The statistics are staggering: At any given time, almost half of all learning management system (LMS) owners are looking to replace their system. Why is there so much upheaval with this big-ticket item? In many cases, the reason is that the purchasing process is not conducive to finding and purchasing the best LMS to meet the organization’s needs. Buying and implementing a new LMS is a large and costly endeavor—and it can save a lot of time, money, and aggravation to do it correctly the first time.

In this session, you will review the research on LMS satisfaction and discuss some of the possible underlying causes of dissatisfaction. You will learn the essential elements to include when writing LMS requirements, as well as tips for working with LMS vendors. Whether you are in the process of selecting your first LMS or replacing your existing one, this session will provide you with the information you need to choose the best LMS for your organization’s needs.

In this session, you will learn:

  • About eLearning industry research on learning management system (LMS) satisfaction
  • The common causes of LMS dissatisfaction
  • The essential elements of LMS requirements
  • Tips for working with LMS vendors

Audience:
Intermediate and advanced project managers, managers, directors, and VPs. Ideally, audience members will have used some administrative functions in an LMS.

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