It is always a tough decision … choose a product off-the-shelf and try to make it work or go directly at your problems with a custom build. Many factors come into play including time-to-market, up-front cost, and obviously features. While there are certainly cases to choose the pre-built system, the perceived simplicity of that solution is often a myth.

This discussion will focus on a comparison of each side, and a set of stories which some of you will find all too familiar. We will discuss benefits, challenges, time, and cost from both a short- and long-term perspective. Throughout the presentation, attendees will participate in exercises to help drive the conversation. Bring your phone!

In this session, you will learn:

• The challenges in choosing an LMS
• How to compare an off-the-shelf with a custom LMS
• Challenges others have experienced