So, you have done your initial LMS vendor research, sold your LMS business case internally, and defined your LMS requirements. Excellent. Now you’re finally ready to identify the top 4 LMS solutions that meet or exceed your needs. It’s time to create your LMS shortlist.
So Many Vendors, So Little Time
There are so many LMS vendors and so much publicly available information, it’s impossible to research everything. Adding to the challenge, every LMS buying organization only has so much time to select an LMS partner before their documented go-live date starts to loom. Many buyers waste that time trying to qualify dozens of vendor solutions one by one. Then they run out of time, choose in haste, and live to regret it.
Attempting to qualify each vendor and solution takes too much time and increases the likelihood that you’ll make a poor decision. Or, you may default to buying a popular LMS cloud application or platform. But that means you’re likely to pay way too much, when what you really need is a more targeted, cost-efficient solution that supports your particular use case and requirements.
A better strategy is to start early. Then, rapidly and accurately identify a qualified shortlist of LMS vendor options. Invest your limited LMS selection time in deeply evaluating a shortlist of qualified options.
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How to Develop a Solid LMS Shortlist
Of course, you can fly solo and waste too much time, or you can leverage our extensive research and expert services. We offer a ton of free and premium resources and services designed specifically to help LMS buyers move confidently through every stage of the buying process.
LMS Vendor Research and Analysis from Talented Learning:
These resources are ready to help you start your shortlisting process right now!
- Adaptive LMS Requirements Survey – Map your critical business, functional, tech, and service requirements
- Annual RightFit Grid – Identify potential vendors based on relevant buyer characteristics
- Talented Learning Annual Awards – Discover top solutions by use case and LMS type
- LMS Directory – Research vendor capabilities, watch demos, product reviews, and browse through thought leadership content
- Case Study Directory – Find vendors with proven success in your industry or region
- Hot Take LMS Reviews – Get quick insights from John Leh in post-demo videos
- Premium Research – Dive into extensive reports that compare leading vendors
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Of course, there is an easier way. I can do it for you accurately, wisely, and with a fiercely independent filter – in two weeks or less.
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Are you in the market for your first LMS, or thinking about replacing your current system? Overwhelmed by endless similar vendor choices? Scared of making a bad decision? Not sure where to start? Schedule a free initial consultation with Lead Analyst, John Leh, to discuss your learning system goals and start moving in the right direction.
Additional Shortlisting Content
What Costly LMS Selection Mistake Should You Avoid?
First, recognize that hundreds of systems are designed to support training, but many are unlikely to meet your organization's specific needs and budget, which means that your job is to zero-in quickly on the handful of systems that actually deserve your consideration.
