# Intertek Alchemy Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Intertek Alchemy the right Learning Management System solution for you? Explore 18 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/178333/Alchemy-Manager/reviews --- Intertek Alchemy 4.8 (18) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of Intertek Alchemy Ease of use 4.4 Customer Service 4.9 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-18 of 18 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Dexter S. QA Document Specialist Food Production Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Excellent LMS and Training Software" August 8, 2023 5.0 Pros When Alchemy was implemented for use at our new manufacturing facility, we purchased access to onboarding and learning courses and videos produced by Alchemy related to food safety and GMP. This was a huge time saver as we grew and added new employees and needed to ensure they completed the necessary food, safety, and hazard related trainings. Cons Alchemy Learner, while a useful tool, is cumbersome to use and create our own training and learning in the system. Would prefer we could simply create a pdf from our document control system and upload the pdf for learners instead of having to convert to the filetype associated with Alchemy Learner. This extra step requires additional formatting as the Alchemy Learner tool is used in MS Powerpoint, and often the formatting when converting breaks the layout, screenshots or other reference information from our PDF. Alternatives considered [Qualio](https://www.capterra.com/p/134050/Quality-Management-Software/) Switched from [Qualio](https://www.capterra.com/p/134050/Quality-Management-Software/) Alchemy offered a great deal of already produced learning plans and videos we were able utilize and implement for our manufacturing facility which made the process of getting the facility and newly hired personnel ready for go-live. Review Source Response from Intertek Alchemy September 18, 2023 Thanks very much for your positive review, Dexter! I am happy to hear our solutions are saving you time and helping your new employees get up to speed. I have shared your feedback about adding PDFs into your custom training with our product team. Currently, we have one product, Alchemy Playbook, that supports adding PDFs into courses you build. Playbook is designed primarily for OJT, but the courses can also be used in group settings. WB Walter B. Training Supervisor Food & Beverages Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Intertek Alchemy Initial Review" May 20, 2021 5.0 I've really enjoyed getting to know and use this product. Pros Building learning groups are the easiest I've expereinced. Also, Tech support has been fantastic. Help is a phone call away. Cons I would like to be able to create nested learning paths, a feature that's curently in development. Reason for choosing Intertek Alchemy Observation tool and ease of creating content Switched from [Octave Reliance](https://www.capterra.com/p/172042/Quality-Management-Software/) ETQ was extremely cumbersome and did not offer Observation tool Review Source KC Krista C. Continuous Improvement & Learning Coordinator Food & Beverages Used the software for: 2+ years ### "2 Years of Alchemy Systems" April 27, 2021 4.0 Alchemy has very good customer support and is constantly embarking on improvement opportunities. Overall experience is very positive. The growth of the platform and expansion of capabilities is not always smooth, we would like to continue to see expansion of capabilities with focus on streamlined system processes. Pros The group based learning with real-time comprehension checks using the remotes is very valuable for our manufacturing teams. Alchemy has provided much needed visibility to potential training gaps so they can be addressed. Utilizing Alchemy has helped streamline and standardize our new hire onboarding processes, and has enabled more ownership of safety and food safety program training at a department level. It was easy to sync with our HRIS to minimize duplicate data entry between the systems. Cons The admin responsibilities could be more streamlined - there is often the need for redundant processes to ensure users have the right content/access. More integration between the different Alchemy modules is needed for easier utilization for both admins and users. The ability to use purchased content via Player and not just e-learning would be very beneficial for our organizational structure. Alternatives considered [Aptean Industrial Manufacturing ERP WorkWise Edition](https://www.capterra.com/p/212157/WorkWise-ERP/)[Cornerstone Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/99976/Cornerstone-Practice-Management/)[Administrate Training Management](https://www.capterra.com/p/136896/Administrate/)[Litmos](https://www.capterra.com/p/133660/Litmos-LMS/) Reason for choosing Intertek Alchemy Group-based training, focus on learner experience, best suited for manufacturing environment. Switched from [VAIRKKO Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/153217/VAIRKKO-Suite/) We needed more of an LMS, and the group-based training option. Review Source LG Lisa G. Talent Development Specialist/Instructional Designer Food Production Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Alchemy Easy to Use" April 27, 2021 4.0 Once we began to use alchemy we now have a consistent record of compliance training across all our worksites. Reports can be generated at anytime we need them. Integrating alchemy has been a smooth transition with positive results. Pros Alchemy is easy to use from creating and publishing a course to tracking completion. The remotes that are assigned to each employee for group training makes completion of the course fun and engaging and allows us to track the results by each individual employee for compliance. The Coach Observation tool adds a layer of follow up and reinforcement to the training. It is helpful to be able to observe the employee on the job performing the task correctly. Cons While creating the course is easy I would be helpful to have more options to customize the training in different formats. I would also like to see a report on users by worksite so I can audit them to ensure employees are in the correct group within a worksite. Reason for choosing Intertek Alchemy We selected alchemy for its ability to track individual employees in group training classes and that the courses came in and are able to be created in multiple languages. The reporting function was important to us so we can get the data we need when we need it with ease. Review Source DW David W. Training Supervisor Food & Beverages Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Its good, but missing a few key components to make it great." May 7, 2020 5.0 Its good, but lacking in simple functions to make it great. Im sure it would save myself and other trainers that use California's ETP hundreds a of hours of work, if they would just add the ability for 2 facilitators and create an iPad app. Pros Its easy to use. It used remotes the answer questions and they provide at least 50% of the classroom material we use (high quality). The provided classes are easy to download and customize. They do allow you upload several formats and you can account for live classrooms. The personnel management side is pretty good and allows for grouping, hire and fire dates and more. Their customer service answers right away and are awesome. Cons There is no iPad app at all. This is probably my biggest gripe. Everything after this is not a deal breaker, but with the COVID-10 pandemic, we are needing a mobile device solution. Yeah they have e-learning, but for the average production worker they dont want to have to remember another username and password. Taking their Kiosk mode, and placing it on an iPad would be great. Instead its just for windows and uses windows tablets (kiosk) anymore? ipad is by far more popular. Probably my second biggest complaint is that it only allows for 1 facilitator. I am in California, and with the ETP program I need the ability to have 2 facilitators for electronic sign in (RFID). But since it only allows for one, I have to have everyone use a sign in sheet, then use the RFID reader to sign into Alchemy. Not a deal breaker, but it causes me lots of extra paperwork. Also the different formats you can upload, can only go to certain areas. For example, if I want to use SCORM format, I can only do so for e-Learning and not classroom settings. Also, there is no SCORM converter. Instead they have PowerPoint add-on to create training, but that seems to lockup a lot when adding audio and video. You are forced to save, close and reopen PowerPoint every 10-14 slides if you are using audio. Its a pain, but workable. Review Source BR Belem R. HR Manager Food Production Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Learning Management System" April 27, 2021 5.0 Starting with the Client Manager, Tech Support and the overall product (Player, Manager, and eLearning), I am very satisfied with the Intertek Alchemy platform Pros Alchemy has been a game changer for our organization! It is so easy to use, hosts all training records in one single place, and the ability to run reports and customize them is extraordinary. Cons This is a great product, if I could only add one thing, it would be to add the option of downloading lists of users to be validated and bulk archival of non-validated users. Other than that, I am happy with all other functions and tools. Review Source MR Mary R. Training & Development Supervisor Food Production Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Make Compliance a Breeze" April 28, 2021 5.0 Alchemy has been easy to use and the support staff have been amazing and extremely responsive. Pros Alchemy Products help ensure we stay compliant and makes developing and administering training a breeze. Go paperless and never have to worry about tracking down a training sign-in sheet again. Cons Playbook is new but it would be nice to have courses built in playbook be available through e-Learning as well. Reason for choosing Intertek Alchemy Cost and the ability to administer trainings over multiple platforms. Review Source Response from Intertek Alchemy September 17, 2021 Thank you for this product suggestion, Mary. We acted on it and introduced this feature which makes Playbook-created courses automatically accessible for eLearning within Alchemy Manager. Learn more here: https://productupdates.alchemysystems.com/playbook-advances-to-support-elearning-and-instructor-led-training CF Cindy F. Training Manager Food Production Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Alchemy is outstanding" April 27, 2021 5.0 Pros The ability to custom create content or adapt provided content allows for a more tangible approach to our employees. We use site specific visual and audible mediums within the platform to give real workplace examples and images. Cons I have a hard time determining anything that I do not like about Alchemy. If there is a process that I do not understand, Alchemy support can walk me through it with ease. Review Source CE Cynthia E. Safety Administrative Assistant Food Production Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Alchemy Review for JBS Worthington, Minnesota" April 30, 2021 5.0 I am please with our sale representative and the support system. Pros I like the programs that are made by the company. The are informative and to the point and are compliant. Cons It is hard to make corrections with training. Some people show a lot of in progress on their records and lots of time it is because they didn't need to take that class. Wish it was easier for us to clean up our records. Review Source CD Colby D. Plant Manager Food Production Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Reduces downtime and lowers training cost" April 27, 2021 5.0 We have used them 10+ years and every year the exceed our expectations and release something new and helps us build a better training program. Pros Very simple to use and multiple language platforms Cons Player needs to be iPad compatible in order to be seamless Review Source KE Kelly E. Trainer Food Production Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great software" May 27, 2021 5.0 awesome Pros I like the software because it id very versatile and robust. I like the flexibility of reports, courses, Creator, users, etc. Cons More alert notifications. I would like to be able to upload employee photos in the user profile. More search toolbars in setting up reports. Reason for choosing Intertek Alchemy The company had Alchemy before I started working here. I do love how it is industry specific. Review Source DS Dylan S. Training Front Line Manager Dairy Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Amazing product for manufacturers interested in investing in their associates." April 27, 2021 5.0 Pros I love how easy it is to assign and track our monthly required training. I use the refreshable reports to sent out to our managers to self-serve information that drives completion to 100%! Cons Overall not much to complain about. I am looking forward to Playbook growing and optimizing its use for associates. Review Source RW Rhonda W. Safety Coordinator Food Production Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Love Alchemy!" April 27, 2021 5.0 Improving our company with being food safety and workplace safety compliant. Pros Can alter the trainings to be site specific. It is hard not to have safety boring but these work and they are not the 1970's videos :) Cons Would like to see more refresher courses Reason for choosing Intertek Alchemy Alchemy is directed to food processing...that is very hard to find. Also allow us to BRC certified using Alchemy's training program Review Source JG Jacob G. Operations Training Manager Food Production Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great product that standardizes the way we train " April 27, 2021 5.0 Great experience with all of my contacts. We have a terrific support team. Pros Standard training for all of our operations team. Ensures everyone receives the same experience and has all the critical information. Cons One thing that has been challenging for our team is that we would like to have more languages available. Review Source DE Daine E. SQF/Safety Coordinator Food Production Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Alchemy is awesome!" May 27, 2021 5.0 I would probably spend an additional 5-6 hours a week doing training tracking if it were not for the Alchemy training system. Pros This product is very easy to use and the tracking of completed training is exceptional. Cons The software is very informative and gives detailed training topics. Reason for choosing Intertek Alchemy This was purchased at the corporate level and we love it. Review Source PC Paula C. Human Resources Administrator Consumer Goods Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Intertek Alchemy review" May 27, 2021 5.0 Customer service is the best! Our account manager is also helpful. Pros Videos are entertaining and at the same time educational. Cons The manual download that needs to happen every time there is an update Reason for choosing Intertek Alchemy It was what corporate wanted I believe so. Review Source BC Bruno C. Plant Floor Trainer Food Production Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "My review" May 27, 2021 5.0 Pros It has been easy to implement all features including add-on that we have purchased recently. Cons Difficult to handle employees that go out on leave. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer QA Technician Food & Beverages Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Good for Annual Employee Trainings" January 11, 2019 4.0 Pros Many training videos, can have multiple choice questions to test understanding during videos Good for annual employee trainings Automatically tracks which training videos employees have completed Cons The commentator reads every option in the multiple choice questions, takes too long - can perhaps have it as an option for people who want it Videos lag sometimes Review Source Similar Products Featured