Academy of Mine

MAY 16, 2019

One buying tool we recommend when shopping around for a new eLearning platform is the Request for Proposal (RFP), which can be utilized to streamline and simplify the purchase process. By using an RFP you can: Organize and prioritize your business needs and desired solutions. Leverage your current platform.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 26, 2018

You finally got the budget to purchase a learning management system (LMS). Ask around for request for proposal (RFP) samples and send one of them to a dozen LMS vendors? You know the answer already if you read last week’s post : an LMS RFP is not the first step of the selection process, it’s the result of the first step.

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Spark Your Interest

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Engaging A Firm Through A Request for Proposal (RFP) Process. The norm of past decades, especially for bureaucratic entities, was to put out an RFP to engage a company on a project. Conversely, today’s reality is that successful companies don’t respond to RFP’s because they don’t need to. Focusing Too Much on Budget.

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eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 31, 2022

One item, that people who are looking for a learning system often perceive is that the RFP will be the key deciding factor on selecting or at least narrowing down their list for a learning system. The IT folks involved in the RFP is another monster. Cookie is one thing, but it tends to slide more towards Frankenstein.

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Wahoo Learning

APRIL 28, 2023

In this blog, we explain what factors you need to account for when budgeting for training program development, how you can utilise a phased approach and how to generate an ongoing revenue stream by selling your courses. Read on for more… When Allocating a Budget For Your Training Program, What Should You Include?

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eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 18, 2024

Stage Two Creating the RFP document These are the typical routes people go when creating the RFP (BTW, save time, use my template that said) Put in 90% that every vendor already has – but you are unaware. Write an RFP that is massive in size. Use Do you need hundreds of questions about security and privacy?

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Talented Learning

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Is the LMS RFP a Necessary Evil? A Request for Proposal (RFP) is one of the most widely used yet controversial tools for learning management systems buyers. The LMS RFP has developed a bad reputation because it is easily misunderstood. Clients expect me to help them avoid RFP missteps. What is an LMS RFP?

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Degreed

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Your Budget Cost and what you can afford are going to play a huge role in the decisions you ultimately make at the end of the bid process, and there’s no avoiding that. With your business case in hand, it’s time to secure an approved budget. When budgeting, ask vendors for estimated licensing costs.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 19, 2018

Before you even think about creating a request for proposal (RFP), you must spend time on the LMS requirements gathering and analysis process. If you don’t get it right, you won’t create a useful RFP or select the best LMS for your association. You’re going to need at least a budget range for the RFP. User stories.

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Think Orion

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Training web administrators for new higher education websites ensures administrators are proficient in content management, security protocols, and platform-specific features. Training and Support Once you’ve gone through the change management for higher education, it’s time to provide relevant training and support to the key stakeholders.

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learnWorlds

MAY 29, 2023

Our Request for Proposal (RFP) checklist narrows down all the key questions you must ask LMS vendors, so you can identify the one that meets your requirements without ending up wasting money on a platform that has too many features you don’t even need or too few that will jeopardize the effectiveness of your program.

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eFront

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Questions are posed about security , hosting, and gamification features , with support inquiries making regular appearances as well. If we feel we are suitable to the client, we will work towards submitting an RFP. The intrinsic nature of the RFP varies with each client. Keep a record of the deadlines and work towards them.

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eLearning 24-7

MAY 9, 2022

Then there are those who won’t tell you, but simply decline or ignore your RFP. The thinking behind this strategy is the presumption that a larger user base equates to a higher budget, but that just isn’t true. I once had a client with 6,500 end-users (active) and their budget was 30,000 dollars. I will not spam you.

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eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Security is quite strong, privacy is there and when there is a problem, they deal with it – albeit you might have to make a call and unleash the power of your voice (ok, maybe not). Actually, I do blame: Vendors who still post RFP templates on their site – which by the way tend to be geared towards themselves. Guess what?

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Acorn Labs

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

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 know, of course, on the vendor side, you're trying to secure business and get a win. 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.

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Acorn Labs

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

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 know, of course, on the vendor side, you're trying to secure business and get a win. 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.

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eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 2, 2019

Sure some folks are using VR and loving it with their training, and many of these entities have the budgets to pull it off. But the problem is more than just the headset, rather it getting buy-in from the C-level folks that this is a must for your budget, especially when you just received the green light to drop 50K on a new LMS.

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eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 4, 2021

503 questions, all focused on security. Not seeing the system beforehand, leads many times to this idea of an extensive RFP submission. A lot of people continue to just send out a lot of RFPs, without looking at the system first, then make their decision on the RFP. I use only one RFP. Downside 3. Functionality.

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eLearning 24-7

APRIL 14, 2015

If you are a vendor you are likely to see it too often and it appears when the “potential customer” sends you a RFP without ever talking to you prior to. . Or they send the RFP after a discussion, but before seeing the product. Nowadays it is easy to just send off that RFP without doing any due diligence.

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eLearning 24-7

APRIL 23, 2019

This wasn’t a simple buy, this was a big budget item with no room for second guessing if you pick wrong. Many SaaS products follow the authenticate approach as well, as an additional layer of security (which we at findanlms.com do too). . Time had to be my friend and the vendor if they wanted my business had to recognize that.

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Think Orion

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Planning the Redesign Process Creating a well-thought-out plan and budget for your website redesign is like planning a successful journey. Establishing a Budget: Define a clear budget, including design, development, testing, and potential contingencies, promoting financial transparency and accountability throughout the redesign process.

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Training Orchestra

JANUARY 10, 2022

Training Management System – used to manage live Instructor-Led Training (ILT) and Virtual Instructor-Led Training (vILT) operations such as session and resource scheduling, managing tasks, monitoring budgets and profitability, tracking attendance and much more. Training software use cases.

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SweetRush

JULY 11, 2022

It depends on your company’s and learners’ specific needs and desired outcomes as well as your constraints, such as timeline, budget, and technology. Often these are required or essential compliance courses, such as sexual harrassment prevention and IT security training. Need to distribute your IT security training to a global team?

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eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 20, 2022

Your RFP/RFI. I have created two RFP/RFI templates, one for employees , the other for customer learning/education. There are folks who will submit 60 pages in their RFP, with hundreds of questions around security. If you have more than eight pages for your RFP, you have too much and need to cut it down.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 7, 2017

This is especially true of associations that may be considering implementing an online learning platform for the first time, or those with a limited budget. Support and Maintenance. Resolving Open Source Issues with an Association LMS. ASUM wanted to streamline their systems and make them more accessible to members.

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learnWorlds

MARCH 30, 2022

Feature fatigue and the risk of overcomplicating RFP technology with features. Accolades: Has acquired many licenses and certifications from Salesforce (Certified Administrator, Administration Specialist, Security Specialist, and more). Industries: Computer & Network Security. Board Of Directors at Beauceron Security.

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LearnUpon

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

PCI (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard). RFP (Request for Proposal). During a selection process, an RFP document is prepared by organizations to help assess each vendor. SSL (Secure Socket Layer). All data passed between the web server and browsers remain private and secure. ROI (Return on Investment).

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