External E-Learning Platforms on My Learning World
LINKEDIN LEARNING
Attractive courses with user experience similar
to LinkedIn. Courses are often refreshed by
authors. Focus is on business, technical skills
and personal development.
COURSERA
Best known for great courses (business, tech)
created by big names in academic world (with
professional and academic certificates).
Courses are usually long and thorough.
THRIVE
Short, bite-sized learning of up to 10 minutes
per topic. Great design and usability
for quick interventions.
GOODHABITZ
Best for those who prefers a varied and
attractive learning format in a refreshing design. Small library, but covers wide variety of topics.
Usually on basic level.
GETABSTRACT
Best business books analyzed and
summarized in 10 minutes bites,
usually in PDF or Audio format.
HARVARD
BUSINESS REVIEW
All HBR articles at your fingertips, from strategy to operations, from classical to current.
PLURALSIGHT
Most popular among programmers and
engineers. Offers great tools for learning new
programming languages, but also management
skills in tech world.
Cost free Cost free Cost free
Cost free Cost free Cost free
Content
selected by
curators
Paid content
SOCIALTALENT
Netflix-style experiences ranging from videos to
learning paths developed with world’s leading
recruitment experts.
Cost free
LEARNLIGHT
More than 60 languages plus intercultural skills
training with specialized coaches. Platformbased
learning allows to learn anytime and anywhere.
Digital content with learning path.
From cost free to paid courses
YUNXUETANG
B2B Corporate learning synergy platform, covers the functionalities of full learning cycle. Content is focusing on enterprise practical skills, and interface are mainly support only Chinese language.
cost free (access only in China)
OPENSESAME
Thousands of e-learning courses from the world’s top publishers
cost free (access only in US and Canada)
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Factsheet
External E-Learning Platforms managed by Global Learning and Growth USP # Courses Level Categories Languages Learning
Format
Learning
Duration
Comments
Coursera
Best known for great
courses created by big
names in academic
world. Courses are
usually long and thorough
9.000+ Basic, Advanced
Functions & Methods,
Interpersonal &
Personal, Leadership,
Technology & Market
17 languages;
mostly used en, es, ru,
fr, ar, pt, zh
Videos, Text, Projects
10min – 90h
(Ø: 9,2h / Median:
6,4h)
Videos don‘t work in
China
getAbstract
Best business books
analyzed and
summarized in 10
minutes bites, usually in
PDF or Audio format
24.000+ Basic
Functions & Methods,
Interpersonal &
Personal, Leadership,
Technology & Market
6 languages;
de, en, es, fr, pt, ru, zh
Text, Audio 5min – 15min
GoodHabitz
Best for those who
prefer a varied and
attractive learning
format.
1.200+ Basic
Functions & Methods,
Interpersonal &
Personal, Leadership
10 languages;
en, de, nl, be, fr, es, it,
pt, sv, pl
Videos, Text, Quizzes,
Case Studies
1h – 4h
(Ø: 3,6h / Median:
3,3h)
Harvard
Business
Review
All HBR articles at
your fingertips, from
strategy to operations,
from classical to
current.
32.000+ Basic
Functions & Methods,
Interpersonal &
Personal, Leadership,
Technology & Market
8 languages;
en, zh, es, pt, ja, fr, de,
ar
Text, Videos 10min
Learning
Attractive courses
with user experience
similar to LinkedIn.
Focus is on business,
technical skills and
personal development.
18.000+ Basic, Advanced
Functions & Methods,
Interpersonal &
Personal, Leadership,
Technology & Market
7 languages;
en, fr, de, ja, es, zh, pt
Videos, Audio,
Projects
5min – 80h
(Ø: 2,0h / Median:
1,5h)
Not accessible in
China, Russia, Iran
and other sanctioned
countries
Thrive
Short, bite-sized
learning of up to 10
minutes per topic.
Great design and
usability for quick
interventions
300+ Basic
Functions & Methods,
Interpersonal &
Personal, Leadership
1 language;
en
Videos, Slides 10 min
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Factsheet
External E-Learning Platforms managed by regions or organisations USP # Courses Level Categories Languages Learning
Format
Learning
Duration
Comments
Pluralsight
Offers great tools for
learning new
programming languages,
but also management
skills in tech world.
7.000+
Basic, Advanced,
Expert
Technology & Market
1 language;
en
Videos, Projects
5min – 13h
(Ø: 1,8h / Median:
1,7h)
Visible content is
selected by curators
Social Talent
e-learning platform
dedicated to hiring and
talent management
1.200+ Basic, Expert
Functions & Methods,
Interpersonal &
Personal, Leadership
1 language;
en
Videos
1min – 3,3h
(Ø: 0,5h / Median:
0,4h)
YunXueTang
China localized
business and
leadership skills
900+ Basic, Advanced
Functions & Methods,
Interpersonal &
Personal, Leadership
1 luanguage:
zh
Videos, Readings,
Testing, webcast
5min – 100+h
Access for people in
China
Open
Sesame
from business skills
to leadership to
compliance — and
beyond.
2.700+ Basic, Advanced
Functions & Methods,
Interpersonal &
Personal, Leadership,
Technology & Market
6 languages;
en, fr, pt,es, de, it
Videos
5min – 60h
(Ø: 1h / Median: 0,25h)
Access for people in
US an Canada
Wingspan Wingspan library 100 Basic Technology & Market 1 language;
en
Videos, Readings,
Quizzes
1min – 9,6h
(Ø: 0,3h / Median:
0,1h)
LinkedIn Learning
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Course structure and duration
8.500+ courses in 3 levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced). Most courses are 60 – 180 minutes long. Learning Paths, when available, are a combination of courses. Content
Primarily business skills, with special focus on Digitalization. Also a nice collection of tech related learning.
Important for curators: Courses are “as is”, cannot be changed, but authors often update their courses to keep them being relevant. Methods
Self paced courses consisted of videos, with some quizzes and exercise files. Some courses have “exams” which are necessary for gaining professional certificates or points in international programs (PMI and similar). Learning assessment
Most courses have assessments, simple quizzes, chapter quizzes etc., while some have tests/exams. Assessment is sometimes connected to external platforms (when part of certification programs). Languages
English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese
(additional localization not possible, as each course is developed in only one language). Restricted © Siemens 2021
LinkedIn Learning
Content
• Business Analysis and Strategy
• Business Software and Tools
• Career Development
• Customer Service
• Finance and Accounting
• Human Resources
• Leadership and Management
• Marketing
• Professional Development
• Project Management
• Sales
• Training and Education
• …
Business
• Cloud Computing
• Database Management
• Data Science
• DevOps
• IT Help Desk
• Mobile Development
• Network and System Administration
• Software Development
• Security
• Web Development
• Product and Manufacturing
• Visualization and Real-Time
Technology
• Animation and Illustration
• Audio and Music
• Graphic Design
• Motion Graphics and VFX
• Photography
• User Experience
• Video
• Web Design
Creative
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Coursera
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Course structure and duration
3,500+ courses in 4 levels (beginner, intermediate, mixed, advanced). Most courses are significantly longer than 180 minutes, with major ones reaching 24 hours or more. Content
Various business skills, but also tech learning (aimed at beginners mostly). Wide catalogue, some courses from big names in formal education, offering 30+ professional (IT) certificates too.
Methods
Courses are self paced or flexible sessions, content organized in syllabuses. Videos, readings and quizzes are the most common formats, along with practice exercises and exams. Learning assessment
Most courses use quizzes and exercises, and most are auto-graded. Those that are session based have also manual grading sometimes. Several courses offer professional certificates.
Languages
Most courses are available in one or more of the major 12 languages
(including Arabic and Chinese), and in total 57 languages available (subtitle based). Restricted © Siemens 2021
Coursera
Content
• Leadership & Management
• Finance
• Marketing
• Entrepreneurship
• Busines Essentials
• Business Strategy
Business Technology
• Wellbeing
• Career Success
• Learning How to Learn
• Successful Negotiation
• Public Speaking
• Coaching Skills
• …
Personal Skills Others
• Math and Logic
• Physical Science and Engineering
• Social Sciences
• Language Learning
• History
• Philosophy
• Computer Science (Java, C++, JavaScript,
Blockchain, Linux, Agile, …)
• Data Science (Python, Excel, Tableau,
Machine Learning, A.I., …)
• Information Technology (CyberSecurity,
SAP, AWS)
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goodhabitz
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Course structure and duration
90+ courses.
Most courses are longer than 180 minutes.
Content
Small library, but covers a variety of business skills, from communication to MS office to languages, as well as personal development courses. Methods
E-learning courses are consisted of text and some video, carefully guiding you through the process.
Learning assessment
Simple quizzes within courses and usually a test at the end of a course. Languages
English, Dutch, French, Spanish, Italian, German.
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goodhabitz
Content
• Leadership (Change, Coaching,
Strategy)
• Management & Teamwork (Projects,
Teams, Lean)
• Sales (Customer, Social Media, …)
Business Technology
• Make Up Your Mind
• Asking for Feedback
• Test Yourself
• Count to 10
• Keep Your Resolutions
• I Feel Good
Personal Skills Health
• Power of Sleep
• Bye-Bye Burnout
• Good With Money
• Mind Your Brain
• Zest for Life
• Sustainability
• Safety First
• Digital Skills (Office 365, Outlook 2016,
LinkedIn, Word 2016, Facebook, iPad,
A.I., …)
• MS Excel (Excel 2016 Basic, Excel
Essentials)
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getabstract
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Course structure and duration
20,000 titles, with 1,000 new being added every year. Content
Summaries, analyses and reviews in PDF and MP3 formats for top business books on topics such as strategy, entrepreneurship, leadership, and more. Methods
Very well-curated learning stream system that can be tailored for teams or big businesses. Apart from summaries, analyses of books are also offered. Learning assessment
–
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Portuguese, French. Restricted © Siemens 2021
getabstract
Content
• Leadership
• Management
• Women in Business
• Economics
• Industries
• …
Business Technology
• Personal Development
• Career
• Workplace Skills
• Corporate Communication
• Social Skills
Personal Skills Other
• Life Advice
• Science
• Coronavirus Pandemic
• History
• Society
• Politics
• Technology
• Innovation
• Corporate IT
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Thrive
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Course structure and duration
170+ titles, up to 10 minutes each. Unique visuals for each course. Content
Focused on microlearning for corporations. Topics from business skills to mental health, from digital skills to safety.
Methods
Short, bite-sized learning in a variety of formats, from SCORM e-learning packages to videos and PDFs. Short, simple and engaging is the moto of the company. Learning assessment
Tests available within courses.
Languages
English.
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Thrive
Content
• Leadership
• Management
• Finance
• Sales
• Project Management
• …
Business Technology
• Meetings
• Presentations
• Communication
• Writing
• Mental Health
• Emotional Intelligence
Personal Skills Other
• Health and Safety
• Food Safety
• Equality and Diversity
• Digital Skills
• Insurance
• Design
• UX
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Harvard Business Review LeadingEdge
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Course structure and duration
50,000+ resources from business thought leaders, length between one and 10 pages. Content
Magazine, Articles, Case Studies on various business topics such as Strategy, Leadership, Communication, Innovation, Marketing, HR, Organizational Culture etc. Authors include big names in academia with various industry-leading approaches. Methods
Articles via web access or as PDF.
Supports curators by an extensive search function over all articles of the last 60 years. Learning assessment
Case Studies include a question with different opinions or outcomes, allows for self-assessment.
Languages
English in part translated to Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish.
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Harvard Business Review LeadingEdge
Content and Authors
• Business Analysis and Strategy
• Business Software and Tools
• Career Development
• Customer Service
• Finance and Accounting
• Human Resources
• Leadership and Management
• Marketing
• Professional Development
• Project Management
• Sales
• Training and Education
• …
Business
• HR Management
• Information Technology
• Marketing
• Finance
• Sales
• Accounting
• Operations Management
• Service Management
• W. Bennis
• A. Campbell, P. Cappelli, R. Charan,
C. Christensen
• T. H. Davenport, P. Drucker
• A. Edmondson
• D. Goleman, B. Groysberg, R.
Gunther McGrath
• J. Hagel, C. Handy, G. Hamel, M.
Hammer
• H. Ibarra
• R. S. Kaplan, W. C. Kim, R. Knight,
J. Kotter
• R. L. Martin, H. Mintzberg, G. Morse,
R. Moss Kanter
• G. Pisano, M. E. Porter
• B. Shapiro
• …
Authors
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Pluralsight
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Course structure and duration
9,100+ courses in 3 levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced). Most courses are 60 – 180 minutes long. Learning Paths, when available, are a combination of courses. Content
Mostly tech learning, but also business skills aimed at tech people. Webinars and conferences are also offered as learning resources. Presenters are often big names in their respective areas. Important for curators: Courses are “as is”, cannot be changed. Methods
Module based courses, with special focus at modules being short (10 minutes or so). Coding courses offer interactive modules where students can follow along and code simultaneously with the instructor in real-time. Courses can also offer manuals, guides, projects, sandbox environments etc. Learning assessment
Apart from standard tools (learning checks, skill assessments, and certification practice exams), there are also specific tests to check your learning curve in certain technologies. Languages
English.
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Learnlight
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Course structure and duration
More than 60 languages and intercultural skills training. Different packages and formats available, from pure e-learning to trainer-led courses for individuals and groups Content
Mobile learning any device, anytime, anywhere with 24/7 support; Microlearning: bite-sized learning elements - use free time slots spontaneously; Digital content with learning paths, adapted to individual needs
Methods
Microlearning: bite-sized learning elements - use free time slots spontaneously; Digital content with learning paths, adapted to individual needs; Magazine with up-to-date articles and videos; Learnlight Cafe: conversation classes with skilled moderators, available several times per day
.
Learning assessment
Apart from standard tools (learning checks, skill assessments, and certification practice exams), there are also specific tests to check your learning curve in certain technologies. Languages
More than 60 languages; Learnlight Live, the no-charge, interactive, online self-teaching program for learning English, Spanish, French, German, Italian or Portuguese. Restricted © Siemens 2021
YunXueTang
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Course structure and duration
8.900+ courses in 3 levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced). Most courses are 60 – 180 minutes long. Learning Paths, when available, are a combination of courses. Content
Primarily business skills,personal productivity, leadership. Also a nice collection of China specific business cases. Important for curators: Courses are “as is”, cannot be changed, but authors often update their courses to keep them being relevant. Methods
Self paced courses consisted of videos, with some quizzes and exercise files. Admin of different business unit can assign learning program and test to grouped employee Hold learning campaign
Learning assessment
Some courses have assessments, simple quizzes, chapter quizzes etc. Learning admin can create test/assessment for own purpose. Languages
Mainly Chinese
(additional localization not possible, as each course is developed in only one language). Restricted © Siemens 2021
YunXueTang
Content
• Customer Service
• Finance & Accounting
• People & Organization
• Manufacturing
• Marketing
• Product & Portfolio Management
• Sales & Account Management
• SCM-Procurement/Logistics
• Workplace & Office Software…
Functions & Methods
• Personal Growth & Development
• Collaboration & Teams
• Coaching
• Communication
• General Education
Interpersonal & Personal
• Organizational Development
• Leadership Development
• Management in General
• Strategy Development
Leadership
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OpenSesame
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Course structure and duration
3.300+ courses in 3 levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced). Most courses are 1 – 30 minutes long.
Content
Primarily business skills, with special focus on Digitalization. Also a nice collection of tech related learning.
Important for curators: Courses are “as is”, cannot be changed, but authors often update their courses to keep them being relevant. Methods
Self paced courses consisted of videos, with some quizzes and exercise files. Some courses have “exams” which are necessary for gaining professional certificates or points in international programs (PMI and similar). Learning assessment
Most courses have assessments, simple quizzes, chapter quizzes etc., while some have tests/exams.
Languages
Dozens of languages available, including English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese and many others
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OpenSesame
Content
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• Business Skills
• Certifications
• Compliance
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Safety
• Wellness
• …
Business
• HSI – ej4
• UL EHS Sustainability
• WILL Interactive
• The Jeff Havens Company
• TED
• American Management Association
• Axonify
• Bigger Brains
• Lumofy
• Cegos
• Vubiz
• …
Publishers
• Cloud Computing
• Cyber Security
• Database Management
• Data Science
• DevOps
• IT Help Desk
• Network and System Administration
• Software Development
• Security
• Web Development
• Product and Manufacturing
• Visualization and Real-Time
• …
Technology