Learning Systems Blog

For years, I've said that connecting employee learning with business impact doesn't have to be a mind-bending challenge. In response, [...]

It's no secret – recently social media has had a rough ride. So why should we celebrate technologies that enable social [...]

EDITOR'S NOTE: As the non-traditional student segment of the higher education market continues to grow, demand for greater program flexibility is following [...]

When businesses want to train customers and prospects, they focus on very specific user scenarios, core functionality, third-party integrations, implementation needs and types of content.

The sheer volume of solutions that define the broader marketing technology landscape has ballooned from only 150 in 2011 to nearly 7000 this year, according to Scott Brinker at ChiefMartec.com.

Now that volume-based SaaS licensing has energized the extended enterprise LMS market, employee training solutions are following suit.

Working hand-in-hand with machine learning (ML) algorithms, AI is an enabling technology that simulates human intelligence and to enhance learning, problem-solving, pattern recognition and predictive modeling.

With learning technology innovation, there's never a dull moment. That's why we're sharing a mid-year learning systems market update...

To verify that their certifications are up-to-date, rig workers typically carry tools that are tied to one or more compliance databases –  either an ID card that can be swiped for status checks or a mobile learning and tracking app.

Customers became conditioned to the idea of purchasing training directly from product and service providers.

Defining the "what, when, where, how and why" of key user scenarios will inform the learning experiences you develop, then you can craft appropriate communications to drive the right audience to the right content at the right time.

Depending upon your organization's existing AMS infrastructure and learning requirements, the ideal solution may be one of four AMS-LMS integration strategies.

Innovative formats, methods, tools and sources are rapidly changing – and they’re rewriting price/quality and build/buy rules at every turn.

Associations are ideal for social learning because they're designed to foster networking and interaction among professionals with common interests.

By thoughtfully implementing modern learning tools, content and delivery methods, you can provide high-value continuing education that complements your broader mission and purpose.

With a franchise-friendly LMS, you can capture, track and analyze performance-related data from the moment a new franchisee joins the brand family.

One of the best ways franchises can leverage a franchisee's investment is by relying on a specialized learning management system (LMS) to deliver training at scale. 

The sooner your customers find value from using your product or service, the longer they're likely to stay, and the more likely they are to continuing investing in your brand. 

Customer education (aka customer learning or customer training) is more than just teaching people about how to use features of a product or service they’ve purchased, it’s also about helping them understand related best practices, demonstrating the product’s value-add, and communicating about why and how it helps them achieve their specific objectives.

Digital innovation is making it easier than ever to support commercial training strategies, so companies of every size and industry segment are discovering how learning programs can fuel growth and profitability.