LMS evaluation Archives - Talented Learning

10 Ways to Lose at Selling Learning Systems: For LMS Vendors

May 29, 2018

How to Fail at Selling Learning Systems - Advice for LMS vendors from independent software analyst John Leh

LMS vendors, I owe you a post. It’s hard to believe nearly two years have passed since I last shared tips for selling learning systems. But since the LMS market is on fire, you’ve probably been too busy to notice. I hope [...learn more...]

LMS Review: Adobe Captivate Prime

June 6, 2017

See More Vendors in our LMS Directory Somehow I made it through more than 3 years and 150 LMSs without seeing or reviewing the Adobe Captivate Prime LMS. Recently, several clients asked me about it by name, so I headed to the Adobe website for a [...learn more...]

The LMS Sandbox: How to Play For Keeps

April 18, 2017

LMS Sandbox: How do free trials and prototypes help learning systems buyers make better choices - Independent analyst John Leh explains

Why does everything about the LMS market seem so complex? To find the best learning technology fit, we must sort through various learning platform types, license models, functionality, integration capacity, implementation services (or lack of) [...learn more...]

Introducing the LMS Almanac: Corporate Edition 2016

April 26, 2016

LMS Almanac - The No-Nonsense Guide to the learning management systems market - by independent analyst John Leh

After more than two years of intense research, 111 LMS reviews, 90 learning technology blog posts, dozens of LMS selections and 25 original webinars, we are proud and finally ready to introduce our first paid publication – The Talented Learning [...learn more...]

LMS Review: RISC VTA

March 11, 2015

See More Vendors in our LMS Directory Since 1992, RISC with its Virtual Training Assistant (VTA) learning management system, has focused on solving the administrative challenges of compliance training in regulated industries. Organizations in [...learn more...]

What to Do While Waiting for LMS Budget Approval

January 28, 2015

Getting final budget approval for an LMS is kind of like pushing over a Coke machine — it usually takes a few tries. The buying cycle for a new or an upgraded LMS averages 12-24 months — and can easily take much longer. This [...learn more...]

Define your LMS Requirements Like a Pro

December 14, 2014

LMS requirements are vital to finding the right learning system for your organization's needs. How do you define LMS requirements? Independent learning tech analyst John Leh explains

Contrary to other analysts in the learning technology industry, I come at LMS buying topics from a vendor’s selling standpoint. After selling 100+ learning solutions, I’ve developed a viewpoint that is much different from someone [...learn more...]

The Hidden Cost of Qualifying LMS Vendors

July 14, 2014

Last week, I relearned the same costly and time-consuming lesson I’ve learned many times before. It looked like a leaky pipe. Simple enough. But instead of calling a plumber to repair the problem, I changed into my DIY hero suit, [...learn more...]

The #1 Stupid Decision When Buying an LMS

March 27, 2014

What is the top mistake when buying an LMS? Independent learning tech analyst John Leh explains

I’m going to help you avoid the #1 stupid decision when buying a learning management system (LMS). I probably won’t make any new friends on the vendor side but you should listen to me because I sold and led sales teams selling over one [...learn more...]