A learning management system, or LMS, in its simplest form is a platform to deliver training to end-users. It’s like an engine for online learning. At more advanced levels, an LMS is more of a command center that does much more than just deliver online training. It may also assign, track, assess, and generate reports related to online courses. Which LMS is right for you? Follow these three basic steps to choose an LMS.
Step 1: Create Online Learning Objectives
Most people already know they need a streamlined online learning program. Defining objectives for that program will help point you toward the right LMS. Your training objectives should be tangible goals that the LMS will allow you to accomplish. For example, if you’re struggling to retain quality employees, one of your objectives may be to “Create custom learning paths for each employee to encourage career advancement within the company.”
Step 2: Make a List of LMS Features
LMS platforms can come with a long list of bells and whistles. It’s important that you identify which of these online learning features you really need to run a successful employee training program. If compliance training is an important part of your business, you’ll want to make sure you can track course completion and test knowledge retention. If you need to be able to schedule training far in advance, make sure the LMS you choose has that functionality. One feature that people often overlook is access to technical support. No matter the scope of your online learning program, make sure you’re working with a training partner, not just a vendor.
Step 3: Consider Content Requirements
Some learning management systems are limited in what training they can deliver. Others allow you to choose content from a learning library while also integrating content you bring to the system yourself. Others have complicated authoring functionality that allow you to create your courses. For many companies, having an established employee training library available allows them to get a jump on online learning implementation. You want an LMS that supports your content requirements from day one.
trainingGrid® Learning Management System
trainingGrid® is an LMS developed with you and your employees in mind. Its intuitive design makes learning management simple and allows employees to begin training with just a click. This flexible system comes with a variety of robust features customizable to fit your needs in addition to built-in reporting and certification tools that track your compliance documentation.
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