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When should you outsource your training or eLearning development?

eLearningMind

In this approach, companies usually choose outside vendors to deliver a sub-task within their overall training strategy—such as eLearning development. Outsourcing eLearning development—what you should know. Many organizations ramp up their in-house eLearning development capabilities closer to launching a new online learning initiative.

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You Just Selected a Shiny New LMS. Great! Now What?

Talented Learning

As learning systems consultants , we’ve seen our share of organizations abandon LMS platforms that once seemed like ideal solutions. Even if you haven’t relied on a consultant for LMS selection , it’s critical to put an independent advisor on your side now. Sadly, this happens all too often with software.

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Break it down! (No it’s not Hammer Time! Yet)

eLearning 24-7

I prefer 3rd party authoring tools that use SCORM (in whatever version) as long as it matches my LMS. Actually, I do blame: Vendors who still post RFP templates on their site – which by the way tend to be geared towards themselves. RFP reality – And no, Jeff Probst is not your host. No, just kidding. Ask questions.

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LMS Selection Roulette: Who Can You Trust?

Talented Learning

You pay “annual support and maintenance” fees but continue to use an older version of LMS software because upgrade costs are prohibitive. At this stage, it’s appropriate to consider recommendations from industry blogs, research reports, professional colleagues and consultants. When and how to use an RFP (or not).

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The potential pitfalls of a custom LMS solution

LearnUpon

And while there is no doubt that cloud hosted (SaaS) learning management systems are by far the most popular option for companies looking to deliver eLearning to their employees, customers, partners and resellers, from time to time we still see organizations choose a customizable solution over a cloud-based one. Constant maintenance.

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2015 LMS Rakings for K-12, HE and Report Criteria

eLearning 24-7

Secondly, areas were identified by which a point total would be assigned based on them achieving all those points in that specific section (varied by each section – using my LMS RFP template – newest version, not yet posted, but will be included in the report for anyone to use). Are they the same edition i.e. version?

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What’s Included in the Cost of My SweetRush Custom eLearning Solution?

SweetRush

Are you ready to partner with a custom eLearning solution provider? Or are you still exploring your eLearning options in the research phase? Either way, you know that deciding whether to move forward with creating a custom eLearning solution is a big decision. Want to refer back to this later?