Limestone Learning

JANUARY 30, 2019

“ Nature, heart, love ” by Bea GB is licensed by Pixabay. Well, the world of learning and development is loving showing you some love, with a bouquet of free webinars on everything from instructional design to performance consulting , plus tons more. With February comes romance—are you feeling the love?

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

Kronos had a vast library of elearning content to help customers betters use products. Compared it to a # of diff open source offerings as well as large commercial systems and smaller vendors as well. Decided would rather spend money on support and implementation rather than licensing. Why we chose Moodle as a platform.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 1, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Wednesday, August 01, 2007 Learning Visions Im Cammy Bean and this is my little corner of the world where I talk about instructional design and topics somewhat related to eLearning. Feel free to email me directly and we can follow up.

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eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Netscape was the dominant player, and while there were a couple of other browsers, everyone I knew used Netscape, and only used AOL when they could get 30 days free – (The CD). So, you can expect to see “Employee Experience Platform”, with some learning system vendors. I looked at IE, and was under impressed.

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EduPivot Knowledge Center

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Confluence Let’s begin with one of the biggest vendors in the industry. BookStack does not have all the features or backing as Confluence by Atlassian, but it does the job – for free! Licensed by MIT, the source is available on GitHub. Contact us for a free consultation.

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Talented Learning

AUGUST 17, 2017

Often, these posts have 287 or more responses from LMS vendors, each claiming they offer the best solution, given the overwhelming evidence provided in the original 2-sentence help request. They’ve hit a wall with features that don’t accomplish what a vendor promised. LMS vendors have vastly different licensing models.

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Learnnovators

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Stella runs a consulting company called Paradox Learning , and is based in Calgary, Canada. This can free up time for L&D professionals so we can focus on more in-depth conversations as follow-ups, and to identify where further interventions are needed.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

Is it really free? Cost (55%) Avoiding vendor lock-in (40%) Ability to customize (70%) License flexibility (35%) Other (20%)? Is it really free? Free beer you can enjoy in moderation without long term costs. But a free puppy – requires care and feeding. Open source isn’t free. No license costs.

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Talented Learning

JANUARY 9, 2018

Among the more than 700 vendors participating in today’s LMS marketplace, we continue to see a wave of learning solutions designed to solve “niche” business challenges. 16 Licensing Levels Rise. Now it’s common to see LMS licensing in the range of $5/user/month or $60/user/year.

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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 vendors were competing for two unique, extended enterprise LMS opportunities. Selling LMSs is very tough in 2016 because of the plenitude and parity of vendor options.

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Talented Learning

JULY 19, 2016

If you’ve been following the news and analysis from Talented Learning, you know that the thriving 2016 LMS market is comprised of almost 700 vendors, whose solutions can be grouped unequally and imperfectly into corporate, academic, association and continuing education type LMSs. LMS vendors aren’t complaining.

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Talented Learning

AUGUST 30, 2016

As an LMS selection consultant , I’ve had a front-row seat in the rapid shift toward specialization. For a thorough understanding of “who’s who” in today’s learning technology space, we have published the LMS Almanac , which includes (among other tools for LMS buyers) 75 in-depth vendor profiles.

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Talented Learning

JUNE 13, 2017

Vendor by vendor, we evaluated solutions — absorbing everything we could find on our own dime. We also considered business models, target customers, documented use cases and product differentiators in multiple categories: functionality, technology, system setup, ongoing support and pricing/license models. We were right.

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Talented Learning

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Four years ago, very few consultants had sufficient knowledge or desire to match potential buyers with specialized “ extended enterprise learning ” systems. The old-guard talent management LMS remained steadfast and stubborn – clinging to critical flaws: Astronomical licensing and setup costs. So that became our bread and butter.

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Learning Visions

MAY 20, 2009

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Wednesday, May 20, 2009 eLearning Brand Name Recognition? The eLearning industry is a weird beast. A few weeks ago I did a very informal query on Twitter, asking people what were their favorite eLearning brands.

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Limestone Learning

APRIL 27, 2018

" Queen Victoria's Oak Tree, Sandringham " by Andrew Hugget is LICENSED under CC BY-SA 2.0. In the past, solutions to this issue were costly and cumbersome but new technology is now available that will address these concerns and provide eLearning with added integrity. And so can online webinars!

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The Be-all and End-all Guide to Creating a Supreme LearnDash LMS

MARCH 4, 2022

In fact , 67% of LMS users report failure to meet financial and performance objectives according to elearning statistics by Finances Online. Many companies, organizations, and solo LMS owners are often left dissatisfied due to either the limitations of the LMS or the inadequate services of the vendors. Image Courtesy: Pexels.com.

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Talented Learning

APRIL 9, 2019

By chance, I took a job with a marketing communications company that was expanding into elearning. Next, look at the total cost of maintenance and licenses. We constantly hear about LMS vendors acquiring a specialized learning technology provider to expand or strengthen their platform’s core functionality and reach.

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Talented Learning

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Many learning organizations say analytics software is cost-prohibitive because the upfront licensing expense is too high, or they must invest too heavily in user training – or both. For instance, although some BI dashboard vendors offer free trials, set-up and configuration costs have been known to reach $20,000 or more.

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eFront

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

They prefer to sell licenses where the margins are higher and there are fewer headaches. It is not only the license that costs more, every interaction with Sumtotal whether for support or training is expensive. It is not only the license that costs more, every interaction with Sumtotal whether for support or training is expensive.

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Talented Learning

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Of the 15 episodes we produced this year, these three sessions attracted the most listeners: #3 Interpreting Global eLearning Trends – with Donald H. Author, professor and perpetual fan favorite, Dr. Karl Kapp , makes it easy to understand in this free-wheeling Q&A session. Top 3 Webinars of 2019. SEE THE WINNERS NOW!

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Talented Learning

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Instead, nearly all vendors rely on integration with one or more third-party virtual online event applications such as GoToMeeting , Adobe Connect or Cisco WebEx. Typically, communication with experts occurs via text messaging and offline channels but innovative vendors are adding live video to this mix. 2) Peer-to-Peer Collaboration.

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Talented Learning

MAY 31, 2017

There are now hundreds and hundreds of LMS vendors in the learning technology space. The further you go from the United States, the more learning technology vendors don’t use the term “LMS” to describe their product, even though they include much (or all) of the same functionality you’ll find in an LMS.

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Talented Learning

MAY 1, 2018

For example, recently I had the opportunity to join industry veteran, thought leader and instructional rock star Connie Malamed founder of The eLearning Coach to discuss one of my favorite topics: “The Strategic Use of Learning Management Systems.” Outline the best license model for your intended use. Give and take.

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Talented Learning

DECEMBER 11, 2019

She believes a new elearning course could help marketing and sales teams increase sales by at least 700 units in the first year without causing any work disruptions. But after including the $60,000 new elearning fixed cost and expected sales increase (column 2 below), it’s clear that ABC would actually lose $4,000.

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Talented Learning

JANUARY 8, 2019

Every day, we interview vendors to understand their product strategy, features and roadmap. 21 Vendor Expansion and Consolidation Continue at a Brisk Pace. As 2019 begins, 762 vendors are on our learning systems radar – and new innovators are entering the fray all the time. Most vendors excel in only one of these areas.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 23, 2009

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Monday, March 23, 2009 Market Differences in eLearning Im a fan of the number 42. I agree with Rupa and Poonam on the elearning industry in India but there are variations too. But I know of few variable cases too: 1. Loved the post.

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Talented Learning

JUNE 26, 2018

Over time, organizations began integrating standalone learning systems with HR and talent management suites to coordinate, deliver and track employee participation in mandatory classroom and elearning courses more efficiently. Submit the form below to schedule a free preliminary consultation at your convenience. First Name *.

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Talented Learning

OCTOBER 13, 2016

As I get deeper and deeper into the industry, I’m more convinced than ever that “focus” is the key LMS technology trend of today’s winning vendors. Unfortunately, it is too easy for LMS vendors and buyers to get lost in the “me too” feature race and fail to see the forest for the trees. I’ve heard there are 700 LMS vendors.

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eLearning 24-7

MAY 16, 2016

Bewildered on what is happening, why what is needed isn’t appearing as it should, and how is it possible that something so obvious based on where e-learning is heading, mobile is pushing and future tech is inspiring is lost among so many vendors? And therein lies one of the issues, that is showing up with many, many vendors.

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Talented Learning

AUGUST 15, 2018

This approach is often criticized for lack of content portability when switching LMS vendors. However, vendors are reducing this risk with automated content migration capabilities. EasyGenerator CEO Kasper Spiro says he sees content creation shifting from elearning specialists to subject matter experts.

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SweetRush

JULY 11, 2022

When clients are considering an eLearning development partnership with us, we are often asked how what we create will be different from or better than something they can buy off-the-shelf. As an award-winning custom eLearning design company , we like to think that our work speaks for itself ( and our happy clients speak for us ).

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Learning Visions

JUNE 27, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Why should companies go with e-Learning vendors when rapid e-Learning tools are available? Have the e-Learning vendor create the first few custom programs. Some insightful industry analysis, surrounded by a lot of marketing speak.

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eFront

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

They prefer to sell licenses where the margins are higher and there are fewer headaches. It is not only the license that costs more, every interaction with Sumtotal whether for support or training is expensive. It is not only the license that costs more, every interaction with Sumtotal whether for support or training is expensive.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 5, 2008

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. eLearning vendors (those that design custom courseware) are often handed the course to be built. The sponsor says "we want this eLearning course." The eLearning Salary Gender Gap Phew! Whos Your Master?

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Mindflash

MARCH 23, 2010

My training budget is usually about $1.50 (my wages included), so for me the best images are free. There are several sources for free images, but I usually start with Microsoft Office Clipart because the options are plentiful and the image vendor is tagged in the photo – in case I want to blow my entire $1.50

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Talented Learning

JANUARY 15, 2020

For example, I worked on elearning projects for customers at Accenture. There are several reasons why: RSVP FOR OUR JANUARY WEBINAR! • When software is free, you have to make money with services. Open source vendors are only a subset of that niche, with maybe hundreds of companies. That’s where the action is… Yeah.

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