Which LMS is best

There is no universally agreed-upon “best LMS” but instead a best LMS for YOUR particular needs and culture. The best LMS for one company may not work for another and is entirely dependent on your organization’s current status, needs, available resources, goals, and budget. Thankfully, LMS consulting can help find the proper learning management system for any situation.

Locally Installed LMS

Installed LMS programs must be hosted on an organization’s private servers. Installing an LMS locally lets the organization customize the system but, taking full advantage of the technological freedom requires an IT team. A local LMS can be powerful if your organization has IT staff that can administer, customize, support, and scale the software to suit the organization’s needs.

Course Creation Capabilities

Some LMS programs include course-creation tools where an organization can craft custom courses, but these tools are not included in every LMS by default. If your company wants course-creation tools, carefully check the specifications of each LMS you are considering. Some LMS programs offer course-creation tools for an additional charge while other LMS systems do not offer creation tools at all and only distribute course content. The ability to create custom courses may be invaluable for organizations with niche needs, but most organizations will find the existing courses offered by LMS services satisfactory. 

Software as a Service

The alternative option to locally installing an LMS program is to buy the software as a service. The software as a service model lets your organization pay a monthly fee for access to the LMS software. This takes the technical burden off the organization and leaves it with the LMS program vendor; you do not need a dedicated IT team to support a SaaS LMS as upgrades, maintenance, and support are included in the monthly price. Painless scalability and adding or removing hundreds of users is simple with a SaaS LMS.

Why is LMS Important?

An LMS provides support and structure during the training process. By storing, sorting, and distributing learning material through an LMS, learners can access their content without hassle while lessening the administrative load often associated with employee training. When an LMS is properly implemented, the employee training process can progress smoothly and without confusion.

LMS Analysis

SkillSource Learning’s LMS consultants start by assessing your business’ current situation and end goals before evaluating possible learning management solutions in line with the project’s scope.

LMS Creation

Our LMS consultants work with your business to find the ideal LMS program while creating job aids, support content, and training materials. We help you create a plan for your new LMS so the program can be implemented without leaving content gaps or unresolved concerns.

LMS Implementation

Once the LMS program has been selected, an LMS consultant from SkillSource will assist with administrative tasks such as user support, reporting, loading courses, and other duties to ensure your business is comfortable and secure with the LMS.

LMS Technologies & Content Platforms

There are only a few different general LMS types, but there are a plethora of LMS platforms that offer different services to suit your needs.  

One of the most popular, free, open-source cloud-based LMS services is Moodle. Moodle offers a central dashboard that tracks learners’ course progress, customizable course options, mobile app versions, and third-party integration with Microsoft Office 365 and Google Apps.

Canvas is an LMS program designed to increase learner engagement and is popular with academic institutions. Canvas has mobile apps, classroom web conferencing, data reports for instructors and a new feature called Arc. Arc is used to upload and share videos to digital classrooms to increase collaboration between students and their instructors. There is no publicly listed price for Canvas, and you must contact Instructure directly for a quote. 

Cornerstone LMS is a web-based LMS that supports compliance and employee-driven training with customizable learning experiences. Cornerstone also features built-in course creation and authorship tools, gamification, video conferencing, and mobile versions. There is no publicly listed price for Cornerstone, and you must contact Cornerstone OnDemand to receive a quote.

LMS Consultants From SkillSource Learning Partners

LMS programs are a great tool for organizations to create, distribute, and track employee training. Choosing the best LMS for your business requires proper research and consideration, but learning management system consulting from SkillSource can help you find the ideal LMS for your needs. Contact us today to speak with a representative about our LMS selection and LMS administration services.