eLearning Industry

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Are you thinking about enlisting the aid of an experienced LMS consultant to guide you through the LMS selection process? This article features 7 notable benefits of using LMS consulting services to find a system that offers the best value for money.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 26, 2018

You finally got the budget to purchase a learning management system (LMS). Ask around for request for proposal (RFP) samples and send one of them to a dozen LMS vendors? The first step is gathering and prioritizing your requirements for a new LMS. Narrow down the field before sending out an RFP.

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Web Courseworks

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

John Leh runs a firm called Talented Learning and he is quite the talented guy when it comes to speaking about Extended Enterprise LMS. Talented Learning is a news, research and consulting organization dedicated to the advancement of all aspects of extended enterprise learning technology solutions.

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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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Adobe Captivate

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

In May, I partnered with a continuing education organization to offer a class on how to select a learning technology platform. The description is below: Has your organization asked you to select a new learning technology platform or learning management system? Decide on your top priorities for an LMS.

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Talented Learning

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Previously, we explored extended enterprise learning tech trends , and talked about how organizations can choose the best learning system for their needs. Today, let’s move to the next step – LMS implementation. Choosing an LMS isn’t the end. 1) How difficult is LMS implementation, really ? Absolutely.

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KnowledgeAnywhere

MAY 8, 2023

However, not all learning systems are created equal, and selecting the wrong system can lead to wasted time, money, and resources. In this article, we'll explore six common ways that companies make mistakes when choosing a learning system for their training programs.

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Talented Learning

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Is the LMS RFP a Necessary Evil? A Request for Proposal (RFP) is one of the most widely used yet controversial tools for learning management systems buyers. Either way, it’s usually foolish to buy an LMS without one. The LMS RFP has developed a bad reputation because it is easily misunderstood.

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Talented Learning

JUNE 19, 2019

You’ve been scanning inbound email messages for important updates when suddenly a new subject line catches your eye: “ Request for Proposal : LMS for ABC Corporation.” But preparing RFP responses can be brutal – especially if you blow it with unforced errors. What’s Wrong With This RFP Response?

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eLearning 24-7

JULY 31, 2013

Speed up the process – Who has time today to spend days putting together a RFP and on the flip side from the vendor perspective who has weeks to complete them? Focus on the market today – The RFPs I always see are outdated. Streamline – Finding a LMS shouldn’t be something that makes you want to punch the walls.

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Talented Learning

MARCH 4, 2020

2) Broader Reach : The combined customer base will drive stronger content, support, systems integration and technology partnerships around the globe. My View From the LMS Customer Front Lines. It may be more controversial, but as a recovering LMS sales guy, I’m not easily persuaded by polished marketing pitches.

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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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Talented Learning

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

As learning systems consultants , we’ve seen our share of organizations abandon LMS platforms that once seemed like ideal solutions. How to Keep That “New LMS” Feeling Alive. There are plenty of things you can do to be sure a new LMS doesn’t meet an untimely end.

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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

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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Talented Learning

OCTOBER 8, 2019

If you’re familiar with Talented Learning, you know we’re fiercely independent consultants focused on one goal – to help you choose the best extended enterprise LMS for your needs. Think of learning programs that reach beyond employees. EXTENDED ENTERPRISE LMS AUDIENCES.

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Talented Learning

JULY 11, 2016

With almost 700 LMS vendors in the world, competition for every sales opportunity is fierce. I know because I spent 13 years selling learning management solutions. years, I have leveraged that software sales experience as an independent LMS selection consultant. LMS Vendor Sales Tips. For the last 2.5

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Talented Learning

AUGUST 17, 2017

I bump into LinkedIn posts from learning professionals who are overwhelmed by LMS challenges. 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. New LMS Realities. Roll the dice?

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Talented Learning

APRIL 18, 2017

Why does everything about the LMS market seem so complex? To find the best learning technology fit , we must sort through various learning platform types, license models , functionality, integration capacity , implementation services (or lack of) and overall costs. The LMS Sandbox: Blessing or Curse? 3) Discovery.

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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.

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Talented Learning

APRIL 26, 2017

Let’s look first at what’s happening in today’s continuing education market and then let’s talk about factors you should consider when selecting a CEU-friendly LMS. CEUs Meet Employee LMS: Oil Meets Water? Why do CE content providers have such a hard time finding an appropriate LMS out of the box?

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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 may even be the person he's talking about in his post as the other consultant, but I'm not quite sure. Learning Strategy Defined? Where does this come from?

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Talented Learning

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Talk with consultants who’ve helped other organizations retool their learning programs. I often see associations with complementary programs teaming up to offer a broader selection of content through ecommerce sites. You can upload those recordings on an LMS. 14) How can we avoid LMS implementation surprises?

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Talented Learning

JANUARY 23, 2018

When we started Talented Learning, there was no independent source of extended enterprise learning technology research, but we knew from experience that the need was real. 2 LMS Evaluation: Expert’s Guide to Making Better Learning Tech Choices. How can you navigate the field of 700+ LMS vendors?

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Talented Learning

DECEMBER 26, 2018

To sample our webinars, try three of this year’s most popular sessions: #3 Franchise Performance and the Modern LMS. What role does learning technology innovation play in franchise business success? 2 Customer Education Meets Customer Success – Understanding Salesforce.com/LMS Integration. Readers seem to agree.

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Talented Learning

DECEMBER 7, 2016

It is not easy choosing the best LMS for 2016. That’s because the learning management systems market has never been stronger or more diverse. LMS specialists of every size, shape and focus continue to enter the space with impressive new capabilities. Finding the Best LMS in a Complex World.

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learnWorlds

MAY 29, 2023

Choosing an LMS is one of the most important decisions you’ll have to make when deploying partner training. 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. First Section: About You 2.

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Talented Learning

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Making Sense of LMS License Models. Throughout the last month, I’ve reviewed 12 RFP responses for 3 different LMS business scenarios: association learning, commercial training and corporate channel/customer education. There are more than 700 LMS vendors today, yet there is no standard usage-based LMS license model.

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Talented Learning

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

“How much does an LMS cost?” ” As an LMS research analyst and vendor selection consultant, I get a version of that question often from both LMS buyers and sellers. We gathered LMS pricing from vendor websites, public RFP results, interviewed buyers and asked the vendors.

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Talented Learning

JANUARY 9, 2018

Welcome to our 4th annual LMS and learning systems “Trends” post! As fiercely independent learning technology analysts, we think a trend isn’t just a fleeting idea that comes and goes like fashion, or a social media hashtag. In fact, we estimate that this is the fastest growing LMS segment. #13

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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. ” All too often, reps briefly introduce the company, the product and the sales consultant.

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Talented Learning

DECEMBER 27, 2019

These are our readers’ perennial favorites: #3 Will You Sell More Continuing Education With an LMS? But what kind of systems should continuing education providers choose to support lifelong skills development? 2 Define Your LMS Requirements Like a Pro. 2 Define Your LMS Requirements Like a Pro. Conclusion.

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Paradiso

APRIL 7, 2017

But, you have to be wise when selecting one because you’ll stumble upon many Moodle services providers who’d promise services that are too good to be true. Draft a good RFP (Request for Proposal). Next, download an RFP template! Yes, there is a proper format for an RFP! Be aware of such service providers!

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LearnUpon

DECEMBER 15, 2016

It is nearly 13 years since I started working in the LMS space. That time has been split between working on customized LMS implementations (about 8 years) and cloud-based LMS solutions during my time with LearnUpon. Reasons to choose a custom LMS. Pitfalls of a custom LMS solution. LMS Vendor QA. Bug Fixing.

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eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Learning Management Systems. Mobile learning platforms. Social learning platforms. Do I need an authoring tool if I have a LMS? If you want to track in a learning management system or learning platform that supports SCORM then you want it. Authoring Tools. Web conferencing.

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Talented Learning

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

They needed to streamline their RFP response process. But customers can also self-select into what they need, and we don’t force them into any particular curriculum. What does your learning tech ecosystem look like? I built my own learning management system from scratch, accidentally. Everything.

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eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 1, 2014

LMS Report Criteria. For the 2015 report, I decided to utilize a new process for selecting the best of the best, in other words, the top 50 platforms in the world. The report is based on my internal directory count of 640 LMSs, learning platforms, learning systems or whatever else they pitch themselves as, vendors around the globe.

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