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Skillsoft – An Analyst Perspective

eLearning 24-7

The buy was a bad relationship in the making, one where the owner – “Skillsoft” and ownee “SumTotal” never seemed to get on track with one another. Layoffs meanwhile started at Skillsoft in November 2019, then again in February 2020. Skillsoft Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy.

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Skillsoft Acquires Element K for $110 Million

Corporate eLearning Strategies and Development

The acquisition adds to SkillSoft's existing offerings in learning content and learning platform technology through the addition of Element K's complementary offerings in e-learning content, virtual labs, ILT print materials and custom development services."

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Acquistions – Someone had an idea

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The initial person who thought buying SumTotal was a great idea (initially it was) and then dumped it for a fortune to Skillsoft (another great idea), which in turn was someone at Skillsoft thinking this was a great idea, which turned out to be false and was a factor in Skillsoft going into bankruptcy due to the albatross known as SumTotal.

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Content – Change the Narrative

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Skillsoft is another brand name. At one time, it was the biggest brand out there, and a vendor who bought up other well-known content providers such as NetG and ElementK. Skillsoft’s content is a mixed bag. One vendor who offered it is Skillsoft, and they had one course. . Who are you?

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Manager Training Online Courses

Tony Karrer

Thus far I've looked at Element K, SkillSoft, Vital Learning, Ninth House, and Achieve Global. I received an inquiry from someone I know, and I'm hoping people who read this blog can make suggestions. I'm looking for vendors who supply off-the-shelf training for basic manager skills such as, time management and delegation.

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Learning System TrailBlazers – Who’s Next?

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Skillsoft – Dominated the course/content marketplace. NetG, Element K, being just two. Skillsoft). Say what you want, but I still believe the SumTotal buy was a huge reason for the financial woes of Skillsoft, which lead to them entering then exiting Bankruptcy court, followed thereafter by acquisition from a SPAC.

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The genesis of Internet Time Alliance

Jay Cross

Now that Element K has been acquired by SkillSoft, I wonder if this video series will ever see the light of day. A minute and a half on the founding of Internet Time Alliance and what works for me. Happy New Year!