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Tips for Developing an LMS RFP

Association eLearning

So, you’re ready to take the initial plunge into eLearning, and you’re thinking of issuing a request for proposal (RFP). Distributing an RFP is a wonderful way to “set the stage” for your ideal learning management system (LMS). When the going gets tough, it may be tempting to copy another organization’s RFP requirements.

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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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LMS Vendor Eyes Only: 10 Tips to Boost Sales

Talented Learning

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. If you are a generalist, you will generally lose to specialists! For the last 2.5

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

Degreed

“A formal bid process starting with a thorough and systematic RFx is one of the best tools you have to validate your hypothesis and get clear on your needs versus wants, goals, and outcomes—and who will be the best vendor partner to help you succeed.” When budgeting, ask vendors for estimated licensing costs. 2: Write your RFx.

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Buying a learning system? 5 top things to consider

Learning Pool

If you only have the budget for one system and are referring to, or gaining inspiration from, the Fosway 9-Grid for Learning Systems , you will need a learning suite , not a specialist. Learning System Specialists focus on specific areas of capability with a disruptive, high impact agenda. Your requirements. Your culture.

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When should you outsource your training or eLearning development?

eLearningMind

The selected vendor is responsible for every aspect of training—from training needs analysis, development, and delivery to ongoing follow-up and re-training. In this approach, companies usually choose outside vendors to deliver a sub-task within their overall training strategy—such as eLearning development. Define your requirements.

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How to Select an LMS

Web Courseworks

Find communities of specialists who are using some of the LMSes you are interested in and ask questions. After receiving your responses to the RFI you can start to rule out some of the vendors. An RFP (request for proposal) is a must-have final step in order to compare “apples to apples” among vendors.