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. The LMS Sales Process: What Counts? I hope you’ve been too busy winning.

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vendor Association Learning Management System Learning System LMS 68

Talented Learning

APRIL 17, 2018

It is essential for any association learning management system (LMS). Yet no one can define “social learning” in a nutshell, because there is no universally accepted meaning. Public social media vs. private association social learning? What Is Social Learning for Associations?

Association Learning Management System 70

Association Learning Management System Association LMS Association Social Learning 70

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 15, 2023

The premise that an LXP, for example, does so much more than an LMS is 100% untrue. LXPs offer assigned learning. They, thus are not learner-centric, the moment the client decides to go assigned learning. Higher than even Pluralsight, which is, uh, a learning platform. Docebo, an LMS, scores around 62%.

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Association LMS Association Learning Management System LMS vendor 70

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. Scrubbing LinkedIn for the identification of job roles and skills. Micro learning this. Skill libraries.

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Market Association LMS Association Learning Management System LMS 116

Web Courseworks

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

As the software industry continues to move away from purchased client/server applications and toward cloud-based SaaS (software as a service) solutions, LMS administrators must rethink the means that they employ to keep their system free from attack, and most importantly, keep their data secure. A few examples of PII are: Name.

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Security Association LMS Association Learning Management System LMS 113

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 11, 2023

LMS aka Learning Management System. LXP – Learning Experience Platform. Learning Platform. Cohort-based learning platform. There is a lot there for types of systems as I have noted before. Learning tools – now referred to as learning technology. Authoring tools.

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Learning System System White Label vendor 75

WBT Systems

DECEMBER 13, 2016

With just a couple of weeks to the end of the year and a huge variety of association learning solutions being showcased this week at ASAE Technology Conference 2016 , it’s a good time to look back at the association learning trends that were predicted for 2016 and see which of these are still relevant.

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Association Learning Management System Association LMS Association Predictions 40

WBT Systems

JANUARY 3, 2017

Back at the office, this process is paralleled as the new year kick-starts strategic planning sessions to set goals for association management, covering everything from membership growth and retention to updating education and certification programs. New Year, New Goals, New Technology.

Association Learning Management System 56

Association Learning Management System Association LMS Association Learning Technologies 56

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. RFP created.

Learning System 69

Learning System System RFP vendor 69

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 17, 2020

And now, it is time for the 2020 Learning System Awards by Verticals/Industries. I selected the ones that are quite common in the space, and that vendors tend to point towards, whether they see it as “taking everyone” or focusing specifically on one vertical or what I always recommend – three. Associations.

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Learning System System Industry Metrics 125

Adobe Captivate

APRIL 17, 2019

Every instructional design model, every teaching method, and every new flavor of learning technology has an acronym. Take learning technology vendors for example. Many acronyms are used to delineate different types of learning systems, when in fact the functionality across the categories is similar.

Association Learning Management System 56

Association Learning Management System Learning Technologies LMS Technology 56

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. That is 100% FALSE.

Compliance Training 70

Compliance Training Association LMS Association Learning Management System LMS 70

Web Courseworks

DECEMBER 11, 2017

As the software industry continues to move away from purchased client/server applications and toward cloud-based SaaS (software as a service) solutions, LMS administrators must rethink the means that they employ to keep their system free from attack, and most importantly, keep their data secure. A few examples of PII are: Name.

Security 100

Security Association LMS Association Learning Management System LMS 100

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.

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Trust Association Learning Management System Association LMS LMS 63

Talented Learning

AUGUST 21, 2018

If you subscribe to this blog , or listen to our podcasts , or attend our webinars , you probably think of Talented Learning as a free source of fiercely indeperndent information for LMS buyers and sellers – but that’s only part of our story. Learning Software Selection: A Matchmaker’s View.

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Consulting Association Learning Management System Software Association LMS 86

WBT Systems

APRIL 3, 2018

As dysfunctional and frustrating as that old learning management system (LMS) is, your association still relies upon it. But, let’s face it, your current LMS is holding you back. Maybe it wasn’t designed for associations in the first place. Preparing Your Case for a New LMS. Vendor support.

Association Learning Management System 42

Association Learning Management System Association LMS LMS Business 42

Web Courseworks

JULY 22, 2016

On a personal level, it is important for your team members to be aware of association conferences they should belong to and attend. On a company level, it is important to have a presence and it enables you learn more about of your industry market and trends. Here’s to seeing you at the next conference!

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Conference Association LMS Association Learning Management System Association 100

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. Vendors use it to refer to online courses/content. On top of that, they misspell it – the term is e-learning. It has always been e-learning.

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vendor Association Learning Management System Mentoring Slides 72

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. We incorporate what we learn from each conversation into our analysis and understanding of the learning technology market.

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Predictions Association Learning Management System Association LMS Market 70

WBT Systems

JANUARY 10, 2017

We’ve put together a quick summary of what the experts are saying about general trends for eLearning solutions and analysed how these might impact your association, so you can focus on innovating and developing your education programs in 2017. Trends Impacting Associations Right Now. So what do you need to know?

Association Learning Management System 40

Association Learning Management System Association LMS Association Trends 40

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 26, 2023

Probably the least fun experience you will ever have when looking at or considering any type of learning system (LMS, LXP, EXP, Learning Platform, Craig’s Javalinas R US, etc.). The majority of vendors will continue, regardless of what you espouse. The vendor is Skill Jar. The way this happened?

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Learning System System vendor Association Learning Management System 63

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A perfect example of what this will likely look like or at least where you can get a sense is how Shopify does it, if you want to hire a dev team to create/change your web site. Thought Industries is for customer education/partner training, associations, and other B2B/B2C, like training providers for example. Why use Helium?

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Learning System System Metrics vendor 97

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Well, one is aware, because I announced it via LinkedIn, but everyone else? Questions – Each learning system vendor was asked a series of questions. These questions/responses will be available at the end of next week via the Learning Library. Your metrics, should tell the story of learning.

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Learning System System Metrics vendor 98

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 16, 2023

Grabbed your Vendor’s Jersey or garb they give you and are raring to go? Now, vendors are either saying, “Customer training and education,” or “Customer Training,” or “Customer Education,” or, in the case of one vendor, “Customer Learning.” Are you sitting down?

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Metrics Custom Education White Label 77

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. Some CEU providers use commercial LMSs to manage their business, with varying levels of success. CEUs Meet Employee LMS: Oil Meets Water?

Association LMS 85

Association LMS Association Learning Management System Diversity Training Compliance Training 85

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 22, 2021

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. For example, GO1 has provided five courses/content in the past for free for some vendors. No difference.

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Metrics Cornerstone vendor Association LMS 124

Association eLearning

JULY 2, 2014

Three of the most common roles in any eLearning production are Project Manager (PM), Subject Matter Expert (SME), and Education Director. Sometimes these roles are filled by people outside of your associations, such as an eLearning vendor, an independent consultant, or a volunteer. Share this on LinkedIn. Send via Email.

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eLearning Consultant Tips Association Learning Management System Director 168

eLearning 24-7

JULY 11, 2022

Change is another tenant, not with the above example, but rather with humans. It was clear that not even LXP vendors (as a whole) knew – which explained why they targeted L&D, ignoring the other monster in the room, training. If you wanted self-paced learning, congrats they offered it as well. History Lesson.

Compliance Training 86

Compliance Training Metrics vendor Learning System 86

LearnUpon

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Let’s set up a scenario: You have been asked to help to select or change the company Learning Management System. Now, what is an LMS? What is an LMS? LMS stands for Learning Management System. Learning – training materials and sessions. The DNA of a modern LMS.

Association Learning Management System 42

Association Learning Management System LMS Association LMS Compliance Training 42

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 29, 2020

From a vendor perspective there was a huge impact, but what was odd, is that some vendors still are living in the past, as though, this is a minor blip, and in 2021, everything will go back as it was – corporate wise that is. that needed a system. Sorry to disappoint – but it won’t. .

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Compliance Training vendor Trivantis Association LMS 117

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. You started as an LMS analyst early in 2014.

Association Learning Management System 40

Association Learning Management System Association LMS LMS Trends 40

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. You’re welcome!

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Templates Learning System System RFP 59

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

For our purposes I am going to focus solely on learning and training with a touch of HR – if they are the ones who initially were overseeing the learning system. As a dot.com survivor (in the tech space), and someone who oversaw an LMS, the day of the layoff was brutal. Does your vendor offer managed services?

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Guide vendor Learning System Association LMS 73

eLearning 24-7

JULY 16, 2012

Sit back, grab a beverage, a quick snack and enjoy the LMS Trends Halftime. Let me be clear on that, people want SaaS systems. Now you can explain the difference between what is actually your SaaS system from the IT perspective and how it is different than what other people call a SaaS system, but here is thing.

Association Learning Management System 72

Association Learning Management System Trends Association LMS LMS 72

Webanywhere

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Much of this is associated with the thirst for skills acquisition amongst corporates. Take, for example, the rise in demand for skills in the tech industry, like big data, virtual reality and more recently artificial intelligence. Organisations, more than ever, need to think about how they learn and how they create this culture.

Blended Learning 40

Blended Learning Corporate eLearning Content eLearning Strategy 40

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 5, 2022

The cohort-based learning (online) post gets published and readers and others reach out talking about they are going to install this their online learning, vendors – wrote about adding it too, and making sure everything is there. I can see them easily twisting this to cohort-based learning with mentors/experts.

Online Learning 86

Online Learning Online Social Networks Synchronous 86

eLearning 24-7

MAY 18, 2021

Especially those vendors who have very strong e-commerce capabilities, and multi-tenant aspects (customer education, B2B/B2C requires a multi-tenant, and capabilities and reporting data on them, are all over the place). To see these items, please view/download my learning systems template.

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Platform Develop vendor Skills 59