Upside Learning

JULY 19, 2012

We received a Request For Proposal (RFP) from a leading Banking and Financial organization last week to deploy an enterprise wide Learning Management System. Like every other Bid Manager, I too was excited as it was a good opportunity; but my excitement soon turned into disappointment when I opened the Bid Document.

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Paradiso Solutions

MARCH 17, 2022

It’s not easy to choose the best LMS that suits your specific requirements. With so many LMS providers in the market, deciding the best one might be difficult. Comparing all of the different LMS vendor products is a crucial stage in the selection process. When is an LMS RFP most helpful? Filter the Crowd.

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Absorb LMS

JANUARY 11, 2016

A Good RFP The best RFPs consist of a list of required features, typically in a spreadsheet, and an easy way for the vendor to mark `Yes’ or ‘No’ next to each requirement to identify which features are present or absent in their product. Software vendors love these good RFPs because they don’t take long to complete.

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Paradiso Solutions

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Find the Right E-Learning Vendor with an Awesome RFP. Do you need to discover qualified consultants or freelancers for a sizable e-learning project? If so, you might think about developing an eLearning RFP (Request for Proposal). What do you understand by RFP for E-Learning? Why Write an RFP for E-Learning?

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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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Petra Mayer

JULY 3, 2019

When clients talk to me about their Learning Management System (LMS) project , above all, they typically ask three priority questions as part of their LMS Feasibility Study : Is what we want available? In this article I will dive into these questions and how your LMS Feasibility Study will answer them.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 14, 2015

If you’re just starting the process of selecting and implementing a new LMS, the process can feel a little overwhelming. This is especially true for organizations who don’t currently have an LMS and are starting completely from scratch. LMS Options. Process Overview and Needs Analysis. Membership required).

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Association eLearning

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

We all have a boss and even our best ideas require an explanation, so before you get an LMS, start designing courses, and tracking learner progress, you’ll need to get his or her approval. Will we need an LMS? An instructional designer knows how to present information in a way that makes sense to your learners.

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Absorb LMS

APRIL 4, 2016

Make sure your team is buying an LMS for the year you’re in. Apart from a two-year stint selling tropical fish at a local pet shop when I was 16, my entire career has been in learning technology. As an analyst a decade later, I wrote industry reports about learning management systems, authoring tools, and other technologies.

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Web Courseworks

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Let’s get right down to brass tacks: I have a lot of experience dealing with LMS requests for proposals. (As As many of our readers know, the sponsor of this blog, Web Courseworks, sells a robust, feature-rich SaaS learning management system. Sign up here: LMS Selection: Mastering the Process, Avoiding the Pitfalls.

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Web Courseworks

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Let’s get right down to brass tacks: I have a lot of experience dealing with LMS requests for proposals. (As As many of our readers know, the sponsor of this blog, Web Courseworks, sells a robust, feature-rich SaaS learning management system. Sign up here: LMS Selection: Mastering the Process, Avoiding the Pitfalls.

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eLearningMind

MARCH 2, 2023

It is software, or snippets of code, that enables the communication between two or more other pieces of software, systems, programs, or apps. The server communicates the tab to the cashier, who prepares your bill and passes it to the server, who presents your bill to you and receives payment. How is xAPI different from SCORM?

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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.

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eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Yeah it is a peeve of mine, which is why, I decided that LEPs needed their own RFP template. Anyway, after studying the market in-depth – the LEP market that is, I felt an RFP specifically for that market made sense. . The LEP space is now the 2nd largest segment in the learning system space (LMSs are still first).

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eLearning 24-7

MAY 1, 2020

I note this, because this post covers my new Learning Systems RFP Template , which includes the latest NexGen Tier 4 feature sets. Why one RFP instead of specific ones for LXP and LMS? Simply speaking the systems are becoming extremely similar, with only minor differences. You choose. NexGen Tier 4.

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Talented Learning

JULY 16, 2019

Although 2000 years have passed since that sign was created, the advice is still relevant – especially if you’re trying to choose the right LMS. How exactly can you avoid missteps when selecting a learning system ? As an independent learning tech consultant, I hear questions like that all the time.

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eLearning Brothers

JULY 27, 2017

That being said, there seems to be one fairly universal question that permeates the industry: How do I choose the best Learning Management System (LMS) for my company’s/client’s needs? Many companies jump into the LMS selection process but completely overlook this step.

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Tony Karrer

NOVEMBER 5, 2007

Just to close the loop on my series of posts that I created as part of preparing my presentation: LMS Team Size and Time LMS RFP LMS Selection Presentation Reformulated LMS Selection Team and Stakeholders LMS Selection Process LMS Satisfaction Features and Barriers Thanks again for the input.

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eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 18, 2024

It’s not a typical word that comes up when you decide to purchase whatever type of learning system, whether it is an LMS, LXP, Learning Platform, Talent Development Platform, Employee Dev Platform (a tiny market, but it exists), or whatever a vendor spins their learning system as. Yet it is there.

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Association eLearning

MARCH 28, 2012

There was quite a bit of focus at the 2012 Learning Solutions Conference in Orlando on Learning Management Systems (LMS) and how dissatisfied many users are. Digitec presented a session on “ Making a Successful LMS Switch ” which drew a crowd of conference attendees. Not user-friendly.

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eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

A multi-level LMS, seven to be exact – with a 3D front-end customized to even the carpet had our name on it. ” This above scenario happens a lot, not even with the size of learners presented nor the number of integrations. Enterprise and The RFP The RFP is the second step. But they understood. Geolearning.

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Petra Mayer

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

This case study discovers the step by step process through discovery to documentation or of an RFP document. Create an RFP document for an E Learning product. Create the RFP document and the survey for user research and also document development options and develop a shortlist. The result?

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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. If you don’t accurately and completely identify and prioritize your real needs during that process, your new LMS will fall short of expectations.

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Talented Learning

JULY 31, 2019

If you’re a learning systems vendor , this scenario should sound familiar. Your sales team recently crafted a strong proposal in response to an LMS RFP , and the buyer has given your company a thumbs up. Of course, there’s no guarantee that even the most stellar presentation will seal the deal.

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Talented Learning

MAY 29, 2018

LMS vendors, I owe you a post. It’s hard to believe nearly two years have passed since I last shared tips for selling learning systems. But since the LMS market is on fire, you’ve probably been too busy to notice. Then we recommend 4 highly qualified, matching vendors to evaluate in a formal RFP process.

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Tony Karrer

OCTOBER 25, 2007

Continuing on from my earlier posts: LMS Selection Team and Stakeholders LMS Selection Process Great suggestions from everyone. Topic #1 - LMS Dissatisfaction - Don't Do It! Over stating how much LMS you need and/or missing the opportunity for a Starter LMS. Underestimating people required to operate an LMS.

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Tony Karrer

JANUARY 29, 2008

Based on my post LMS RFP , I've been asked several times if I knew where you could find samples of Request for Proposals (RFPs) for custom eLearning development, performance support tools, learning content management systems (LCMS), elearning authoring tools , etc.

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KnowledgeAnywhere

MAY 8, 2023

By choosing a learning system with reliable technical support, you can ensure that users have the resources they need to successfully complete their training, leading to a more effective and successful training program. Check out Knowledge Anywhere's LMS integrations here.

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Tony Karrer

APRIL 18, 2008

I just pulled a report as part of an LMS Evaluation and saw an interesting pattern: The pattern shows that the larger the audience the lower the satisfaction scores. My guess is that Learning Management Systems that target enterprise solutions and larger audiences will come out lower in LMS Satisfaction surveys.

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Talented Learning

MAY 14, 2020

Over the last decade many associations slowly started to transform their offering to include some of their education, but rarely all their education, certifications and test prep online via an LMS. Many Types of LMS. In 2020 there are many different types of LMS solutions and hundreds of competing vendors. It’s natural.

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E-learning Uncovered

MARCH 27, 2013

In my last post , I gave some tips on what to include in the Request for Proposal (RFP). The best time to think about how you want to evaluate vendors is when you are creating the RFP, so you don’t forget to ask the vendors for something you need. LMS Capabilities. Project Management Ability. Possible Points.

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Tony Karrer

OCTOBER 18, 2007

I'm preparing for my part of an upcoming session at DevLearn on LMS selection as part of The Learning Management Systems Symposium. I'm going to create notes in my blog as a series of posts as I think about what I'll present and then I'll turn them into slides. Help me make this presentation better.

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Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 21, 2007

Tony Karrer over at eLearning Technology has a great idea, he is gathering resources for a presention he giving by asking readers to contribute resources. The presentation is on Learning Management Systems and Tony feels the topic is a little boring so he wants inputs from readers. Here are links to those articles.

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Avilar

JULY 31, 2018

The same rule applies when selecting a Learning Management System (LMS) or other talent management software. While LMS vendors may be more than happy to show you everything the software is capable of, they usually don’t have enough time in their schedule to do so. 2) Prepare a List of Required LMS Functions.

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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. LMS Buyer Background. LMS Demo Do’s. The average five-year bid was $900K.

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eLearningMind

APRIL 19, 2022

Using these pre-packaged elements, such as outlines and templates, course creators can now spend more time generating subject matter content and less on layout and presentation. Learning software is an all-encompassing term used to identify a wide spectrum of eLearning technology. Next steps—Request for Proposal (RFP).

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Tony Karrer

JANUARY 8, 2009

I saw a post by Bryan Chapman discussing how long it takes to select an LMS. And he and I do a lot of LMS selection and implementation work. I put out some of that data in my post - LMS Team Size and Time - Wow 23 Months! Learning Strategy Defined? This is a common LMS Selection Gotcha. Where does this come from?

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