Presenter: Brent Harvey Facilitator: Sean Hougan

The Top 7 Must Have LMS Features Finding an LMS that is Right for You

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Sean HouganLearning Design

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Brent HarveySales & Marketing VP

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Today’s Topics

1. LMS Market Landscape2. The Top 7 Must Have LMS Features3. Ways to Save LMS Costs4. Finding an LMS that will grow with you

• What’s your Learning Management System (LMS) status?

– Never owned, first time buyer– Have an LMS but exploring other options– Have an LMS and happy with the solution

Poll Question 1

Well over 500 LMS vendors world-wide

LMS market grew from Education Institutions to the corporate world for:- eLearning- Training- Continuous Ed.- Talent Management

LMS Market Landscape

Poll Question 2

• If you are looking for an LMS what are your challenges?

– Too many options, don’t know where to start– My organization does not find value in training– Budget constraints, need one that fits– Defining the project requirements

LMS Feature #1 – Engaging Design

https://www.td.org/Publications/Blogs/Learning-Technologies-Blog/2015/06/3-Must-Have-Features-in-a-Modern-LMS

Vs.

• Mirror your business

• Hiearchies & Groups to streamline training

• Multitenancy capabilities

LMS Feature #2 – Audience Support

http://www.trainanddevelop.ca/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-lms-for-your-business/

• Content is King

• Leverage third party tools like Lynda and Open Sesame

• OpenSesame Free PowerPack

LMS Feature #3 – Access to Content

Research has shown…

1. 14% increase in skill-based knowledge assessment2. 11% increase in factual knowledge3. 9% increase in retention rate

LMS Feature #4 - Gamification

Source: http://www.elearningguild.com/research/archives/index.cfm?id=168&action=viewonly

1. Prove ROI

2. Show the impact of learning on your business

3. Prove compliance

4. Create a better learning experience backed with data

LMS Feature #5 – Reporting and Analytics

Poll Question 3

• Is a robust LMS reporting tool important for you?

– Yes, most definitely – To be honest, I’m not too sure– No, not at this time

• Self-authoring allows more control

• Use an authoring tool

• In-house self-authoring is a growing trend because it decreases cost

LMS Feature #6– Authoring Flexibility

Important systems to connect with:

1. CRM’s like Salesforce, SugarCRM & Infusion Soft2. Student Information Systems3. Access to content repositories4. SSO (Single sign-on)

LMS Feature #7 - Integration Capabilities

1. Find an Open Source LMS

2. Allocate your resources effectively

3. Use pre-configured content

Ways to Save LMS Costs

An LMS that Grows (old) with You

Top Reasons Org’s Switch their LMS

• Would you like to demo a LMS that has these 7 Features and will be implemented quickly for long-term gain?

– Yes, please!– In the near future, plz.– No, thank you.

Poll Question 4

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Questions

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