An LMS can be an effective tool to provide training at scale. Here is everything you should know before investing in an LMS
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2. It is a significant investment to purchase a learning
management system. Investing in an LMS, even if it is an
economical option, can be costly for a company.
Even though most companies do not mind investing in a
learning management system, they want to make certain that
they will receive a good return on their investment before
making a decision. The importance of a good Learning
Management System cannot be overstated.
Introduction
3. Pros of LMS
Easy Learning Framework
The deployment of LMS in an
organization provides a learning
framework that is easy for learners.
Also, as it allows for several models
like blended, online, storytelling, etc.
to be implemented in the same
system, it makes the entire learning
experience engaging and effective
for the students.
4. Pros of LMS
Accessibility
The learning material once
uploaded on the LMS, can be
accessed at any location or
geography with the use of an
internet connection.
As a result, it makes the
content more accessible to
learners.
5. Pros of LMS
Consolidation
As an LMS allows you to
consolidate all the learning
material in a single system, it is
much easier to review and report
company-wide data and trends.
With the right analysis, you can
have access to the effectiveness of
training materials in the
organization or an institute at your
fingertips.
6. Pros of LMS
Reduce Learning Costs
The key benefit of a learning
management system is that it
helps reduce the costs of
training.
As most programs are designed
for online or blended learning, it
is a much more affordable
version as compared to face-
to-face training.
7. Cons of LMS
Limited Online Ecosystem
With all the advantages of an LMS
system, it is still an online
ecosystem which at times can’t
be compared with an offline
training ecosystem'
The limited online ecosystem has
its working style and how it can
be leveraged to make training
useful and interactive.
8. Cons of LMS
Trainer’s Presence
Several trainers are driven by
charisma and presence in an offline
ecosystem. However, it is not
possible to create the same effect in
an online web video
As a result, LMS systems are not
able to create the same ecosystem
for the trainer in some scenarios. .
9. Cons of LMS
Learner Experience
With heavy reliance on online
and blended formats, some
learners may find it difficult to
acclimatize to working on an
LMS in the initial period.
Some learners still prefer training
in the traditional format. For
these customers, it is difficult to
have a positive experience.
10. It is important to conduct extensive research on LMS before one moves
ahead with selecting one.
In recent times, especially concerning the pandemic, online learning
became the new normal which propelled a new shift in the way
education functions, and how teachers and students interact with each
other and the learning material. According to UNESCO, as of May 25, 2020,
990 million learners, or 56.6% of the total enrolled students have been
affected by COVID-19-related school closures.
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