What are the benefits of having an LMS

There are lots of benefits of LMS. some of them are listed below.

1: Centralized Learning

2: Tracking and Reporting Features

3: Simplified Learning Process

4: Easy Upgrades

5: Evaluation Capabilities

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Thanks Onkar I'll have a look at the LMS

Phil

Hi Phil,

Just because you are creating eLearning doesn't mean you have to go with an LMS. It depends upon your needs.  Since all of your content is in video, a video management system (VMS) may be your best solution. If you are going to sell the course, then make sure your choice offers eCommerce. Many VMS systems have a sophisticated tracking system since they are used for lead generation. Make a list of your "must-haves" and "would like" and then investigate products. Always make decisions based upon your strategy. 

Cheers,

Julie

A LMS also allows you to decide who gets access to your courses. You can manually enroll users or give them course access codes to join themselves. 

If your content is embedded users can access it with a single sign-on. This is especially important in the era of data privacy in the K12 world. LMSs usually offer functional extensions, too, like linking Google Drive, Remind or GoAnimate. 

For me, the hands-down best feature is community. Users can interact with each other via media albums, discussion boards, group resources and announcements. This could simplify your workflow as you improve your course by creating a discussion board just for users to log any issues they find. 

If you are struggling with the idea of purchasing a LMS, try using a free version and see what you think. My favorites are Schoology, Canvas and Desire2Learn. For eCommerce, I like Talent LMS. 

Thanks Julie, our company has a VMS but it isn't able to track and report usage unfortunately and it looks like this will be a key feature that we require in the future.

Thanks for your help

Phil

Thanks for the reply Lynee' the community aspect of learning is something that I'm really keen to develop in my training plan.

The more I look at it the more I think that having an LMS which can talk to our own built in VMS is going to be a necessity and the way forward.

Don't forget two other key benefits of an LMS...

" Learning Paths" for users.  

While each LMS handles this differently, basically it boils down to the ability to group lessons/modules together based on a profiles of users. For example, if you have "super users", for your software they might need all training. But someone else with a more narrow/specialized role might only need some of the video modules and key supporting docs/job aids. The ability to group content and assign it to users as needed is huge in today's busy work environment.

"Content Consolidation" by type or topic.

Where do you place the just-in-time job aids? How do you serve up printable checklists? What if you want to offer a written summary of the video?  A good LMS will allow you to combine many different content types and organize them by type, topic, course or learning path. This provides a one-stop learning experience for all materials and resources that is far easier to curate and deploy to users.

Hi Bob

Thanks for your reply.

The ability to group trainees can also be done through the VMS but I suspect it would be easier through the LMS.  The point regarding 'Content Consolidation' is well worth considering for my particular case as our system doesn't allow for anything other than video.

Thanks again certainly given me food for thought

Phil

Hi Phil,

I am sorry, I am not able to answer your question as the question is incomplete. You mentioned that you have given this project but you forgot to mention the scope of this project. What will happen once you are done with these videos? Are learners going to be evaluated somehow or it's just a video as addition?

If they are going to be evaluated then LMS is the best option. If not, then any video content management system is a good option.

Hi Mohammad

Thanks for the comment.

Early thoughts were that the training was simply to be a series of demonstration videos.

However the thinking has moved on somewhat to the point that what I'd like to achieve is that the trainee will progress through a course ranging from basic to super user and at the end of each stage they are certified as competent in the use of the software to that point.

So, I think it is now clear that I'm going to need an LMS to be able to achieve what I've set out. The next issue will be trying to decide which LMS from the myriad of different options available.

Thanks

Phil

Hi Phil,

This is one of the most difficult decision to make, as there are so many LMSs available in the market.  My suggestion, don't spend too much money on it because your requirement can be fulfilled by any LMS. Choose any open source LMS.

Thanks,

MH