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LMS RFP Tips: How to Find Your Best Learning Technology Fit

Talented Learning

Is the LMS RFP a Necessary Evil? A Request for Proposal (RFP) is one of the most widely used yet controversial tools for learning management systems buyers. The LMS RFP has developed a bad reputation because it is easily misunderstood. Clients expect me to help them avoid RFP missteps. What is an LMS RFP?

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When should you outsource your training or eLearning development?

eLearningMind

Create a Request for Proposals (RFP). Evaluate responses to your RFP from qualified training outsourcing companies. Outsourcing management training to an outside training specialist, for instance, allows your staff to get updated on the latest management theory, principles, tactics, and techniques instantly. Liabilities.

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The Bid Process for Learning Tech: 3 Steps to Get It Right

Degreed

When budgeting, ask vendors for estimated licensing costs. Levels of Engagement The levels of engagement you seek from vendors will depend on whether you’re working with an RFI (request for information), RFP (request for a proposal), or an RFQ (request for a quotation). These can help you establish how much money you might need.

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18 Top Learning Systems Trends to Watch in 2018

Talented Learning

17 Specialists Steal Even More Spotlight. Other specialists leverage their expertise in a particular sector by combining their industry know-how with technology to deliver compelling learning applications. And nearly every learning systems specialist we know is expanding its business by narrowing its focus. #16

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LMS Selection Roulette: Who Can You Trust?

Talented Learning

You periodically activate and deactivate users to stay under the license count, trying to minimize costs. LMS vendors have vastly different licensing models. For example, how much did you spend annually on your LMS license, support, content, hosting or other services? When and how to use an RFP (or not).

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Talented Learning Greatest Hits – 2018 Edition

Talented Learning

1 The 3 Licensing Models of an LMS (or Any Enterprise Software). Why has software licensing intelligence attracted so much attention? Why requirements definition is essential to sort through the learning tech “specialist” market. When and how to use an RFP (or not). How to determine if you can afford a new LMS.

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LMS Trends: 2018 Mid-Year Learning Systems Market Update

Talented Learning

1) Specialists Steal Even More Spotlight. This new “specialist” technology landscape benefits LMS customers and vendors, alike. Specialists now rule the LMS world. This makes it tough for LXPs to win business if they don’t beat the SMB LMS specialists in the door. Keep watching this space.