This is a question that we've been recently asked by several small and mid-sized companies wanting to implement their own (in-house) training programs for workforce development.

We've also been asked this question by large companies looking to scale their current training programs and ensure that these are delivered consistently and effectively.

Well, here is the gist of it...

An LMS (Learning Management System) is a software application or web-based Educational Technology (EdTech) used for planning, implementing, and assessing specific learning processes in courses and programs. Typically, an LMS provides an instructor with a way to create and deliver content, monitor student progress, and communicate with students, as well as a way to enable peer collaboration, administration, and reporting.

LMSs can be hosted and maintained locally, but for smaller companies it might be more practical to use SaaS (software as a service) options, which basically are hosted and maintained on the back end by the software provider. SaaS options could offer low cost, often ready of the shelf solutions, to enable launching online programs in no time.

For support with LMS and EdTech selection and rollout support contact us at https://www.knowledgeondemand.com/ 

Over the years, we’ve helped top tiered global companies setup and implement large-scale training programs. Since the pandemic, there is heightened interest from companies seeking to either move their training programs online or scale to support large-scale training deployments. In most of these cases, LMSs will be key to success since these can be leveraged for large-scale training programs in a number of ways including:

• Centralized delivery of training materials: An LMS allows trainers to store and organize all training materials in one place, making it easy for learners to access and review the materials.
  
  

• Automated tracking and progress monitoring: An LMS can track a learner's progress through a course and provide instructors with data on how well the learner is retaining the material.
  
  
• Enhanced communication: An LMS can provide a forum or other communication tools for learners to ask questions, discuss course material, and interact with their peers and instructors.
  
  

• Self-paced learning: An LMS allows learners to go through the training materials at their own pace, which can be especially useful for learners who have busy schedules or prefer to learn at their own pace.
  
  

• Cost savings: LMSs can help reduce the costs associated with traditional instructor-led training, such as travel expenses and facility rental fees. 

In conclusion, LMSs can be essential EdTech tools for supporting the successful execution and administration of a large-scale training programs, as these allows trainers and learning leaders to efficiently deliver content, track progress, and manage programs at scale, while providing learners with a convenient and flexible way to access the training materials and personalize their learning experience.

For support with small to large scale training program design and implementation, as well as LMS and EdTech selection and rollout support contact us at https://www.knowledgeondemand.com/ 

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