CBT Nuggets vs HSI Training

CBT Nuggets provides online streaming training, primarily in IT, project management, and office productivity. Learners can watch on-demand videos from industry experts and access the full IT-focused training library with a subscription. The company says its material ranges from entry-level to professional and does not require prior IT experience. Course formats include video, virtual labs, quizzes, practice exams, playlists, and flashcards. N2K IT practice exams come with every subscription, while labs and in-video quiz questions are available for select courses. Other learning tools include certificates of completion and a Slack learner community with 10,000+ IT pros. Team administrators can group learners, assign training, and track progress with advanced reporting; team access includes single sign-on. The LMS offering supports SCORM 3rd Edition and lists integrations including Blackboard, Moodle, Canvas, Docebo, and TalentLMS. Native apps are available for Android and iOS, alongside web and Windows access. Monthly costs $59 a month per learner, plus taxes where applicable, and includes the full library and all product features. A 7-day trial is listed.

HSI Training combines an employee course library with a learning management system for assigning, delivering, tracking, and reporting on training. Its catalog contains more than 5,000 mobile-responsive courses covering safety, compliance, professional development, and other topics. Materials include short mobile-ready videos and downloadable student resources. HSI says it adds videos monthly and replaces or retires older courses at no additional cost to clients. Closed captions and translated transcripts are included in English, Simplified Chinese, French, French Canadian, German, Portuguese, Spanish, and Thai. Course files are SCORM/AICC-compliant. The LMS supports recurring and one-time assignments, completion reports, customizable notices, certificates, and learner self-registration, with mobile access and single sign-on. HSI describes connections to its safety and chemical management tools. Pricing is customized to training content and technology needs; the company invites prospective customers to request a demo and trial. The trial can include adding learners, creating groups, assigning courses, and viewing courses. Each LMS contract includes a dedicated Customer Success Manager. HSI is headquartered in Frisco, Texas.