Best of Elearning! Hall of Fame

Yearly Winners of Awards Since The Program's Inception

Since 2004, Elearning! Media Group has honored the Best of Elearning! as selected by readers, community members and practitioners. These winners  are all members of Elearning! Magazine's Hall of Fame.

2012

Best Learning Management System (Saas, Open-Source or content supplier)
WINNER: Zenler Online
EXCELLENCE: Articulate Online, Biz Library, CompanyCollege, Docebo Cloud, ePath Learning ASAP, Epignosis eFront Enterprise LMS

Best Learning Management System (enterprise-based)
CO- WINNERS: Meridian Knowledge Global Solutions LMS, SumTotal Systems Total LMS
EXCELLENCE: NetDimensions Learning, Saba Learning Suite

Best Learning Content Management System
WINNER: eXact Learning LCMS
EXCELLENCE: SumTotal Systems LCMS, Xyleme LCMS

Best Talent Management System
CO-WINNERS: Cornerstone OnDemand Talent Management, Success Factors BizX Suite
EXCELLENCE: Lynda.com Software Library, Safari Books Online Tech Books

Best Leadership Development Program
CO-WINNERS: eCornell Leadership, Skillsoft Leadership Advantage
EXCELLENCE: Harvard Business ManageMentor

Best Compliance/ Certification Program
WINNER: Vubiz Compliance Courses
EXCELLENCE: Global Learning Systems Security Awarness Essentials, NetLearning Compliance Series

Sales Training
WINNER: BizLibrary Online Sales Training
EXCELLENCE: ej4 Sales Training Library, Achieve Global Sales Effectiveness

Best Rapid Development Tool
WINNER: Zenler Studio Lite
EXCELLENCE: Articulate Studio Suite, ReadyGo WCB

Best E-Learning Development Tool
WINNER: Articulate Storyline
EXCELLENCE: Zenler Studio Pro, Trivantis Lectora, Adobe eLearning Suite

Best Simulation Development Tool
WINNER: Zenler Studio Pro
EXCELLENCE: Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline

Best Video Capture, Production, Publishing Solution
CO-WINNERS: Brainshark, TechSmith Camtasia
EXCELLENCE: Sonic Foundry Mediasite

Best Assessment Tool
WINNER: Zenler Studio Pro
EXCELLENCE: Articulate QuizMaker, ReadyGo WCB

Best Social Learning Solution
WINNER: Interactyx Topyx
EXCELLENCE: Cornerstone OnDemand Connect, Microsoft Yammer

Best Mobile Authoring Solution
WINNER: Articulate Storyline
EXCELLENCE: Adobe Presenter, Brainshark Slideshark, Prezi

Best Web Seminar Solution
CO-WINNERS: Adobe Connect, Cisco WebEx MeetingCenter
EXCELLENCE: Balckboard Collaborate, Citrix Online GoToWebinar

Best Virtual Classroom
WINNER: Adobe Connect
EXCELLENCE: Balckboard Collaborate, Cisco WebEx TrainingCenter, Citrix GoToTraining

Best Mobile Application
WINNER: Articulate Mobile Player App
EXCELLENCE: Brainshark Mobile, NetDimensions mEKP

Best Open-Source Solution
WINNER: Epignosis eFront Enterprise LMS
EXCELLENCE: Moodle, Totara LMS

 

2011

Best Learning Management System (Saas, Open-Source or content supplier)
WINNER: Biz Library, Company College, eCornell EDUCE Enterprise Platform
EXCELLENCE: Epignosis eFront Enterprise LMS, NetLearning LMS, Sum Total Systems, GeoMaestro

Best Learning Management System (enterprise-based)
CO- WINNERS: Meridian Knowledge Solutions Global LMS
EXCELLENCE: NetDimensions Knowledge Platform, Saba Software

Best Learning Content Management System
WINNER: OutStart LCMS
EXCELLENCE: SumTotal Systems LCMS, Xyleme LCMS

Best Talent Management System
CO-WINNERS: SumTotal Systems Talent Management
EXCELLENCE: Saba Talent

Best I.T. Content
WINNER: Skillsoft Skillchoice I.T.
EXCELLENCE: Lynda.com Software Training

Best Leadership Development Program
CO-WINNERS: eCornell Leadership & Strategic Management
EXCELLENCE: CoveyLink Speed of Trust, Skillsoft Leadership Advantage

Best Soft Skills Content
WINNER: BizLibrary Streaming Video Library
EXCELLENCE: Skillsoft Skillchoice Business Collection

Best Compliance/ Certification Program
WINNER: eCornell Project Leadership
EXCELLENCE: NetLearning Compliance Series

Best Rapid Development Tool
WINNER: Zenler Studio Pro
EXCELLENCE: Trivantis Lectora Pro, Adobe eLearning Suite

Best Simulation Development Tool
WINNER: Adobe Captivate
EXCELLENCE: Kaplan Learning STT Trainer, TechSmith Camtasia

Best Video Capture, Production, Publishing Solution
WINNER: Sonic Foundry Mediasite
EXCELLENCE: Brainshark, Kaplan Learning Technologies Capture Point

Best Assessment Tool
CO-WINNERS: Articulate QuizMaker, QuestionMark Perception

Best Social Learning Solution
EXCELLENCE: Interactyx Topyx, Saba Live, Skillsoft InGenius

Best Mobile Authoring Solution
WINNER: Brainshark Mobile App
EXCELLENCE: NetDimensions mEKP, OutStart Hot Lava Mobile, Skillsoft Books24x7 Mobile Edition, Xyleme Pastiche

Best Presentation Tool
WINNER: Trivantis Lectora Inspire
EXCELLENCE: Articualte Presenter, Brainshark

Best Web Seminar Solution
WINNER: Adobe Connect
EXCELLENCE: Cisco WebEx MeetingCenter, Saba Centra

Best Virtual Classroom
EXCELLENCE: Adobe Connect Pro, Cisco WebEx TrainingCenter, Citrix GoToTraining

Best Mobile Application
WINNER: Brainshark App for iPad
EXCELLENCE: Blackboard Mobile Learn, ReadyGo mLearn

Best Open-Source Solution
WINNER: Moodle
EXCELLENCE: Epignosis eFront

2010

Best Learning Management System (Saas, Open-Source or content supplier)
WINNER: GeoLearning GeoMaestro
EXCELLENCE: Articualte Online, Skillsoft Skillport, TTN Learning LMS

Best LMS Content Provider
WINNER: eCornell Enterprise

Best Learning Management System (enterprise-based)
WINNER: Learn.com LearnCenter
EXCELLENCE: Interactyx Topyx Global LMS, SumTotal Systems Total LMS

Best Learning Content Management System
WINNER: OutStart LCMS
EXCELLENCE: NetDimensions ECP, Xyleme LCMS

Best Talent Management System
WINNER: Taleo Enterprise
EXCELLENCE: Cornerstone OnDemand TMS, Halogen TMS, SuccessFactors Business TMS, Execution Software TMS

Best I.T. Content
WINNER: Skillsoft ITPro Library
EXCELLENCE: Atomic Learning Tech Training Library, Element K Technology Library, Learn.com LearnCenter Tech Library

Best Leadership Development Program
WINNER: eCornell Leadership & Strategic Management
EXCELLENCE: Ken Blanchard Situational Team Leadership, Learn.com LearnCenter Professional Development, Skillsoft Leadership Advantage

Best Soft Skills Content
WINNER: eCornell Human Resource Management
EXCELLENCE: Learn.com LearnCenter Managing to Excel, Skillsoft Business Skills Library

Best Compliance/Certification Program
CO-WINNERS: Learn.com LearnCenter Ethics & Compliance, Skillsoft Compliance Training Academy
EXCELLENCE: Corpedia Sexual Harassment Course, NetLearning Core Compliance Series, PureSafety Safety Management

Best Rapid Development Tool
WINNER: Articulate Presenter
EXCELLENCE: Adobe Captivate, Kaplan IT Learning Atlantic Link Software, Rapid Intake ProForm

Best E-Learning Development Tool
WINNER: Articulate Studio Site
EXCELLENCE: Kaplan IT Learning Atlantic Link Software, Rapid Intake Unison, Trivantis Lectora

Best Simulation Development Tool
WINNER: Adobe Captivate
EXCELLENCE: Kaplan IT Learning STT, OutStart SoftSim, TechSmith Camtasia

Best Video Capture, Production, Publishing Solution
WINNER: Articulate Screenr
EXCELLENCE: Sonic Foundry Mediasite, TechSmith Camtasia

Best Assessment Tool
WINNER: Articulate QuizMaker
EXCELLENCE: NetDimensions EAP, QuestionMark Perception

Best Social Learning Solution
WINNER: Interactyx Topyx
EXCELLENCE: Jambok, Saba Live

Best Mobile Authoring Solution
CO-WINNERS: Adobe Air, OutStart Hot Lava
EXCELLENCE: ReadyGo Mobile

Best Presentation Tool
WINNER: Articualte Presenter
EXCELLENCE:Microsoft Powerpoint

Best Web Seminar Solution
WINNER: Adobe Connect
EXCELLENCE: Citrix Online GoToWebinar, Cisco WebEx TrainingCenter, Microsoft Live

Best Virtual Classroom
WINNER: Adobe Connect, Citrix GoToTraining, Cisco WebEx TrainingCenter

Best Open-Source Solution
WINNER: Moodle

2009

Best Learning Management System (Saas, Open-Source or content supplier)
WINNER: GeoLearning GeoMaestro
EXCELLENCE: NetDimensions EKP, eCornell Enterprise, Moodle

Best Learning Management System (enterprise-based)
WINNER: Learn.com LearnCenter
EXCELLENCE: Geomatrix training Partner LMS, Meridian KSI Global LMS, SumTotal Systems Total LMS

Best Learning Content Management System
WINNER: Outstart LCMS
EXCELLENCE: Xyleme LCMS

Best I.T. Content
WINNER: Skillsoft Skillchoice IT
EXCELLENCE: Element K Computer Pro Library, Learn.com Learn2 IT Library

Best Leadership Development Program
WINNER: eCornell Leadership & Strategic Management
EXCELLENCE: Harvard Business Leading for Results, Ken Blanchard Situational Team Leadership

Best Soft Skills Content
WINNER: Skillsoft Skillchoice Business
EXCELLENCE: Learn.com Learn2 Managing to Excel, Triwest Healthcare Alliance Military Culture Training, MindLeaders Business & Professional Skills

Best Compliance/Certification Program
CO-WINNERS: Learn.com LearnCenter Ethics & Compliance,Skillsoft Compliance Training Academy
EXCELLENCE: Corpedia Sexual Harassment Course, NetLearning Core Compliance Series, PureSafety Safety Management

Best E-Learning Development Tool
WINNER: Atlantic Link Content Point
EXCELLENCE: Adobe eLearning Suite, Rapid Intake Proform, Trivantis Lectora

Best Simulation Tool
WINNER: Adobe Captivate
EXCELLENCE: Atlantic Link Capture Point, Qarbon Viewlet, TechSmith Camtasia

Best Assessment Tool
WINNER: Articulate QuizMaker
EXCELLENCE: NetDimensions EAP, QuestionMark Perception

Best Social Learning Solution
WINNER: Atlassian Confluence
EXCELLENCE: Ning, Facebook

Best Mobile Learning Solution
EXCELLENCE: Interactyx Topyx, OutStart Hot Lava Mobile, RIM (chalk) Mobile Chalkboard

Best Presentation Tool
WINNER: Articualte Presenter
EXCELLENCE: Sonic Foundry Mediasite, Microsoft PowerPoint

Best Web Seminar Solution
WINNER: Adobe Connect
EXCELLENCE: Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro, WebEx MeetingCenter

2008

Best Learning Management System (Saas, Open-Source or content supplier)
WINNER: GeoLearning GeoMaestro
EXCELLENCE: GeoLearning Express, Learn.com LearnCenter On-Demand, Brisinger BGILMS Portal

Best Learning Management System (enterprise-based)
WINNER: Learn.com LearnCenter
EXCELLENCE: OutStart Evolution, Meridian KSI Global LMS, Blackboard Learning Suite

Best I.T. Content
EXCELLENCE: Learn.com LearnCenter Tech Library,
Element K IT & Skills Development, Skillsoft IT Skills Software

Best Leadership Development Program
EXCELLENCE: Learn.com Learn2 Managing to Excel, American Management Association, Advanced Executive Leadership, Kepner TregoePSDM

Best Soft Skills Tool
EXCELLENCE: Learn.com Learn2 Professional Development, Skillsoft Business Exploration Series, American Management Association

Best Simulation Tool
WINNER: Adobe Captivate
EXCELLENCE: Atlantic Link Capture Point, OutStart SoftSim

Best Assessment Tool
WINNER: Articulate QuizMaker
EXCELLENCE: Adobe Captivate, QuestionMark Perception

Best Mobile Learning Solution
EXCELLENCE: Interactyx Topyx, OutStart Hot Lava Mobile, RIM (chalk) Mobile Chalkboard

Best Presentation Tool
WINNER: Sonic Foundry Mediasite
EXCELLENCE: Articulate Presenter, Articulate Studio 9, Microsoft PowerPoint

Best Web Seminar Solution
CO-WINNERS: Citrix GoToMeeting, Cisco WebEx MeetingCenter
EXCELLENCE: Sonic Foundry Mediasite

Best Virtual Classroom
WINNER: Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro
EXCELLENCE: Sonic Foundry Mediasite, Cisco WebEx Training Center

Best Web Authoring
WINNER: Rapid Intake Proform
EXCELLENCE: Articulate Presenter, Atlantic Link Content Point, Trivantis Lectora

Best Compliance Content
EXCELLENCE: Learn.com Learn2: Financial Compliance, Skillsoft Legal Compliance Course, Corpedia Ethics

 

2007

Best Learning Management System
WINNER: Learn.com LearnCenter
EXCELLENCE: Saba Learning Suite, SumTotal Total LMS

Best Learning Management System On-Demand
WINNER: GeoLearning GeoMaestro
EXCELLENCE: GeoLearning Express, Moodle

Best I.T. Content
EXCELLENCE: Element K online IT Certification Training, Learn.com IT Course Library, Skillsoft SkillChoice IT

Best Leadership Training
EXCELLENCE: Ninth House Situational Leadership II, Harvard Business The Essential Leader, Ken Blanchard High-Performing Organizations, American Management Associations, Leadership Development Blended Learning

Best Soft Skills Tool
EXCELLENCE: Learn.com Managing To Excel, Ninth House Retaining Talent, American Management Association, Business Skills Blended

Best Simulation Tool
WINNER: Adobe Captivate
EXCELLENCE: TechSmith Camtasia Studio, Harbinger Raptivity

Best Assessment Tool
WINNER: Articualte QuizMaker
EXCELLENCE: QuestionMark Perception

Best Presentation Tool
CO-WINNERS: Articualte Presenter, WebSoft CourseLab
EXCELLENCE: Sonic Foundry Mediasite

Best Virtual Classroom
WINNER: WebEx Training Center
EXCELLENCE: iLinc LearnLinc, Saba Centra Live

Best Web Seminar Solution
WINNER: iLinc Meeting Linc
EXCELLENCE: WebEx Meeting Center, Saba Centra Suite, Citrix GoToMeeting

Best Web Authoring
WINNER: Articulate Presenter
EXCELLENCE: Trivantis Lectora, Adobe Captivate

Best Compliance Content
WINNER: Corpedia Compliance E-Learning
EXCELLENCE: Syntro Sexual Harassment Training, Red Hawk Ethics Training Series

 

2006

Best Learning Management System (enterprise)
EXCELLENCE: Saba Enterprise, Plateau LMS, SumTotal Systems TotalLMS, EEDO ForceTen LCMS

Best Learning Management System (on-demand)
WINNER: GeoLearning GeoMaestro
EXCELLENCE: Learn.com LearnCenter, NetDimensions EKP

Best I.T. Content
WINNER: Element k IT Skills Library
EXCELLENCE: Learn.com LearnCenter Tech Library, Skillsoft IT Skills

Best Leadership Training
WINNER: Ken Blanchard Situational Leadership Series
EXCELLENCE: Skillsoft24x7 Exec Suite, Richardson Sales Training Series, LearnCenter Leadership Library
           
Best Soft Skills Tool
WINNER: Skillsoft Business Library
EXCELLENCE: American Management Association, Learn.com Business Library, Richardson Quick Skills

Best E-Learning Development Tool
CO-WINNERS: Articulate Presenter Pro, Trivantis Lectora
EXCELLENCE: Adobe Authorware, Articulate Rapid E-Learning Studio, Learn.com CourseMaker

Best Simulation Tool
WINNER: Adobe Captivate
EXCELLENCE: Adobe Authorware

Best Presentation Tool
CO-WINNERS: Articualte Presenter Pro
EXCELLENCE: Adobe Captivate, Microsoft PowerPoint, Wildform WildPresenter Pro

Best Virtual Classroom
WINNER: WebEx Training Center
EXCELLENCE: Saba Centra Symposium, Skillsoft Dialogue, Microsoft Live Meeting

Best Web Seminar Solution
WINNER: WebEx Meeting Center
EXCELLENCE: iLinc Conferencing, Citrix GoToMeeting, Communique Conferencing

Best Compliance Content
EXCELLENCE: Brightline Ethics & Compliance Training, Skillsoft Legal Compliance, Red Hawk Ethics Training

Best Overall Collaboration
WINNER: Adobe Connect
EXCELLENCE: Skype, WebEx Training Center

 

2005

Best Learning Management System (enterprise)
WINNER: Saba Enterprise Suite
EXCELLENCE: WPT Systems Top Class Product, Learn.com Learn Center

Best Learning Management System (on-demand)
WINNER: GeoLearning GeoMaestro
EXCELLENCE: NetDimensions EKP, Learn.com LearnCenter

Best I.T. Content
WINNER: Books 24x7 Referenceware
EXCELLENCE: Learn.com Learn2 IT Training, Thompson NetG IT Desktop Library, Skillsoft IT Skills

Best Soft Skills Tool
WINNER: Skillsoft Business Skills Library
EXCELLENCE: Ken Blanchard One-Minute Manger Program, Learn.com Learn2 Library

Best Virtual Classroom
WINNER: WebEx Training Center
EXCELLENCE: Centra Symposium, Thompson NetG Blackboard

Best Web Seminar Solution
WINNER: Communique Conferencing
EXCELLENCE: WebEx Meeting Center, WebEx Training Center, iLinc

 

 

 

 

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