Paradiso

APRIL 7, 2017

Now that you’ve zeroed down on using Moodle for your training needs, next step would be to hire the right Moodle service provider. And we know it’s a daunting task, given the proliferation of Moodle service providers. Be aware of such service providers! Draft a good RFP (Request for Proposal). How would you do that?

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Moodle Services Providers RFP 70

Talented Learning

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Is the LMS RFP a Necessary Evil? A Request for Proposal (RFP) is one of the most widely used yet controversial tools for learning management systems buyers. The LMS RFP has developed a bad reputation because it is easily misunderstood. Clients expect me to help them avoid RFP missteps. What is an LMS RFP?

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WBT Systems

MARCH 13, 2018

Or, to ensure you absolutely get the best LMS for your association, hire an LMS consultant to help you with requirements, selection, and implementation. Benefits of Working with an LMS Consultant. LMS consultants have helped dozens, if not hundreds, of associations choose the best LMS for their needs.

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Association Learning Management System Association LMS Consulting LMS 44

Petra Mayer

JULY 3, 2019

Typically, this is done through a “Request-for-Information” (RFI) process or through a “Request-for-Proposal” (RFP). Costs for consultants hired to support the project. Consulting (additional cost for consulting and implementation – may be included in licensing fee). Depending on the type of organization (e.g.

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Association Learning Management System LMS Study Association LMS 40

Talented Learning

JULY 16, 2019

As an independent learning tech consultant, I hear questions like that all the time. 1) When does it make sense to hire a software selection consultant? A good consultant can make the whole process faster, easier and more successful by: Clarifying your needs. How exactly can you avoid missteps when selecting a learning system ?

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PDG

MAY 15, 2023

Create a Sales Scorecard Before chasing every RFP that lands in your inbox, develop a scorecard that evaluates the likelihood of winning a potential piece of business. Yes, detailing features and benefits are essential, but the message should be the future state of what your product/service will help them achieve.

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Talented Learning

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

6) As an LMS selection consultant, do you ensure that vendors deliver what they promise? But a good LMS selection consultant can restore foggy memories with thorough documentation. That’s one reason why we clarify buyer requirements in a formal RFP. Some vendors rely on professional services as a money-maker.

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Association Learning Management System Association LMS LMS vendor 91

Magic EdTech

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

OPM providers offer services like market research, student recruitment and enrollment, course design and development, technology platform development, student retention, and student employment or training opportunities. They typically bundle their offerings with multiple services or operate in an a la carte style.

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Market Metrics RFP Simulations 52

Degreed

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Prior to joining Degreed, Dan worked as a technology solutions consultant and manager, writing and reviewing numerous RFxs. “A Levels of Engagement The levels of engagement you seek from vendors will depend on whether you’re working with an RFI (request for information), RFP (request for a proposal), or an RFQ (request for a quotation).

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CLO Magazine

JULY 18, 2013

To ensure learning services investments meet business requirements, the role of the purchasing agent, and the knowledge required, are evolving. While procurement organizations are getting better at understanding the world of learning services, there are still significant challenges. The tough part is figuring out all of the variables.

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Services vendor Apple RFP 63

Web Courseworks

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

Most of us just don’t get it when it comes to selling products and services—the schools of education or computer science certainly didn’t focus on instilling business acumen or sales expertise. The new book is succinct, well organized, and full of useful tips if you are tasked with either creating or responding to an RFP.

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eLearningMind

MAY 10, 2022

Organizations often delegate key services, such as office maintenance, talent sourcing, and public relations, to qualified outside contractors. Outsourcing training is yet another service strategy that uses external suppliers to deliver a broad range of training-related services. Create a Request for Proposals (RFP).

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Web Courseworks

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Hiring a technology consultant may be the solution. I think back to when I managed a stable of consultants in the Milwaukee market. They explained that they wanted to bring in a consultant for a couple of months to get them moving—they really had no time to waste. Most organizations hire consultants.

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Consulting Technology Project RFP 215

Talented Learning

JULY 11, 2016

years, I have leveraged that software sales experience as an independent LMS selection consultant. Minimize “Boiler Plate” Errors – You wouldn’t believe the boiler plate copy-and-paste mistakes I see in formal RFP responses. It also leads to irritated LMS selection consultants with elephant-like memories.).

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Talented Learning

MARCH 4, 2020

That’s when the sting of a rough implementation , a weak rollout and so-so customer service is sometimes the only thing that remains. 5) What About Migration Services? Last year, Cornerstone eliminated most of its professional services team in lieu of third-party partner implementation services. Conclusion.

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Saba Cornerstone LMS Custom 98

Petra Mayer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Lessons for the RFP process. There were a lot of lessons that will help to develop a more detailed RFP (Request for Proposal). For example, it would be beneficial to incorporate into an RFP: Keep all criteria of your requirements separate and provide a templated response form for the vendors to complete.

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Talented Learning

JULY 31, 2019

Your sales team recently crafted a strong proposal in response to an LMS RFP , and the buyer has given your company a thumbs up. But after years as a software sales consultant, and now as an LMS selection advisor, I’ve learned how you can significantly improve your chances. Congratulations! 1) Sweat the logistical details.

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Software LMS vendor RFP 40

Talented Learning

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

As learning systems consultants , we’ve seen our share of organizations abandon LMS platforms that once seemed like ideal solutions. Even if you haven’t relied on a consultant for LMS selection , it’s critical to put an independent advisor on your side now. Sadly, this happens all too often with software.

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LMS vendor eLearning Consultant Project 80

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

The average time that it takes a consumer to cancel their credit card for services/products on a monthly charge is nine months – and that is across all consumer products/services. Actually, I do blame: Vendors who still post RFP templates on their site – which by the way tend to be geared towards themselves.

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RFP Compliance Training Association Learning Management System vendor 68

Talented Learning

AUGUST 17, 2017

For example, how much did you spend annually on your LMS license, support, content, hosting or other services? At this stage, it’s appropriate to consider recommendations from industry blogs, research reports, professional colleagues and consultants. When and how to use an RFP (or not). Thanks for reading!

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Trust Association Learning Management System Association LMS LMS 63

Talented Learning

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Learn how a guided services approach is making a measurable difference. What kind of model works best with your particular product or service? As consultants, we’ve seen far too many situations where buyers neglected this step, with disastrous results. When to issue an RFP (or not). Top 3 Blog Posts of 2019.

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Association Learning Management System Authoring Tools Association LMS Enterprise 52

Talented Learning

AUGUST 1, 2016

. In the last two weeks as an LMS selection consultant, I have been on the receiving end of 24 hours of live LMS demos from eight different vendors. The average five-year vendor bid for all licenses and services was $725K. Free Consult? The vendors were competing for two unique, extended enterprise LMS opportunities.

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Association LMS Association Learning Management System LMS vendor 75

Talented Learning

MAY 14, 2020

The realities of 2020 have accelerated their transformation at every stage of the learning systems life cycle from business case, requirements definition, RFP, contracting, deployment, content development, improvement – everything. Need a One-on-One Consultation About your LMS Plans? I’m here to help.

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Talented Learning

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Talk with consultants who’ve helped other organizations retool their learning programs. As independent LMS selection consultants , we continuously evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of all vendors in the association market. Professional services capabilities. When to issue an RFP (or not). That’s why we exist.

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Association LMS Association Learning Management System Association Education 92

Talented Learning

JANUARY 9, 2018

And for many product and service companies, customer education directly influences acquisition, onboarding, retention and profitability. You can add consulting as a premium upsell or provide a digital badge or certification as an enticement to purchase more than one course. 14 Customer-Focused Learning Systems Are On Fire.

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Learning System Trends System Compliance Training 103

WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

You may choose to work with an analyst, use an RFP template, or keep the planning in-house, relying on the experience of your project team and input from your learners. You may also need to migrate eLearning content from a legacy system, or decide that you require professional services to provide consultation on best practice.

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Association Learning Management System LMS Learning Management System eBook 40

Talented Learning

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

” As an LMS research analyst and vendor selection consultant, I get a version of that question often from both LMS buyers and sellers. Every LMS buyer has an unique, often undocumented set of business, functional, technical, professional service and support requirements. “How much does an LMS cost?”

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License Association LMS Association Learning Management System LMS 75

Talented Learning

APRIL 26, 2017

It’s wise to map out all the interrelated parts of your CE selling process and use as the foundation for your LMS requirements and eventual RFP. Join LMS analyst and selection consultant, John Leh and Sach Chaudhari, CEO of Paradiso Solutions as they explore this topic in depth. Check out our services for LMS Buyers !

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Association LMS Association Learning Management System Diversity Training Compliance Training 85

LearnUpon

DECEMBER 15, 2016

I’ve seen these scenarios and sometimes when I read through a set of requirements or an RFP I am the first to say “This company needs a custom build, no LMS will do all of this off the shelf”. Your organization is looking to implement a platform that covers lots more than just online learning. of days, etc.

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Association Learning Management System LMS Association LMS Solution 40

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 26, 2014

Seek additional resources before just either blasting a RFP out to everyone or picking up the phone, because you saw their name. And let’s go back to that RFP for a second. Number of vendors who have put their pricing on the first page, in over 16 years I have done this (either on the biz side, ed side or now as a consultant)?

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LMS vendor e-learning vendor RFP 71

Talented Learning

APRIL 18, 2017

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) and overall costs. 6) Request for Proposal (RFP). Why does everything about the LMS market seem so complex? 2) Vendor Identification.

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Association Learning Management System Association LMS LMS vendor 80

Talented Learning

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Throughout the last month, I’ve reviewed 12 RFP responses for 3 different LMS business scenarios: association learning, commercial training and corporate channel/customer education. Commonly, the vendor will invest upfront services at discounted prices and then take a larger share of subsequent content sales. First Name *.

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License Association Learning Management System Association LMS Cost 40

Talented Learning

DECEMBER 7, 2016

That’s why we founded Talented Learning, an independent research and consulting firm for learning technology buyers and sellers. Then we’ve boiled-off the marketing fluff and scientifically compared solutions by tracking and evaluating hundreds of LMS product, service and business characteristics. We’re here to help!

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Talented Learning

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

EPISODE 19 – TOPIC SUMMARY AND GUEST: On our previous episode , we talked about the increasing popularity of customer success programs among high-growth companies – especially software-as-a-service (SaaS) vendors. Right… Azuqua goes even further, with an enterprise-grade platform or iPaaS ( integration platform as a service ).

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eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Secondly, areas were identified by which a point total would be assigned based on them achieving all those points in that specific section (varied by each section – using my LMS RFP template – newest version, not yet posted, but will be included in the report for anyone to use). And if you do, you lost points.

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learnWorlds

MARCH 30, 2022

Consultant Companies. The list of CE & CS consultants follows alphabetical order from A to Z and there is no preference in regards to the structure of the information presented. Services: Curriculum/instructional design. Customer service. Services: Customer success. Experienced Learning Program Consultant.

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Expert Custom Education Summary 52

Petra Mayer

AUGUST 19, 2019

I was tasked with the following activities: Review the RFI (Request for Information/Interest) responses they had already obtained prior to hiring my services. Provide specific recommendations for the RFP process. As this was an RFI process, this exercise will need to be repeated during the RFP stage. Feasibility Study Process.

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