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What do you like best about OpenSesame?

I’ve had an excellent experience with OpenSesame, especially with their Customer Service Managers. They are always responsive, knowledgeable, and go above and beyond to ensure our needs are met. The level of support they provide has been invaluable, making it easy to implement and manage training solutions effectively.

Additionally, OpenSesame offers an impressive range of content. The variety and depth of courses available cover a wide range of topics, ensuring there’s something for everyone, from compliance to leadership development. It’s been a great resource for enhancing our team’s skills and driving continuous learning within the organization. Highly recommend! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about OpenSesame?

We have found nothing that we dislike. We’ve had a fantastic experience with OpenSesame, particularly with their Customer Service Managers. Their team is consistently responsive, knowledgeable, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure our needs are met. The support they offer has made managing our training solutions seamless. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is OpenSesame solving and how is that benefiting you?

OpenSesame is effectively solving the problem of providing a diverse and comprehensive training library that meets the varied needs of our employees. Whether it's compliance training, leadership development, or role-specific learning, OpenSesame offers a wide range of high-quality content that ensures we have the right resources at our fingertips. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

OpenSesame Overview

What is OpenSesame?

We help develop the world's most productive and admired workforces. With the most comprehensive catalog of elearning courses from the world’s top publishers, we are here to help you every step of the way, from finding courses, mapping them to your core competencies, syncing them with your LMS to increasing utilization and improving your L&D programs. Not only will you have the flexibility of multiple purchasing options from OpenSesame, you’ll find it simple to use and administer your elearning courses. Our expertly curated catalog includes thousands of courses covering business skills, compliance, safety, technology, certifications, and industry-specific topics. Some key topic areas include: Business skills - Communication - Management - Leadership - Project Management - Customer Service Compliance - Human Resources Compliance - Workplace and Sexual Harassment - Privacy - HIPAA - GDPR Leadership & Management - Coaching - Inspirational Leadership - Mission, Vision, and Value Setting - Delegation - Change Management Compliance - Human Resources Compliance - Workplace and Sexual Harassment - Privacy - HIPAA - GDPR Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion - Building Diverse Teams - Intercultural Competence - Inclusive Leadership - Unconscious Bias - Respect Safety - Workplace Safety - OSHA - Environmental Safety - Hazardous Materials - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Technology - Software - Programming - Information Security - Machine Learning - Data Analysis Wellness - Stress Management - Personal Development - Corporate Wellness - Mental Wellness - Mindfulness & Meditation Certifications - CompTIA® - Microsoft® - PMI® - Agile - Six Sigma

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Arabic, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, German, Greek, English, Estonian, Persian, Finnish, French, Hindi, Croatian, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Malay, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese, Chinese (Simplified)
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Product Description

OpenSesame Plus is a subscription offering that makes training simple and cost effective. With unlimited access to 8,500+ highly rated courses including leadership and soft skills, HR compliance and safety, technology and software skills, and industry-specific topics in 20 languages, you’ll have the content you need to meet the training needs of your diverse workforce.

How do you position yourself against your competitors?

- The broadest, deepest, freshest selection of elearning courses expertly curated to meet your organization’s unique training needs.

- Thousands of high-quality courses from the world’s leading publishers in a variety of styles and formats, all in one place—available instantly.

- Comprehensive and localized selection of elearning courses with 20+ languages available to meet the needs of global organizations.

- Unlimited access to 25,000+ curated courses with OpenSesame Plus —the simple, comprehensive, and cost-effective training solution.

- Integrations with the world’s leading Learning Management Systems (LMS) to make
synching courses and tracking completions a breeze.

- World-class customer service: we answer calls within three rings, respond to chats within 15 seconds, and respond to email within 15 minutes.

- Onboarding, implementation, and curation services at no additional cost.

- Marketing programs to ensure continued success and growth of your training program.

- Our flexible licensing options help you maximize your corporate training budget.


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Year Founded
2011
HQ Location
Portland, OR
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@OpenSesame
5,120 Twitter followers
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309 employees on LinkedIn®
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We help companies develop the world's most productive and admired workforces. With the most comprehensive catalog of elearning courses from the world’s top publishers, we are here to help you every step of the way, from finding courses, mapping them to your core competencies, syncing them with your LMS to increasing utilization and improving your L&D programs. Not only will you have the flexibility of multiple purchasing options from OpenSesame, you’ll find it simple to use and administer your elearning courses.


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5.0 out of 5
"Amazing selection of courses"
I use OpenSesame courses at my company for all of our employees, but I also take advantage of them myself! The courses are well-made and offer valu...
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Robbin D.Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
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"OpenSesame is a leader in Content Providers"
The variety of content providers and the support received from our Customer Success Manager is outstanding. I meet quarterly with our CSM and prov...
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"Great content & even better customer support"
We’ve had a fantastic experience working with OpenSesame—not just because of the wide variety of learning content but also because of the incredibl...
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OpenSesame Demo - OpenSesame course catalog languages
Our course catalog includes 20 languages to meet the needs of your diverse, dispersed workforce.
OpenSesame Demo - OpenSesame Smart Lists wizard
OpenSesame Smart Lists is the machine learning-enabled curation tool that provides you with course recommendations tailored specifically to your organization. Simply enter your training topics, targeted training language, preferred seat time, and whether you want courses in the OpenSesame Plus s...
OpenSesame Demo - OpenSesame Smart Lists wizard – advanced options
In the advanced options of the OpenSesame Smart Lists wizard, you can select your preferred publishers and desired course features. When you click Create your list you will receive a course list with groups of five courses per topic.
OpenSesame Demo - OpenSesame Smart List
Here is an example of an OpenSesame Smart List for leadership, management, and coaching. From here you can share the course list with other stakeholders in your organization for review and approval, download SCORM or AICC course packages for easy upload to your LMS, or send courses directly to yo...
OpenSesame Demo - OpenSesame Plus course catalog
From safety and compliance to professional development and certifications, the OpenSesame Plus subscription gives you the flexibility to train your workforce on any topic at an affordable price.
OpenSesame Demo - OpenSesame Curated Lists
To help you get a head start on new and emerging training topics our team of curation experts continually creates Curated Lists, most available in the OpenSesame Plus subscription, to quickly ramp your team on everything from digital transformation and GDPR to new sexual harassment prevention law...
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Verified User in Information Technology and Services
AI
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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Review source: Organic
What do you like best about OpenSesame?

We’ve had a fantastic experience working with OpenSesame—not just because of the wide variety of learning content but also because of the incredible partnership we’ve built with Brenna and the whole team. They’ve been responsive, supportive, and genuinely invested in helping us find the right learning solutions for our team.

The platform offers a strong mix of courses from various providers, making it easy to curate content that fits different learning needs and interests. OpenSesame is a valuable partner in our L&D strategy, and we truly appreciate the ongoing support from their team! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about OpenSesame?

Overall our expereince with OpenSesame has been great. If we had one wish, it would be for more consistency in course quality across providers and a more intuitive search experience to quickly surface the best content. However, I have seen improvments in the search feature and the content curatoration team turn back results incredibly fast when requested. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is OpenSesame solving and how is that benefiting you?

OpenSesame helps us provide a scalable learning experience without the need to develop all of our content from scratch. As a growing company, we need access to diverse, relevant training across multiple skill areas—including leadership development, compliance, and technical skills. OpenSesame’s extensive content library allows us to quickly find and deploy learning that fits our needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Daniel Byun of OpenSesame

Thank you for taking the time to leave a thoughtful review! Very happy to hear that you have built such a strong partnership with Brenna and the rest of our organization.

We appreciate you providing the feedback on the consistency of the course quality. Our curation team will continue to work with our publishers to provide the best quality content possible.

Happy learning!

Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
AT
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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Review source: Organic
What do you like best about OpenSesame?

I use OpenSesame courses at my company for all of our employees, but I also take advantage of them myself! The courses are well-made and offer valuable insights not just for work, but for other areas of life as well. From work-life balance to neurodiversity and skill development, the variety of courses available is immense! I also appreciate the customer service. They are quick and resonsive and make sure that their is a satisfactory outcome to all requests. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about OpenSesame?

The least helpful aspect for me is reporting. It can be challenging to get a quick overview of what someone has completed, especially when they’re working through a list of courses. While it's possible to get the information I need, it's not as intuitive as I'd like, and it often takes me longer to figure it out. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is OpenSesame solving and how is that benefiting you?

OpenSesame is solving the problem of providing easy access to a wide variety of training resources for our employees, helping ensure they have the skills and knowledge they need. It offers a convenient way to stay up-to-date and compliant. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Daniel Byun of OpenSesame

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review! We are excited that you are finding value from the variety of content offered in our marketplace.

I have noted your feedback about the reporting and have shared it with our team.

Happy learning!

CL
Senior Human Resources Manager
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about OpenSesame?

I champion OpenSesame for the wealth of educational tools available in it's content package. There's a variety of pubishers that offer options to fit every learning style in addition to the vast amount of content made available to it's users. The software is easy to navigate and upload into an existing HRIS platform. OpenSesame's Customer Service is next to none. The team is very accomodating and willingto answer any questions as well as step up to the plate to troubleshoot issues when they arise. OpenSesame has created the backbone behind my company's L&D program that has only enhanced capabilities for learners and administrators as well. There is no other company I would consider parterning with to supplement our L&D program. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about OpenSesame?

I have nothing negative to say about OpenSesame. It fit's the needs of my organization compeltely. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is OpenSesame solving and how is that benefiting you?

OpenSeasme proviodes a variety of solutions from skill building to closing skill gaps. It allows employees who are curious about others areas of business or want to further knowledge in a very specific area to aquire the neccesary skills needed that they otherwise may not get internally or have the ability to aquire out side of the organization. It's a long term cost effective solution that can decrease attrition withina an organization over time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Brooks M.
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Senior Human Resources Manager
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about OpenSesame?

Access to new, timely, and modern content for training and development of our 500+ employees. The customer success team takes the time to learn about our company's needs and priorities and curates content that aligns with the learning needs of our employee-base. Content remains relevant for new hires and licenses, certified operators. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about OpenSesame?

Honing in on the vast library can be overwhelming to try and identify the published work from mulitple vendors and identifying the content that most resonates with team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is OpenSesame solving and how is that benefiting you?

Curating new content that helps train employees on manufacturing and machine operating. Compliance Courses for OSHA, Diversity and Inclusion, Active Shooter, Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

ME
Senior Manager of Talent, Learning and Culture
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
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Verified Current User
Review source: Organic
What do you like best about OpenSesame?

I really like the depth and breadth of their catalog. They have courses on all manner of topics as well all different styles. I especially like their vendors for executive book summaries.

In addition to the catalog itself, everyone I have worked with there has been a pleasure. Both my initial sales person (Angie) and my current acount rep. (Leo) are fantatstic. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about OpenSesame?

The catalog is very broad. There definitely are a large number of courses that don't really provide value. It is certainly a lot to sift through, though their curation team is always standing by to help. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is OpenSesame solving and how is that benefiting you?

We want to be able to offer a catalog of content for our folks to help them develop professionally. In addtion, we use their vast catalog for our safety and compliance programs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Networking
UC
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about OpenSesame?

I work with Richard White from OpenSesame. He is attentive and goes above and beyond to ensure my needs were met. He is consistent, quick to resolve issues with a friendly and helpful attitude. Working with Richard and the OpenSesame team to create a custome bundle that works for us has been a positive experience from the ease of implementation to the user friendly admin system. OpenSesame has a great selection of training courses. Overall, the team is very knowledgeable and they provide excellent follow-up after the service was completed, making sure their client is completely satisfied. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about OpenSesame?

Can't think of anything at the moment that I dislike about OpenSesame. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is OpenSesame solving and how is that benefiting you?

OpenSesame's wide selection of safety training course help us not only meet requirements, but ensure our employees are well trained for the job. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Robbin D.
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HR Business Partner
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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Review source: Organic
What do you like best about OpenSesame?

The variety of content providers and the support received from our Customer Success Manager is outstanding. I meet quarterly with our CSM and provided with important stats on our seat utilization, completion rates, and new content providers that we may be interested in. Our CSM keeps us informed on important updates and information that is important to us. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about OpenSesame?

I cannot think of any area that I dislike about OpenSesame. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is OpenSesame solving and how is that benefiting you?

OpenSesame is able to provide relevant training courses that meet our compliance and development needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Daniel Byun of OpenSesame

Hi Robbin,

We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. Our CSM team does an amazing job of partnering with our customers and I'm glad to hear that you are having such a positive experience.

Happy learning!

CB
Training and Development Coordinator
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
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Verified Current User
Review source: Organic
What do you like best about OpenSesame?

OpenSesame offers an extensive course catalog, covering everything from project management to personal development to workplace safety and many topics in between. We have a training team of one person for many departments. The off-the-shelf training allows us to offer courses that are relevant to our diverse workforce and to align with departmental and organizational goals. Self-paced courses allow our learners to visit the material at their convenience. The OpenSesame course catalog is intuitive and easy to navigate. Searching for specific courses and topics is easy. Courses are easy to load into our LMS, despite the limitations of our current LMS. The OpenSesame Curation support is a fantastic benefit of working with OpenSesame. I can put in a training request to get customized suggestions for courses rather than having to sift through 26,000+ courses on my own.

OpenSesame provides exceptional customer service. Martyn W. worked with me every step of the way to provide information and demos whenever needed during the procurement process. Martyn continues to provide support well after the contract has been executed. LaRonda, our Customer Success Manager, has been a valuable asset in rolling out our new training program and providing continued support. LaRonda M. is clearly knowledgeable, passionate, and enthusiastic about what OpenSesame offers and is there for me whenever I have questions or need help. I always look forward to interacting with LaRonda. Her positive outlook and friendliness make for an enjoyable partnership. Additionally, OpenSesame provides outstanding customer support for our learners via phone call, email, or chat. Response times are setting records - Chat is answered with 15 seconds and emails within 15 minutes. Wow! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about OpenSesame?

I don't have any dislikes. Working with OpenSesame has been nothing but postive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is OpenSesame solving and how is that benefiting you?

Working with OpenSesame has allowed our organization to move forward with training goals throughout the organization. We serve a workforce of 1,400+ employees. I am the only person in the "Training Department." Without OpenSesame, we would not be able to provide much training to our workforce. OpenSesame is also cost effective. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
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Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about OpenSesame?

I really like the wide range of courses and the ability to select courses of all different lengths. We reviewed a lot of different sexual harassment courses, and Open Sesame had by far the best one! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about OpenSesame?

There were a few courses that were not engaging at all. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering OpenSesame:

If you don't have an LMS, they have a great option to roll out training on Course Cloud. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is OpenSesame solving and how is that benefiting you?

We are using the Unlawful Harassment employee and manager courses to meet our annual sexual harassment requirement training need. We have also used some of the diversity courses to better educate our employees. It's great that employees have access to take these courses at any time, from anywhere. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Utilities
IU
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: Organic
What do you like best about OpenSesame?

We're always impressed with the variety of high-quality publishers that continue to be added to the catalog. When we have an immediate training need or issue to be addressed, we are never disappointed with the multiple options we find, which helps us with a quick solution. We've also had fantastic support from our Customer Success Manager, BJ. He's very responsive to our questions and requests while providing us with more resources than we expect. OpenSesame continues to delight and surprise us with the course catalog and the attention to customer service. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about OpenSesame?

Only one administrator is allowed, but I've heard that they are working on changing that to accomodate multiple administrators to manage courses. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is OpenSesame solving and how is that benefiting you?

We are piloting AI options and needed training resources for employees. OpenSesame has a growing list of content on AI and we were able to provide training courses within a couple of days of getting the request. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.