Talented Learning

MARCH 1, 2020

When you invest in an LMS, you are sticking your neck out professionally by committing $100,000 or $1,000,000 to a system that touches every employee, channel partner and/or customer in your business ecosystem. Before you sign on the dotted line, it is wise to speak first with the LMS vendor’s customer references.

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Reference LMS vendor Sales 98

Talented Learning

AUGUST 29, 2018

As an independent learning systems consultant , I’m often asked to share my opinion about what’s happening in the LMS market. Last month, I published a mid-year learning technology trends update. Interest in learning systems remains strong. 2) How is innovation moving learning systems forward?

Association Learning Management System 104

Association Learning Management System Association LMS FAQ Learning System 104

Talented Learning

JANUARY 8, 2019

When you look at the list below you might wonder why we’re not calling this our 2019 Book of Learning Systems Trends. Well, a lot is happening in extended enterprise learning and we want to touch on all the high points. In fact, this guide is like the learning systems landscape, itself – deep, broad and multi-faceted.

Enterprise 43

Enterprise Learning System Trends Market 43

Talented Learning

JULY 7, 2022

Case studies are an ideal way to determine the strengths of any LMS vendor. This post highlights the top 10 channel and partner learning case studies we've found when researching learning systems that serve a cross-section of industries.

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Case Study Study vendor LMS 97

Talented Learning

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Join us as we discuss the latest developments in open source learning systems. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Open source learning platforms like Moodle have driven closed source LMS vendors to reduce their price points dramatically over the years. Open source learning systems are widely used. We have to be. Sure, John.

Open Source 52

Open Source Open Learning System Totara 52

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

It isn’t just one award, rather different awards for different categories with the big one tying around learning systems. One Learning System Terms/Types that isn’t what you think it means – Oooh, this is always a favorite, because it always trips up people. That says something about the entire process.

Compliance Training 98

Compliance Training vendor Adobe Micro-Learning 98

Talented Learning

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

At that time, interest in training customers, channel partners and others “outside the firewall” was on the rise, but many organizations either could not or would not use their internal employee-focused LMS to support external learning programs. LMS Demand: New Waves of Unexpected Interest. So that became our bread and butter.

LMS 78

LMS Virtual Classroom Management Diversity Training 78

Talented Learning

JULY 19, 2016

If you’ve been following the news and analysis from Talented Learning, you know that the thriving 2016 LMS market is comprised of almost 700 vendors, whose solutions can be grouped unequally and imperfectly into corporate, academic, association and continuing education type LMSs. LMS vendors aren’t complaining.

Association Learning Management System 75

Association Learning Management System Association LMS Corporate eLearning LMS 75

Talented Learning

JANUARY 23, 2018

As fiercely independent learning systems analysts, we’re not rock stars in the traditional sense, but we are rocking out some hits of a certain kind. When we started Talented Learning, there was no independent source of extended enterprise learning technology research, but we knew from experience that the need was real.

LMS 71

LMS Enterprise vendor eLearning Consultant 71

Talented Learning

AUGUST 21, 2018

We obsess about every facet of the LMS market so our clients can more effectively attract, engage and educate learning audiences of all types – B2B and B2C customers, channel partners and contractors, employees, association members, continuing education students and the public-at-large. Every vendor thinks they are the best.

Consulting 86

Consulting Association Learning Management System Software Association LMS 86

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Budget is always an important one, okay it is the main one because a system can have everything you need, match your use case perfectly, but the one little item, it is not in your budget. Just as I can’t figure out why vendors love giving you their history as if that is going to sway you on buying a system.

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System Metrics Cornerstone Association LMS 59

Talented Learning

DECEMBER 14, 2017

The Talented Learning Awards are not a money-making affair for us. Vendors can’t buy their way onto these lists. In fact, there is no cost to participate and no way vendors can influence the outcome directly. We won’t even confirm if we’re considering a vendor for recognition. eLogic Learning.

Association Learning Management System 0

Association Learning Management System Association LMS LMS Compliance Training 0

Talented Learning

AUGUST 15, 2018

As I noted several weeks ago in a learning systems trends update, integrated authoring and delivering platform are roaring back with a vengeance – and with good reason. It’s already nearly impossible to distinguish content from the systems that deliver it. Where does curation fit into your content strategy?

Diversity Training 70

Diversity Training Trends Content Simulations 70

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 23, 2019

A revamped UI and enhanced UX, to enable you (the end-user) to search, explore, view and contact the best learning systems in the world. My learning system search engine is designed to provide an optimum experience each and every time. In the area of transparency, these are vendors who have purchased additional options.

Authoring Tools 41

Authoring Tools Association LMS Association Learning Management System Oracle 41

Talented Learning

JANUARY 28, 2020

Do learning professionals think of customers, channel partners and other external audiences as “ugly stepchildren”? Or is some other factor suppressing widespread enthusiasm for extended enterprise learning ? Extended enterprise learning may still be L&D’s best-kept secret.

Trends 77

Trends Corporate Learning Blended Learning Corporate eLearning 77

Talented Learning

MAY 1, 2018

How to define “ learning management system ” in today’s world. What to expect as learning systems continue to evolve. How to analyze learning behavior and business results (via xAPI, CRM or…?). And with more than 700 learning systems available, focus is key…” Conclusion.

Podcasts 69

Podcasts Podcaster Podcasting LMS 69

Talented Learning

OCTOBER 8, 2019

For instance, in the corporate world , that could include customers, prospects, channel partners, franchisees, contractors, suppliers and perhaps employees, too. And with more than 1000 enterprise-class learning systems available, finding the right solution is more challenging than ever. EXTENDED ENTERPRISE LMS AUDIENCES.

Enterprise 40

Enterprise Association Learning Management System Association LMS LMS 40

Paradiso Solutions

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

On the other hand, free learning systems, often open source, require no cost but may need more quality and developer support compared to paid versions. Vendors handle maintenance, server management, uptime, and security while providing scalability and frequent updates.

LMS 52

LMS Software Guide Custom 52

Talented Learning

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

For example, let’s rewind a few years to the start of this decade, when nearly all learning systems were designed for employee compliance training. I could count on one hand the systems focused on some form of extended enterprise education. Think Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, EMC, Red Hat and Hubspot.

Association Learning Management System 74

Association Learning Management System Integrate LMS Association LMS 74

Talented Learning

JUNE 26, 2019

So, how does this distinguish you from other learning systems? Well, with traditional proprietary software , vendors tend to control what a solution can or cannot do to meet the needs of a business. But open source solutions give back that control. So this really is Totara’s own extended enterprise story.

Open Source 65

Open Source Totara Open Podcasts 65

Talented Learning

JANUARY 30, 2018

Earlier in January, we launched this podcast as a convenient way to hear directly from experts about how you can achieve more from modern learning solutions. We also discuss what distinguishes customer training initiatives from employee training programs, and how those differences are supported by specialized customer learning systems.

Podcasts 47

Podcasts Podcaster Podcasting Custom 47

Talented Learning

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Today is a banner day for extended enterprise education , because today we’re unveiling the new face of learning systems excellence – The 2019 Talented Learning Awards! Vendors must have participated in executive briefings and/or buying opportunities we’ve managed. Selecting winners is no easy journey.

Enterprise 17

Enterprise System Compliance Training Association Learning Management System 17

Talented Learning

AUGUST 1, 2018

This new “specialist” technology landscape benefits LMS customers and vendors, alike. Actually, this move toward specialization isn’t new – nor is it about learning technology, alone. LMS vendors aren’t just talking about what’s possible – they’re delivering. REPLAY THE WEBINAR NOW.

Association Learning Management System 75

Association Learning Management System LMS Learning System Association LMS 75

CLO Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

” While there’s no question that aging learning systems must be updated to meet modern learning needs, many learning leaders are debating how to efficiently and cost-effectively fix a broken, outdated LMS — whether it’s best to build or buy. It’s definitely worth doing.”

Association Learning Management System 66

Association Learning Management System Association LMS LMS Learning Portal 66

Talented Learning

DECEMBER 17, 2019

You may know me as an independent learning systems consultant. Six years ago I pivoted after 14 years on the front lines with two major commercial LMS vendors. I learned a lot during those years. Early open source learning systems were viable for academic applications. I also developed some strong opinions.

Open Source 75

Open Source Enterprise Open Authoring Tools 75

Talented Learning

MAY 8, 2019

Early in 2014, I set-out to answer a question I constantly hear as a learning systems selection consultant : “Should we use our employee LMS to educate external audiences?” With the resulting increased executive exposure, business impact, not cost, is the key factor in vendor selection. Same Question, Different Day.

Association Learning Management System 41

Association Learning Management System LMS Enterprise Association LMS 41

Talented Learning

MARCH 25, 2020

Below are tips and action items from three different viewpoints: 1) Tips for Learning Systems Vendors and Consultants. 2) Tips for Learning Practitioners. 1) Tips For Learning Systems Vendors and Consultants. Are you in the learning technology or content business ? Congratulations. But no more.

Virtual Classroom 88

Virtual Classroom Diversity Training Association Learning Management System Virtual World 88

Talented Learning

OCTOBER 9, 2018

For instance: How are modern learning management systems different? Which learning systems trends are worth watching? Is the relationship shifting between content authoring and learning systems? How do tools like xAPI and CRM integration make it easier to link learning with business results?

LMS 79

LMS Coaching Diversity Training Authoring Tools 79

Harbinger Interactive Learning

AUGUST 30, 2022

Extended enterprise learning is basically enabling learning for these partners to get them up to speed with company goals, product knowledge, its features, and other aspects, so that they can implement and sell better. An extended enterprise ecosystem comprises: Vendors. Channel partners. Support teams.

Enterprise 52

Enterprise Benefits Brandon Hall Harbinger 52

Talented Learning

OCTOBER 4, 2017

As learning technology analysts, we’ve been following the rise of cloud-based learning systems, and the hundreds of developers who have entered the market with highly specialized LMS solutions. Market momentum is surging for specialized mobile learning apps. 3) Learning Content. 3) Learning Content.

Corporate Learning 79

Corporate Learning Diversity Training Corporate eLearning Blended Learning 79