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. Then we recommend 4 highly qualified, matching vendors to evaluate in a formal RFP process. Learning systems buyers are always more successful when they invest time upfront qualifying vendors for their specific business situation). I hope you’ve been too busy winning.

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vendor Association Learning Management System Learning System LMS 68

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. For the last 2.5

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vendor Sales LMS Tips 67

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

MARCH 4, 2020

An acquisition may mean instant access to a massive new customer base or lucrative distribution channels. 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. My View From the LMS Customer Front Lines.

Saba 98

Saba Cornerstone LMS Custom 98

Degreed

DECEMBER 7, 2023

“A formal bid process starting with a thorough and systematic RFx is one of the best tools you have to validate your hypothesis and get clear on your needs versus wants, goals, and outcomes—and who will be the best vendor partner to help you succeed.” When budgeting, ask vendors for estimated licensing costs.

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vendor Compliance Training Score RFP 59

CommLab India

MARCH 7, 2017

These software applications allow you to host, manage, and track training programs in a hassle-free manner. You need to follow a proven process to zero-in on the right vendor, who can meet your needs well. Select the vendors who score high, and contact them for the next step — a demonstration of their product.

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vendor LMS RFP Moodle 44

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. For each solution, we conduct executive briefings, product demonstrations and customer interviews. RSVP FOR OUR JULY WEBINAR NOW!

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LMS RFP Diversity Training vendor 66

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. 3) What level of LMS customization is reasonable to expect? Well, I think “customization” is a dangerous word. Unfortunately, vendor amnesia happens.

Association Learning Management System 92

Association Learning Management System Association LMS LMS vendor 92

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. Based on their responses, points were awarded. UI/UX Learner and Admin side. The better metrics?

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Learning System System Metrics vendor 98

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.

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Association Learning Management System vendor Association LMS LMS 0

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

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

I didn’t think about notifying my salesperson or customer service rep, or even checking to see what should I do. Regardless if you are providing customer education (fee based or free) or employees or members or some combo of customers and employees; you should be developing a plan. I didn’t care.

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Guide vendor Learning System Association LMS 73

Petra Mayer

JULY 3, 2019

Typically, this is done through a “Request-for-Information” (RFI) process or through a “Request-for-Proposal” (RFP). The more you can get this to be customized to your needs, the more applicable the information will be. Again, most LMS providers will allow for a free test period. Depending on the type of organization (e.g.

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?

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Learning System System Metrics Compliance Training 69

eLearningMind

APRIL 19, 2022

At a more practical level, eLearning authoring tools help course developers leverage a range of digital content—text, audio, graphics, video, 3D art, interactive imagery—to create and deliver customized learning experiences. Alternatively, choose a version of an open-source product that is adapted and supported by a third-party vendor.

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Authoring Tools eLearning Tools Best eLearning Authoring 52

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

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. The customer?

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LMS vendor RFP License 75

eLearningMind

MAY 10, 2022

The selected vendor is responsible for every aspect of training—from training needs analysis, development, and delivery to ongoing follow-up and re-training. In this approach, companies usually choose outside vendors to deliver a sub-task within their overall training strategy—such as eLearning development. Define your requirements.

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Outsource Compliance Training Diversity Training eLearning Developer 52

Paradiso

APRIL 7, 2017

Draft a good RFP (Request for Proposal). Next, download an RFP template! Yes, there is a proper format for an RFP! The template you choose should enable you to document your exact needs and specifications, in order for the vendor to clearly understand your requirements and caters to it correctly. Seeing is believing!

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Moodle Services Providers RFP 70

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

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

An LMS sandbox is a hands-on demo environment for prospective customers who want to try before they buy. 2) Vendor Identification. 5) Vendor Qualification. 6) Request for Proposal (RFP). Instant “Free Trial” LMS Buying Cycle. Why Sandboxes Keep Traditional LMS Vendors Up at Night. 3) Discovery.

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Association Learning Management System Association LMS LMS vendor 80

Talented Learning

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

EPISODE 19 – TOPIC SUMMARY AND GUEST: On our previous episode , we talked about the increasing popularity of customer success programs among high-growth companies – especially software-as-a-service (SaaS) vendors. But what role does customer education play in this process? It’s the same with customer education.

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Podcasts Podcaster Podcasting Custom 40

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Vendors saying “have you looked at XYZ” (which is their system). plus all the vendors will be found in FindAnLMS), I do have systems I can recommend based on various criteria. Yet, as I have often noted, it is rarely pushed upon in an RFP, let alone a demo. And I ask it often when talking to vendors.

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LMS Metrics SumTotal RFP 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. Recently, we helped association leaders answer that question with a special “LMS Buyers Companion” post, filled with free resources for continuing education providers.

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Enterprise Association Learning Management System Association LMS LMS 40

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

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 21, 2014

Best of all, its free. I am passing around my hat, feel free to drop tens and twenties in. Act 2 – Select only a vendor who is well known (name recognized). What it does mean, is that the vendor is strong in marketing and getting their name out to the general public. Why do you ask? And no, he is not for sale.

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LMS RFP Cornerstone OnDemand vendor 69

eLearning 24-7

JULY 21, 2015

Out of the Gate – Vendor Experience and Expectancy. Feel confident that any LMS vendor who was won an award from E-Learning 24/7, was selected based upon a multi-set of criteria without any sway by one vendor versus another. A vendor who wins an award from E-Learning 24/7 is rated high and recognized as a top tier system.

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LMS RFP vendor Firewalls 40

Talented Learning

DECEMBER 26, 2018

And what business benefits should you expect when educating customers or others outside of your organization? As soon as we finish our monthly live webinar events, we post the recordings in the Talented Learning Center – a free library of low-hype, high-value, on-demand resources. What is xAPI ? How does it improve learning analytics?

Association Learning Management System 73

Association Learning Management System Association LMS LMS Enterprise 73

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 23, 2019

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. For the vendor, it was a potential win, way better than no one reaching out to them at all.

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Learning System System Authoring Tools vendor 57

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

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 19, 2019

There are quite a number of learning system vendors who say on their web site or in their marketing literature, “learning experiences”, when they are not an LXP, rather they are a learning platform or an LMS. It is no wonder, LXP vendors are receiving LMS RFPs and LMS vendors are receiving LXP RFPs.

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Platform Digital Association Learning Management System Compliance Training 70

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

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

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.

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Trust Association Learning Management System Association LMS LMS 63