
What is D2L Brightspace?
D2L is the software leader that makes the learning experience better. The company's cloud-based platform - Brightspace - is not a common one-size-fits-all learning management system (LMS). It's easier to use, more flexible, and smart. With Brightspace, you can personalize the experience for every learner to deliver real results.
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79 Likeliness to Recommend
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95 Plan to Renew
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81 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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Emotional Footprint Overview
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+80 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love D2L Brightspace?
Pros
- Respectful
- Trustworthy
- Security Protects
- Inspires Innovation
How to read the Emotional Footprint
The Net Emotional Footprint measures high-level user sentiment towards particular product offerings. It aggregates emotional response ratings for various dimensions of the vendor-client relationship and product effectiveness, creating a powerful indicator of overall user feeling toward the vendor and product.
While purchasing decisions shouldn't be based on emotion, it's valuable to know what kind of emotional response the vendor you're considering elicits from their users.
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Ease of Implementation
Quality of Features
Usability and Intuitiveness
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Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
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Ease of IT Administration
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D2L Brightspace Reviews

Michele A.
- Role: Human Resources
- Industry: Consulting
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Feb 2023
Absolutely love this software!
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates D2L Brightspace from other similar products?
D2L's platform is incredibly user-friendly and intuitive, making it easy for instructors and students alike to navigate and use. The platform's modern design and clean interface make it a pleasure to use, even for those who are not particularly tech-savvy.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
D2L's ability to integrate with other systems and tools, such as student information systems and student retention software, make it an essential component of any institution's tech stack.
What do you dislike most about this product?
High cost or pricing structure
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
D2L Brightspace is the go-to choice for anyone in need of a comprehensive and user-friendly learning management system. Its user-friendly interface, robust feature set, commitment to student success, and ability to integrate with other tools make it a clear leader in the industry.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
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- Role: Student Academic
- Industry: Education
- Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Submitted Jan 2023
Straightforward platform, for small institutions
Likeliness to Recommend
Pros
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Inspires Innovation
- Caring
Cons
- Commodity Features
- Wastes Time
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Joana Lyn V.
- Role: Operations
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Submitted Sep 2020
easy to use, but a bit expensive
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates D2L Brightspace from other similar products?
price and support team
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
efficiency
What do you dislike most about this product?
Easy to use
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Study hard and practice
Pros
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Trustworthy
- Inspires Innovation
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