LMS Selection

Basic global LMS functionality is good for standard employee training, but platforms quickly hit the wall when multiple regional offices need to administer, teach and learn.

The "traditional LMS" is a loose term associated with learning platforms that require a mandatory, formal setup/implementation process.

With a registration model, usage calculations can be based on any of several metrics:  how many users log into the LMS, register for an instructor-led class or webinar, buy content or earn a certification. 

The LMS selection process isn't always easy or straightforward. To understand what works, check this slice of life from John Leh's life as LMS buying consultant

Selling accredited educational content to members and managing their other learning activities generates non-dues revenue -- which is increasingly important for association success.

In my estimation they do most everything right -- prepare, understand business needs, know their solution at all levels, engage the audience, tell great stories and win.

If you can’t define and predictively measure how the purchase of an LMS is going to help your organization make or save money – way more money than the cost of the LMS – you aren't ready to buy a system.

Don't regret your next LMS choice. If you define your LMS requirements like a pro, you're likely to find the best solution for you at the best price. Here's how...

There are new buzzwords out there since the last time you paid attention like Gamification, Social Learning, Mobile Learning, Cloud, SaaS, Tin Can, NextGen, Talent Suite and extended enterprise LMS and you are not sure what it all means and how it applies to you.

If you have been doing your job establishing your network on LinkedIn, almost every prospect is in your first or second-degree network unless you are just starting out.