eLearningMind

APRIL 12, 2022

When sending out an RFP to training companies to source corporate training services and solutions, it’s typical for decision makers to first understand what potential options exist in the marketplace. The mechanism for seeking that understanding is a request for proposal, or RFP. What is an RFP (Request for Proposal)?

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Paradiso Solutions

MARCH 17, 2022

Comparing all of the different LMS vendor products is a crucial stage in the selection process. The LMS RFP is the best approach for buyers to offer their expectations to LMS Vendors in the form of a Request for Proposal (RFP), and LMS Vendors to understand the prospect’s exact requirement and expectations from the product.

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Plume

JUNE 25, 2021

What is RFP/ RFT? RFP (request for proposal) or RFT (request for tender) is often used by organisations who need to get multiple quotes for their project. But these documents are often very vague, can be easily misinterpreted and are often full of requirements an organisation thinks they need. What our clients say. “As

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Talented Learning

JUNE 19, 2019

But preparing RFP responses can be brutal – especially if you blow it with unforced errors. What’s Wrong With This RFP Response? You rally your team and spend many hours developing an RFP response. You know your product is a contender and you deserve a shot at closing the deal. SEE THE WINNERS NOW!

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WBT Systems

JUNE 26, 2018

Ask around for request for proposal (RFP) samples and send one of them to a dozen LMS vendors? You know the answer already if you read last week’s post : an LMS RFP is not the first step of the selection process, it’s the result of the first step. Narrow down the field before sending out an RFP. What’s in an LMS RFP?

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eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 31, 2022

One item, that people who are looking for a learning system often perceive is that the RFP will be the key deciding factor on selecting or at least narrowing down their list for a learning system. The IT folks involved in the RFP is another monster. Cookie is one thing, but it tends to slide more towards Frankenstein. HR involvement.

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eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 18, 2024

Stage Two Creating the RFP document These are the typical routes people go when creating the RFP (BTW, save time, use my template that said) Put in 90% that every vendor already has – but you are unaware. Write an RFP that is massive in size. Use Nobody loves or likes creating an RFP/RFI or whatever you do. It

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Tony Karrer

OCTOBER 25, 2007

Continuing on from my earlier posts: LMS Selection Presentation Reformulated LMS Selection Team and Stakeholders LMS Selection Process From several comments and from looking at my list of issues, I realize that writing a good LMS RFP is challenging and it's easy to make lots of mistakes. The list in this LMS RFP went on and on at this level.

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E-learning Uncovered

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

This week let’s look at the Request for Proposal (RFP). The RFI and RFP are the two primary tools you can use to select which vendor from a group is the best one to meet your needs. RFPs are formal documents written to vendors that specifically list what you want and help the vendor provide a specific, binding proposal.

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eLearning 24-7

JULY 12, 2023

Let’s face it – RFI/RFP documents sent over to learning system vendors are massive tomes that confuse, challenge and even baffle some vendors. Then you have RFP/RFIs that lack substance. Maybe it is the product. The fact of the matter is nobody loves creating RFP/RFIs. They can be 25 pages.

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Petra Mayer

JULY 3, 2019

Typically, this is done through a “Request-for-Information” (RFI) process or through a “Request-for-Proposal” (RFP). You can read up on these requirements in my article “8 Top Priorities For Your LMS Needs Assessment” Gather the responses in one master document to make it easily comparable. Compromise.

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Degreed

DECEMBER 7, 2023

This means thinking about the process as much more than an exercise in checking off a list of product features or compliance points.Let’s explore three key steps you can take to make the bid process for a new learning tech solution work for you and your organization. 1: Get ready. Let’s unpack them.

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Inquisiq

APRIL 30, 2020

D esign your LMS requirements document; perhaps label the features your need as critical or optional. D evelop your RFP and the relationships. While peer recommendations are great, don’t hesitate to send your RFP to any LMS vendor you think may suit your needs. Half probably won’t even reply!

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eLearning 24-7

JULY 19, 2023

” There are a lot of products already out there for someone to choose from, and in this analysis I focused on the whole PDF (and it can include other documents depending on the platform) and the usage of text-based generative AI. GPT-4 which is the “best,” LLM from OpenAI, now offers plugins (it is still in beta).

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Absorb LMS

APRIL 4, 2016

They still want to be able to create courses within their LMS but clients are overwhelmingly happy to do this by uploading videos, documents, etc. the same way you manage documents on your own computer. If it does show up, the organization is likely using an RFP template from the disco era. That’s gone.

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Talented Learning

JULY 16, 2019

We study the market and document our findings in a thorough, systematic way. For each solution, we conduct executive briefings, product demonstrations and customer interviews. That’s why we communicate requirements in a structured request for proposal (RFP). 6) Can we choose the right LMS without issuing a formal RFP?

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eLearningMind

APRIL 19, 2022

Without it and other similar products, authors, writers, and publishers would struggle to produce high-grade content. Most mainstream authoring tool providers today offer cloud-based versions of their products. Alternatively, choose a version of an open-source product that is adapted and supported by a third-party vendor.

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dVinci Interactive

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

The brief serves as the unifying document for the creative campaign to ensure all involved are looking in the same direction as they begin work on the next big idea. An LSCB can be a great unifying document (the glue!) It’s the first document you should create for the project. Introducing the LSCB.

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Paradiso

APRIL 7, 2017

Draft a good RFP (Request for Proposal). Next, download an RFP template! Yes, there is a proper format for an RFP! The template you choose should enable you to document your exact needs and specifications, in order for the vendor to clearly understand your requirements and caters to it correctly.

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Wahoo Learning

APRIL 28, 2023

First things first, work with your shortlist of LMS vendors to develop an RFP (request for proposal) document. How to Reduce Initial Course Production Costs One of the biggest challenges in creating a successful channel partner training program is the cost of course production.

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learnWorlds

MAY 29, 2023

Browsing the LMS vendor’s product page is nowhere near enough to get an accurate estimation of whether they can actually meet your training needs and support you in your goals – you need to dig deeper. What is an LMS RFP and Why Do You Need One? An LMS RFP is helpful for both parties involved. First Section: About You 2.

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Talented Learning

MAY 29, 2018

Then we recommend 4 highly qualified, matching vendors to evaluate in a formal RFP process. 1) Rather than customizing your RFP response , just reuse a boilerplate proposal. 3) Structure your pricing in an overly complicated manner that does not address the specific requirements in the RFP. 2) Skip the spellcheeck.

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eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 11, 2023

If it is a document or material – you often see PDF or the icon, or resource, or some other nomenclature. And it should be part of the internal process of checks and balances, before that RFP goes out. The last part is huge. Secret Time You are about to be in a shock mode or yeah I figured mode.

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eLearning Blender

SEPTEMBER 29, 2007

Writing an RFP - What a Conundrum! All the articles say that a crucial part of the LMS selection process is writing a quality RFP, but nobody goes on to tell you how. In my own interest, I am going to attempt to answer the question of how to write a quality RFP. What is an RFP?: Why write an RFP? Why write an RFP?:

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Learning Pool

MARCH 16, 2022

Most systems will tick many of the boxes on an RFP document, however, how they do it will differ depending on their primary focus. As a result, you could have very little influence on the product roadmap and find yourself paying for any additional support you might need.

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Breakthrough eLearning

JUNE 5, 2007

Two weeks ago, in a moment of weakness, I almost submitted a response to a request for proposals (RFP). However, I remembered an earlier vow that I had made to myself never to put myself and my colleagues through "RFP hell" again, was resolute, and I ignored the invitation. Here's my list of RFP pet peeves (in no particular order).

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Wahoo Learning

APRIL 28, 2023

First things first, work with your shortlist of LMS vendors to develop an RFP (request for proposal) document. How to Reduce Initial Course Production Costs One of the biggest challenges in creating a successful channel partner training program is the cost of course production.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 13, 2018

They know the strengths of each product as well as its integration capabilities, the ways associations use the product, and the company’s culture. They can save you time by narrowing down the field of hundreds to a handful of LMS vendors who have the best product and approach to fit your association’s needs.

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Talented Learning

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

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. Plus, we record product demonstrations and capture notes from every session in the selection process. When to issue an RFP (or not). Who should we trust?

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eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

It’s a product whose core focus is an authoring tool (proprietary based), but offers the ability to add users, provides a few analytics and a few reports. The downside to training management products is the inability to upload any other 3rd party authoring tool or courses from an off the shelf vendor.

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Talented Learning

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

You’ll also have assistance with documentation, project management and other details that are often overlooked. You’ve probably spent the past 3-12 months developing LMS requirements, researching potential vendors, reading RFP responses , watching demos and testing features in a sandbox. 5) Assign understudies.

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LearnUpon

MAY 18, 2017

In this post, we explain the difference between a productized integration and one created with the use of an API. If you are implementing an LMS currently you may be leafing through feature pages and reviewing answers to an RFP – “Can you integrate the system with something like our HR system or our CRM?”,“Do

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CLO Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

There are a lot of suitable products. There are some very good products available that are very easy to use and configure for both administrative staff and the end user. You would need a large pool of freely available, cheap resources that can build and then support a production environment year after year. Issue an RFP.

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Talented Learning

APRIL 26, 2017

This means they must understand their respective continuing education requirements, complete required training from a qualified CEU source, maintain proof of completion and submit their documentation to appropriate accreditation bodies within the mandated timeframe. It’s crucial for CE providers to document their ecosystem.

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Talented Learning

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

You can also include uploading capabilities, so it’s easy to share related documents, images, videos and completed assignments. When selecting an LMS, it’s essential to start by documenting your requirements effectively. Otherwise, a lack of documentation opens the door to miscommunication, detours and schedule delays.

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Litmos

MARCH 19, 2020

Again, these should be work-product focused, but it could be a joint response to an RFP, or a presentation, or a spreadsheet representing a business model. As the research project I participated in documented, there were qualitatively better discussions conducted asynchronously.

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Talented Learning

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

We had documentation and some material, but I needed to figure out what we needed, fill the holes, develop a training rubric so we could get a program together and start providing a foundation to bring users up-to-speed quickly. They needed to streamline their RFP response process. Regardless, they need to learn and learn fast.

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