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LMS Market Trends: Issues and Opportunities
Talented Learning
JULY 20, 2017
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Learning Technology Blogs: An Analyst’s Reading List
Talented Learning
DECEMBER 28, 2016
When you need solid advice about learning strategy and technology, which blogs come to mind? Are any LMS vendors on that list? Or do you dismiss them because you assume they’re too self-serving? If you’ve been ignoring LMS vendor blogs, it’s time to take a closer look.
The LMS Meets 2017: Top 15 Learning Tech Predictions
Talented Learning
JANUARY 9, 2017
Hands down, our learning technology “predictions” list is our favorite post to develop each year. These aren’t Nostradamus-style prophecies.
LMS Review: Docebo 7
Talented Learning
JULY 13, 2017
See More Vendors in our LMS Directory. The Docebo LMS has come a long way since we first reviewed it in 2014. Here was my assessment at that time: Docebo is an excellent option for your first or second internal or extended enterprise LMS.
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LMS Review: Adobe Captivate Prime
Talented Learning
JUNE 5, 2017
See More Vendors in our LMS Directory. Somehow I made it through more than 3 years without reviewing Adobe Captivate Prime LMS. Recently, several clients asked me about it by name, so I headed to the Adobe website for a first-hand look.
Five Ways to Buy an LMS You Will Hate!
Talented Learning
JUNE 7, 2016
You hear a lot of chatter over the last decade about how everyone hates their learning management system. Some people even think customer dissatisfaction is the reason there are 700 LMS vendors. I don’t think that is the case.
Extended Enterprise Learning Takes Center Stage
Talented Learning
JUNE 13, 2017
When we founded Talented Learning nearly four years ago, we set out on a mission to map the world of learning management technology. Hundreds of new platforms were flooding the market and as a former long-term LMS sales executive , I knew this landscape was changing fundamentally.
LMS Technology Trends: Why Focus Is The Next Big Thing
Talented Learning
OCTOBER 13, 2016
I have now formally reviewed 125 of the potential 700 learning management solutions available in the world. 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.
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LMS Innovation: Where’s the Value?
Talented Learning
MAY 3, 2017
If you follow my writing — even casually — you know how excited I am about the direction of LMS innovation and its ability to help organizations create business value.
4 Corporate LMS Flavors: Which Do You Choose?
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.
2016 LMS Market Trends, Observations and Predictions
Talented Learning
JANUARY 12, 2016
The 2016 LMS market is not what you think. We have spent the last two years interviewing hundreds of global learning technology professionals on both the vendor and practitioner sides of the fence.
LMS Gamification: Are We Having Fun Yet?
Talented Learning
MARCH 30, 2017
What is LMS gamification ? It’s not about playing games in a learning management system. But it is about leveraging game-oriented mechanics to drive interest and involvement in online training content.
Seven Simple Secrets to Off-the-Shelf Course Success
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Off-the-shelf elearning is applicable for a wide audience, but it won’t address your organization’s unique situations or distinctive content. So are these courses all that helpful? For sure! Read on for 7 secrets to make off-the-self learning your own.
The LMS Sandbox: How to Play For Keeps
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.
LMS Implementation Pricing — Take 2
Talented Learning
MAY 2, 2016
Bloggers know instantly when we’ve hit a good topic that deserves further exploration. It’s easy to see in the volume and variety of feedback from readers. Recently, I wrote a post entitled “ Shrinking LMS Implementation Fees Drive Market Expansion.”
LMS RFP Tips: How to Find Your Best Learning Technology Fit
Talented Learning
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
Is the LMS RFP a Necessary Evil? A Nice-to-Have? Or Something More? A Request for Proposal (RFP) is one of the most widely used yet controversial tools for learning management systems buyers. Some people hate them. Others love them. Either way, it’s usually foolish to buy an LMS without one.
Top Social Learning LMS Features
Talented Learning
JANUARY 27, 2016
In 2016, most people are accustomed to social media and the conventions associated with profiles, friends, posts, liking and sharing. But how are these new social business behaviors influencing social learning features of today’s learning management systems (LMS)?
The Secret to Getting Learning Results May Not Be What You Think
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LMS Demo Do’s and Don’ts
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.
How Associations Bridge the Skills Gap With Digital Badges
Talented Learning
APRIL 8, 2017
Co-authored by Linda Bowers, CTO, WBT Systems. Associations around the world face a common challenge — how to remain relevant and expand their footprint in their particular domain. Success depends on the ability to create value for their brand.
How Does LMS Selection Work? This Case Reveals All
Talented Learning
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
At Talented Learning, we help all kinds of organizations big and small find the right LMS for their needs. With 13 years in LMS sales and now nearly 3 years as LMS selection consultants, we’ve been directly involved in $65,000,000 worth of LMS selling and buying.
Why So Many LMS Vendors?
Talented Learning
APRIL 14, 2016
Nearly 700 LMS vendors compete in today’s LMS marketplace. These LMS vendors range from global software companies to tiny cloud vendors. Why are there so many? How do they all survive? Who is doing all this buying?
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LMS License Models: What in the World is Going On?
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. The true yet unsatisfying answer is that “it depends.”
Continuing Education: Will You Sell More CEUs With an LMS?
Talented Learning
APRIL 26, 2017
Continuing education is a big business. Thanks to a surge in learning technology innovation and greater demand for a workforce with proven professional skills , the business of selling continuing education units ( CEUs ) is growing bigger each day.
Want to Sell More Content? Put More Lines in the Water
Talented Learning
MARCH 21, 2017
“How can we sell more content?” ” That’s the number one question on the minds of everyone who develops and sells learning-related content.
5 Must-Have LMS Integrations for Commercial Training Companies
Talented Learning
MAY 10, 2017
What is the best learning platform for a commercial training provider? As a learning technology analyst and consultant, I’ve been asked that question more than a few times. Honestly, there is no obvious “silver bullet” answer. But there are definitely viable solutions.
The complete eLearning journey
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2015 Talented Learning LMS Vendor Award Recipients
Talented Learning
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Learning management systems didn’t die. They evolved, and today we recognize them. Quick LMS History. Corporate LMSs were invented almost 30 years ago to manage and report on the training and compliance of their employees and contractors.
Association LMS Buying Companion
Talented Learning
AUGUST 15, 2016
For most of us, August means vacation. It’s the ideal time to get away and recharge before fall kicks in. But for association professionals, August brings another kind of opportunity.
LMS Vendor Eyes Only: 10 Tips to Boost Sales
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. For the last 2.5 years, I have leveraged that software sales experience as an independent LMS selection consultant.
Shrinking LMS Implementation Fees Drive Market Expansion
Talented Learning
FEBRUARY 24, 2016
As little as five years ago, it was common for an average LMS implementation to exceed $100,000. An LMS needed to be installed and then configured in either the vendor’s data center or at a client location.
5 Key Aspects of Accurate Learning Management Systems Pricing
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Online Courses Are Golden: Can an LMS Help Your Business Cash In?
Talented Learning
MARCH 10, 2017
Do you sell learning content online ? If you don’t, chances are you will soon. And if you already offer online courses, you’re probably looking for ways to expand this line of business. Why Are Online Courses So Attractive? What’s driving new interest in digital learning?
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