includes:Discussion groups; Shared whiteboards; Instant messaging; Streaming audio and video; | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 90 |
| CONTENT INTEROPERABILITY Includes:E-learning content with classroom content; E-learning content with collaborative activity; Classroom content with collaborative activity; Interoperability with external applications; | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Competency and Performance Management
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The ability to track employee and corporate competencies as well as performance including skill gap analysis, assessment tools, and regulatory compliance.
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| Module | Total Criteria | SumTotal Talent Development Suite by SumTotal Systems | Lowest Rated Competitor for Learning Management Suite | Highest Rated Competitor for Learning Management Suite | |||||||||
| Criteria Summary | Module Rating | Criteria Summary | Module Rating | Criteria Summary | Module Rating | ||||||||
| Sup* | NS* | Oth* | Sup* | NS* | Oth* | Sup* | NS* | Oth* | |||||
| FEATURES Includes:Competency Mapping identifying key skills needed; Skill Gap Analysis including skills defining, tracking and searching; Self Assessment tool; 360 Degree Assessment tool; Tracking and managing regulatory compliance certifications; Reporting functionality; and other | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| LEARNING PLANS Includes:Career Planning; Job skills mapping; New-Hire training; Employee objectives; Performance reviews; Data entry screen for managers (in addition to administrators); and other | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| PROFILE MANAGEMENT AND PROGRESS TRACKING Includes:Measurement of training needs; Progress tracking; Support for HR Processes; Career Management; Individual development planning; Recruiting and Internal Resourcing; and other | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
E-commerce Support
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Tools which provide the ability for the organization to charge for courses either internally or internally and accept various means of payment.
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| Module | Total Criteria | SumTotal Talent Development Suite by SumTotal Systems | Lowest Rated Competitor for Learning Management Suite | Highest Rated Competitor for Learning Management Suite | |||||||||
| Criteria Summary | Module Rating | Criteria Summary | Module Rating | Criteria Summary | Module Rating | ||||||||
| Sup* | NS* | Oth* | Sup* | NS* | Oth* | Sup* | NS* | Oth* | |||||
| INTERNAL BILLING FOR DEPARTMENTS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| EXTERNAL BILLING - CUSTOMERS, SUPPLIERS, PARTNERS, RESELLERS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| SHOPPING CART | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20 |
| PAYMENT MECHANISMS AVAILABLE - CREDIT CARD, PURCHASE ORDER, INTERNAL REQUISITION, ETC. | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| MULTIPLE TIME ZONES, CURRENCIES, TAX RATES | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| MOBILE USER SUPPORT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 60 |
Reporting
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The ability to produce reports on the activity within the system, broken down in various ways and using various criteria.
*To learn more about criteria rating definitions please consult the Learning Management Suite Rating Guide
| Module | Total Criteria | SumTotal Talent Development Suite by SumTotal Systems | Lowest Rated Competitor for Learning Management Suite | Highest Rated Competitor for Learning Management Suite | |||||||||
| Criteria Summary | Module Rating | Criteria Summary | Module Rating | Criteria Summary | Module Rating | ||||||||
| Sup* | NS* | Oth* | Sup* | NS* | Oth* | Sup* | NS* | Oth* | |||||
| 0 TO 10 REPORTS INCLUDED | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| 10 TO 20 REPORTS INCLUDED | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| GREATER THAN 20 REPORTS INCLUDED | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| CUSTOM REPORTS CAPABILITY | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
