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All-in-one system of learning that brings together learning, growth, skills, and capabilities into a personalized, curated experience.

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Last updated: May 2026
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Who Uses This Software?

Trusted by thousands of organizations across all sizes and industries, Cornerstone supports your employees from hire to retire. More than half of our clients are small and medium businesses who rely on Cornerstone for all their talent management needs, starting with learning.

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Customers
  • Academic
  • Large Enterprises (>10,000)
  • Non Profits
  • Public Administrations
  • Small/Medium Businesses
Use Cases
  • Association Learning
  • Compliance Training
  • Customer Training
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Employee Training
  • Extended Enterprise
  • Workforce Development
Industries
  • Computer Software
  • Construction
  • Financial Services
  • Higher Education
  • Human Resources
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
Deployment
  • Desktop Application
  • Mobile Application
  • Software as a Service / Cloud
Platforms
  • Linux
  • Mac
  • Windows
Browsers
  • Apple Safari
  • Google Chrome
  • Internet Explorer
  • Mozilla Firefox
Training
  • Documentation
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Online Tutorials
  • Webinars
Support
  • 24/7
  • Business Hours
  • Email
  • FAQ
  • Knowledge Base
  • Live Online
  • Online Community
  • Phone
Supported Specifications
  • AICC
  • SCORM 1.1
  • SCORM 1.2
  • SCORM 2004
  • SCORM 2004 3rd Edition
  • SCORM 2004 4th Edition
  • Section 508
  • xAPI/Tin Can API
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What is Cornerstone Learning?

All-in-one system of learning that brings together learning, growth, skills, and capabilities into a personalized, curated experience.  

Cornerstone Learning helps you provide a connected learning and growth experience for your people. Create a personalized development and growth experience that inspires people and accelerates transformation. Get a solution designed to dynamically understand your users, connect them to personalized opportunities for growth and help them develop the skills that will get them here to there.

Help your organization and your people to meet the future ready — by reuniting your people, your business and your tech and empowering everyone to adapt, grow and succeed — together.

Overview of Cornerstone Learning benefits

All-in-one system of learning

Build a skills-powered learning experience that connects people to content and opens opportunities.

Better skill building

Connect your people with new growth opportunities and a path to success that's unique to them.

Automating self-directed growth

Create self-driven learning and growth experiences based on goals, skills, and connections.

Employee experience focused

Develop personal experiences to improve the employee journey at your organization with intelligently built technology.

Scalable learning

Provide your people with virtual and in-person instructor-led training sessions, eLearning, and playlists that work for organizations of all sizes.

Foster self-driven growth

Empower your people to learn with AI-recommended content and insights on how to grow their careers.

Personalized learning

Deliver the right content to your people for their unique tasks and career needs, powered by our Skills AI, Content AI, curated libraries, and intelligent web-sourced content.

Learning insights

Connect people-growth and organizational success using reports for individual learning, teams, and skills. Get better insights than just "course completed." Show your people their skill gaps, what skills are in demand, and how to move their careers forward.

Learning with purpose

Your people need to know where learning can take them. Show them the "why" and "how" with career exploration alongside automated learning pathing.

Multi-modality training

Modern learners expect content in formats they see every day. Train your people with podcasts, videos, books, articles, videos, and more.

 

Features

Learn more about Cornerstone Learning 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 Import users via spreadsheet.

Activity grading

Course History View completed and ongoing courses for each user.
Gradebook Centralized view of all learner grades.
Gradebook audit trail Track all grade changes over time.
Gradebook comments Add comments to learner grades.
Manual Grading ("Marking") Manually review and grade submissions.
Multiple grading scales Support for different grading systems.

AI Features

Adaptive Learning
AI Powered Use AI-driven automation and insights.
Chatbot
Content development
Content Translation
Intelligent recommendations
Natural Language Processing
Predictive analysis
Quiz generation
Text-to-speech

Authentication

Active Directory/LDAP Integration Authenticate users via corporate directories.
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 User signup requires admin approval.

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) Sell course bundles grouped by category.

Certificate management

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

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 Embed or stream video lessons.
Content Library
Course backup Options Backup and restore course data.
Drag & Drop Interactions Interactive content creation.
Hybrid Learning Courses
Learning Paths (Curriculums) Sequence courses into structured programs.
LRS Learning Record Store for xAPI data.
Scheduling LIVE events Plan webinars or virtual classes.
Survey Engine Create learner surveys.
Tests Engine Build quizzes and exams.
Upload courses Import courses into the platform.

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) Enroll users automatically by rules.
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 #) Require a PIN for enrollment.
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 Allow learners to upload content.
LIVE Chat Option
Social Format Social interaction‑focused layout.
Topics Format Organize course by topics.
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 Control layout blocks/widgets.
Calendar Settings Configure system calendar.
Language settings Set default or custom system language.
Learning Accessibility
Location Settings Configure regional settings.
Media embedding settings Control embedding permissions.
Multilanguage Support Provide support in multiple languages.
Ready-made Themes Prebuilt platform designs.

Learning types

Asynchronous Instructor-led Instructor-led but not in real time.
Asynchronous Self-paced Learners progress independently.
Blended Learning Mix online and face‑to‑face training.
Synchronous Virtual Classroom Live real-time classes.

Mobile learning

Offline (disconnected Mobile app) Access mobile content without internet.
Online (Internet connected) Access content with full connectivity.

Offline

Support for offline access to content Downloadable materials for offline study.

Reports

Automated Report Scheduling Send reports automatically.
Canned Reports Prebuilt report templates.
Dashboards and Graphic Reports Visual analytics dashboards.
Email delivery of Reports Send reports via email.
Exporting Reports in variety of formats Export data as PDF, Excel, etc.
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 Organize users into teams.

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 Limit signups by email domain.
Strong Passwords Enforce secure password rules.

Shopping cart

Built-In Shopping Cart Sell courses directly.
Shopping Cart as Plug-In Add commerce via plugin.

System reports

Automatic email reports in predefined intervals Send periodic system reports.
Custom reports generator Create custom report layouts.
Email notification settings Control notification rules.
Live Logs Monitor system activity in real time.
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Who uses Cornerstone Learning ?

Based on eLearning Industry reviews from the past 4 years

Company Size

Areas of Focus

Top Industries

Hospital & Health Care
13%
Financial Services
12%
Banking
7%
Insurance
6%
Computer Software
5%
Other
57%
Pricing

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Integrations

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ADP

ADP

API

API

BambooHR

BambooHR

GoToMeeting

GoToMeeting

GoToTraining

GoToTraining

GoToWebinar

GoToWebinar

Okta

Okta

Outlook Calendar

Outlook Calendar

Salesforce CRM

Salesforce CRM

Slack

Slack

WebEx

WebEx

Zapier

Zapier

Zoom

Zoom
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Pros
  • Customization & Flexibility

    The platform is highly celebrated for its adaptability across diverse business units and licensing structures. Reviewers emphasized that it is a "completely customizable solution" that allows admins to "think outside the box" to tailor learning paths, role-based modules, and custom welcome pages.
  • Feature Set & Functionality

    Users valued the robust "all-in-one" ecosystem that centralizes learning, tracking, and talent development. Administrators noted it acts as a "one-stop shop" for storing training histories, automating compliance tracking, managing event calendars, and maintaining clear audit records.
  • User Experience & Engagement

    Features designed for learners successfully drive engagement and skills growth. Reviewers highly praised "The Learner Home" portal, interactive modules (including videos and quizzes), and "AI-driven recommendations" that automatically identify and target skills gaps.
  • Ease of Use & Navigation

    Despite the massive scale of the software, end users find it approachable. Several administrators reported having no prior LMS experience but finding it "very straightforward to pick up and navigate," noting that even non-tech-savvy employees started training without issues.
  • Performance & Reliability

    The system demonstrates impressive enterprise-level scalability. One director highlighted its massive capacity, noting that the platform successfully "supports up to 100k+ employees with an admin team of only 4," without sacrificing data stability or tracking capabilities.
Cons
  • Complexity & Learning Curve

    The vastness of the platform makes backend administration daunting. Reviewers stated that "the back end can be quite confusing at first," noting a steep admin learning curve where features often require support from dedicated IT teams or specialized consultants.
  • Performance or Reliability Issues

    Users noted a few disruptive technical glitches and an uninspiring layout. Complaints included "occasional lags and glitches," instances where the system "doesn’t save progress as expected," and a user interface that feels "overwhelming at times" and "kinda dated by 2025 standards."
  • Limited Features / Missing Tools

    A major point of frustration is the platform's mobile capability gaps. Multiple reviews called out that the "mobile experience doesn’t yet match the desktop functionality," citing a distinct lack of feature parity that severely limits flexibility for on-the-go field learners.
  • Customer Support & Service

    Deeper assistance models can be frustrating or expensive to navigate. Reviewers described the support model as "complicated," noting that customer service is heavily "subscription-based, with paid plans needed to receive timely responses."
  • Reporting & Analytics Issues

    While the reporting capabilities are detailed, the actual retrieval interface lacks optimization. Reviewers mentioned that the reporting tools are "overly complex for beginners" and that navigating them can be a "time-consuming" process that slows down quick data extraction.
Performance Overview
Overall Rating 88%
  • Usefulness
  • Usability
  • Customer Experience

  • Likelihood to Recommend

A versatile and scalable LMS with strong customization and room for UI improvements

Jul 19, 2025

Overall Rating 97%
  • Usefulness
  • Usability
  • Customer Experience

  • Likelihood to Recommend
What do you like best? Cornerstone LMS adapts well to various organizational needs, from compliance tracking to personalized learning paths. Its range of training formats, including virtual and interactive modules, keeps teams engaged. Tailoring learning by roles and skill levels ensures relevance and motivation. The analytics provide actionable insights to improve training effectiveness.
What do you dislike? While highly customizable, the user interface can feel overwhelming at times, especially for new users. Some features require a learning curve before becoming fully intuitive, and the mobile experience doesn’t yet match the desktop functionality, limiting accessibility for learners who prefer on-the-go training.
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Industry : Consumer Services | Company size : 501-1,000 | Level : Manager | Focus : Human Resources | Experience using the software : More than 1 year as Administrator

Extensive customization and intuitive content player meet organizational needs

Jul 2, 2025

Overall Rating 88%
  • Usefulness
  • Usability
  • Customer Experience

  • Likelihood to Recommend
What do you like best? Cornerstone LMS offers impressive customization options and an intuitive content player. It supports a variety of training formats including instructor-led, virtual, and interactive modules, effectively meeting our organization’s specific requirements.
What do you dislike? Although it provides multiple options for training assignments, such as job role-based and self-registration, some features could be better streamlined for easier management.
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Industry : Consumer Services | Company size : 501-1,000 | Level : Manager | Focus : Information Technology | Experience using the software : 6-12 months as User, Administrator

Cornerstone LMS helps close skill gaps and boost workforce performance

Jul 2, 2025

Overall Rating 94%
  • Usefulness
  • Usability
  • Customer Experience

  • Likelihood to Recommend
What do you like best? Provides a personalized learning platform where employees can access all training in one place, including compliance courses. Offers detailed tracking of learning paths, robust analytics to optimize performance, and key performance indicators tailored to specific roles. The platform also delivers innovative, high-quality demos of the latest learning technologies for future growth.
What do you dislike? Would benefit from expanded customer success support and more upskilling opportunities through its learning services.
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Industry : Financial Services | Company size : 501-1,000 | Level : Director | Focus : Education | Experience using the software : More than 1 year as Administrator

It's one great software and also very easy to use!

May 23, 2025

Overall Rating 100%
  • Usefulness
  • Usability
  • Customer Experience

  • Likelihood to Recommend
What do you like best? one of my favorite things about the software is that it’s easy to learn and use. When I started this role, I had no previous LMS experience, but I found it very straightforward to pick up and navigate. I would highly recommend Cornerstone to anyone looking for a new provider.
What do you dislike? There isn’t much to add to this section really. I’m not a huge fan of the software overall, and their support model can sometimes be complicated, but honestly, that’s about it.
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Industry : Import and Export | Company size : 501-1,000 | Level : Senior | Focus : Education | Experience using the software : 6-12 months as Administrator

Convenient platform for onboarding with strong interactive training tools

May 8, 2025

Overall Rating 85%
  • Usefulness
  • Usability
  • Customer Experience

  • Likelihood to Recommend
What do you like best? Cornerstone LMS stands out for its customizable learning paths and interactive content creation tools. It’s ideal for onboarding, enabling tailored training programs based on roles or skill levels. Features like video uploads, quizzes, and progress tracking keep new hires engaged and help them quickly adapt to learning new skills, such as digital marketing tactics, in a personalized and structured way.
What do you dislike? The reporting dashboard can be overly complex for beginners, making it harder to quickly access needed insights. Additionally, the mobile app lacks feature parity with the desktop version, limiting flexibility for learners on the go.
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Industry : Online Media | Company size : 1,001-5,000 | Level : Director | Focus : Human Resources | Experience using the software : More than 1 year as Administrator

Reliable training platform with strong compliance features but occasional technical glitches

Apr 11, 2025

Overall Rating 78%
  • Usefulness
  • Usability
  • Customer Experience

  • Likelihood to Recommend
What do you like best? This platform makes it easy to keep all our company’s training content in one place and ensures everyone stays on track. Automated reminders help maintain OHS compliance, and progress tracking across the team is clear and accessible. The overall setup is simple enough to use despite the slightly dated interface.
What do you dislike? At times, the system doesn’t save progress as expected, and training modules may close prematurely. This means having to find workarounds to avoid repeating entire lessons, which can be frustrating and time-consuming. Some aspects of the platform also feel a bit clunky to navigate.
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Industry : Health, Wellness and Fitness | Company size : 201-500 | Level : Manager | Focus : Operations | Experience using the software : More than 1 year as Administrator

robust reporting makes learning progress easy to track but navigation can be slow

Mar 21, 2025

Overall Rating 87%
  • Usefulness
  • Usability
  • Customer Experience

  • Likelihood to Recommend
What do you like best? Cornerstone LMS offers comprehensive reporting features that deliver detailed insights into learner progress and completion rates. These metrics make it easier to evaluate the success of training programs and overall learning initiatives effectively.
What do you dislike? Navigating the reporting tools can be time-consuming, with some features feeling overly complex. This sometimes slows down the process of retrieving the data needed quickly.
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Industry : Telecommunications | Company size : 1,001-5,000 | Level : Director | Focus : Human Resources | Experience using the software : More than 1 year as Administrator

A great LMS, but kinda dated by 2025 standards. Still works though.

Mar 8, 2025

Overall Rating 86%
  • Usefulness
  • Usability
  • Customer Experience

  • Likelihood to Recommend
What do you like best? We've been using CSOD to onboarding our team members and clients for the past 8 years now. It does what it promises and fully delivers. Easy course creation and assigning each course to internal or external members.
What do you dislike? Some occasional lags and glitches, as well as updating properties can be quite annoying as it refreshes the whole page. Design and general look and feel require some revamp.
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Industry : Computer & Network Security | Company size : 501-1,000 | Level : Manager | Focus : Human Resources | Experience using the software : More than 1 year as Administrator

Good all-in-one training tool with valuable resources but dated design

Mar 4, 2025

Overall Rating 89%
  • Usefulness
  • Usability
  • Customer Experience

  • Likelihood to Recommend
What do you like best? Offers a wide range of training materials and resources that can be accessed anytime and from multiple devices. It’s a comprehensive solution that covers most organizational learning needs effectively.
What do you dislike? The interface still feels outdated, and the overall user experience could be more modern and engaging. For a platform considered one of the best in the market, I expected a sleeker design and smoother navigation.
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Industry : Computer Software | Company size : 1,001-5,000 | Level : Manager | Focus : Operations | Experience using the software : More than 1 year as Administrator

It's a comprehensive talent management tool but complex to use

Feb 19, 2025

Overall Rating 73%
  • Usefulness
  • Usability
  • Customer Experience

  • Likelihood to Recommend
What do you like best? A complete solution that effectively manages employee performance, supports career development projects, oversees broad skill management, and facilitates talent reviews across the organization.
What do you dislike? The system is complex and often requires support from consultants or IT teams, as HR cannot independently run interview campaigns or generate reports. The interface is not very intuitive for employees, and customer service is subscription-based, with paid plans needed to receive timely responses.
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Industry : Financial Services | Company size : 501-1,000 | Level : Manager | Focus : Human Resources | Experience using the software : More than 1 year as Administrator

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