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Got LMS Implementation Questions? Ask a Learning Tech Analyst

Talented Learning

That’s because the LMS landscape has mushroomed to more than 1000 systems in recent years (also thanks to the rise of cloud computing). That’s one reason why we clarify buyer requirements in a formal RFP. There are pros and cons associated with third-party development partners. When to issue an RFP (or not).

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18 Top Learning Systems Trends to Watch in 2018

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Decades of expensive LMS solutions gave way to a pricing revolution over the last 10 years, as cloud computing paved the way for low-cost LMS competitors that drove the overall price point down. 6 Associations Prioritize Professional Development. When and how to use an RFP (or not). 16 Licensing Levels Rise.

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The LMS Sandbox: How to Play For Keeps

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Complexity is the price we pay for the benefits of disruptive innovation caused by hundreds of new learning platforms entering the space since the rise of cloud computing over the past decade. 6) Request for Proposal (RFP). It follows this linear path: 1) Requirements Definition. 2) Vendor Identification. 3) Discovery.