Objectives: Course or learning objectives define the knowledge or skills learners are expected to gain from a training program. RFP (request for proposal ): Document prepared by organizations to help assess LMS vendors during a selection process. Training professionals are now often required to demonstrate the ROI of learning programs and software to leadership teams. Tin Can delivers a far more detailed view of learner progress, both online and offline. MORE

Analytics including “Program Value” – shows the ROI in terms of metrics that you can show. Easy to “Add to Playlist” or “Remove from Playlist” Mobile app – I love that you can read, watch and listen offline – huge wins for audio books and books in general (ebook format). is like having 4K programming before everyone else jumps on board and offers it). Program Value. Still… Program Value. MORE

Mobile apps with offline content support and text push notifications. Docebo “connectors” provide off-the-shelf integration via Advanced Programming Interfaces (APIs) with third-party systems such as HR management solutions, ecommerce applications, web conferencing tools and more. Downloadable apps provide offline learning capability. See More Vendors in our LMS Directory. The Docebo LMS has come a long way since we first reviewed it in 2014. MORE

It does not mean that the system comes with a native app nor offers online/offline synchronization. Requires a native app (self-contained) on the mobile device and enables online/offline synchronization. Online/Offline synchronization allows the learner to take courses, etc. offline, without an internet connection and then when they have a net connection all instances (data) is communicated back to the LMS or other SaaS product. Try to avoid using a RFP template. MORE

Your requirements list will help you to list the metrics by which you will measure the success of the technologies and resources you will use to deliver your program, and the suitability of different LMS platforms. You may choose to work with an analyst, use an RFP template, or keep the planning in-house, relying on the experience of your project team and input from your learners. What reports and information will you need to evaluate your elearning programs? . MORE

Align your online and offline enterprise-wide learning initiatives to skill, upskill and reskill your employees. And discover how Prime helps you stay informed about employee progress and the efficacy of training programs. Wednesday, May 3, 2017, 11AM – 12PM PT: Engaging Learners: How to Think Like a Marketer (Free for ATD members) Think about all the times you have launched a new program, tool or initiative in your organization. How to develop a sales certification program. MORE

API (Application Programming Interface). API provides an interface that allows developers to interact with programs and applications, including learning management systems. Often paired with an LMS, this software is used to develop content for online learning and training programs. A certificate confirms that a learner has successfully completed a training program to a predefined standard. A CEU is a measurement used in continuing education programs. MORE

This model is great for employee learning programs, but it is not ideal for extended enterprise learning. Align all online and offline enterprise-wide learning initiatives to skill, upskill and reskill your employees. See More Vendors in our LMS Directory. Somehow I made it through more than 3 years without reviewing Adobe Captivate Prime LMS. Recently, several clients asked me about it by name, so I headed to the Adobe website for a first-hand look. MORE

I don’t care if you are B2B, B2C, internal, education or the space program planning to offer classes to aliens, spend time on this. After you get the stakeholders as you build and deliver the program, you will be surprised how many people will contact you on how much they like it – if you see this person as a plus – get them to be a champion. If you want a listing of feature sets, go with my RFP template (new version coming out end of the week). . MORE

Setup Skype capability, which means you download the free program and install it on your computers, then you identify on your web site and identify your Skype identity (mine is diego.studiocity) - so people can connect; when they ask to connect you say yes. Rather, you are expected to see their “demo&# and then based on paper based literature, maybe your RFP (if you did one), make your selection and purchase. We live in a global marketplace. Global. MORE

We participate in LMS demonstrations , study RFP responses and interview customer references. These “all purpose” LMS platforms are used to deliver, support and measure online and classroom training programs for any combination of employees, channel partners, dealers, franchisees, customers, business prospects and others. It is not easy choosing the best LMS for 2016. In fact, it is impossible to choose just one. MORE