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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of organizations or institutions does Brightspace work best for?
Brightspace is versatile and works well for a variety of organizations, including K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and corporate learning environments. Its scalability and flexibility make it suitable for any organization looking to deliver better learning experiences, whether online or in-person.
Why is Brightspace different than other LMSs?
D2L Brightspace is the LMS built to focus on the learning moment, bringing artificial intelligence, learning science, and human ingenuity together to improve learner achievement.
D2L stands out with its commitment to human-centered design and accessibility, ensuring that learning is inclusive and tailored to diverse needs. Our platform, Brightspace, is designed to deliver personalized, high-quality educational experiences with a strong focus on accessibility by design.
What do I get with Brightspace core?
Brightspace Core is a flexible, cloud-based learning platform that includes tools for creating engaging and accessible content, facilitating and supporting learners, and delivering personalized education. It empowers course creators and educators with evaluation, assessment, and collaboration tools to enhance the learning experience.
What add-ons are available for Brightspace?
Brightspace is a robust platform that offers optional add-ons for you to further enhance the learning experience. You can read about some of our add-ons below:
Is it difficult to migrate existing courses into Brightspace?
Moving your existing courses from your current LMS to Brightspace is straightforward. Our bulk migration tools allow you to transfer hundreds—or even hundreds of thousands—of courses in a single batch. This process can run efficiently behind the scenes at night, requiring no manual effort. Plus, you’ll have the support of our change management experts, making the switch to Brightspace seamless and stress-free.
What does the onboarding process look like?
As your partner in learning, our onboarding process is focused on setting you up for success and helping you see early returns on your investment. Our team consults and guides you through the changes needed for the adoption and engagement of your learning platform, from onboarding to launch and beyond.
Will D2L Brightspace integrate with my SIS and other EdTech tools we’re currently using?
Brightspace integrates with a number of third-party tools and platforms, including learning management platforms, data tools and content providers of all types. We are strong advocates of standards-based interoperability—currently leading the industry with 1EdTech Global certifications and being the first commercial LMS certified for Learning Tools Interoperability. At the same time, we take a flexible and pragmatic approach, offering full-featured and customizable batch data processing, real-time APIs, and even no-code integration recipes through D2L Link.