LMS systems can be used for numerous corporate education projects.
An LMS system, or Learning Management System, is an e-learning system used by corporations, health care facilities, small businesses and manufacturing centers to educate employees and track learning progress. Reporting capabilities may be available.
Benefits
Instructors use an LMS system to create files, interactive e-learning modules or courses for employee completion. Most courses are easy to create, will allow the loading of multiple files in multiple formats and are compatible with most e-learning tools. Course completion may also be tracked without manual record keeping by instructors.
Implementation Considerations
Make sure that there will be a dedicated staff resource available to manage course creation and desired reporting. Companies should also expect to arrange for an IT resource for implementation. LMS systems come in a variety of formats that may require working with the vendor during the installation process, and most systems are SCORM (Shareable Content Object Reference Model) compatible.
Drawbacks and Warnings
Relying solely on an LMS system for education may take away from personalized training and reduce the face time and interaction between trainer and trainee. Users with limited computer knowledge may be frustrated with a new system to learn, and staff may be frustrated with a new system to maintain.
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