About the vendor
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Customers
  • Large Enterprises (>10,000)
  • Non Profits
  • Public Administrations
Use Cases
  • Competency Management
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Employee Training
  • Microlearning
  • Social Learning
Industries
  • Health, Wellness and Fitness
  • Hospitality
  • Human Resources
  • Political Organization
  • Restaurants
  • Retail
  • Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Deployment
  • Software as a Service / Cloud
Platforms
  • Linux
  • Mac
  • Windows
Browsers
  • Apple Safari
  • Google Chrome
  • Internet Explorer
  • Mozilla Firefox
Training
  • Documentation
  • Online Tutorials
Support
  • 24/7
  • Business Hours
  • Email
  • FAQ
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone
Supported Specifications
Languages Supported
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What is A Close Shave?

All in one
Academy is a SaaS-solution for employee training, onboarding, engagement and information-flow with strong HR and Management tools.

With Academy, all your procedures, news, training courses, and communication can be found in one place. With easy access from any computer, tablet or smartphone, employee management has never been this easy. 

Custom made
Academy is not a one-size-fits-all product, but a custom built web platform. The system will be branded and built to fit your needs, from graphic design to sitemap to training courses.

We're here 
When you sign on with A Close Shave we're with you all the way. We don't hand over a final product, the Academy system will grow with you, and you will benefit from all coming developments, knowledge sharing with other clients and full technical support. And of course we're here to help with campaign planning, content management and everything else you may need!

Overview of A Close Shave benefits

Bite-sized learning
Let your employees get onboard or continue their training when they want – just a bit at a time. This approach means a 50% increase in learning compared to standard eLearning courses. 

Repetition and memory theories
With AI every user is presented with relevant courses and content just when they're likely to forget. We make sure the important information sticks, then there's more room to grow.

Gamification
Award hard workers and keep employees coming back for more. Points, achievements and recognition ensures motivated and knowledgable staff.

HR at your fingertips
Get a complete overview, and easily identify employees with potential, and where trouble may be brewing. Let on site managers keep track of employee onboarding and training, and create ongoing manager training.

Sparring and support
Take part in knowledge sharing meetings with Academy users from other industries, and make use of our teams vast knowledge of campaign management, nudging, gamification, employee training, employee satisfaction and much more!

Features

Learn more about A Close Shave features that set it apart from the competition. Discover how its unique tools and capabilities enhance your processes.

Accounts

Add a new user Allows administrators to add new users directly to their LMS for streamlined user management.
Archive users Deactivate and store user accounts without deleting them.
Browse list of users View all registered users in the system.
Bulk User Actions Manage multiple user accounts at once.
Custom/Mandatory User profile fields Define required or optional fields for user profiles.
Upload users

Activity grading

Course History
Gradebook
Gradebook audit trail
Gradebook comments
Manual Grading ("Marking")
Multiple grading scales

AI Features

Adaptive Learning
AI Powered
Chatbot
Content development
Content Translation
Intelligent recommendations
Natural Language Processing
Predictive analysis
Quiz generation
Text-to-speech

Authentication

Active Directory/LDAP Integration
Custom User login page Personalized login interface.
Manual Accounts
No login
SAML2/API Integration Single sign-on and external authentication.
Self-Registration Users create their own accounts.
Self-Registration w. Admin Confirmation

Categories

Assign Courses to categories Organize courses under specific categories.
Create new Categories Add new organizational groups for courses.
Manage Categories Edit, delete, or update categories.
Priced Categories (Bundle)

Certificate management

Certification life-cycle Track generation, renewal, and expiration.
Manage certification templates
Predefined certification templates Use ready-made certificate designs.
Unique Certificate by Course
Unique Certification by Curriculum

Compliance management

Certificate expiration notifications Alerts when certificates are near expiry.
Certification Expiration Management Manage timelines and renewal rules.
Due Date notifications Notify learners of upcoming deadlines.
Soft/Hard Stop Due Dates Allow or block access after due dates.

Course Creation

Assignments Engine Create and manage learner assignments.
Built-In Authoring Tool Create content directly inside the platform.
Can reuse PPTs, PDFs, Videos Upload and repurpose existing material.
Changing Course default settings Modify core course configuration.
Consume online video content
Content Library
Course backup Options
Drag & Drop Interactions
Hybrid Learning Courses
Learning Paths (Curriculums) Sequence courses into structured programs.
LRS
Scheduling LIVE events Plan webinars or virtual classes.
Survey Engine Create learner surveys.
Tests Engine Build quizzes and exams.
Upload courses

Customization

Mobile Learning Support Optimize learning for mobile devices.
Personalized views Customize interface per user.

Enrollment

Attendance Tracking Track presence in sessions.
Automated Enrollment (based on User data)
Guest Access Settings Allow non‑registered users limited access.
Manual Enrollment Manually assign users to courses.
Progress Tracking Monitor learner progress in real time.
Self-enrollment Allow learners to join courses freely.
Self-enrollment (with a PIN #)
Survey enrollment (based on a response) Enroll based on survey answers.

Format

Course Discussions Forum-style communication.
Gamification Format Add game elements to courses.
Learner Upload
LIVE Chat Option
Social Format Social interaction‑focused layout.
Topics Format
Video Conferencing Integration Connect with tools like Zoom/Teams.
Weekly Format

Gamification

Badge customization Design custom achievement badges.
Badges Award digital achievements.
Customize Gamification mechanics Modify points, levels, and rewards.
Leaderboards Rank learners based on achievements.
Levels Define progression stages.
Points Award points for activity.
Rewards Offer incentives for achievements.

Interface options

Additional external pages Add custom pages to the platform.
Block Management
Calendar Settings Configure system calendar.
Language settings Set default or custom system language.
Learning Accessibility
Location Settings
Media embedding settings Control embedding permissions.
Multilanguage Support Provide support in multiple languages.
Ready-made Themes

Learning types

Asynchronous Instructor-led
Asynchronous Self-paced Learners progress independently.
Blended Learning Mix online and face‑to‑face training.
Synchronous Virtual Classroom

Mobile learning

Offline (disconnected Mobile app)
Online (Internet connected) Access content with full connectivity.

Offline

Support for offline access to content

Reports

Automated Report Scheduling Send reports automatically.
Canned Reports
Dashboards and Graphic Reports Visual analytics dashboards.
Email delivery of Reports Send reports via email.
Exporting Reports in variety of formats
Grading Report Settings
Learning Analytics Tools
Training Record Maintenance Maintain full training logs.

Roles

Define roles Create custom permission roles.
Role Assignment Assign roles to users.
System Permissions per role Control access rights.
Teams and Team Hierarchies

Security

Anti-spam Protect forms and communication.
Anti-virus Scan uploaded files for threats.
IP Blocker Block specific IP ranges.
Restrict registration to specific domains
Strong Passwords

Shopping cart

Built-In Shopping Cart
Shopping Cart as Plug-In

System reports

Automatic email reports in predefined intervals Send periodic system reports.
Custom reports generator
Email notification settings Control notification rules.
Live Logs
Pricing

Learn more about A Close Shave's pricing options, cost, and plans so you can make a well-informed, business-wise decision on the best software to use for organization.

Pricing Model
  • Subscription
License
  • Paid
Starting Price
  • N/A
Free Trial
  • No

Integrations

Learn more about A Close Shave's integration options.

API

API

Google Analytics

Google Analytics

Google Calendar

Google Calendar

Mailchimp

Mailchimp

Outlook Calendar

Outlook Calendar

Salesforce CRM

Salesforce CRM

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