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.

Templates 59

Templates Learning System System RFP 59

eLearning 24-7

JULY 31, 2013

Speed up the process – Who has time today to spend days putting together a RFP and on the flip side from the vendor perspective who has weeks to complete them? Focus on the market today – The RFPs I always see are outdated. The information placed in them in no longer relevant in today’s market.

RFP 75

RFP Templates Association LMS Association Learning Management System 75

Talented Learning

MAY 29, 2018

LMS vendors, I owe you a post. But since the LMS market is on fire, you’ve probably been too busy to notice. Then we recommend 4 highly qualified, matching vendors to evaluate in a formal RFP process. I rarely share criticism directly with vendors unless I’m asked, or unless I’m in the mood to write.

vendor 68

vendor Association Learning Management System Learning System LMS 68

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 11, 2023

A vendor says “elearning course” ignoring that it really has a hyphen between the e and the l. I never understood why a vendor does this. Why can’t a vendor simply say video? Use it in your marketing. That to me, is quite clear. Yet, you are really uploading content. So, just say content. An Interest.

Learning System 75

Learning System System White Label vendor 75

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

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 30, 2023

is a platform that combines detailed information around a publisher/off-the shelf provider (3rd party content), with the ability to access courses/content from a variety of vendors, that you can use as much as you want and as often as you want. Many people know only of those vendors who are exceptional at marketing.

Content 75

Content vendor Providers Platform 75

Association eLearning

MARCH 28, 2012

Some attendees mentioned that their current LMS vendor was either out of business or ending a product, but others are just simply unhappy with their current platform. According to a 2010 eLearning Guild survey, only 62% of respondents said their LMS lived up to vendor promises. Vendor Selection. The use-case analysis.

Association Learning Management System 145

Association Learning Management System LMS Association LMS eLearning Guild 145

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 26, 2023

The majority of vendors will continue, regardless of what you espouse. Now, if you want employee learning only, and you go to a vendor who only does customer training, then the initial “use case” rejection (politely) is understandable. The vendor is Skill Jar. The vendors really need to know more about the use case.

Learning System 63

Learning System System vendor Association Learning Management System 63

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. The Vendors – With GPT-4 (I used as plugins) AI PDF – The web site, you can do nothing with it. As such, if someone was to spring for the fee-based GPT 3.5

PDF 61

PDF Analysis Solution Summary 61

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?

Learning System 98

Learning System System Metrics vendor 98

Talented Learning

DECEMBER 7, 2016

That’s because the learning management systems market has never been stronger or more diverse. 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. In fact, it is impossible to choose just one.

Association Learning Management System 0

Association Learning Management System vendor Association LMS LMS 0

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Truly coveted by those in the know, who know, they really shouldn’t be in the e-learning industry. . Just as last year, the Turkey Award focuses on systems and marketing spin. E-Learning Marketing Words – Stand on your Soapbox and Stop the Madness. Once a darling of vendors who used it to show their demos, now?

RFP 65

RFP Micro-Learning vendor SAP 65

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?

Learning System 69

Learning System System Metrics Compliance Training 69

Petra Mayer

JULY 3, 2019

How to identify if solutions available in the market are covering your needs. Typically, this is done through a “Request-for-Information” (RFI) process or through a “Request-for-Proposal” (RFP). Review if those needs are presently not available in the market. Implementation costs by the vendor or related third party.

Association Learning Management System 40

Association Learning Management System LMS Study Association LMS 40

Talented Learning

MARCH 4, 2020

As you may have read in my annual industry trends analysis , the pace of acquisitions and strategic equity investments has been accelerating for several years. When speaking with industry analysts, Cornerstone emphasized 3 key benefits of this deal. I’m sure my take is a bit different from other learning tech industry observers.

Saba 98

Saba Cornerstone LMS Custom 98

eLearningMind

APRIL 19, 2022

Unlike desktop versions, there is nothing to download or install, and management of cloud software is, typically, assumed by the vendor. Alternatively, choose a version of an open-source product that is adapted and supported by a third-party vendor. Conduct market research. Next steps—Request for Proposal (RFP).

Authoring Tools 52

Authoring Tools eLearning Tools Best eLearning Authoring 52

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? Key trends ?

LMS 75

LMS vendor RFP License 75

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.

vendor 71

vendor Micro-Learning Enterprise Learning System 71

Stratbeans

AUGUST 21, 2017

It is important that you have an idea of your needs before you dive into the LMS market. Here you make a blueprint of your plan by issuing RFPs (Request for Proposal) to all the stakeholders. Stage 3: Vendor Identification. LMS market is growing at a staggering growth rate of 17.5% Stage 5: RFP. Stage 4: RFI.

LMS 45

LMS RFP Blended Learning vendor 45

Absorb LMS

APRIL 4, 2016

As an analyst a decade later, I wrote industry reports about learning management systems, authoring tools, and other technologies. I also had the chance to sit in on three or four demonstrations by LMS vendors per week. If it does show up, the organization is likely using an RFP template from the disco era.

Association Learning Management System 190

Association Learning Management System Wiki LMS Association LMS 190

PDG

MAY 15, 2023

An agile business model that can rapidly adapt to changing market conditions separates leaders from laggers. Procurement plays a significant role in driving down vendor costs. However, during a recession, it’s even more critical to follow your procedures and be flexible to the changing market conditions and buyer behaviors.

Strategy 52

Strategy RFP ROI Sales 52

ICS Learning

AUGUST 26, 2013

As with any relatively new industry, things have indeed changed and evolved. Many new products and technologies are available and, in general, the industry has matured. It is likely that some of your training requirements will be common enough that a market already exists for the content. Make” versus “Buy”.

Sexual Harassment Training 100

Sexual Harassment Training Harassment Training Diversity Training Authoring Tools 100

Talented Learning

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

They’re digging deep with robust CRM data , marketing automation platforms and ecommerce strategies that target profitable learner segments, drive new revenue streams and maximize the lifetime value of every relationship. With smart marketing strategies and tools, attracting non-members is relatively easy, as well. Absolutely.

Association LMS 92

Association LMS Association Learning Management System Association Education 92

Adobe Captivate

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

The session will be hosted by eLearning Industry and sponsored by Adobe. After all, there are several hundred learning technology platforms on the market! Many companies simply choose a vendor that offers a lot of features – and then hope for the best. Click to Register. Are you feeling overwhelmed? The result?

LMS 40

LMS Learning Management System Free System 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.

LMS 69

LMS Metrics SumTotal RFP 69

eLearning 24-7

JULY 21, 2015

There is way too much misinformation in this industry. Out of the Gate – Vendor Experience and Expectancy. Realize that in the LMS space, as mentioned before, the average time in the market is two to four years. Marketing spin is about getting you to buy one product versus another. That is a huge crowded market.

LMS 40

LMS RFP vendor Firewalls 40

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.

Moodle 70

Moodle Services Providers RFP 70

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. 30% vendors offer at least one type of social media – from my latest LMS directory.

vendor 66

vendor LMS Skype Social Media 66

eLearning 24-7

MAY 16, 2023

It wouldn’t surprise me if the majority of vendors who go with Gen-AI (and eventually, they all must, or they will be too far behind), use GPT (by OpenAI). I’m already seeing the sidestep I wrote about just a week ago, in order for vendors to reduce cost (those tokens). Maybe today it is ChatGPT (cheaper token-wise).

Learning System 73

Learning System System Metrics Mentoring 73

Talented Learning

JANUARY 9, 2018

To qualify, a learning system trend must have these characteristics: It is not necessarily “popular” – but it does deserve industry attention. It is moving the market in a particular direction (for better or worse). 18 Market Expansion and Consolidation Roll On. 17 Specialists Steal Even More Spotlight.

Learning System 104

Learning System Trends System Compliance Training 104

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.

RFP 52

RFP LMS Compliance Training vendor 52

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Because of the size of the market and split out of types of systems, it made sense to create an umbrella term and then place the main four types of systems under said umbrella. . The biggest market in size and scope are LMSs (Learning Management Systems). LEP/LXP market. Simply, the best K-6 LMS on the market.

Learning System 94

Learning System System Saba SumTotal 94

Talented Learning

OCTOBER 8, 2019

SaaS Customer Success – With Samma Hafeez of Thought Industries. Independent advice from our analysts and expert guest authors: 1) Top learning systems trends: 2019 extended enterprise market guide. Which technology and business factors are shaping the extended enterprise LMS market? BLOG POSTS. Product education is also key.

Enterprise 40

Enterprise Association Learning Management System Association LMS LMS 40

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

I’ve also learned firsthand, how to make it work in any vertical and any industry. The downside to training management products is the inability to upload any other 3rd party authoring tool or courses from an off the shelf vendor. Why do some vendors have trials and others do not? During the past 14.5 Authoring Tools.

RFP 68

RFP Compliance Training Association Learning Management System vendor 68

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 19, 2011

For some people, creating a RFP can be an exciting experience unmatched in the annuals of time. It is a necessity to identify the vendor that is going to provide you with the best system for your solution. When people need a RFP, they think “Internet&#. RFP is another word for lots of pages. Three letters.

RFP 63

RFP vendor Apple Site 63

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. This is by far the only industry that seems intent on confusing the audience as much as possible.

Platform 70

Platform Digital Association Learning Management System Compliance Training 70