eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 31, 2022

I heard from a lot of readers who wanted to know if the system they were considering or thinking about was on my platform, FindAnLMS, where you can get even more details, compare, connect and soon to launch see video demos. RFP relevance to the demo. You will NOT send the vendor ahead of the demo, the items on your sheet that align.

RFP 85

RFP Informal vendor Metrics 85

eLearning 24-7

MAY 14, 2013

I’m referring to trials and demos for a learning management system/talent mgt. You would think that after years and years of having trials and demos, the process to get a trial and see a demo would be as simple as me typing these words. There is a continuance of bad demos, which again – why?

ASTD 71

ASTD vendor LMS Learning 71

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The demo told me the story of their approach and audience(s) – whether internal, external, combo.  Show me in the demo. Equally, Hence, the importance of a demo first – as I say – and tell everyone else. If Demo drives it. Again, They didn’t ask the right questions in the demo. It

Learning System 69

Learning System System Metrics Compliance Training 69

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

Hocus Pocus Demos. I am a huge fan of demos – whether they be face to face or via the internet. What I am not a fan of, are the demos who are shown in a vanilla style. Ignore what everyone else does and ignore the fact that your system reigns supreme and that demo means so little to the customer.

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vendor Compliance Training Authoring License 76

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

And that is assuming you say nothing, while the demo is being shown. Which results in Speed Racer the demo version, and areas that are missed or lightly covered. Then if I have questions, from the deck I have viewed, I can ask them, while you are showing me the demo. 15 minutes is the presentation deck or 20 minutes.

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vendor Association Learning Management System Mentoring Slides 72

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 26, 2023

Filling out a request for more information/demo (can’t recall their terminology). Criteria you can just see when you check out a demo or blast over an RFP (after you take a look at the demo, although way too many people do it the opposite way). The vendor is Skill Jar. The way this happened? That’s criteria.

Learning System 63

Learning System System vendor Association Learning Management System 63

eLearning 24-7

MAY 17, 2022

Make it easy enough that when referring back to it, or comparing it to others who viewed the demo, everyone is on the same page. How many times have you heard, “Feel free to ask any questions during the demo”, and then when you do, they ignore you and just keep on blabbing? Comfort Rating System.

Learning System 64

Learning System System vendor Scanning 64

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 20, 2014

Vendor’s LMS demo (You click the link and whalla it goes right to the LMS video demo. LMS Demos. Well, name another state of the industry report to include LMS video demos? Yep, you read it right – LMS video demos. 28 vendors went ahead and created a video demo. Vendor’s web site.

Report 75

Report LMS Industry vendor 75

eLearning 24-7

MAY 1, 2019

If the briefing is on the system itself, then a demo is a necessity, and because a demo can take time, having a slide deck that goes on for 20 minutes is not something an analyst wants to spend a lot of time on, especially if there is information that isn’t necessary for that call.

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vendor Metrics Confidentiality System 61

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 20, 2020

I strongly recommend that if you reach out to any of these vendors, you want to have a demo first and foremost. There are systems on FindAnLMS, where you can request a demo by a quick click of a button, regardless, go demo first when talking to any vendor. A bit of a twist for this extensive list.

Learning System 71

Learning System System Scanning Compliance Training 71

eLearning 24-7

MAY 4, 2012

You have setup an hour demo, blocking off your schedule to see the demo. When you find out about your customer and they are interested in setting up a demo, make sure you do the following. What features would you like to see in the demo? It’s demo time. Things to do: Your demo site should be awesome.

LMS 74

LMS vendor Sales Site 74

eLearning 24-7

JULY 19, 2023

The guide covers topics such as due diligence, pricing, and the importance of seeing a demo before purchasing a learning system. It advises buyers to always check out the learning system, ask the right questions, and see a demo. Due Diligence : The guide emphasizes the importance of due diligence.

PDF 61

PDF Analysis Solution Summary 61

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 12, 2020

By presenting the vendor with some initial information, they can see if you are a fit, and if yes, ping you with a quote and a demo to book. I always ask for ballpark estimates (aka as street pricing), when considering a system, before I book a demo (and after I give them some info) to see if we should continue. for that demo.

Authoring Tools 96

Authoring Tools vendor Association Learning Management System Compliance Training 96

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Once a darling of vendors who used it to show their demos, now? In fact, in 2019, I did not see one demo from a vendor on Adobe Connect. You can always provide a more detailed RFP later, but, by levering the mini-RFP, you are telling the vendor, you want to see more, a demo for example. Cumbersome? Not so much.

RFP 65

RFP Micro-Learning vendor SAP 65

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 19, 2011

You most likely did not see a demo. A demo will be your lifesaver in all this. Here is what I do when it comes to viewing a demo. Make sure I am the only person on the demo. When the demo starts and the person is telling you about the system, I capture different screens – definitely front end and admin dashboard.

RFP 63

RFP vendor Apple Site 63

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 24, 2011

LMS Demo Shop. I will be launching the first week of December via this blog, a one stop shop for LMS Demos. Vendors can post a demo of their LMS, up to five minutes in length. Blog readers and anyone surfing the net basically can take a look at the product demo – without having to register first or anything like that.

News 73

News Authoring Tools vendor Rapid Intake 73

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 8, 2014

A very nice win is the ability to create marketing lists and marketing campaigns..  Video demo on lmsdemos.com. #14 Video demo on lmsdemos.com. #12 Video demo on lmsdemos.com. . . . Video demo on lmsdemos.com. #8 14 MediaCore - A pure video learning platform. How you might ask? Supports mobile. For any LMS.

LMS 86

LMS Learning Management System System Management 86

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Vanilla demos – Still hot and I ask you why? Before I see my scheduled demo – ask to see a demo that shows off the capabilities of the vendor’s system – after all, you are not going to buy a vanilla demo. I mean, you might as well send over a paint by numbers template. . Modern UIs are on the rise.

Trends 77

Trends vendor Wiki e-learning vendor 77

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 25, 2022

I like vendors who will show me a full demo, where I can ask a lot of questions. I do not like vendors who think sending a pre-recorded video demo they recorded will suffice. This may come as a shock but it is not common in the industry – the training department. As for on-going training? A mixed bag.

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vendor Scanning Metrics SAP 57

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 23, 2015

I asked him for a demo, he said it was doable and with that he walks away and goes and talks to three folks near the booth. Anyway, I’ll pass on the demo. I prefer having demos for some products, off-site – as in, scheduling a full demo, online via a webinar. Jeez, thank you for the sincerity and politeness.

Analysis 40

Analysis SharePoint SumTotal SkillSoft 40

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 23, 2018

If they did, they might have an issue, because there are a lot of vendors who do not show their system off at the show, or are running repetitive screens and demos. You want to see a full demo, not just a quick or short one. Of course, please, schedule a demo. . So – what can you do to really find out? Download here ! .

LMS 40

LMS vendor RFP xapi 40

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

A high percentile pitched “demo&# as a trial, but you had to register – so hello phone call and at least an e-mail (even if you ask not to e-mail). Demo vs Trial. Do not be fooled by the word “demo&# that you see on a vendor web site – to go and view; or to call them to schedule a “demo&#.

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vendor LMS Skype Social Media 66

eLearning 24-7

JULY 6, 2011

You will not forget them when you view a demo, nor when you are looking at the company’s web site or literature. Is it best to send out the RFP before or after I view the demos? What is the point of sending one out before you see the demo? Then you will view the demos and go on from there. Specifics. Always after.

Association LMS 68

Association LMS Association Learning Management System LMS RFP 68

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 26, 2014

A good vendor will take that information and apply it to your demo (you want one), inquire for additional questions if needed – after they have had time to review it – post-call; and most importantly as a cornerstone to your pricing. But, for others, that information turns into a pumpkin and its not even midnight.

LMS 71

LMS vendor RFP e-learning vendor 71

eLearning 24-7

JULY 21, 2015

You have to look at the whole entity and not just the skin they initially show you – via the demo or on their web site or even in their sandbox. Contact the vendor to inquire about more information and see a demo, before you do anything else – which means BEFORE YOU SEND OUT YOUR RFPs. . Schedule the demo.

LMS 40

LMS RFP vendor Firewalls 40

eLearning 24-7

JULY 12, 2023

Tab five – Craig’s Resources As mentioned in the resources area: “If you plan to send this template to the vendor as the RFP, I strongly recommend removing the items around the salesperson question, demo, and pricing. This is the inside info for you. ” Tab Six – The Functionality The first behemoth area.

Templates 59

Templates Learning System System RFP 59

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 14, 2015

Need to do a demo? Demo Death Trap. We all do demos. Heck, I do them all the time and two things are for certain: the person doing the demo either asked what I was interested in seeing prior to the call or they didn’t. A third usual zinger is the demo script. Do one and get it right. . Do two or more.

LMS 40

LMS vendor RFP Issue 40

eLearning 24-7

MAY 8, 2016

I’d like to see a demo”- and schedule the date, right there and right now (on the call). The vendor then should ask you want you would you would like to see on the demo. . Some vendors will schedule the demo, then contact you prior to the demo, to ask what you want to see on the demo. Here are the two most common.

LMS 40

LMS vendor RFP Oracle 40

eLearning 24-7

MAY 8, 2016

I’d like to see a demo”- and schedule the date, right there and right now (on the call). The vendor then should ask you want you would you would like to see on the demo. . Some vendors will schedule the demo, then contact you prior to the demo, to ask what you want to see on the demo. Here are the two most common.

LMS 40

LMS vendor RFP Oracle 40

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 25, 2017

The vendor can always go back into their demo and show it or discuss it. Yes the chair is comfy, but if your Solutions Consultant or Engineer or whatever you call them is driving the demo, have them stand up and go to the screen once in a while. . Skin the demo and have client name throughout it. Move Around. Be Engaging.

LMS 42

LMS vendor HTML PENS 42

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

A demo is a plus, but you really need to see how it works for you, whether what it says it actually delivers and whether it is a benefit to you and your team or school or whatever. 3 Demo Chimp – Back in the day there was this amazing authoring tool called Rapid Intake and the guy behind the whole thing was Garin Hess.

Instructional Design 40

Instructional Design Tools ADDIE PDF 40

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 17, 2013

4 Demo Dupe. The demo switcheroo is a big time gripe. You see an amazing demo with all the bells and whistles. It doesn’t come with everything you saw in the demo. I know of some highly seasoned salespeople that do this frequently to potential clients. #4 It follows a similar style. You buy the LMS. You are mad.

LMS 79

LMS vendor Issue Sales 79

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 10, 2012

The buzz, hype, demos, salespeople, awful expensive food, hotels that overcharge (I always find better deals on Expedia or sign up for the hotel’s e-mail newsletter) and yes, sometimes beyond awful seminars. Never assume that the demo you are viewing is actually live and available for purchase. Day 1 – review the floor.

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vendor ASTD Scanning e-learning vendor 66

eLearning 24-7

MAY 28, 2013

Best booth – Gamelearn, very modern and hip – but no demos; so Mindmarker wins out – nice hip booth and mobile devices with their product on it to play around on. An in0rdinate number of vendors showed up with no demo nor anything that you could physically see the product. Products that rocked. No show deals.

ASTD 82

ASTD Analysis Conference SumTotal 82

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

How is that different than a demo? Demo Time (I know you were thinking Hammer Time!). I’d rather them send me a video of their demo, pre-recorded and let me watch it, then sit in (virtually) with 10 other folks who I don’t know – and no offense here – don’t care to know. Demo Doomsday.

RFP 68

RFP Compliance Training Association Learning Management System vendor 68

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 28, 2014

If I find the product interesting, I ask for more info, see a demo, ask for a separate meeting, etc. I have either seen the product before at a previous show or by seeing a demo in the past six months OR I have never seen the product – there are a lot of e-learning products out in the marketplace.

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vendor Guide ASTD Association Learning Management System 68

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 23, 2019

People didn’t ask for a trial (as was the old way in the past), now it was just a demo, then decision time. In the good ol’ days vendors listed trials on their web sites OR if you liked what you saw in the demo, you asked them via the phone or e-mail for a trial. Schedule Demos. Elixir for all! And most complied.

Learning System 57

Learning System System Authoring Tools vendor 57