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Why other institutions didn’t wait to move

The cost of inaction was too high when the ease of action was clear. With D2L, you’ll deliver a best-in-class learning experience supported by the tools and services you deserve. For all the reasons listed below, choosing D2L is a no-brainer.

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A key decision that influenced moving to Brightspace was the flexibility of the platform, as the look and feel was more enticing than our previous VLE.
David Haggath Learning Technologist, NESCol
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D2L were brilliant partners and supported the transition not just on the platform but the way of thinking about how we approach change.
Carmen Miles Digital Education Strategic Lead & Deputy Head of DMU Education Academy at De Montfort University
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Moving to a next-generation platform, which is intuitive to use with a modern look and feel, has driven improved student engagement. The analytics tools are great in helping us measure engagement.
Nicky Bates Senior Project Manager, Brunel University
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How We Help: D2L Brightspace

Smart Learning—Made Simple

Engage learners, lighten the load and discover data clarity with D2L Brightspace—a platform designed for efficiency and impact.

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Personalised Learning at Scale

Create personalised learning experiences that adapt to each learner’s performance.

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Create and Deliver Content With Ease 

Strengthen your learning experiences and student satisfaction by making interactive, engaging and accessible content.

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Track and Improve With Data and Analytics

Analyse trends and make data-driven decisions with actionable insights.

Launch Your New VLE in Months

Find out how you can launch Brightspace in three months.*

D2L’s in-house experts will partner with you to achieve your goals and build a unique learning environment tailored to meet your needs. Our multidisciplinary team provides consultation, strategic guidance, training and support from the beginning of implementation to beyond post-launch.

Month One

Month One

Discover and Design

  • Define project timeline, roles and vision
  • Brightspace access, design and configuration
  • Change management planning

Month Two

Month Two

Train and Coach

  • Migration support
  • Certificate and private training
  • Frequent coaching from Implementation Team

Month Three

Month Three

Prepare and Launch

  • Questions and troubleshooting
  • End-to-end testing
  • Launch Brightspace

*Your timeline may vary depending on your organization’s goals, resources and any additional support or customizations you choose.

Switching Your VLE Is Easier Than Ever

We’ve removed all roadblocks. With Brightspace, you get:

  • Full-fidelity course migration, fast and accurate

  • Built-in change management to drive adoption

  • Seamless SIS, SSO and tool integrations

  • Intuitive AI-first tools your faculty will actually use

Education technology and…

With D2L Brightspace, you get more than just software.
You get a learning partner.

Want to meet? Our team is standing by, ready to help.

Allard Naber
Brightspace acted as a partner during the whole process. They understood what we were looking for. Our implementation team was very knowledgeable. Allard Naber Coordinator support and development of educational applications University of Groningen

Frequently asked questions

What sets D2L apart compared to other institutions’ LMSs?

We are focused on the learning moment. We help clients deliver rich, engaging learning experiences that leverage learning science to drive improved learner achievement.

Can D2L Brightspace support all of my institutions teaching and learning use cases?

We support a wide range of learning needs as a comprehensive learning partner, not just a point-solution vendor. We support traditional credit programmes, competency-based education, professional development and continuing education.

Will D2L Brightspace integrate with my SIS and other EdTech tools we’re currently using?

With D2L, you can connect any of your current tools with Brightspace—it’s a fully plug-and-play LMS. We were the first commercial LMS certified for 1EdTech Basic Learning Tools Interoperability and 1EdTech Learning Information Services (LIS), and we currently lead the industry in 1EdTech Global certifications. We support both LTI 1.1 and LTI 1.3 technical standards, allowing you to connect Brightspace with thousands of products, creating a seamless user experience and enhancing data privacy.

Is it difficult to migrate existing courses into D2L 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.