eLearning 24-7

JUNE 24, 2014

Another one on the rise for LMS vendors and honestly, e-learning vendors as a whole. Anyway, video courses both by consumers (clients of LMS vendors) and 3rd party content providers are showing up more and more. Otherwise, I might have to charge you a 22% service fee. E-Learning 24/7.

Trends 81

Trends LMS vendor Open Source 81

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 26, 2014

But what you rarely hear, is something I have often been hearing, which isn’t going from any spirit, rather it is coming from some LMS vendors. It is a sound so unbearable, a phrase or two so strange and misleading, you would think you were hearing it from… the salesperson’s mouth (or via e-mail).

LMS 71

LMS vendor RFP e-learning vendor 71

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 17, 2013

As someone who has had the wonderful experience of buying (leasing) a LMS and the issues that arose beyond that, I can tell you that I feel your pain. There is nothing worse that spending the money, selecting the system, implement it, then it runs into problems and your end users – blame you. You buy the LMS. You are mad.

LMS 79

LMS vendor Issue Sales 79

Paradiso Solutions

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Find the Right E-Learning Vendor with an Awesome RFP. Do you need to discover qualified consultants or freelancers for a sizable e-learning project? What do you understand by RFP for E-Learning? An E-learning RFP is a written document that lists the specifications for a certain project or service.

RFP 52

RFP Blended Learning Compliance Training Authoring Tools 52

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 8, 2009

Let’s pose a hypothetical: You are close to deciding on your LMS/LCMS, however you notice there are items or components or reports you want to include or have, but they are not available on your solution. Ask and see what can be done by the vendor – Customize it! Hello, customization! So, what do you do?

Custom 40

Custom LMS LCMS vendor 40

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

LMS as his friends called him was known for being a workaholic. I live it, perhaps too much, yet the other day I came across a learning blog informing its readers that in order for the LMS to survive: Must become modular. Funny thing is that it the LMS market has been doing that for more than a decade. E-Commerce.

LMS 74

LMS vendor Compliance Training Centra 74

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

For the past month, I have been conducting a survey on learning platforms and specifically learning management systems. . The data shows that what many vendors assume end users want is far from accurate. Too many vendors are focusing on talent/performance management as the next feature/component in their systems.

Association Learning Management System 77

Association Learning Management System LMS Association LMS Blended Learning 77

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 10, 2010

Today, I was going to discuss how to market your LMS to your employees, but instead wish to focus on a common question, I often receive about LMS vendors. One additional word, as many of you may know, I have launched my “Secret LMS Shopper&# program which will provide an unbiased review of a LMS/LCMS vendor, incl.

Market 60

Market LMS LCMS vendor 60

eLearning 24-7

JULY 27, 2011

The LMS market is strong. But for all that is positive, there are negatives, and these negatives can hinder long term growth for commercial systems. Illogical – I often see systems that add features that seem as though they tossed a bunch of ideas on a wall and whatever stuck up there, went into their platform.

Association Learning Management System 78

Association Learning Management System Market LMS Association LMS 78

eLearning 24-7

MAY 19, 2014

E-Learning is an umbrella term of online learning. Hello, it fits under e-learning. Under e-learning. Mobile learning platform? Yowsa – e-learning. Social learning? E-Learning. Assessment tool for online learning? client, consumer).

vendor 75

vendor Authoring Tools Compliance Training Virtual Classroom 75

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 16, 2010

For those, who have read LMS Moneyball – I discussed discounts and multi-year contracts. As such, I felt that a nice supplement to the posting, would be a mini paragraph I had initially in my LMS Contracts posting. How long did it take you to find your current LMS partner? Customer service wise?

LMS 40

LMS e-learning vendor LCMS vendor 40

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 20, 2011

The LMS/LCMS/Learning Portal market continues to be strong. Make no mistake about it, the worry signs that the LMS is near death is so wrong. In my latest directory, 393 LMS vendors – global, of which 34 or so are open source systems. Acquiring another LMS or e-learning vendor.

Social Networks 72

Social Networks Trends LMS vendor 72

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

On 11-18-2010, I was part of an online panel discussing whether the LMS as we know it is dead and if not, what is the evolution of the LMS. Thus, the LMS vendors are creating a Bogeyman – their own bogeyman, and it does not have to be that way. Far too many LMS vendors are stuck in a rut.

vendor 72

vendor Social Networks LMS Innovation 72

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 30, 2012

To me its fuzzy math – and trust me, I’ve seen data from some vendors, that makes you wonder how in the heck are they claiming xyz, when the numbers show abc? I have heard from folks, including customers of specific systems – that they dislike their system, but stay with them. Top Five Reasons.

LMS 73

LMS Server vendor Calendar 73

eLearning 24-7

MAY 5, 2013

One channel partner/customer (which might be a company – often seen with TP) is a child. B2C – Business to Customer. There are some systems who target only channel partners. You can find a lot of LMS companies who provide different information on the size of business. Literally a one stop shop of a system.

Enterprise 85

Enterprise Association Learning Management System LMS Portal 85

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 13, 2011

A new year is upon us and thus it is time to re-visit the LMS market. Several vendors have left the space, a few have entered. Vendors are hearing us and are making changes. More multilingual options to their web sites, trials and social learning. LMS Directory. As of 1-13-2011, there were ZERO dead links.

News 65

News LMS vendor Brandon Hall 65

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

We are extremely interested in SAAS based solutions, but we have expectations that align to the entire LMS industry. LMS Vendors. 30% vendors offer at least one type of social media – from my latest LMS directory. 15% offer a trial – from my latest LMS directory. Global Landscape. Helloooo?

vendor 66

vendor LMS Skype Social Media 66

CLO Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Had Morgan and his team used a separate mobile learning platform, Xerox would have developed some e-learning content via its LMS with a separate process for smartphone-friendly content using a different platform and process. Xerox also has been able to integrate Xstream Video into its LMS and broader learning ecosystem.

Xstream 63

Xstream Integrate Mobile SkillSoft 63

eLearning 24-7

JULY 2, 2012

LMS buying time. With this knowledge comes the avalanche of hyper sales, vendors are exploring ways to gain your attention. What does this mean from a LMS perspective? . The most common responses I hear from vendors are. We customize the system to meet the needs of the client. What is such passage?

LMS 75

LMS vendor RFP Bloom 75

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 19, 2012

The year kicked off with lots of potential, lots of excitement in the air and lots of customers gearing up to purchase new systems, despite global economic woes. Mobile Learning. LMSs – Finally vendors took notice. Web Conferencing – You would think that all these services would have a native app for tablets.

vendor 85

vendor CD-ROM e-learning vendor Offline 85

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 27, 2010

LMS Products of the Year 2010. A lot of great products out there this year, new updates and latest versions; new companies, new services and just some real innovation. I include Learning Portals, LCMSs, as part of the mix. Open Source Systems – That have to be 100% free to be considered. Big Dog LMS.

LMS 66

LMS Productivity Product Plateau 66

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 13, 2013

But, I do not look at the number of users, number of clients (in terms of ranking as the best of the best), I look at the platform as a whole – including those extra variables people tend to leave out - user interface, customer service, support, training and a few other items. . Service calls not being returned.

SumTotal 73

SumTotal Blogging vendor Saba 73

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

As the camera goes over the buildings, a series of voices say, “something is going on down there&# , well in the LMS world; something is going on down there. LMS Vendors and Tablets Update. But with LMS vendors jumping into the mobile learning sector, at least in some cases, it may be a tad misleading.

Flash to HTML5 Conversion 69

Flash to HTML5 Conversion Association LMS Association Learning Management System Market 69

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Back again to bring this first in a series of rankings for the top ten learning management systems for 2013. Still listed as a social learning management system, they have made some new strides that really work for me. E-commerce fee per year. E-Commerce with many vendors is included nowadays.

SharePoint 95

SharePoint LMS vendor iPad 95

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 5, 2012

It is the holiday season and for those who see me as the grinch (okay a few vendors do, but I digress) here is a special post. Next week, 12-12-12, will be #10 to #1 learning management systems for 2012. They are a next gen of lite LMSs (feel free my post “When is a LMS, Not a LMS”). You will. #21

LMS 71

LMS Cornerstone OnDemand Saba Totara 71

eLearning 24-7

JULY 13, 2010

The trends apply to both LMS/LCMS vendors. Extended Enterprise - Vendors are expanding into the wholesaler/reseller/affiliates/sales agent sector with their solutions. The note of interest is that it is occurring with all size of vendors, albeit the charge is being led by mid size vendors. Equally smart.

LCMS 77

LCMS Trends LMS Social Networks 77

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 8, 2010

stuff): There are some very detailed information in regards to LMS contracts and this blog is not a legal representation of contracts, rather it is based on personal experience with LMS vendors. What about that e-commerce module you decided to buy? What about the cost of customer service (more on that in a second)?

Association LMS 53

Association LMS Association Learning Management System Scanning LMS 53

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Numbers will continue and I see a real jump in percentile of these types of systems. They are similar to what you see in your standard LMS, course content, learning paths, reporting – but it is not as robust (which is fine for some end users). Plus, the key factor for these types of systems – is storage.

Trends 70

Trends Flash to HTML5 Conversion vendor e-learning vendor 70

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Numbers will continue and I see a real jump in percentile of these types of systems. They are similar to what you see in your standard LMS, course content, learning paths, reporting – but it is not as robust (which is fine for some end users). Plus, the key factor for these types of systems – is storage.

Trends 69

Trends Flash to HTML5 Conversion vendor e-learning vendor 69

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 26, 2011

So what makes a Lite LMS different from a Standard LMS? Less functionality and features than their standard counterparts, but these features may be “social learning&# , or “ability to tie a user to a course&# or “creating learning paths for each user&# or “assessment tools&# , etc. Social Learning.

Association Learning Management System 72

Association Learning Management System Association LMS LMS Productivity 72

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 29, 2014

With that in mind, I’d like to present my e-learning awards for 2014. Yep, totally unscientific here for the most part, except for the LMS awards and authoring tools based on a set of criteria (which was used in the 2014-15 LMS Top 50 report, available for purchase on Jan. The requirements? Thank G-D for ScoTube.

LMS 92

LMS SCORM vendor Microsoft 92

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 8, 2010

stuff): There are some very detailed information in regards to LMS contracts and this blog is not a legal representation of contracts, rather it is based on personal experience with LMS vendors. What about that e-commerce module you decided to buy? What about the cost of customer service (more on that in a second)?

Association LMS 45

Association LMS Association Learning Management System Scanning LMS 45

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 23, 2010

SAAS: Software as a Service. The bottom line without getting technical or overly detailed, the solution is hosted on your vendor’s servers and not hosted on your internal servers. Eliminates the need to purchase additional servers at your location OR use space on your servers for the LMS, when other data could be placed instead.

Hosting 40

Hosting vendor Cloud Computing LCMS 40

CLO Magazine

MARCH 20, 2014

Last year, the bus company decided to switch from focusing on classroom sessions to e-learning programs that teach leadership skills, customer service and team cooperation when and where employees need it. They decided to use an online learning portal to deliver training programs to employees.

Scanning 52

Scanning Association Learning Management System iTunes e-learning vendor 52

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 5, 2010

LMS/LCMS vendors are notorious for offering the amazing “module&# in their marketing and advertising pitches – whether it is on their web site, at trade shows, white papers, e-mail marketing, whatever. A module – is an add-on to your LMS/LCMS. Most offer one LMS, but offer “Modules&#.

Module 40

Module Association LMS Association Learning Management System LCMS 40

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

I love going to LMS sites and seeing a list of clients that the vendor lists. Especially the LMS vendors who also create custom content/development. It adds an additional nuance to their services. There are vendors who show you the whole sink and then fail to mention that you are only getting the drain.

vendor 76

vendor Compliance Training Authoring License 76

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 15, 2010

When it comes time to start exploring your LMS (or LCMS), you will invariably get to the pricing component. Often seen with some small LMS companies, but I have seen it with some mid players as well. Normally they show the standard or base LMS without the add-on modules. Welcome to Moneyball! Street Pricing. 1 approach.

Association LMS 40

Association LMS Association Learning Management System LMS LCMS 40