Comparison
SharePoint Manages Documents. It Doesn't Manage Training.
SharePoint is a great document library. But ISO 9001 compliance requires more than storage — it requires proof that employees were trained, tested, and retrained when things changed.
SharePoint Isn't the Problem — Scope Is
SharePoint is genuinely good at what it was built for: organizing and versioning files across an organization. If document storage is your only need, it works.
The problem is that ISO 9001 Clause 7.2 doesn't just require documents — it requires evidence that employees are competent. That means training records, verification, and retraining when procedures change.
SharePoint can't do that without significant custom development. Training Tiger does it out of the box.
The Gaps
Where SharePoint Falls Short for ISO Compliance
No training assignment
SharePoint stores your SOPs, but it has no way to assign them as training, set due dates, or know who has actually read them.
No retraining triggers
Update a work instruction in SharePoint? Nothing happens. You still have to manually notify employees, track who got retrained, and document it.
No competency verification
There's no way to confirm employees understood what they read. SharePoint can log a view — not comprehension.
No compliance dashboard
Who's overdue? Who hasn't been trained on the updated SOP? You'd need custom Power BI reports just to answer basic audit questions.
No audit-ready records
When your ISO auditor asks for training records, SharePoint gives you file access logs — not the timestamped, role-based training history they're looking for.
Requires IT to maintain
Permissions, libraries, version settings, custom flows — SharePoint works, but someone has to build and maintain it. That someone is usually you.
Side by Side
SharePoint vs Training Tiger
| Feature | SharePoint | Training Tiger |
|---|---|---|
| Document version control | Yes — SharePoint handles this well | Yes — built in |
| Training assignment | Not natively — requires custom build | Automatic with due dates |
| Retraining on doc update | Manual — you have to trigger it | Automatic trigger |
| Completion tracking | File views only, not training records | Real-time dashboard |
| Competency verification | None | AI quiz or manager sign-off |
| Audit trail | File logs — not compliance records | Complete and timestamped |
| Overdue alerts | Requires Power Automate setup | Automatic notifications |
| Mobile access | SharePoint mobile app (document-focused) | Full training + QR codes |
| Setup time | Weeks with IT involvement | Same day, no IT needed |
| Cost | Included in M365 — but IT time adds up | From $49/month, self-service |
The Hidden Cost
SharePoint Is “Free” — But It Isn't
If you're already paying for Microsoft 365, SharePoint feels like a no-cost option. But consider what it actually costs to make it work for compliance:
IT hours to configure libraries, permissions, and Power Automate flows — often $1,000+ just to set up
Ongoing maintenance every time your processes change — another IT ticket, another delay
One audit finding for missing training records = corrective action, re-audit costs, potential certification risk
Training Tiger starts at $49/month. No IT. No custom flows. No surprises.
Getting Started
You'll be set up in a day
No IT ticket. No implementation project. No SharePoint consultant.
Upload your documents
Drag in your SOPs, work instructions, and procedures. You can keep SharePoint for file storage — Training Tiger handles the training layer on top.
Add your team
Invite employees by email. Assign them to training groups by department, shift, or role — no IT ticket required.
Assign training
Set due dates and let Training Tiger handle the rest. Reminders, completions, retraining triggers, and your full audit trail — automatic.
Training compliance shouldn't require an IT project.
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