Learning Management System - Essentials
Learning management system (LMS)
What is an LMS ?
- An LMS, or learning management system, is a software tool that allows you to create, deliver, and report on training courses and programs.
- There are many LMSs to choose from, each offering different features and capabilities. Every company has different training needs,making identifying and selecting the ‘right’ LMS a daunting process.
- We want to help you narrow down the options to what you truly need to create and deliver successful training. Let’s get back to basics and take a look at who uses an LMS?, common use cases, the features most learning leaders use, what an implementation looks like, and how to choose the best LMS for your training needs.
What is an LMS used for?
There’s no simple answer to this. What an LMS is used for depends on your organization’s training needs.
Internal vs external training
Whether you’re offering your training internally to employees or externally to customers or partners, an LMS can be used. Depending on what training methods you’re using, one LMS may suit your business’s needs better than another. This is where certain LMS features will make or break the LMS you choose.