eLearning 24-7

MAY 16, 2023

If you have seen a learning system, any system, at a trade show, such as LTUK, or ATD (coming up), or on the web, or in your dreams, you start to notice a retread. There are systems that do not follow this path, at least UI/UX wise, but the pitch, spin, reason why, and blah blah blah, is redundant. Bite-sized learning.

Learning System 73

Learning System System Metrics Mentoring 73

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 1, 2021

” By now, you are thinking, “Oh, he is about to say the LMS market is finished, OR that they are dinosaurs doomed, and thus us naysayers have been right all along,” sorry to disappoint, but no, no, and no. You would buy an LMS, even in 2000, and it could help you identify skill gaps – so that isn’t new.

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Market Association LMS Association Learning Management System LMS 116

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 23, 2020

In looking over the past 10 years of pricing data (that I have been tracking) when it comes to learning systems, there is a repetitive variable, ok,, variables at play. And if there was any audience that you would think would be seeing higher numbers of sales as a result, it would be in K-12 and higher education specific systems. .

Learning System 58

Learning System System Compliance Training ILT 58

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 1, 2019

That said, I will say to you, that before you just buy the learning system, please, please do due diligence on the system. Just as some people love Nutella, others will find it on the same level of peanut butter mixed with bananas, which should be forbidden and outlawed in the solar system. The Hub (Center).

Learning System 74

Learning System System Metrics Compliance Training 74

eLearning 24-7

JULY 12, 2023

Let’s face it – RFI/RFP documents sent over to learning system vendors are massive tomes that confuse, challenge and even baffle some vendors. Yeah, they are focused on essentials, again, forgetting this is a learning system and is for learning. They can be 25 pages. 50 pages, even 100 pages or more.

Templates 59

Templates Learning System System RFP 59

Infopro Learning

MARCH 30, 2023

The Changing Employee Training Landscape and Rising Need for Upskilling Previously, employee training mainly focused on enhancing technical skills and knowledge associated with particular job positions. The content types that are most commonly used in blended learning include eLearning, video, audio, workbooks, and documents.

Blended Learning 221

Blended Learning Blended Virtual Classroom Association Learning Management System 221

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Thought Industries is for customer education/partner training, associations, and other B2B/B2C, like training providers for example. Coaching is not in cohort-based, and coaching is not the same thing as mentoring. Some associations go loop too, but interestingly enough for obvious reasons, they have broken free to a point.

Learning System 98

Learning System System Metrics vendor 98

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Skills in Learning Systems, that are not like or may be similar to a skills platform – Confused yet? My learning system says it comes with skills functionality? Q: What about vendors who sell their system as a “learning suite”? They have an LMS. ” What you haven’t?

Learning System 76

Learning System Platform System Skills 76

BigTinCan

APRIL 9, 2021

Mobile LMS’ are growing in popularity because they overcome drawbacks of desktop and laptop-based employee training, including: Training only happens when employees can easily access a desktop computer (which means they don’t happen as often — especially as sellers increasingly rely on mobile devices).

Association Learning Management System 111

Association Learning Management System Association LMS LMS Mobile 111

eLearning 24-7

MAY 17, 2024

So, when you see the marketing hype as though on any learning system site, that notes it. BTW it is the same spin for micro-learning platforms or a vendor saying they do micro-learning as though they are unique. In due time, the courses I wanted and needed sat on our LMS too. Yeah, everyone does it.

Press 73

Press News Micro-Learning Sales 73

eLearning 24-7

MAY 2, 2022

I track over 1,400 learning systems around the world. Over two dozen authoring tools and over 300 e-learning solutions – for the corporate side of the house. Granted there are always additional variables out there, and you may say, well, I need a system that can talk to me and ask me where to find the nearest Burger place.

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vendor Authoring Tools Guide Metrics 102

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 15, 2021

Well over a month ago, on LinkedIn, I started a weekly series where I would select one learning system and compare it to a few other learning systems. Just me based on my knowledge of the industry, markets, and so forth. They also have a video skills validation and digital coaching component too.

Alternatives 105

Alternatives System Docebo SAP 105

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 20, 2020

Once again the same criteria as the previous rankings, which you can find here and unless otherwise specified you can find every system on my learning system search engine platform, FindanLMS. 10th (which for folks attending LearningTech, a perfect assist when you looking for an LMS or LXP or Learning Platform).

Learning System 71

Learning System System Scanning Compliance Training 71

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 6, 2020

not suppliers), on what they are seeking in a learning system, often noting the LMS and an LXP. Some want a hybrid of the two, others want features that they believe may not exist in one system or another. Sure a vendor can say we are an LXP, but a LMS too or vice versa. No, it is not learning software.

Compliance Training 70

Compliance Training Association LMS Association Learning Management System LMS 70

eLearning 24-7

JULY 1, 2021

Before diving into the Q/A, for those who are interested but unaware, I know have a LinkedIn Group, called E-Learning Coach, which is me. I do recommend you start your assessment first on FindAnLMS , after it comparing systems, and seeing my “ratings” which are updated twice a year.

Association Learning Management System 101

Association Learning Management System vendor LMS Association LMS 101

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Surprises in E-Learning One of the biggest surprises, is that so many folks are unaware that e-learning was an umbrella term, as I noted in the History of the LMS post. On top of that, they misspell it – the term is e-learning. It has always been e-learning. Another surprise. Vendors who use it?

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vendor Association Learning Management System Mentoring Slides 72

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 31, 2023

TRICK The number of learning systems pushing out all types of marketing spin around Generative-AI, often listing it as AI, and some say Co-pilot, which uh, isn’t fully accurate. TREAT The nearly official listing of the Top 50 Learning System for 2023-24. Their generative-AI (ChatGPT 3.5 okay, promo offer).

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vendor Association Learning Management System Association LMS LMS 68

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 22, 2021

They continue to muddle up the learning system space. The way a 3rd party content provider works with an LXP (or any learning system that offers a marketplace) is that they have a partnership agreement – allowing the vendor to have them in their marketplace. Because the market now demands it. No difference.

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Metrics Cornerstone vendor Association LMS 124

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 22, 2022

A lot of people think coaching is the same as mentoring, and that by having coaching in their learning system or buying a coaching platform will suffice for their employees. Q: Can you explain the difference between “Coaching” and “People Development powered by Mentoring”?

Mentoring 62

Mentoring Coaching Association LMS Association Learning Management System 62

eLearning 24-7

JULY 11, 2022

Yes, there will be many that will refer to themselves as such, and yes, their will be other learning systems that note that they have an LXP in their system. However, it does not mean that the LXP type (in the learning system space) is the same hot commodity it once was. A Failed Premise. History Lesson.

Compliance Training 86

Compliance Training Metrics vendor Learning System 86

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Please remember a few items here: I base this on an extensive analysis of the system, so what I am looking it may not be everything you are looking at. Support plays a crucial component here because it is the number one reason, why people leave a learning system. Absorb LMS. Wonderful system for mid-market too.

System 59

System Metrics Cornerstone Association LMS 59

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 5, 2022

People totally got into “it” – that is to say really jazzed and excited about doing cohort-based learning (online) in the corporate/association market – I found so many people who see the premise and can go, okay this can work – I believe in it. Think of this document as a cheat sheet.

Online Learning 87

Online Learning Online Social Networks Synchronous 87

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 9, 2021

I’m referring to every analyst/consulting site that uses “Grids” in whatever format – design wise to identify top systems is this or that category. For the last few years, I’ve rated the top B2B/B2C learning systems, via a ranking list during my yearly best award systems. Grids are confusing.

System 105

System Custom Education Metrics 105

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 16, 2023

That’s right, the annual, Customer Education Learning Systems Bracket. The majority of people who oversee customer training/education are people in training or have a background in training or education who jumped over to the corporate/association side. It’s that time of the year. Yes, a horrible idea.

Metrics 77

Metrics Custom Education White Label 77

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 9, 2022

Just as I remember those fond memories (okay, I don’t recall them, just remember seeing the ads when I was much older), I remember the day I said, there has to be more to this, when it came to seeing rankings of learning systems. Ditto for associations – trade and professional. Top 20 – been there, done that.

Learning System 104

Learning System System Compliance Training Metrics 104

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 19, 2019

If after a few years, nobody can recall your name, or remember your name or even associate your name with the type of product you are, then you need to change your name. Another percent has never heard of an LXP and some people only are aware of a brand and thus refer to the systems under the guise of that brand. Learning Experiences.

Platform 70

Platform Digital Association Learning Management System Compliance Training 70

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 8, 2022

As previously covered in other posts, the industry has splintered into audience-focused types if you will, as in systems whose focus is employees, customer education, or a combo – employees and customers. The majority of learning systems are combos, which usually skew towards the employee side – there are a few exceptions.

Custom 75

Custom Education Metrics Docebo 75

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 28, 2020

Okay, this is the continuation of the Top 50 Learning Systems for 2020. Below are the Top 20 Learning Systems (of those Top 50). . The system hits all the feature sets for sales components and learning too. Comes with Spoke, a great learning system, a nice addition to an already super start SEP.

Learning System 23

Learning System System Compliance Training iTunes 23

eLearning 24-7

MAY 28, 2020

The market continues to grow, but with that growth numerous changes are taking place. More and more vendors are calling themselves digital learning platforms (DLP). Vendors in this space want into the B2B/B2C (customer education, partner education, aka Extended Enterprise -EXE) market (includes associations).

Metrics 68

Metrics vendor Association LMS Association Learning Management System 68

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 9, 2020

The virus is already starting to create a financial crisis, and likely will lead to a recession not just in the states, which is showing already some financial strain in certain markets, but globally as well. In past recessions, the e-learning market took a hit. And again, the end-user, manager, etc., What I see.

Saba 60

Saba Cornerstone Microsoft vendor 60

Limestone Learning

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

PT: Learning Technologies Ecosystems (Free for ATD members) In today’s organization, technology plays a role in creating, managing, analyzing and delivering learning. Although AI might seem relatively new, leading organizations have already embraced AI up-skilling programs as an integral part of their modern learning strategies.

Brandon Hall 81

Brandon Hall Metrics Free Diversity Training 81

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The Rise of Workforce Management – The latest buzz word to enter the lexicon of the learning system industry, for systems targeting heavily towards employees. I’ve seen some PM components entering LXPs and learning platforms, neither of which, would ever say they are an LMS. Authoring Tools?

Scanning 47

Scanning vendor Association LMS Association Learning Management System 47

eLearning 24-7

MAY 18, 2021

Back in January (2021), I wrote about the Talent Development Platform market and how I identified what is a TDP, among other items. In March (2021), I identified where the Corporate Learning System marke t is heading, including the identification of three groups that will define the segments.

Platform 59

Platform Develop vendor Skills 59

Watershed

JULY 17, 2018

DID YOU KNOW: Each learning program is likely to have its own learning ecosystem, although you’ll likely find overlap between ecosystems (especially when it comes to commonly used systems like the LMS).The The variations among your learning ecosystems are a positive thing. Other learning programs are more subtle.

Authoring Tools 53

Authoring Tools Compliance Training Association Learning Management System Association LMS 53

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 23, 2019

A revamped UI and enhanced UX, to enable you (the end-user) to search, explore, view and contact the best learning systems in the world. My learning system search engine is designed to provide an optimum experience each and every time. What is an LMS? LMS by Committee. LMS vendor calls. is now live.

Authoring Tools 41

Authoring Tools Association LMS Association Learning Management System Oracle 41

eLearning 24-7

JULY 10, 2021

Yes, there has been systems with skills frameworks and skills tied to career development (but I’d argue more with TM/PM and less with learning systems – although you could always do that yourself in the system – long story). There are learning systems that are ahead of the game (i.e.

Skills 105

Skills Taxonomy Metrics Comparison 105

Limestone Learning

APRIL 29, 2020

And you’ll come away inspired to design and manage integrated learning and performance plans that’ll position you as an indispensable team member in the eyes of stakeholders. Because coaching’s a just-in-time, customized approach to development, it’s far more cost-effective than more prevalent one-size-fits-all approaches to learning.

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Free Brandon Hall eLearning Guild Blended Learning 84