Monday, January 2, 2012

Role of an LMS

Most Learning Management Systems offer a core role of functionality designed to
enable the training experts to manage the training and learning processes throughout
their cycle.

A good LMS will provide functions which will include:

· A method for assigning and tracking classroom, resource centre and webbased
learning
· Management reports to evaluate learning performance
· Online collaboration tools, including forums, chat rooms and e-mail tutor
· A flexible structure that allows different combinations of user groups to be
created e.g. location, job role
· An Intuitive and user friendly interface for learners

If you are fortunate in your choice, your LMS will also enable you to run and report on assessments, measure competencies and other personal development solutions

The key benefits that this will provide will include:

· Reduce costs of delivering and managing learning
· Optimise training expenditure and usage for all learning resources
· Rapidly deploy targeted learning across widely distributed organisations
· Provide learning that is 'just-in-time' not 'just-in-case'
· Train, assess and report on compliance requirements more cost efficiently

A good LMS will also provide other tools that enhance this process. These include:

· Collaboration tools that enable learners to communicate directly about their  experiences which can reveal shortcomings and misunderstandings within training programmes. These are especially useful when (as is increasingly the case) employees are working from diverse locations and may not know
others in a similar position
· Self service training which learners can personally subscribe to without intervention from trainers or line managers
· Learning plans which help learners understand the paths they must take to improve their performance
· 24x7 self service learning which enables learners to work on independently away from the workplace
· Deadlines to encourage and help learners understand the importance of completing a piece of training
· Accreditation to prove success and capabilities.

If you are looking out for LMS for your organisation mail me at devanand@whitehouseit.com
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