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Thrive

LinkedIn Learning

Overview

Thrive is the AI-powered LMS built to drive real performance, not just completions. Kiki, our AI agent, answers, creates content and takes admin action across the platform, while pathways, skills tracking and social learning help 500+ organisations build a culture people love.

LinkedIn Learning is a platform aimed at professional improvement, with thousands of courses available in various segments, such as business and technology, in addition to courses and training developed by experts focused on so-called soft skills, the behavioral competencies highly valued in the corporate environment.

Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

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Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

view more detailsview details

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

Starting from

15000

Per year

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

Starting from

No pricing info

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

User reviews

4.7

123

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

81%

would recommend this app

4.6

177

112

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

77%

would recommend this app

Pros

“The ability to grow the platform over time as we grow the business - linking a new thrive feature with that growth.”

Matthew C.

Senior Learning and Development Manager

“A wide range of learning opportunities for all different types of workers within the business , aswell as great reporting areas.”

Conall S.

Comms specialist

“be able to log in as the user to deal with issues and provide advice and support. Whether it’s human error or a system problem”

Melissa H.

L and d manager

Pros

“The courses are generally well structured, clearly presented, and divided into manageable sections, so I can either complete a full learning path or quickly focus on a specific topic when I need it.”

Furkan A.

Founder

“It has become one of the platforms I can quickly turn to when I want either a structured introduction to a new subject or a refresher on an existing skill.”

Furkan A.

Founder

“More specifically about the interface, I enjoy how the courses are broken into sections to make them digestible, that you can edit the playback speed, that there are check-in quizzes to test your learning, and that you can take notes!”

Nova S.

Commerce Investment Associate

Cons

“It is rather admin heavy, and as a result is rather time consuming, for example moving people into audiences who are on mat leave and long term sick”

Saranna F.

HR Shared Services Officer

“It would be great to be able to log in as the user to troubleshoot as this can cause lots of problems when signing off compliance modules”

Terri R.

L and D specialist

“Sometimes the ai doesn't work as it should and can delay the time it takes to get an answer but it is effective”

Max B.

Thrive activity coordinator

Cons

“The cost of the product is far too high, the search page is difficult for users to manage and find what they need, admin features were difficult to navigate and limited without extra add-ons (cost) and customer support is slow and not helpful.”

Julie L.

Director Learning and Development

“When integrated with HR systems such as Workday, navigation is clunky and experience is not fulfilling.”

Ruchir G.

Director of Product

“There are a lot of courses that are low level , too generic and withou any juice at all, you must oick the course wisely.”

Miguel L.

CAD Engineer