LMS Software

Not all LMSs are created equal

Published by Nadia Kruger

15 September, 2021

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Be it any organisation or industry, all training and learning requirements constantly evolve. With almost all organisations using a learning management system, it is crucial that it is customised with the latest features to accommodate all the training and learning requirements. But not all LMSs have the same features. Let’s have a look at features that are pivotal for the success of your LMS.

 

For Learners

24×7 Access to Learning Resources

Reaching employees globally has always been a big challenge for companies, especially when it’s a large corporate working worldwide. Customising an LMS is a game changer for the training industry. It ensures consistency in delivering training and accessibility of e-learning courses no matter where their employees are in the world. Cloud based training grants learners 24X7 access to the learning resources on multiple devices, whenever and wherever they need it.

 

Increased Social Communication

Social learning and other collaboration tools have been known to constantly improve overall learner engagement and knowledge retention. A customised LMS offers numerous channels for better socialisation and communication among learners such as Live-chat functionality, Discussion groups and badges and achievement awards

Access To Different Training Resources

The corporate learning environment has shown interest in e-learning and all kinds of course delivery modes to enhance training. Some customisable LMSs today offer far more options than earlier days. With options such as self-paced e-learning or tutor led e-learning, webinars (pre-recorded or live streamed) or Onsite courses or blended learning that combines any of the core modes.

Visual Dashboards of Training Activities

Visual dashboards on an LMS interface are a clever way of conveying the most important and relevant information. Using dashboards, administrators can let learners know of their learning progress every time they log on to the LMS This makes the LMS not just a passive repository hosting learning material, but also manages to be a more learner-centric platform to be truly effective.

 

 

For Administrators

Bulk Course Uploads

A customised LMS will provide the administrators with an option to upload bulk users, their respective online courses and resources with just a few clicks. For example, an LMS administrator can easily import e-learning courses in bulk using a CSV (Comma Separated Values) file authored in a format such as SCORM, saving valuable time.

2. Assign Custom User Roles with Custom Access

LMS admin should be able to assign similar courses in individual departments. The administrator must be able to control the types of activities users are allowed to perform. For example, custom roles such as learner, trainer, assistant, LMS administrator, training manager can all be created with their own custom access.

Customized Reports to Calculate Training ROI

Generating customised reports is the most crucial feature of an LMS. Reports such as learner activity/progress, course overview reports, user-wise course completion reports, assessments/grades reports, course access time logs, certificate tracking give an administrator the power to constantly improve the online training strategy and personalize online training initiatives.

 

For Training Providers

Reduce Costs on Training Administration and Delivery

Having a single centralised location that stores and delivers the training to employees no matter what geographical location they are stationed at, is a huge plus for organisations in terms of cost-effectiveness.

LMS as a Powerful Evaluation Tool

LMS reports can be powerful evaluation tools allowing companies to take crucial decisions like evaluating whether training is delivered on its objectives, what content is working with the learners, the duration of the course among others.

 

When selecting an LMS, make sure that it not only supports the features you need, but also provides you with intuitive administrative options to enhance training effectiveness. ART LMS comes with white labelling features and options, allowing you to brand the LMS and make it distinctly yours.  Get customised reports, assign custom roles, upload bulk courses, get unlimited access for learners and many more. Why not request a demo today?