--- description: Review of QA Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: QA | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Training Software](/directory/1232/online-training/software) > [QA](/software/121078/cloud-academy) # QA Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/121078/cloud-academy Page: 1 / 6\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/121078/cloud-academy?page=2) > QA is a training solution designed to help businesses of all sizes assess technical skills and determine knowledge gaps across multiple cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google and more. Features include automated reminders, leaderboard, offline access, reporting, content authoring and single sign-on (SSO). The application enables managers to assign question and lab-based assessments, create custom training plans and view team's progress in real-time via the dashboard. Trainers can set up role-based tests with objectives and deadlines, monitor proficiency levels through quizzes, exams or hands-on lab challenges and evaluate the amount of time spent, last exam score or activities completed by the employee. QA offers integration with various third-party human resource platforms including Workday and SuccessFactors. It comes with mobile applications for iOS and Android. The solution is available on monthly and yearly subscriptions and support is extended via documentation and online measures. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 120 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 120 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: QA - **Location**: San Francisco, US - **Founded**: 2013 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$39.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Individual \& enterprise plans are available: - Business: 65$ per user monthly, 649$ yearly (=15% discount on yearly payment) - Personal plan: 39$ monthly, 399$ yearly (=15% discount on yearly payment) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 208 more ## Features - API - Academic/Education - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Assessment Management - Assignment Management - Asynchronous Learning - Built-in Course Authoring - Built-in LMS - Certification & Licensing - Certification Tracking - Contact Management - Content Library - Content Management - Content Sharing - Corporate/Business - Course Authoring - Course Library - Course Management - Course Tracking ## Integrations (3 total) - Degreed - Microsoft Entra ID - Okta ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Training Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/1232/online-training/software) ## Related Categories - [Training Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/1232/online-training/software) - [Learning Experience Platform (LXP)](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/1487/learning-content-management-system/software) - [Mobile Learning Tools](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/3753/mobile-lms/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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The traditional quizzes are helpful by making you think. You can come back to the quiz you took and see your answers, the correct answers, and the explanation. New classes are added on a regular basis. The courses are organized, and can be easily searched. They do not just have cloud technology, but other topics like programming languages like JavaScript. > > **Cons**: There are a lot of courses so you may get distracted if you do not have a concrete goal. The online platform is somewhat expensive. However, there are good discounts for long term commitments like 3 years that give you 17 months free. > > Cloud Academy is a well polished service to learn cloud computing. It has a lot of variety, and the labs and quizzes help you stay alert and involved. If you want to dedicate yourself to cloud computing like AWS or Azure, then Cloud Academy is an excellent choice. ----- ### "Learning Cloud or knowing your instructor" — 5.0/5 > **Mukesh** | *6 August 2022* | Financial Services | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: Hands on lab are very well orchestrated unlike Qwiklabs. Cloud Academy support team is excellent and extremely responsive. > > **Cons**: Almost every lesson in video learning series provides the opportunity for the instructor to introduce themselves (5 mins) as well as how to connect with them on several platforms. So if you have 10 hour learning path for a cloud journey that has 30 videos then your 2.5 hours is spent on these introductions. Even if you skip through that instruction, you might lose interest or important content because it gets aggravating. Additionally, if you chose to be on multiple journeys there is no way the platform is available to reconcile you might have already gone through something. > > I feel very positive about the platform compared to udemy or even A cloud guru. However, the platform does have a lot of grounds for improvement as mentioned earlier. ----- ### "Good quality materials let down by site navigation" — 3.0/5 > **Sheridan** | *17 November 2020* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Quality of the material, particularly the labs. > > **Cons**: I found it very difficult to navigate the website. If I'd started viewing a video when I came back to the site I'd expect to see it on the front page. That didn't seem to be the case. > > I passed the Microsoft Azure exam (AZ-103). The materials on the site helped a lot as did the free Cloud Academy videos on YouTube. ----- ### "My Observations on Cloud Academy" — 4.0/5 > **David** | *17 November 2020* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The ratings and rankings after a quiz helps to if there are improvements. > > **Cons**: The certificates are not industry recognized. > > Software Architecture, there seems to be a guided career path. ----- ### "Great resource for AWS Certifications" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *3 April 2020* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Great material, clear explanation of each concept. Highly recommend for Cloud certifications. > > **Cons**: I think allowing users to create playlists would be a great feature. ----- Page: 1 / 6\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/121078/cloud-academy?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/121078/cloud-academy) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data