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Learning technology lessons from the front lines

CLO Magazine

Our journey on this project yielded so many lessons that we want to share some insights for those who are seeking what’s next for their learning strategies. Do your research and be judicious with who you engage in the RFP process. Spend time vetting the vendor before you invite them to the RFP party. Getting started.

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The Latest – Learning System RFI Template

eLearning 24-7

Let’s face it – RFI/RFP documents sent over to learning system vendors are massive tomes that confuse, challenge and even baffle some vendors. Then you have RFP/RFIs that lack substance. The fact of the matter is nobody loves creating RFP/RFIs. BTW – never give them your budget. They can be 25 pages.

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Lessons Learned: LMS Feasibility Study

Petra Mayer

This project provided many lessons that became apparent through the analysis of the RFI responses. Lessons for the RFP process. There were a lot of lessons that will help to develop a more detailed RFP (Request for Proposal). Lessons about the benefits of an LMS. Lessons about the investment required.

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How to Choose the Right LMS? Ask a Learning Tech Analyst

Talented Learning

That’s why we communicate requirements in a structured request for proposal (RFP). If qualified vendors want to be considered, they must reply to the RFP in full. 6) Can we choose the right LMS without issuing a formal RFP? But I don’t recommend this unless your company, needs and budget are very small.

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Making The Jump Into eLearning

ICS Learning

These new options have made e-Learning much more achievable for smaller companies with limited resources and budgets. First, there is the content which consists of your lessons, courseware, quizzes etc. This inaccuracy or vagueness must be avoided in your RFP if you want good competitive bids. Content versus System.

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Why Context (Not Content) is Key to Driving High-Performance Digital L&D

Acorn Labs

If you had to boil down one key lesson from your experience in the learning industry, what would it be? The ones that show up with that RFP of like, we're not looking for a tech vendor or, you know, a content solution. And you go, well, I just don't have the reach for it, or the budget for it, or the you know, whatever it is.

Digital 52
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Why Context (Not Content) is Key to Driving High-Performance Digital L&D

Acorn Labs

If you had to boil down one key lesson from your experience in the learning industry, what would it be? The ones that show up with that RFP of like, we're not looking for a tech vendor or, you know, a content solution. And you go, well, I just don't have the reach for it, or the budget for it, or the you know, whatever it is.

Digital 52