D2L

d2l.com · Kitchener, Canada

D2L is a learning technology company that develops and sells Brightspace, a cloud-based learning management system used by K–12 schools, higher education institutions, and corporate and government organizations to deliver and manage online and blended learning. The company generates revenue through SaaS subscriptions, implementation, and related support and training services. It also offers analytics and content tools that help institutions track learner performance and engagement.

  • Learning Management
Revenue
$200.0M
Employees
1,200
Founded
1999
Headquarters
Kitchener, Canada

What 7 Arbolus experts think of D2L

NPS scores range from 5 to 10, with users generally scoring higher (9–10) and influencers showing more caution (5–7). Renewal intent is split: some influencers with high spend plan to churn, while others intend to renew. Implementation stages are mixed, with both pilots and established users represented. Experts highlight strengths in analytics and compliance, but cite significant pain points in interface usability, integration friction, and administrative overhead. Overall Customer Sentiment: Neutral

Who reviewed D2L

Total customers 7 6 current · 1 former
Reviews growth +6 in six months
Seniority of respondents
  • C-Suite 43% (3)
  • Director 57% (4)
Executive Director NPS 9
Revenue Partner C-Suite NPS 9
Operations Generalist Director NPS 5 Not renewing

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Sentiment

42 Net Promoter Score, from 7 scored reviews
  • Promoters 4
  • Passives 2
  • Detractors 1

Cumulative NPS by month

+2 over 6 months
  • Apr 6
  • May 7
  • Jun 8
  • Jul 7
  • Aug 8
  • Sep 8

Net Promoter Score across 2 reviews, accumulated up to each month. Category median 28 across 2 companies.

Praised

  • Streamlined Instructor Interface
  • Easier Third-Party Integrations
  • Turnkey Workflow AI
  • Advanced Personalization

Criticised

  • Frictionless User Experience
  • Integration Ecosystem Limitations
  • Total Cost Pressure
  • Steep Learning Curve

What customers say

Advanced Personalization
“I am able to use D2L’s Intelligent Agents and Release Conditions for highly personalized automated learning pathways that adapt to each student's progress.”
Compliance and Accessibility
“I appreciate D2L's strong compliance features, which ensure accessible design for diverse student populations out of the box.”
Robust Analytics
“I leverage D2L's built-in predictive analytics for tracking student progress, mastery, and identifying at-risk learners efficiently.”

Renewal intent

Plan to renew 33%
  • Will renew 1
  • Undecided 0
  • Not renewing 2

Plan to renew, by seniority

  • C-Suite 50% 2 answers
  • Director 0% 1 answer
  • 7/10 Average score from customers who will renew
  • 6/10 Average score from customers not renewing

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