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What’s the Difference Between an LMS and an LCMS? Hint: It’s Not Just the Letter “C”

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For example, you’ve likely seen Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Learning Content Management Systems (LCMS) discussed on various websites and company pages. Oh sure, the LMS will manage your learners, but will it help you create content?”. “Oh Oh sure, the LMS will manage your learners, but will it help you create content?”.

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Four Wishes for LMS Buyers

Association eLearning

Every week, like clockwork, I get a call from someone who wants me to recommend an LMS for their association or small business. If an eLearning Genie would come out of a bottle and grant me four wishes for my LMS buyers, here is what I’d request. Wish #1: LMS Buyers understand what they are buying.

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The Content or the LMS? Which Comes First?

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Without content the LMS is an empty cookie jar. Before EITHER the content or LMS is considered, it is important to step back and think: Who am I providing this content for and why do they need it? If you cannot answer either of those questions, then neither content NOR an LMS will help you provide successful educational material.

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Getting Started with Online Member Education

Association eLearning

Although I didn’t join the associations that put these things on, I voraciously ate up the content they were offering, as often as my employer would allow me to attend. I have since moved on, from marketing minion to marketing maven, but have never forgotten the associations that taught me a thing or two. Will I need an LMS?

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Making a Great LMS RFP

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How to Craft a Thorough RFP when Selecting an LMS. A Request for Proposal (RFP) is an essential document when choosing a Learning Management System (LMS) for your organization. An LMS RFP provides a detailed description of your organization’s needs and expectations and serves as a benchmark for potential providers.

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How to Get the Most out of Your LMS Demo

Association eLearning

If you’re in the beginning stages of selecting a learning management system (LMS) for your association, you might be feeling overwhelmed by all the choices and information from various vendors. Most LMS demos are scheduled for 1 hour. If you and the vendor can spare an additional half an hour or more, great!

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LMS Tender: Find the Right Learning Management System for Your Organization

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How to Write a LMS Tender When Choosing an LMS? Before you create an LMS tender , it’s important to identify the needs of your organization and the scope of the project. Research Vendors. Once you have identified your needs, it is time to research potential Learning Management System (LMS) vendors.