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Learning Management System-101

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What is Learning Management System?

What it is? an ERP of learning that will help to administrate the training processes a tool which will help in

Manage and track capability building through a competency framework Structuring learning through plans and curriculum Schedule classrooms, manage classroom training nomination and schedule

activities Delivering online e-learning programs, Facilitate informal learning through wikis and blogs Provide reporting of data and analysis

But it is not a decision making tool but only an activity tracking tool. It can show what has happened, but will not be able to advise on what needs to be done.

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Learning Management System – At a glance

Learning Managemen

t System

Collaboration

(Wikis, Blogs)

Competency Management

Training Needs & Calendar

Classroom Administrati

on

Reports & MIS

Online Courses

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Basic Features of a Learning Management System

Collation of Training Needs Tracking Skill Gap and Performance Analysis Manage classroom administration Deliver Online Courses with searchable Catalogs

Trackable (SCORM Compliant) or otherwise Format: PPT, Text, Videos, Flash Designed multimedia modules

Create learning collaboration through Web 2.0 applications Online Assessments Administration Integrate online courses, classrooms, online assessments and

collaboration tools to deliver blended curriculums User friendly Reporting System & MIS Integrated with ERP database, e-Mail systems and Mobiles

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Second Level Features of a Platform

Basic User creation Upload users through csv files / Integration with ERP Management of Roles & Authorisations Place learners in groups Assign courses to all learners, specific learners and newly

registered learners Roster processing, including wait listing

Organization Management Org Unit & Sub Org Unit Creation Cataloging of Org Units in a tree

Course Management Launch and track Learning Path, classroom courses, Web

Courses Course calendar Multilevel course catalog Full support for SCORM 1.2 (RTE-3) and SCORM 2004

Assessment and testing LMS keeps track of Test results and test performing history Display scores and transcripts Training Feedback and Other Poll or surveys

Collaboration Platform with Wikis and Blogs Fully customizable Notifications & Reports

Student messaging and notifications Online reports

Web-based delivery -- no plug-ins required

Organization Management

Audience Management

Course Management

Reports Management

Authorizations Management

Notifications Management

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What can you do with an LMS?

Manual mapping of training needs to the training programs

Manual tracking and administration of learning plans

Delivery of content mainly through classrooms

Standard Catalog for all Audience Management Based on Jobs,

Roles, Functions, Departments etc Assessments mainly on paper and

manually corrected Interaction with Learners is manual

Post training feedback Mails & Announcements Issue of Certificates

Training Administration is a separate role.

Automatic fulfillment of training needs based on training completions

Automatic tracking and administration of training plans and competencies

Delivery of online content through curriculums and Blended Learning

Multiple Catalogs for different units Audience Management Based on

Business Rules and AdHoc groupings Assessments are online and easily

deployed Automated interaction with Learners

Online Feedback Auto-mailers Certifications can be printed by learners

from their computers Creating collaborative learning through

Wikis and blogsTraining Administration is reduced to an

ancillary activity

Through LMS

Manual Administration

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3 Major Splinters of LMS in the Market

In the current market scenario you would find three types of LMS as follows:

Integrated Talent Management Suites – As talent management adoption grows, it is consuming a major portion of the LMS market, Competency Management is the focus for this category

Social Learning Platforms – Most of the educational sector LMS fall into this category where learning is primarily an utopian ideal. Web 2.0 applications are the focus for this category

Specialized LMS : Industry verticals with unique needs, such as healthcare or energy Audiences with unique needs, such as the extended enterprise or

compliance-heavy work environments Cross-over delivery methods include mobile learning

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3 Major Splinters of LMS in the Market

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Critical Questions for LMS Selection

Critical Questions that you need to ask yourself while selecting an LMS What are the critical drivers of learning strategy? What are the major features I need in an LMS? What are the critical drivers of learning in my industry/ company? Is there any industry specific requirement that should be met? What are my technical capabilities to manage and LMS? What is the budget I can muster up for this?

Check out the LMS Rating engine in the link given below if you are interested in evaluating an LMS http://luciferscorner.blogspot.com/2010/09/evaluation-of-lms-holy-grail-of-e.html

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Quick Thought : After effects of a successful LMS

Training Transfer concepts/ information of new project/ technology/ produce launches

quickly and at fraction of the cost Manage the learning of dispersed critical population like Field Sales staff Increasing variants of offerings for specific audiences Minimize the efforts in managing logistics of organizing training programs Track and monitor training effectiveness Increase the reinforcement of learning of classroom at lower costs Increase the effectiveness of classroom learning through mid course corrections

based on simultaneous online assessments Reduce cost of training by reducing classroom training days through track able

pre-course and post course assignments Keeping track of statutory certifications and capability inventory of population

Sharing Share experiences on common knowledge repositories/ channels and create

knowledge experts across organization Converting the wikis and blogs to ready reference tools that can be searched for

specific information Facilitating coaching & mentoring processes