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Overview
Built to deliver flexible training, the intuitive design and robust features create an engaging learning environment that keeps your employees, customers and partners coming back for more. Tap the scalable LMS that supports integration and security, while offering 24/7 in-house support.
LearnDash is a cloud-based WordPress plugin and learning management system (LMS) for businesses, universities, training organizations, and other enterprises. The platform offers tools for turning WordPress sites into learning management systems, creating custom courses, and selling them online.
- 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
- 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
Video & Screenshots
Pricing
User reviews
4.6
363
5
4
3
2
1
236
108
11
5
3
- Value for money
- Ease of use
- Features
- Customer support
4.6
280
5
4
3
2
1
194
63
15
4
4
- Value for money
- Ease of use
- Features
- Customer support
Pros
Avnit K.
E-Learning and Development Officer
Lori M.
People and Culture Manager
Jodi G.
Family Strengthening Program Specialist
Pros
Marcus H.
CEO
Kristina B.
Director of Marketing
Bala K.
Marketing manager
Cons
Lauren J.
Admin
Lorraine M.
Talent Management
Katie J.
VP, Talent Operations
Cons
Marcus H.
CEO
Marcus H.
CEO
Marcus H.
CEO
- Vendor responds to reviews
- Last review6 days ago
- Vendor responds to reviews
- Last review6 months ago
Key features
- Total features125
- API
- Academic/Education
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Activity Monitoring
- Activity Tracking
- Adaptive Learning
- Alerts/Notifications
- Assessment Management
- Assignment Management
- Asynchronous Learning
- Audio/Video Conferencing
- Audio/Video Recording
- Bite-Sized Learning
- Blended Learning
- Built-in Course Authoring
- Built-in LMS
- Certificates
- Certification & Licensing
- Certification Tracking
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Communication Management
- Compliance Management
- Compliance Tracking
- Contact Management
- Content Library
- Content Management
- Content Sharing
- Corporate/Business
- Course Authoring
- Course Library
- Course Management
- Course Publishing
- Course Tracking
- Customizable Branding
- Customizable Fields
- Customizable Questions
- Customizable Reports
- Customizable Templates
- Data Import/Export
- Document Management
- Drag & Drop
- Electronic Forms
- Electronic Signature
- Employee Engagement
- Employee Handbook
- Employee Onboarding
- Employee Portal
- Employee Training
- Engagement Tracking
- Enrollments/Onboarding
- Extended Enterprise Learning
- Feedback Management
- For Hospitality Industry
- For Nonprofits
- For Schools
- Gamification
- Gradebook
- Instructor-Led Courses
- Interactive Content
- Interactive Learning
- Leaderboards
- Learner Portal
- Learning Management
- Learning Paths/Tracks
- Media Import
- Media Management
- Microlearning
- Mobile Access
- Mobile Learning
- Modeling & Simulation
- Multi-Language
- Multi-User Collaboration
- Multimedia Support
- Multiple Question Types
- Offline Access
- Onboarding
- Orientation Workflow Management
- Peer Learning
- Performance Metrics
- PowerPoint Conversion
- Progress Reports
- Progress Tracking
- Question Library
- Quizzes
- Real-Time Analytics
- Real-Time Data
- Real-Time Reporting
- Recommendations
- Reminders
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Role-Based Permissions
- SCORM Compliance
- Self Service Portal
- Self-Enrollment
- Self-Service Content Curation
- Self-paced Learning
- Single Sign On
- Skills Assessment
- Skills Tracking
- Social Learning
- Storyboarding
- Student Portal
- Surveys & Feedback
- Synchronous Learning
- Talent Management
- Template Management
- Tests/Assessments
- Third Party Course Library
- Third-Party Integration
- Third-Party Integrations
- Training Administration
- Training Companies
- Training Management
- Training Record Management
- User Management
- User Onboarding
- Video Conferencing
- Video Content
- Video Management
- Video Streaming
- Video Support
- Virtual Classroom
- Workflow Management
- eCommerce Management
- eLearning Companies
- Total features46
- API
- Academic/Education
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Activity Monitoring
- Activity Tracking
- Adaptive Learning
- Alerts/Notifications
- Assessment Management
- Assignment Management
- Asynchronous Learning
- Audio/Video Conferencing
- Audio/Video Recording
- Bite-Sized Learning
- Blended Learning
- Built-in Course Authoring
- Built-in LMS
- Certificates
- Certification & Licensing
- Certification Tracking
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Communication Management
- Compliance Management
- Compliance Tracking
- Contact Management
- Content Library
- Content Management
- Content Sharing
- Corporate/Business
- Course Authoring
- Course Library
- Course Management
- Course Publishing
- Course Tracking
- Customizable Branding
- Customizable Fields
- Customizable Questions
- Customizable Reports
- Customizable Templates
- Data Import/Export
- Document Management
- Drag & Drop
- Electronic Forms
- Electronic Signature
- Employee Engagement
- Employee Handbook
- Employee Onboarding
- Employee Portal
- Employee Training
- Engagement Tracking
- Enrollments/Onboarding
- Extended Enterprise Learning
- Feedback Management
- For Hospitality Industry
- For Nonprofits
- For Schools
- Gamification
- Gradebook
- Instructor-Led Courses
- Interactive Content
- Interactive Learning
- Leaderboards
- Learner Portal
- Learning Management
- Learning Paths/Tracks
- Media Import
- Media Management
- Microlearning
- Mobile Access
- Mobile Learning
- Modeling & Simulation
- Multi-Language
- Multi-User Collaboration
- Multimedia Support
- Multiple Question Types
- Offline Access
- Onboarding
- Orientation Workflow Management
- Peer Learning
- Performance Metrics
- PowerPoint Conversion
- Progress Reports
- Progress Tracking
- Question Library
- Quizzes
- Real-Time Analytics
- Real-Time Data
- Real-Time Reporting
- Recommendations
- Reminders
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Role-Based Permissions
- SCORM Compliance
- Self Service Portal
- Self-Enrollment
- Self-Service Content Curation
- Self-paced Learning
- Single Sign On
- Skills Assessment
- Skills Tracking
- Social Learning
- Storyboarding
- Student Portal
- Surveys & Feedback
- Synchronous Learning
- Talent Management
- Template Management
- Tests/Assessments
- Third Party Course Library
- Third-Party Integration
- Third-Party Integrations
- Training Administration
- Training Companies
- Training Management
- Training Record Management
- User Management
- User Onboarding
- Video Conferencing
- Video Content
- Video Management
- Video Streaming
- Video Support
- Virtual Classroom
- Workflow Management
- eCommerce Management
- eLearning Companies
Integrations
- Total integrations40
- ADP GlobalView Payroll
- ADP Next Gen HCM
- ADP Workforce Now
- Auth0
- BambooHR
- Bento
- BizLibrary
- Clarity Wave
- ClearCo
- Dayforce
- Degreed
- Easy Digital Downloads
- Elementor
- Eventbrite
- Foxy
- Go1
- Google Analytics 360
- Google Workspace
- Gravity Forms
- HubSpot CRM
- Kit
- Marketo Sales Connect
- MedTrainer
- MemberPress
- Meta for Business
- Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Teams
- Namely
- NetSuite
- Okta
- OneLogin
- Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM
- Oracle Taleo Cloud
- Paid Memberships Pro
- PayPal Payments
- PingFederate
- Razorpay
- Restrict Content Pro
- SAP SuccessFactors HCM
- Salesforce Sales Cloud
- SamCart
- Skillsoft
- Slack
- Stripe
- Traliant
- Twitter/X
- UKG Pro
- Webex Suite
- Weglot
- WooCommerce
- WordPress
- Workday HCM
- Zapier
- Zendesk Sell
- Zoom Workplace
- Total integrations17
- ADP GlobalView Payroll
- ADP Next Gen HCM
- ADP Workforce Now
- Auth0
- BambooHR
- Bento
- BizLibrary
- Clarity Wave
- ClearCo
- Dayforce
- Degreed
- Easy Digital Downloads
- Elementor
- Eventbrite
- Foxy
- Go1
- Google Analytics 360
- Google Workspace
- Gravity Forms
- HubSpot CRM
- Kit
- Marketo Sales Connect
- MedTrainer
- MemberPress
- Meta for Business
- Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Teams
- Namely
- NetSuite
- Okta
- OneLogin
- Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM
- Oracle Taleo Cloud
- Paid Memberships Pro
- PayPal Payments
- PingFederate
- Razorpay
- Restrict Content Pro
- SAP SuccessFactors HCM
- Salesforce Sales Cloud
- SamCart
- Skillsoft
- Slack
- Stripe
- Traliant
- Twitter/X
- UKG Pro
- Webex Suite
- Weglot
- WooCommerce
- WordPress
- Workday HCM
- Zapier
- Zendesk Sell
- Zoom Workplace
