Bridge Software
Bridge is a web-based Learning Management Solution and Employee Engagement Platform that can meet the needs of companies in any vertical. It grants learners and course creators accessibility to content from mobile devices through a browser on any Internet-connected device.
With Bridge, learning paths and course offerings can be customized to individual user profiles. The system also offers the ability for users to stop in the middle of courses and start back in the same spot, even if they’re accessing the system from a different device.
For administrators and course creators, Bridge offers quiz-building tools based on instructional design best practices, performance analytics, customizable logic, and the ability to create and manage groups of learners. Courses can be created within the system itself, or users can import SCORM content.
Bridge is typically recommended to companies with more than five hundred employees, and provides a 24/7 technical support team.
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Multiple devices
Supported Operating System(s):
Mac OS, Web browser (OS agnostic), Windows 8
19 Reviews of Bridge
Kerra from PFSWeb
Specialty: Distribution
Employees number: 501-1,000 employees
May 2017
May 2017
The LMS is easy to implement and use.
Pros
The ease of use for the authors and admins is a huge plus. The users enjoy it, and it has been simple for them to learn. They like having the information at their fingertips, and it is so easy to use that they have adopted very quickly. The support team for implementation was great, and the continuing support team is phenomenal. Whenever I have a problem or question, there is great documentation to reference, and if I can't find documentation for it, there is a great support team available on Chat. They have been helpful in solving problems and in consistently following up when needed.
Missy from Austin Radiological Association
Specialty: Healthcare / Medical
Employees number: 501-1,000 employees
December 2016
December 2016
Review of demo
At this point I have only demo'd the product, but the Bridge system seems very easy to navigate and work in.
Pros
Simple and easy to maneuver through. I feel end users would be able to learn the system very easily.
Cons
Bridge is new and there is some functionality not there yet. I think this functionality would be developed in the future, I just don't know what their time frames are like.
Advice to Others
Give it a try, it might be just what you need.
Chantel from Austin Radiological Assoc.
Specialty: Healthcare / Medical
Employees number: 501-1,000 employees
November 2016
November 2016
Bridge LMS
This product is very clean to look at and intuitive. I love the ease and grasp when selecting classes.
Pros
I love being able to create content write through our LMS. I love the ease of bringing in content and embedding without complications from Youtube and from other websites.
Cons
I do not like some of the reporting
Don from Redux
Specialty: Advertising
Employees number: 51-200 employees
November 2016
November 2016
Good But Just Misses The Mark
The program itself is very streamlined and is easy to navigate, making it a solid choice for LMS.
Carlos from Closet Factory
Specialty: Manufacturing
Employees number: 501-1,000 employees
November 2016
November 2016
Review
I can see the potential in learning by using this program.
Dan from Closet Factory
Specialty: Maintenance / Field Service
Employees number: 201-500 employees
November 2016
November 2016
Intuitive LMS w/ Customizable Options
I worked with a rep from Bridge when my company asked me to research potential new LMS platforms. he was kind enough to offer a demo and take me through the features and functionality. I found Bridge to be one of the better LMS options out there, and I loved that questions could be randomized based on different variables I could include in my question creation. Very beneficial for training purposes since the test becomes less about memorizing the questions and answers and more about actually learning. We have not yet gone with Bridge, but it will be at the top of my recommendations list this coming quarter.
Pros
Customizable questions
Layout
Advice to Others
Get the demo.
Wendy from AFSA
Specialty: Non-Profit
Employees number: 11-50 employees
October 2016
October 2016
Manager of Education Programs
Bridge is a wonderful LMS for an organizations looking to certify employees and members. We gained the most from Bridge once we were "bridged" over to their education based LMS, Canvas. Canvas has all the simplicity of Bridge but is now able to support our students and members that are enrolled in our education courses.
Pros
Simplicity and clean layout
Cons
The lack of comprehensive grading capabilities.
Advice to Others
Bridge, Canvas and Catalog are excellent products. Instructure (the parent company) has invested a lot into finding out just what online educators want..and it shows.
Austin from WME/IMG
Specialty: Consulting
Employees number: 10,000+ employees
October 2016
October 2016
The Best Value LMS on the Market
After shopping around for months I landed on Bridge. In dealing with a VERY knowledgeable sales staff it made an easy decision to go with Bridge. For the money there was no other LMS that came even close to what we received with Bridge. Their implementation and training teams are second to none and insured a successful roll out to over 10,000 users.
Pros
Ease of use and managment. Has a great question builder built righ into the platform that helps cut out Captivate usage when not needed. Also has a lot of extra features you don't get with other LMSs.
Cons
Can't think of one con.
Advice to Others
Stop shopping around. This is the BEST LMS for the money.
Giovanna from MakeMusic Inc
Specialty: Software / Technology
August 2016
August 2016
Using Bridge to Scale Training to Customers
Likes Best
We love the simplicity of the interface and the ease of use. Bridge is very intuitive.
Likes Least
Our use case of this platform is a little different from the way it was intended. We don't use it for corporate training, but rather to train our customers on the use of our software. Our customers are educators who need clock hours to advance in their career and document their PD. Bridge generates certificates, but they are not customizable. I wish Bridge would automatically generate certificates that that include the number of clock hours and a signature from the trainers.
Recommendations
Look at the ease of use first. If it is easy to adopt, you'll likely stay with the product longer. Then look at the features that you will need.
David from InMoment
Specialty: Software / Technology
May 2016
May 2016
Bridge is more than a Bridge!
Likes Best
The software is easy to use and very intuitive. It bridge's a gap for employees to help them become smarter, better informed and more productive.
Likes Least
They are so much better than just a year ago. new features and updates are being updated all the time. They are headed in the right direction and seem to read our minds on what is needed next.
Recommendations
I assume I am like others in that you want it to be easy to use, intuitive for first time content providers and the GUI to be simple and elegant. The cost was also very reasonable and the support has been timely and productive.
Anthony from Algonquin College - Jazan Campus
Specialty: Education
May 2016
May 2016
A great tool for Professional Development
Likes Best
Tracking learners and follow up with them on completion of courses.
Likes Least
I still would like to see a Single Sign On integrated with our systems
Recommendations
Bridge is the tool for pushing policies, illustrations and courses to your employees and/or students
Michael from WCCT Global
Employees number: 201-500 employees
May 2017
May 2017
Easy to use and saves time
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Time-saving. Automation of user management functions. Quick answers from customer service.
Pros
Automate your user management functions by connecting Bridge with your HRIS. Author and publish quality courses in virtually no time at all. Some of the best customer service available. The value is worth the cost.
Cons
Bridge is a fairly new product and some additional administrative features would be nice, but the product is always getting improvements made to it.
Bob from CDPH
February 2017
February 2017
Excellent product, an indispensable LMS .
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Awesome app, works wonderfully in tracking adult learning courses. This system helps automating entire logistics of a robust training program. I highly recommend it.
Karan from ASU
February 2017
February 2017
A good LMS tool
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it is a decent lms tool which provides some good features. It has a great and easy to use interface. Very user friendly but it lacks in features department. Need to increase functionality.
Cristian from Seventh-day Adventist Church
Employees number: 501-1,000 employees
August 2016
August 2016
Bridge by Instructure - Non-profit Sector Review
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Fantastic from sales pitch, to sandbox, contract process, training, customer support and implementation.
Pros
Intuitive UI, simplicity for authoring courses and enrolling users, relevant student reporting, great training and customer support.
Cons
CSV based group user management - would prefer to have this built in to the web site itself rather than having to do so via CSV import
Advice to Others
Great product as it is, with new features coming online regularly - fantastic value for money and ease of use
Larry from Independent Automobile Dealers Assoc of California
Employees number: 2-10 employees
August 2016
August 2016
Bridge LMS is a winner!
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When our group decided to produce an education program we had certain criteria which we knew would be a must for the LMS we would ultimately select. There are an overwhelming number of possibilities and pricing is all over the map. We settled on Bridge as it checked all the necessary boxes. Response from the staff at Bridge was quick and every question was answered to our satisfaction. What we didn't realize initially was that support was going to be such an important part of the LMS selection. Bridge support has been with us every step of the way. Our project will be done soon. I would highly recommend the Bridge LMS platform!
Pros
Bridge is professional and functional and will provide easy updates as needed in the future.
Cons
No negative comments regarding Bridge.
Advice to Others
Ask for a demo before you commit to any software. There are so many to choose from that it may be difficult to sort out the ones that simply don't qualify. Start with a list of "must haves". Ask to be shown a demo to see for yourself how easily it works.
Dave from Jet.com
Employees number: 1,001-5,000 employees
August 2016
August 2016
Bridge LMS
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Instructure (Bridge) does a great job helping with the implementation process. Every question was answered, and they went out of their way to make sure that we had everything we needed. If anything, they _over_communicated!
Pros
Very simple and easy to use.
Cons
Lacking some features that I really would like to have, but almost all of them are on the development plan for this year.
Advice to Others
I have loved Bridge. They are very easy to work with.
Raheel from Zip Dandy
May 2016
May 2016
Bridge has made learning easier for our company
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We have been using Bridge for 4 months to train independent sales agents for our company. Being geographically disparate, we needed an easy to use, cloud- hosted platform that allows us to ensure every single sales agent has the exact same baseline of knowledge. We leverage programs as REQUIRED tasks for every learner and then a robust learning library to provide even more education. The intuitive and simple design for learners removes clutter and puts courses and learning at the forefront.
The implementation process is simply wonderful- our customer success manager and implementation consultants made the entire process extraordinary. Beyond just managing the implementation process, they gave us insight on Instructional Design, roll-out and adoption, ensuring we were on track to launch on our goal date, linking us up with other departments for greater insight and for being generally amazing people to work with.
Reporting is lacking robustness and fidelity as of early May 2016 but is improving.
Their customer service team is phenomenal and every single staff member is equipped and capable to resolve every issue on the spot. There has never been an instance where the issue wasn't resolved during the live chat session.
Ben from Larry H. Miller Sports and Entertainment
May 2016
May 2016
Bridge is taking the industry by storm!
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My favorite part about Bridge is their customer service. Best customer service I have ever received with any software! Online chat support is top notch. They own every problem and solve most in a matter of minutes. Bridge has many great features.
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Customer Service is fantastic!
It's easy to learn
From an Admin perspective, it is simple and fast
From the learner perspective, it is easy nice looking
It works very well on mobile devices
LMS for the future
Constantly adding new features
Authoring is very basic and easy to learn
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Authoring tool is very basic. Most authors use external tools, which is very common. But don't expect the authoring tool to have the same fuctionality as Captivate, Articulate, Lectora, etc...
You can upload those courses very easily however.
