Compare HSI with BizLibrary
Compare HSI with BizLibrary
Trying to decide between HSI and BizLibrary? At HSI, we want to help you with your decision to source your eLearning content. There are some key differences between the two companies and their solutions, and we feel it’s important for you to know what those differences mean in terms of content and overall offerings.
If you haven’t scheduled a personal demo to see HSI’s content library, we encourage you to do so! Also, check out our helpful blog, "How to Buy eLearning Content for Your LMS (And Not Regret It Later)".
Below are numerous differences that may help you decide between HSI and BizLibrary.
Why HSI?
HSI has one of the largest single-source training content libraries for workplace safety and professional development, with more than 5,000 courses, and a team of experts to support businesses throughout their journey. HSI provides integrated eLearning content, training solutions, and cloud-based software designed to enable your business to improve safety, operations, and employee development.
HSI produces award-winning training content for over 22k customers in 71 countries. 18M+ courses are completed annually. Customers include Amazon, Coca-Cola, Disney, Google, AAA, Kelly Services, Kraft, and McDonald's.
The quality of a provider cannot be judged solely by the number of courses. Any provider can grow their library by reselling various videos from other companies and layering them within their LMS. The keys to any online training are accuracy and employee engagement — both of which ultimately determine the quality of the training partner.
We’ve all sat through long, non-engaging PowerPoint slides with a voice-over. The lower the quality of the training, the less the employee learns. And the point of training is for employees to learn, retain, and improve. HSI employs multiple modalities, microlearning-length courses, plus animation, live action, and graphics to engage the audience and help your employees retain the knowledge. We also offer content-based learning opportunities that can be coupled with our video-based learning to offer a brand-new way to engage your workforce.
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Content Differences Between HSI and BizLibrary
Learning Experience
HSI employs subject matter experts (SMEs) in the curation and development of our content library. Aligned with Korn Ferry's 38 competencies, our courses are meticulously crafted to deliver impactful learning experiences. HSI’s microlearning, adult learning theory videos and content are paired with training reinforcement tools and downloadable course materials. Our compliance-focused courses are thoughtfully bundled and seamlessly transitioned into digestible microlearning formats. At HSI, we pride ourselves on the quality, relevance, and effectiveness of our training videos. Our user interface is not just intuitive but also consistently user- friendly, ensuring a seamless learning journey for all.
Within BizLibrary’s library, it’s unclear how many training courses are designed by subject matter experts. They have a collection of over 13,500 lessons from 30+ content partners. That's an overwhelming number of courses for learners to navigate. They have an inconsistent aggregator model with many different styles of training as some topics are sourced from third-party vendors. It appears very time- consuming for training administrators to review and assign the appropriate courses.
Relevant Content
HSI provides diverse training content aimed at fostering continuous growth and learning within your workforce. Each business day, learners can expect to receive engaging, content-rich lessons tailored to their needs. Our video-based training is regularly refreshed, with outdated content retired monthly to maintain relevance and accuracy. Furthermore, we consistently introduce new courses every month to ensure that our offerings remain cutting- edge and aligned with evolving industry standards.
BizLibrary’s content is published regularly but the exact frequency varies monthly to quarterly.
Engaging Content
Our multi-modal approach not only keeps learners engaged with meaningful content but also addresses skill gaps while accommodating diverse learning preferences.
BizLibrary’s engagement varies as some topics are sourced from third-party vendors.
Curriculum
HSI offers full-scale, expert-developed learning journeys that can be tailored to your initiatives and skills gaps, with modern, high-impact learning around HR compliance and anti-harassment, soft skills, business and digital skills, DEI, communication, leadership, culture-building training, and much more.
BizLibrary’s curriculum is limited. It does not offer a full-scale learning curriculum or a culture-building training program.
Additional Content Considerations Between HSI and BizLibrary
HSI offers courses covering HR Compliance, Soft Skills, and Employee Development, vital pillars of any robust training program. These courses play a pivotal role in cultivating high-performing cultures conducive to growth, innovation, and inclusivity, laying the foundation for organizational excellence.
It’s unclear how many courses BizLibrary offers specifically for HR Compliance, Soft Skills, and Employee Development.
Safety Training
HSI has 2.7M award-winning safety training course completions a year. Our Safety Training Needs Assessment helps you connect the dots between your workforce training program and what the law requires. The HSI content department works with safety experts from multiple industries to ensure our content meets regulatory requirements and best practices. Critically important to safety training, we produce 3D animations to show scenarios that cannot be replicated using live action or static pictures. HSI uses cutting-edge motion capture and Hollywood-level production software, investing heavily in the media used in courses to ensure our content stands out and successfully engages with the learner.
BizLibrary partners with a safety training provider. Thus, their offerings are not as comprehensive or specialized as HSI's. BizLibrary primarily focuses on foundational training, such as ladder and forklift safety, without the depth and dedication that characterize HSI's expansive safety training portfolio.
Industrial Skills Training
HSI has one of the strongest, deepest Industrial Skills training program libraries for utility and energy companies. The training library, with more than 500 off-the-shelf courses, provides technical training for power, manufacturing, central utility, oil, and gas industries. Our comprehensive technical training provides a single source for preparing system operators, qualified electric workers, and maintenance workers to perform their roles efficiently and reliably. We offer off-the-shelf online or instructor-led training and custom development for your specific needs. Advanced 3D modeling animation goes “inside” electrical distribution centers, boilers, manufacturing machinery, and more, to give employees a deep understanding of the machines they work on.
BizLibrary partners with an industry skills training provider. With only a few training topics, their training does not appear to be as robust.
OSHA 10- and 30-Hour Training for Certification
HSI is part of an exclusive list of companies recognized as an OSHA-Authorized Online Outreach Training Provider for OSHA 10 and 30 training. HSI is also the only provider on the market to provide updated, engaging content for OSHA 10 and 30 in both English and Spanish.
BizLibrary is not included on the list of OSHA-authorized companies for OSHA 10 & 30 training.
Active Shooter Training
HSI Active Shooter Training teaches active violence emergency response training. You’ll learn how to recognize the signs of danger, react appropriately, and make rapid survival decisions. Our training empowers people to have a survival plan. We go beyond active shooter response training by also teaching how to control life-threatening bleeding. The training involves an instructor development course and on-site training.
BizLibrary only has a course that involves familiarization with basic response practices.
CPR, AED, and First Aid Training
HSI offers extensive CPR, AED, and First Aid Training. The programs meet the requirements of over 7,000 state regulatory agencies, occupational licensing boards, national associations, commissions, and councils in more than 550 occupations and professions. Training supplies, such as AEDs and CPR manikins, are shipped anywhere in the U.S. HSI offers in-person training in all 50 states as well as providing blended learning and fully online certification via Remote Skills Verification (RSV), which allows for video-proctored at-home instruction. The online training videos are engaging and come complete with skill guides and written presentations. HSI also offers training to become an instructor. We grant reciprocity for current instructors of other programs.
BizLibrary does not offer CPR nor or AED Training. Their First Aid Training appears to be limited video-based awareness training with no in-person training.
First Responder Continuing Education Training
HSI offers over 100 online video-based, self-directed continuing education courses that meet current national EMS and fire training standards. EMS training experts present engaging scenarios and real-life footage to stimulate learning. Download our free Course Catalog by simply filling out a quick form. Our courses are approved for continuing education in every state. HSI is a CAPCE-accredited organization.
BizLibrary does not offer First Responder Continuing Education Training.
EHS Platform Software
HSI’s offering goes beyond simply training. HSI has a robust, configurable EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) platform that allows companies to manage incidents, JSAs, assets, safety data sheets, and more. Our LMS and training content are part of this platform, making HSI one of the only providers, if not the only provider that allows managers to assign training as part of their EHS process. For example, an incident at the workplace can be logged, and training can be assigned as part of the corrective action. Here’s a look at just a few of the areas where our EHS platform can help: Safety Management System, Asset Management, Audit Management, Chemical Management, Hazard Management, and Incident Management. Our configurable technology allows you to create workflows, automations, reports, and more to help promote safety compliance, and training in your workplace.
These services are not referenced on BizLibrary’s site.
Value Differences Between HSI and BizLibrary
Single-Source Provider
HSI stands out as your all-in-one partner for a comprehensive range of training needs, spanning HR compliance, soft skills professional development, safety, industrial skills, and beyond. In addition to our diverse training offerings, we provide essential software solutions like LMS and EHS management tools. By consolidating your training needs with us, you eliminate the hassle of dealing with multiple providers, saving both valuable company resources and administrative time.
With BizLibrary, you’ll need to source other providers for such subject matter, certifications, and software.
Content Delivery Options
We provide a comprehensive and user-friendly Learning Management System (LMS) with the added option to procure SCORM packages. Our content-based lessons seamlessly integrate with either our intuitive UX or an LMS. This flexibility empowers you to enrich your learning ecosystem with content-only alternatives or leverage our user experience for an innovative approach to engaging your learners, ensuring they receive the learning experiences they desire, regardless of their location.
BizLibrary can integrate with most LMS platforms. They do not offer an LMS or UX.
Personalized Support
As a client of HSI, you will receive continuous, personalized support at no additional charge. Our dedicated Customer Success Managers (CSMs) provide a high-touch service that begins with your implementation and continues with ongoing support throughout the duration of your contract. Each client is assigned a CSM who will remain with them to help with everything from launch support, training on our platform, course recommendations, and more, all to help you meet your learning goals. We also have a dedicated Support Team along with a Content Development Manager to assist you.
It’s unclear if BizLibrary offers any dedicated client success support.
Builds a Learning Culture
HSI provides continuous learning opportunities through meticulously curated Learning Pathways, designed by experts in the field. Our content library enables self-directed learning, empowering individuals to explore and grow at their own pace. Additionally, our innovative approach includes nudging learning experiences through email and instant messaging integrations, fostering high engagement and nurturing a culture of continuous development.
It’s unclear if BizLibrary offers training that will truly foster a learning culture.
Pricing Differences Between HSI and BizLibrary
HSI takes time to understand your unique needs. We’ll meet with you about your training goals. You’ll receive a customized bid from HSI. Pricing is based on the number of users and desired number of training courses. And our LMS is included for most clients, up to a certain number of users. You will not receive any additional charges for features launched during the contract period.
BizLibrary has a subscription-based pricing structure. Pricing varies based on business size, number of users, and specific features/services included in the subscription. Their website does not note if they charge for features added during the contract period.
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