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Five classifications of Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Connect Thinking

There are lots and lots of Learning Management Systems (LMS) on the market. From my observation, I have categorised LMS based on the business motivation to create and offer them to the market: LMS that are part of a larger ERP system (e.g. SkillSoft SkillPort ). LMS that are specialised and boutique (e.g.

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Learning Solutions Series: Top 10 Learning Management Systems

InsiderHub

About half (51.9%) of the organizations surveyed in the 2014 Learning Technology Solutions Forecast Study (report available here ) own a learning management system , most often referred to as an “LMS.” A learning management system is the most popular online learning tool, and the one with which people are most familiar.

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Skillsoft buying SumTotal – My Take

eLearning 24-7

The document provides other information, including “Why Skillsoft intends to purchase SumTotal” Among the statements as to why, is “Comprehensive HR suite, including learning, talent and workforce management” HR and Learning – Internal. The same can be said from a learning perspective.

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Apples and Pears

Clive on Learning

Yesterday eLearning Guild announced their Member's Choice Awards for Learning Management Systems (LMS). Award for market share - Education and Government Learning Management Systems - Gold award: Moodle (the Platinum went to Blackboard). LMSs (Saba, SumTotal, SkillPort, etc.) Interesting times.

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LMS Satisfaction Features and Barriers

Tony Karrer

However, I would be concerned if I was a starter LMS vendor because Moodle is going to cause you grief in the bottom of the market. SkillPort scores very high as well on satisfaction. Note: this represents a lot of the market whether they admit it or not. Update, Nov. Update, Nov. 26th on that same page.

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Skillsoft Acquires SumTotal: Crazy or Genius?

Talented Learning

I love acquisitions. They shake things up and restack the competitive deck giving new competitors a chance. In only a few short days, my reaction to Skillsoft acquiring SumTotal Systems has shifted from “Wow!” to “Hmmm” to “Eureka” to “Yeah!”.

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#HRTECH Learning Vendors Preview – Who to see and who to avoid

eLearning 24-7

If you go the primary route, courses #1, LMS included, then any market will work. They actually have two learning management systems, but for whatever reason, they are pitching their SharePoint version. This is a tough one, because honestly there are a lot of average learning systems at HR Tech. ELEARNINGFORCE.

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