WBT Systems

MAY 31, 2016

Not all learning management systems are equal. With over 600 LMS vendors providing solutions for a variety of education technology needs, from generic to niche solutions, open source to proprietary platforms – how can you be sure that you have the right learning solution for your association? Are Your Learners Frustrated?

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 3, 2017

Now you might think, of course a learning management system vendor is going to recommend investing in learning technology, but we are not talking about sales! To stay up to date with the latest trends and news for association learning, make sure to follow the WBT Systems blog each week, or join our networks on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 11, 2016

As a starting point for evalutating your current learning solution, you might want to have a look at the post “ When is it Time for a New LMS “, and ask these questions: Are your learners frustrated? At WBT Systems we have developed a program called QuickValue. Has your organization outgrown your LMS?

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eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

And yeah there are vendors who will taut that they are in X list or Y rankings and thus should be included. This isn’t a beauty contest, nor a pay for play (I NEVER accept that, nor play that game, nor do I accept any referral fees or whatever some vendors offer for recommending them). Even open source systems.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 6, 2018

However, by focusing only on in-person event sponsorships, you miss an opportunity to build stronger partnerships with industry vendors through online learning sponsorships. Think of sponsors as industry partners, not vendors. How can they help you provide education to members? Offer learner-centric sponsorships.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 10, 2017

These opportunities to lead in changing professional education will affect how such programs are delivered, assessed and valued by learners, employers and the professional and trade associations providing education and certification within their respective industries. Integrations between Systems become Crucial.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 19, 2018

The request for proposal you send to learning management system (LMS) providers is only as good as the process you use to develop your LMS requirements. It provides a model for future collaborative discussions about other topics and helps break down departmental silos. Extra benefits of the LMS requirements process.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 3, 2018

How is it negatively impacting learners? Vendor support. Document any missed opportunities because of your system’s limited functionality. Can learners access programs on their phone or tablet? Once you identify your “must-have” requirements for a new LMS, talk to several vendors to get an idea about potential solutions.

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Talented Learning

AUGUST 29, 2018

Of course, no vendor can innovate effectively in all areas at once, so each chooses matters most in its niche. Collectively, these choices advance the overall learning systems market. Mergers and acquisitions can create a collection of mismatched systems. Linda Bowers, CTO, WBT Systems.

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Talented Learning

JANUARY 8, 2019

Our trends lists reflect how learning systems buyers are actually driving innovation with their dollars! Every day, we interview vendors to understand their product strategy, features and roadmap. Then we use that intelligence to help buyers define their requirements and evaluate qualified systems. REPLAY THE WEBINAR NOW!

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

It is software that sits on an organization’s server or in the cloud , allows managers to enroll employees in courses (or lets employees self-register), and presents the learner with a menu of lessons from which to choose. Once a learner chooses an item, it then launches that lesson. The lesson is usually not created in the LMS.

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WBT Systems

JULY 10, 2018

You read that right: 81 percent of respondents said their association doesn’t provide enough professional development opportunities for their staff. Sometimes departmental budgets only provide professional development resources for senior-level staff. Better serve learners and members.

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eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 20, 2014

The day finally came when I decided that yes, I would write a report, but not your typical report that you tend to find on various sites that offer/sell “reports” I knew right away that I wanted to do it in a different manner and style, PLUS I wanted to provide information immediately – useful, relevant with a modern twist to it.

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Talented Learning

MARCH 30, 2017

Nevertheless, since 2010, the market has been quick to embrace LMS gamification and vendors are adapting swiftly to capture their share of the playing field. When learners complete desired activities the LMS awards points to their account. When learners complete desired activities the LMS awards points to their account.

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eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

Rather, what I would do is present the following as validation on e-learning and thus a LMS: Cost – The cost of face to face training, attending seminars off-site and repeation of said seminars if needed versus the cost of e-learning courses – will provide a specific set of data. Can you provide me some details?

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eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 9, 2022

I couldn’t care less whom these vendors have as a clients. The vendors as a whole, not just the 75, will always show big names. Unless you ask are you exclusive which means “the only learning system” at the company, association, etc – the vendors won’t cover that, while showing you the clients.

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Talented Learning

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

And this week the celebration continues, as we recognize excellence in our second category – continuing education systems. Specifically, today we focus on top learning and certification solutions used by trade and professional associations , mission-driven non-profits, commercial training providers, trade schools and subject matter experts.

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Talented Learning

JANUARY 8, 2020

But the industry’s unbridled expansion started to lose steam a couple of years ago, when vendors began seeking growth through acquisition. This consolidation trend remained front-and-center in 2019, with M&A headlines like these: Absorb Software Acquires Extended Enterprise LMS Provider, eLogic Learning. Good question.

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Talented Learning

AUGUST 1, 2018

This new “specialist” technology landscape benefits LMS customers and vendors, alike. LMS vendors aren’t just talking about what’s possible – they’re delivering. Organizations are making purchasing decisions based on boldly redefined expectations, and LMS are vendors rising to those expectations.

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Talented Learning

JUNE 5, 2019

That’s why we just launched DE Academy , a learning portal that provides digital access to our expertise, on-demand. We also provide outreach resources and help them understand their compliance obligations. It sounds like your member companies could have many thousands of learners that interact with your Academy, right?

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Talented Learning

MAY 16, 2018

Once the only place to go for continuing education , associations now face serious competition from for-profit learning providers. Audience engagement and learner experience are paramount. In other words, they should be mobile, social , global, gamified , effective and highly accessible at the learner’s convenience.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 7, 2017

Because the platform is open source, it will have been designed to provide the basic functionality required by a wide range of organizations from multiple industries, and may require significant customization to support the unique requirements of your association. Third Party Solution Providers.

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eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 18, 2013

WBT Systems already has it (which is really amazing) and I believe you will see it appearing in those systems who see themselves strong in talent mgt and the HCM space. As a result, expect to see some vendors offer deeper analytics – than what exists currently. And there are plenty of vendors who are listening.

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Talented Learning

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Are any LMS vendors on that list? If you’ve been ignoring LMS vendor blogs, it’s time to take a closer look. I’m not an LMS vendor. For smart vendors, a blog is not another way to manipulate you with product marketing messages or achieve keyword dominance in search engines. Here’s proof!

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

What are the essential functions of a Learning Management System for Associations? With so many options out there, and every vendor keen to advertise their platform with the latest bells and whistles or the ”prettiest” interface, how do you make sure that your LMS performs the way your organization needs it to?

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 17, 2017

When implementing a new Association LMS, or upgrading your existing system, one of the top worries is “How will we get our members and new learners to use this new system?” Here we share a few often overlooked tips to help you make it easy for your members not just to use, but to love your Association LMS!

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WBT Systems

MAY 29, 2018

You can provide a better user experience because integration allows for Single Sign-On. Find out what you can do with the eCommerce systems of your existing AMS and the LMS you have in mind. Can you provide discounts? TopClass eCommerce can do all these things—make sure the eCommerce system you have in mind does too.

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Talented Learning

MARCH 12, 2019

So the promise of AI is real, but some technology providers seem willing to blur the lines to attract deeper investment. In a comprehensive new AI industry analysis , MMC says that as pervasiveness takes hold, the distinction between “AI companies” and other software providers will blur and eventually disappear.

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