TechValidate Research on OpenSesame


OpenSesame Case Study

HMS solves learning challenges, saves money with OpenSesame

Introduction

This case study of HMS is based on a March 2017 survey of OpenSesame customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select OpenSesame:

  • Faced the following challenges when looking for training for the company:
    • Training a mix of managers and employees
    • Providing engaging learning formats (short length, long length, quizzes, scenarios, etc.)
    • Offering a mix of courses to meet different levels of courses (beginner, intermediate, advanced)
  • Was purchasing courses from 6-10 content providers or publishers before they subscribed to OpenSesame.

Use Case

The key features and functionalities of OpenSesame that the surveyed company uses:

  • Integrated their OpenSesame courses with the following learning management system (LMS):
    • SilkRoad

Results

The surveyed company achieved the following results with OpenSesame:

  • Saved over $25,000 after using OpenSesame.
  • The following challenges improved after purchasing OpenSesame:
    • Provide engaging learning formats (short length, long length, quizzes, scenarios, etc.)
    • Offer a mix of courses to meet different levels of courses (beginner, intermediate, advanced)
  • Saw the following improvements after using OpenSesame:
    • Increased utilization rates
    • Reduced training costs
    • Higher employee engagement scores.
  • Experienced the following benefits after using an OpenSesame integration with their LMS:
    • Saved time and resources finding and syncing courses
    • Improved their ability to administrator and deploy e-learning
  • Was spending the following amount on activities per month before they purchased OpenSesame:
    • Finding new courses: 9-24 hours per month
    • Evaluating existing courses: 9-24 hours per month
    • Purchasing courses: 5-8 hours per month
    • Finding courses for learners: 9-24 hours per month
  • Saved time on the following activities per month after they purchased OpenSesame:
    • Finding new courses: 26-50%
    • Evaluating existing courses: < 10%
    • Purchasing courses: 26-50%
    • Finding courses: 26-50%




About This Data

This data was sourced directly from verified users of OpenSesame by TechValidate.

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