Heights Platform Reviews

I have been exploring Heights and working my way through the course provided and am absolutely loving it. I've come back twice to add to my number of codes after seeing how easy it is to set up courses and coming up with additional product ideas.
Love:
*the easy to use interface
*the amazing tutorials
*the quick answers to my questions from support about future feature development and helpful resources
*the ability to budget in advance what growing out of the plan will mean
*the challenges and badges for gamification are SO very helpful

Excited to see what else gets rolled out over time! I highly recommend a couple extra codes as you're likely to think of additional products as soon as the deal ends :P

I consider Heights to be one of my most promising AppSumo purchases for the long term. Here are the pros and cons from my perspective for anyone on the fence.

PROS

* Hands-on, competent founder and outstanding support. This is huge for a company's long-term success and my #1 criterion when evaluating software and services. Bryan is on the ball and seems committed to taking the platform to new heights.

* Mature and functional software. Upon using Heights for a bit, it is clear to me that the platform is well thought out, and it just works. This is not some half-baked solution that was put together last month as a money grab.

* Built-in certificates. It is great to be able to handle issuing certificates directly within Heights without having to deal with an external service.

* API access. If you like automating things, as many Sumolings do, having access to Heights API and Zapier support will make your life easier.

* The price is right. Using Heights will require me to pay a small monthly fee to get unlimited products and video hosting. But, I am happy to do it as the cost will be a fraction of what I would pay for a competing service of the same caliber.

CONS

* UI is not stellar. While entirely usable, the user interface looks dated and does not have the polish you can find in some of Heights' competitors. Specifically, UI components look cramped together and slightly cluttered, with shadows and other styling choices that feel a bit dated when compared to modern design trends. BUT, a huge advantage here is that Heights allows custom CCS. With some love and effort, it should be possible to overcome some of Heights' shortcomings in this area.

Modernizing the UI would likely be near the top of my priority list if I were running Heights. First impressions matter 😉

* No built-in assessments. While it is possible to work around this to an extent with external embeds, I think it is vital to have powerful assessment capabilities in an LMS. Based on Heights' answers to questions, I am slightly concerned that this may not happen in the near future.

* No single sign-on. This may not be a big deal for solo creators that plan to only provide training. But, if you have a more diverse business where you engage with customers on various platforms, having SSO to tie the logins together is essential. I really hope this gets implemented soon.

* No support for SCORM or xAPI. If you do not know what these are, you probably have nothing to worry about in the short term. This was a slight concern for me but not a deal-breaker.

Overall, this is a five-taco deal for anyone in the market for an LMS. Don't sleep on it!

I have tried several LMS platforms on Appsumo and this is my favorite.

I contacted customer service about a problem translating part of the certificate into French and was amazed by the speed and quality of their customer service.

I recommend at 200% and took 2 more codes.

In a word - leadership. It's not just an app. HP will lead you effectively. I've tried a lot of LMS applications. Some I liked the simplicity, some the graphics and UX, but I always had to have some knowledge, skills and experience in creating the system, structure and marketing.

With HP, it's different. From the first moment, the application guides you. You don't need to know complicated and complex systems; you just need to follow the process and structure. You just need to be a content creator and HP will provide everything else.

Plus the T-30 Launch Your Online Course in 30 Days course is great. I personally like it.

I bought 2 code, but I am buying 1 more code, not because I need it, but as an appreciation for the quality and a thank you for this offer.

You want a quality system where integrity can be felt, so don't waste this opportunity.

The Heights platform is extraordinary. There are numerous video tutorials and a comprehensive support area for specific questions. In addition, there is an excellent free online course T-30 that teaches you how to design, launch, and promote an online course.
Outstanding customer service and technical support! In less than two hours, I received a response that resolved my setup issue. This is simply astounding. The Heights crew is definitely customer-centric and there for you throughout the entire process.
The platform is fairly intuitive and contains built-in guides that provide a level of help through the platform's functions and capabilities. For example, if you are in the course editor, a virtual assistant will walk you through that page.
The payment capabilities are incorporated into the platform, saving you a great deal of time and effort with setup and integration.
Heights is a great platform that is strongly recommended for beginners and experienced online course creators alike.