LMS Selection

Under the hood, commercial LMSs must be tightly integrated with a full stack of robust, reliable, complementary technologies that support end-to-end business operations.

Adobe wisely assumes that potential customers need a successful 30-day trial to seriously consider a purchase and "self-service" setup tutorials are essential to a strong start.

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...