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Five classifications of Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Connect Thinking

There are lots and lots of Learning Management Systems (LMS) on the market. From my observation, I have categorised LMS based on the business motivation to create and offer them to the market: LMS that are part of a larger ERP system (e.g. SkillSoft SkillPort ). It’s all about keeping to core business.

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Skillsoft buying SumTotal – My Take

eLearning 24-7

Skillsoft at this present time, does not sell Skillport as a separate LMS. . 0025% in the entire industry (calculated on number of acquisitions based on 580 systems in the market – at that time). And why let someone else have all the fun and more importantly, new business. As for Skillsoft, they are a content provider.

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LMS Satisfaction Features and Barriers

Tony Karrer

However, I would be concerned if I was a starter LMS vendor because Moodle is going to cause you grief in the bottom of the market. SkillPort scores very high as well on satisfaction. Note: this represents a lot of the market whether they admit it or not. SkilISoft SkillPort Skillsoft 12 8.03 Extention LMS Acadia HCS 1 9.60

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Skillsoft Acquires SumTotal: Crazy or Genius?

Talented Learning

I love acquisitions. They shake things up and restack the competitive deck giving new competitors a chance. In only a few short days, my reaction to Skillsoft acquiring SumTotal Systems has shifted from “Wow!” to “Hmmm” to “Eureka” to “Yeah!”.

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#HRTECH Learning Vendors Preview – Who to see and who to avoid

eLearning 24-7

If you just want the LMS, then the best fit IMO is SMB (Small to mid-size business). If you go the primary route, courses #1, LMS included, then any market will work. That said, if you are seeking an LMS who can API/interface to SharePoint, then the vast majority of systems on the market can do that. ELEARNINGFORCE.

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