User Reviews

Absorb LMS by Blatant Media

5.0

11 customer reviews

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"Top-notch LMS at a very good price"
4.5
Version Info: N/A
Purchased Date: June 01, 2009

Manager - Online and Multimedia Training, FalconStor Software, Inc.
August 19, 2011
Aaron Clow
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Ratings Breakdown

Ease of Use
5.0
Implementation
5.0
Fits Needs
4.0
Features
4.0
Customer Service
5.0

Pros

Absorb has built a top-notch LMS that has a look and feel that users and administrators can both jump right into and use quickly and intuitively. Over the two years we've been with them, they have drastically improved their uptime, implemented useful new features and have always quickly responded to any issues.

Cons

As the company has grown, they are less likely to work with you individually on pricing, and you're also forced to adopt a more cookie-cutter framework to your LMS unless you want to spend a bit more money for customization, but overall their costs are still fairly low.

Overall

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Absorb to any company looking to expand into the online training realm. We have tried out a few LMS' in the past few years, and Absorb continues to be one of the best in the business.

"Simple & Powerful LMS"
5.0
Version Info: N/A
Purchased Date: August 01, 2010

Multimedia Specialist, Washington University School of Medicine, CME
March 31, 2011
Tim Young
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Ratings Breakdown

Ease of Use
5.0
Implementation
5.0
Fits Needs
4.0
Features
5.0
Customer Service
5.0

Pros

Excellent LMS system. Built clean and simple, works clean and simple. This LMS is typically faster than most and is very user friendly. The admin side is also self explanatory and has amazing reporting functions. Many other tools and functions to use that I couldn't find in other LMS systems. Blatant's support is fast and helpful.

Cons

When registering users into separate departments, the enrollment key buttons have a small "cookie" issue.

E-commerce system puts a charge on the course as a whole and can't be applied to just the CME certificate. This can be a little trouble some if your offering free content with an option to purchase the certificate.

Overall

I recommend this LMS system and recommend you host it with Blatant, because you'll receive new system updates immediately.

"Blatant Media's "Absorb Anywhere" definitely exceeded our expectations!"
5.0
Version Info: N/A
Purchased Date: December 01, 2009

Manager, Global Sales Programs, Oakley, Inc.
March 11, 2011
Scott Kolbe
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Ratings Breakdown

Ease of Use
5.0
Implementation
5.0
Fits Needs
5.0
Features
5.0
Customer Service
5.0

Pros

Oakley moved from a custom-built application to a proven LMS platform in 2009 to address the growing opportunity to train Sales Associates on how to sell our products. We were interested in a brand-right tool to drive sales, and Blatant helped us to easily adapt their system to meet our unique needs. Being a global company, Absorb Anywhere allows us to distribute system administration responsibilities across regions for a truly localized experience. The team at Blatant continues to roll out new features that are highly applicable to our users.

Cons

We have seen no downside to partnering with Blatant on this opportunity. It's important to work with a vendor that you trust, and Blatant is definitely invested in the success of this project. As they continue to grow and expand their operations, we'll look forward to enhancements to the system that will improve our relationship with loyal users.

Overall

Blatant's Absorb Anywhere platform is the perfect solution for those companies needing to take their training and education programs to the next level. But to do so in a way that's reflective of the brand and conscientious of relationships with users. Blatant has clearly leveraged their experience with academic learning enivornments to address the opportunity to immerse sales associates at retail in the brand story, creating ambassadors ready to sell. And they accomplish this with one of the brightest teams of people with which I've ever worked.

"LMS 2.0"
5.0
Version Info: N/A
Purchased Date: October 01, 2010

eLearning Specialist, AMS
March 10, 2011
Eric Matas
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Ratings Breakdown

Ease of Use
5.0
Implementation
5.0
Fits Needs
5.0
Features
5.0
Customer Service
4.0

Pros

> Custom Admin Roles / Levels
> Custom, HTML Email
> Easy SCORM Course Loading
> Beautiful Learner Interface
> Rackspace Hosting
> Custom Reporting with Subscribing
> Amazing Pricing
> Full API
> Integration with SalesForce.com

Cons

> Need Custom Site for Viewing on iPad (although, the site is awesome)
> Email support sometimes slow, but always thorough

Overall

A great LMS choice for businesses of all sizes. Ideal for separating internal and external facing courses. Absorb is a new generation of LMS, light and agile, with all the features you actually use.

"Clean, simple, intuitive"
4.5
Version Info: N/A
Purchased Date: March 01, 2009

Training Program Manager, Adobe Systems
October 08, 2009
Matt Saavedra
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Ratings Breakdown

Ease of Use
4.0
Implementation
5.0
Fits Needs
5.0
Features
4.0
Customer Service
5.0

Pros

The Absorb LMS has a very simple interface for learners, that allows new users to easily access and adapt to the system. The system is not bloated with lot of extra features that are seldom used, but rather points users to the most commonly used functions in a clean and simple design. The support team is very responsive with any questions or issues that come up.

Cons

None at this time

Overall

I highly recommend this product.

"Extremely pleased with the LMS platform. Possessed a combination of features and user-experience no"
5.0
Version Info: N/A
Purchased Date: January 01, 2009

CIO, Trajectory Health LLC
February 27, 2009
Brad Bierman
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Ratings Breakdown

Ease of Use
5.0
Implementation
5.0
Fits Needs
5.0
Features
5.0
Customer Service
5.0

Pros

Feature-rich environment with flexibility for produce specific enhancements
Responsive and engaged support from sales to technical support

Cons

None to this point.

Overall

Extremely pleased with the LMS platform. Possessed a combination of features and user-experience not matched by the 45 other systems our company evaluated.

"I highly recommend Blatant Media's Absorb LMS."
5.0
Version Info: N/A
Purchased Date: June 01, 2008

Director, E-Learning, The ASPCA
February 27, 2009
Valerie Sheppard
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Ratings Breakdown

Ease of Use
5.0
Implementation
5.0
Fits Needs
5.0
Features
4.0
Customer Service
5.0

Pros

Very friendly and responsive company.

Cons

I can't think of anything

Overall

I highly recommend Blatant Media's Absorb LMS.

"I would highly recommend both the company and their product."
4.5
Version Info: N/A
Purchased Date: May 01, 2008

Chair of Technology, Talent Plus
February 13, 2009
Mike Smith
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Ratings Breakdown

Ease of Use
5.0
Implementation
5.0
Fits Needs
4.0
Features
4.0
Customer Service
5.0

Pros

Extremely intuitive and easy to use for both system users and system administrators. Customer support and service responsiveness has been superb. They have been there for us 100% of the time.

Cons

The ability to add custom use, searchable fields is limited at this time. My expectation is that this will be resolved in the upcoming .net release.

Overall

I would highly recommend both the company and their product.

"I have recommended the product. "
5.0
Version Info: N/A
Purchased Date: January 01, 2007

Recruitment & Training Manager , Calgary Co-op
December 16, 2008
Edna Howdle
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Ratings Breakdown

Ease of Use
5.0
Implementation
5.0
Fits Needs
5.0
Features
5.0
Customer Service
4.0

Pros

User friendly.

Cons

Sometimes, there has been a delay of over 48 hrs for a response from the Support Desk.

Overall

I have recommended the product.

"highly recommend."
5.0
Version Info: N/A
Purchased Date: January 01, 2008

President, Belmont Publications, Inc.
August 16, 2008
Lorene Kent
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Ratings Breakdown

Ease of Use
5.0
Implementation
5.0
Fits Needs
5.0
Features
5.0
Customer Service
5.0

Pros

Mike and his team have been great to work with. Our organization has benefited through our association with Blatant Media.

Cons

none that I know of.

Overall

highly recommend.

"This is a great product, you will not be dissappointed. "
4.5
Version Info: 4.0
Purchased Date: June 01, 2001

vice president, sales & marketing, Danatec Educational Services Ltd
August 14, 2008
Alina Martin
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Ratings Breakdown

Ease of Use
5.0
Implementation
4.0
Fits Needs
5.0
Features
5.0
Customer Service
4.0

Pros

Very intutive and user friendly. Simple LMS - not one of these huges systems where you don't use the majority of the features. Cost effective. Very easy to train staff on. Doesn't require an entire technical team to mantain the LMS.

Cons

I don't really have any. This LMS works perfectly for our needs.

Overall

This is a great product, you will not be dissappointed.