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Home Built or Commercial for your Learning System

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There are two types of learning systems. I’m not talking about an LMS, LXP, combo, TDP, or EXP (drop the name on that), learning platform, or “We are not an LMS, and anyway, they are a dying breed” (I’ve written that is far from true). You purchase seats (some vendors refer to it as licenses).

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Confused? Welcome to the Learning System World of 2024

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Online learning – which EdTech refers to as remote learning (I guess remote viewing was unavailable because the CIA tried it during the Cold War). Many “experts, including some analysts,” use learning systems to refer to all learning systems except an LMS. Thus, This makes no sense to me.

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Learning System Awards #11 to #20 (2023)

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It’s a perfect segue into the 2023, Learning System Awards. Initially I was going to present the systems that took off after mid-year, and list them, but I realized the same list would then appear for 2023. Questions – Each learning system vendor was asked a series of questions. The back end, woof.

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The Use Case for a Learning System

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Probably the least fun experience you will ever have when looking at or considering any type of learning system (LMS, LXP, EXP, Learning Platform, Craig’s Javalinas R US, etc.). They will provide the information, and each time, I will tell them, there are learning systems out there for that use case.

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What Factors Are Shaping the LMS Market? 2018 Learning Systems FAQ

Talented Learning

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. Volume-based SaaS licensing models are the primary driver.

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What is your comfort level with your learning system?

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I often mention leasing a car when talking about a learning system. When you “buy” a learning system, you are actually leasing it. Sure, there are some vendors who will sell you the system outright, but then you either pay extra for the updates or you just have a system that never gets updated.

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Extended Enterprise Learning Systems: Shifting Into High Gear

Talented Learning

For example, in the past, extended enterprise learning was prohibitively expensive for all but the world’s largest companies. Now, cloud technology, easy third-party app integrations and specialized LMS systems are purpose-built to support external audiences at remarkably reasonable, scalable prices. Three others serve employees.