eLearning 24-7

MAY 1, 2020

I note this, because this post covers my new Learning Systems RFP Template , which includes the latest NexGen Tier 4 feature sets. Why one RFP instead of specific ones for LXP and LMS? When see the template you are going to be like “this is a lot of features and categories, no vendor will complete all of this.”

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RFP Learning System System Authoring Tools 58

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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RFP Association Learning Management System LMS Association LMS 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. Then you have RFP/RFIs that lack substance. The fact of the matter is nobody loves creating RFP/RFIs. They can be 25 pages. 50 pages, even 100 pages or more.

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Templates Learning System System RFP 59

Talented Learning

MAY 29, 2018

LMS vendors, I owe you a post. But since the LMS market is on fire, you’ve probably been too busy to notice. I hope you’ve been too busy winning. Then we recommend 4 highly qualified, matching vendors to evaluate in a formal RFP process. How deeply do they understand my client’s business needs?

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vendor Association Learning Management System Learning System LMS 68

Degreed

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Executed well, it can prevent do-overs and keep your organization from getting stuck with a tool that doesn’t do what it ultimately needs to do—help your people grow to support your organization’s key business objectives. Does this mean your business is ready to buy? You’ve still got some prep work to do.

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vendor Compliance Training Score RFP 59

Tony Karrer

OCTOBER 25, 2007

Continuing on from my earlier posts: LMS Selection Presentation Reformulated LMS Selection Team and Stakeholders LMS Selection Process From several comments and from looking at my list of issues, I realize that writing a good LMS RFP is challenging and it's easy to make lots of mistakes. The list in this LMS RFP went on and on at this level.

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RFP Association Learning Management System LMS Virtual Classroom 104

Talented Learning

JULY 11, 2016

With almost 700 LMS vendors in the world, competition for every sales opportunity is fierce. Along the way, I have seen more than 100 salespeople from multiple vendors compete to win legitimate business opportunities. LMS Vendor Sales Tips. I know because I spent 13 years selling learning management solutions.

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vendor Sales LMS Tips 67

Talented Learning

JULY 16, 2019

In fact, nearly 1000 vendors are on our radar! The clock runs out before they can determine which vendors are truly relevant. Helping you pick the best fit from that shortlist of vendors. In addition, vendors submit a comprehensive capabilities survey and anecdotal success stories. RSVP FOR OUR JULY WEBINAR NOW!

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LMS RFP Diversity Training vendor 66

eLearning 24-7

JULY 6, 2018

There has never been an accurate number of how many learning system vendors actually have a training department, let alone trainers who provide said training, or customer education. Every vendor will state to you, if asked, how great is their support. Not every vendor has bad or average support. You can download it here.

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vendor Learning System Support System 50

Talented Learning

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

However, it’s not the instant slam-dunk that some vendors may want you to believe – especially for extended enterprise learning. To learning systems vendors, it suggests that you want to change the underlying software code. Today, even small businesses rely on expansive digital ecosystems. You’re not alone.

Association Learning Management System 92

Association Learning Management System Association LMS LMS vendor 92

Upside Learning

MAY 2, 2013

" As a learning solutions vendor, I’ve been asked this question countless times and have also encountered it in many an RFP. Kirkpatrick’s evaluation model has long been the holy grail of training effectiveness measurement to businesses. FREE eBook. The rest is ‘unrealized value’ of training.

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Evalution Kirkpatrick Training Train 262

eLearningMind

MAY 10, 2022

Not every business performs all its processes in-house. The two industry models include Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Out-Tasking: BPO typically entails an organization hiring a third-party contractor to manage and operate the entire corporate training process. Create a Request for Proposals (RFP).

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Outsource Compliance Training Diversity Training eLearning Developer 52

Talented Learning

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

How can you find the best learning system for your business? Free, reliable guidance based on our independent research Our LMS shortlisting tool can help. Learn about the 2024 RightFit Solution Grid.

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LMS Tools Learning System Research 111

eLearning 24-7

JULY 19, 2023

And if you as a learning system vendor is thinking or using GPT Model, and GPT-4 and are exploring adding the PDF extraction angle, then you are in for a real treat. With the standalones, the ones I tried out are 100% free. The Vendors – With GPT-4 (I used as plugins) AI PDF – The web site, you can do nothing with it.

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PDF Analysis Solution Summary 61

eLearning 24-7

MAY 9, 2022

On top of that, there are vendors out there who change the type of system, repetitively. One vendor called their system for the longest time a “micro-learning platform” Now? Another vendor calls their system nearly every keyword for SEO purposes (you can see it on their web site). They call it something else.

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vendor Micro-Learning Enterprise Learning System 71

Talented Learning

DECEMBER 7, 2016

In years past, the same dozen or so vendors competed for all the LMS market share. Nearly every vendor earned its bread and butter by selling to employee-minded buyers in HR. We have spent the last three years meeting more than 125 vendors — learning who they are, what they do, why they are unique, and who their customers are.

Association Learning Management System 0

Association Learning Management System vendor Association LMS LMS 0

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Questions – Each learning system vendor was asked a series of questions. I recognize that not everyone – i.e. vendor has the funds to invest heavily into the UI/UX, and thus I put that into context when reviewing a system. Here is the take vendors love to say, 1. Based on their responses, points were awarded.

Learning System 98

Learning System System Metrics vendor 98

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Or you may be the person who has been told by the business that you are now overseeing the learning system and/or the department of training or L&D or whatever – which handles e-learning and the system itself. That person should be your salesperson and whomever oversees training with the vendor). One of the scenarios.

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Guide vendor Learning System Association LMS 73

Talented Learning

JUNE 7, 2016

Some people even think customer dissatisfaction is the reason there are 700 LMS vendors. I’ve spoken with hundreds of vendor references over the past few years and I have found plenty of buyers who say they love their LMS — although I also find many more who are neither thrilled nor dissatisfied. Evaluate Unqualified Vendors.

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LMS vendor RFP License 75

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Once a darling of vendors who used it to show their demos, now? In fact, in 2019, I did not see one demo from a vendor on Adobe Connect. Personally a vendor can call their system whatever they want, but there are a few factoids to remember about micro-learning. Cumbersome? Not so much. You tell me, is that a good thing?

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RFP Micro-Learning vendor SAP 65

Stratbeans

AUGUST 21, 2017

So here is a list of seven stages that will help you in determining the right choice for your business. In this phase, you need to find out your business requirements. Here you make a blueprint of your plan by issuing RFPs (Request for Proposal) to all the stakeholders. Stage 3: Vendor Identification. Stage 5: RFP.

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LMS RFP Blended Learning vendor 45

Petra Mayer

JULY 3, 2019

Business Goals. Typically, this is done through a “Request-for-Information” (RFI) process or through a “Request-for-Proposal” (RFP). Again, most LMS providers will allow for a free test period. Implementation costs by the vendor or related third party. System integration costs by third party vendors with other systems.

Association Learning Management System 40

Association Learning Management System LMS Study Association LMS 40

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 21, 2023

If they were a vendor who played in EdTech (K-12, HE) but also played into corporate and did so, not just by having clients find them, but actively through marketing, they were considered too. Strictly If the vendor was a custom shop building a system, off say Moodle or whatever code they are using that is open source? Strictly EdTech?

Learning System 69

Learning System System Metrics Compliance Training 69

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

LMS Vendors. 30% vendors offer at least one type of social media – from my latest LMS directory. 30% vendors offer at least one type of social media – from my latest LMS directory. Over 90% of LMS vendors had their sites available only in English; so the potential customer could not view it in any other language.

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vendor LMS Skype Social Media 66

Talented Learning

APRIL 18, 2017

” Meanwhile, from a seller’s perspective, an LMS sandbox is either encouraged, discouraged or endured — depending on a seller’s business model, technology approach and appetite for service. 2) Vendor Identification. 5) Vendor Qualification. 6) Request for Proposal (RFP). 3) Discovery.

Association Learning Management System 80

Association Learning Management System Association LMS LMS vendor 80

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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RFP LMS Compliance Training vendor 52

Talented Learning

MARCH 4, 2020

But here’s the rub: Although an acquisition may be good for companies and investors on both sides of the deal, it’s rarely a treat for customers of the acquired business. Every day, I listen as customers react to LMS vendors before, during and after a contract is signed. This time is no different. Neither do I.

Saba 98

Saba Cornerstone LMS Custom 98

Talented Learning

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Recently, we helped association leaders answer that question with a special “LMS Buyers Companion” post, filled with free resources for continuing education providers. But if you need direct guidance at any point, feel free to contact me to request a preliminary phone consultation at your convenience. BLOG POSTS.

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Enterprise Association Learning Management System Association LMS LMS 40

Talented Learning

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

You’ve likely endured heated internal discussions, unwelcomed vendor surprises during demos and unforeseen contractual confusion. Now is the time to clear your mind of negative thoughts about the selection process, your colleagues, the vendor or anything else that might stand between you and a positive mindset.

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LMS vendor eLearning Consultant Project 81

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 23, 2019

After a multi-week business trip, I’m now back and ready to begin anew (i.e. Not every vendor offered them, but more than enough did and consumers liked that. In the good ol’ days vendors listed trials on their web sites OR if you liked what you saw in the demo, you asked them via the phone or e-mail for a trial.

Learning System 57

Learning System System Authoring Tools vendor 57

Talented Learning

AUGUST 1, 2016

In the last two weeks as an LMS selection consultant, I have been on the receiving end of 24 hours of live LMS demos from eight different vendors. The vendors were competing for two unique, extended enterprise LMS opportunities. Selling LMSs is very tough in 2016 because of the plenitude and parity of vendor options.

Association LMS 75

Association LMS Association Learning Management System LMS vendor 75

Talented Learning

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Having business, content or reseller partners is a great way to expand reach but it does come with some administrative and managerial overhead. In fact, many associations find that this kind of social learning experience is an effective membership gateway when offered to non-members on a standalone basis for free, or for a fee.

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Association LMS Association Learning Management System Association Education 92

Talented Learning

DECEMBER 26, 2018

2 The Business Benefits of xAPI – with Mike Rustici of Watershed. And what business benefits should you expect when educating customers or others outside of your organization? 1 Gamification and Learning in Business – with Karl Kapp. 1 Gamification and Learning in Business – with Karl Kapp.

Association Learning Management System 73

Association Learning Management System Association LMS LMS Enterprise 73

Talented Learning

AUGUST 17, 2017

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. They’ve hit a wall with features that don’t accomplish what a vendor promised. LMS vendors have vastly different licensing models.

Trust 63

Trust Association Learning Management System Association LMS LMS 63

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 24, 2019

Every vendor, with the exception of Blackboard (who is coming soon) can be found on FindAnLMS.com , my learning system search engine platform, an independent and trusted source to search, compare and engage with vendors in the learning system space. Rankings are based on 1,000 vendors across the globe. Couple of notes.

Learning System 56

Learning System System LCMS Compliance Training 56

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 25, 2011

Everything from which one should I pick, to what do I think of X or Y to whether or not, they should have use a RFP. Yes, but it is a challenge, because there is only a handful of vendors, who will actually sell you outright their system. Sometimes in education, the LMS is free, but again its misleading. When should I use a RFP?

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LMS RFP vendor Server 75

Talented Learning

JANUARY 23, 2018

Since then, we’ve seen an explosion in the number of modern LMS vendors, and in enthusiasm for strategies and technologies that help organizations educate customers, channel partners and other external audiences. There has never been a better time to expand your business reach and revenue through online training.

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LMS Enterprise vendor eLearning Consultant 71