{"id":10243,"date":"2022-07-18T14:04:52","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T12:04:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collaborator.biz\/?p=10243"},"modified":"2022-07-19T10:54:18","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T08:54:18","slug":"how-to-choose-an-lms-for-corporate-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/collaborator.biz\/en\/blog\/how-to-choose-an-lms-for-corporate-training\/","title":{"rendered":"How to choose an LMS for corporate training: criteria and tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/collaborator.biz\/en\/blog\/how-to-choose-an-lms-for-corporate-training\/#What_is_LMS\" >What is LMS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/collaborator.biz\/en\/blog\/how-to-choose-an-lms-for-corporate-training\/#Without_what_a_modern_LMS_is_not_possible\" >Without what a modern LMS is not possible<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/collaborator.biz\/en\/blog\/how-to-choose-an-lms-for-corporate-training\/#What_to_consider_when_choosing_an_LMS_for_corporate_training\" >What to consider when choosing an LMS for corporate training<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/collaborator.biz\/en\/blog\/how-to-choose-an-lms-for-corporate-training\/#How_to_choose_the_right_corporate_LMS\" >How to choose the right corporate LMS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/collaborator.biz\/en\/blog\/how-to-choose-an-lms-for-corporate-training\/#What_business_tasks_LMS_solves\" >What business tasks LMS solves<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/collaborator.biz\/en\/blog\/how-to-choose-an-lms-for-corporate-training\/#LMSs_that_are_worthy_of_attention_%E2%80%93_a_list_from_OpenDataBot\" >LMSs that are worthy of attention \u2013 a list from OpenDataBot<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/collaborator.biz\/en\/blog\/how-to-choose-an-lms-for-corporate-training\/#Stories_of_Success\" >Stories of Success<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/collaborator.biz\/en\/blog\/how-to-choose-an-lms-for-corporate-training\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Implementing an LMS helps get rid of routine and automate many processes, such as standardizing training, onboarding, and certification. Choosing the right LMS is not an easy process, requiring time and a clear plan of goals and objectives.<\/p>\n<p>In this article we will tell you what to look for and what you need to consider when choosing a system for corporate training.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_LMS\"><\/span>What is LMS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>LMS is a learning management system. LMS allows you to remotely manage the training of staff: assign tasks, monitor their progress and track the results. Thanks to implementation of LMS, companies can automate training of employees, which helps to train and evaluate them without discontinuing production.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Without_what_a_modern_LMS_is_not_possible\"><\/span>Without what a modern LMS is not possible<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nmatat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-10245 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/collaborator.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/natalia-matat.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"168\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/collaborator.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/natalia-matat.png 394w, https:\/\/collaborator.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/natalia-matat-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/collaborator.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/natalia-matat-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px\" \/>Natalia Matat<\/a> \u2013 e-learning specialist<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Now LMSs tend to go beyond just training and development tasks and become large, complex systems, some of whose functions are left without demand. In my opinion, a modern LMS is impossible without flexibility. It should be a constructor, so that it is possible to form a set of functions that the company needs right now, and so that in the future they can be expanded depending on the needs of training. For example, for small companies or for training external clients, the ability to assign courses, tests and minimal analytics may be enough. Other companies need seamless integration with other services, formation of IPR based on personnel evaluation, interactive dashboards with analytics, etc. This list can be unique for each company, so the flexibility in shaping the functionality gives the system additional advantages.<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><em>LMS Collaborator is adapted to the tasks of the client and gives the principle of the constructor if necessary. You can choose the most favorable tariff for you from the proposed list. Standart &#8211; if you want to introduce corporate training and facilitate the adaptation of employees. PRO \u2013 to try professional tools for the automation of learning processes.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Also in the Standart tariff it is possible to add any module on a complete set of tariff PRO. Thus, you choose only what you will use.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em><a class=\"button orange d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center call-request-form\" style=\"width: 220px;\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#trial\">Try LMS Collaborator<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_consider_when_choosing_an_LMS_for_corporate_training\"><\/span>What to consider when choosing an LMS for corporate training<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ease of usage.<\/strong> How easy is the system to use from the point of view of the organizer of training, the speaker and the user? Is the interface and functionality clear? Will the system be intuitive for a person without technical skills?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adaptive design.<\/strong> Does the system work equally correctly from a phone, tablet and computer?<\/li>\n<li><strong>User management.<\/strong> What are the role settings in the learning portal? How convenient is it to add users? Can they register themselves?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Managing learning content.<\/strong> What are the options for creating and editing e-courses? What standards and formats of learning content are supported? Is it possible to provide access to learning materials to limited groups of users?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evaluation and assessment.<\/strong> What assessment tools can be used? Can testing and questioning be done and what types of questions can be generated?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gamification.<\/strong> What elements of gamification are there? Is it possible to give certificates and awards for completing tasks? Is it possible to accumulate points, to form ratings?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Communication channels and user interaction.<\/strong> What channels are available for communication? Can users communicate with each other directly on the portal: leave comments, exchange files, messages? Are there tools for organizing feedback?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Analytics and reporting.<\/strong> What kind of statistics does the system collect? How deep user analytics can the platform provide? Is it possible to upload reports and in what format for further work?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Integrations.<\/strong> What integrations are available and is it possible to integrate with existing company systems?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_choose_the_right_corporate_LMS\"><\/span>How to choose the right corporate LMS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Choosing a learning management system is a complex task that takes time. First of all, what you need to do before implementing a system is to decide on the goals and objectives it should solve. Also, whether the selected LMS can help improve your business processes, solve possible problems, and whether it has all the necessary features to meet your training needs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_business_tasks_LMS_solves\"><\/span>What business tasks LMS solves<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Automation of adaptation and onboarding;<\/li>\n<li>Systematization and automation of training;<\/li>\n<li>Personnel development and support of corporate culture;<\/li>\n<li>Accessible and convenient training for a large number of employees;<\/li>\n<li>Personalization of the training process;<\/li>\n<li>Preparing the personnel reserve;<\/li>\n<li>Conducting an attestation and assessment of personnel;<\/li>\n<li>Support of motivation and involvement in training;<\/li>\n<li>Creation and support of the corporate knowledge base;<\/li>\n<li>Tracking the progress and performance of employees.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LMSs_that_are_worthy_of_attention_%E2%80%93_a_list_from_OpenDataBot\"><\/span>LMSs that are worthy of attention \u2013 a list from OpenDataBot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/opendatabot.ua\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The OpenDataBot<\/a> service has published on its blog a list of Ukrainian and global LMSs that can replace corporate training systems of Russian origin. We decided to share this list with you.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>LMS Collaborator<\/li>\n<li>MOCO<\/li>\n<li>eTutorium LMS<\/li>\n<li>AcademyOcean<\/li>\n<li>Quickskills<\/li>\n<li>Clevio<\/li>\n<li>Zenedu<\/li>\n<li>WizzyLab<\/li>\n<li>Goskills<\/li>\n<li>Udemy<\/li>\n<li>Workademy<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stories_of_Success\"><\/span>Stories of Success<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Stories of companies that have improved their business processes through the implementation of LMS Collaborator.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10251\" src=\"https:\/\/collaborator.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/socar_logo-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"276\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/collaborator.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/socar_logo-1.png 600w, https:\/\/collaborator.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/socar_logo-1-300x98.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 276px) 100vw, 276px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A unified internal corporate portal with distance learning system functions simplified corporate communication and allowed to coordinate several HR programs: adaptation, training, motivation and personnel reserve. All categories of employees are assigned training programs to improve their professional level of knowledge with a link to the term of passing, checking of assimilation and reporting on the results with any sampling parameters.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/collaborator.biz\/en\/stories\/socar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Full Story<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10249\" src=\"https:\/\/collaborator.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/acino.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"128\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The ability to combine training resources into large programs was ideal for training medical representatives, who must undergo thorough theoretical medical training. In addition, the development of special reports was implemented \u2013 training protocols and attestation letters, which can be uploaded in a form that meets the requirements of compliance and corporate document management rules.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/collaborator.biz\/en\/stories\/asino\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Full Story<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10247\" src=\"https:\/\/collaborator.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/logo_rkhg.png__550x550_q60_alias-page_image_right_crop_subsampling-2_upscale-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"230\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/collaborator.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/logo_rkhg.png__550x550_q60_alias-page_image_right_crop_subsampling-2_upscale-1.png 550w, https:\/\/collaborator.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/logo_rkhg.png__550x550_q60_alias-page_image_right_crop_subsampling-2_upscale-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/collaborator.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/logo_rkhg.png__550x550_q60_alias-page_image_right_crop_subsampling-2_upscale-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 230px) 100vw, 230px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Organized compulsory training for newcomers on the basis of the corporate portal \u2013 a welcome training and a basic course according to the division. Synchronization of LMS Collaborator with YouTube made it possible to hold training webinars for employees. And with the assessment functionality \u2013 to organize periodic appraisals to confirm their status in the company and surveys to check their knowledge after the webinar.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/collaborator.biz\/en\/stories\/reikartz-hotel-group\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Full Story<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>You can read other stories <a href=\"https:\/\/collaborator.biz\/en\/stories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Do you know the problem? LMS Collaborator will help you to solve them. <\/strong><\/em><br \/>\n<em><strong>Order the free 30-day demo version.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em><a class=\"button orange d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center call-request-form\" style=\"width: 220px;\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#trial\">Try LMS Collaborator<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Choosing an LMS is not a quick process. Allocate enough time to analyze and test different platforms to choose the right one. Before making your choice, write down in detail what functionality you will need to solve your problems.<\/li>\n<li>Pay attention to the flexibility of the LMS. To be successful, the system should have the set of functions that the company needs right now, and be able to expand them in the future, depending on the needs of training.<\/li>\n<li>To support business processes, it is important that the LMS can easily integrate with your corporate systems. Before choosing the right LMS, pay attention to its integration capabilities.<\/li>\n<li>During training, it is important to maintain constant communication with employees and provide instant feedback and support. Pay attention to the communication channels provided by the LMS system.<\/li>\n<li>Pay attention to the analytics collected by LMS systems. Typically, most LMSs have basic reports that will be sufficient for analysis. If you are planning to organize global training or certification, you may need a system that collects more detailed statistics.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sorry, this entry is only available in UA.\u0412\u043f\u0440\u043e\u0432\u0430\u0434\u0436\u0435\u043d\u043d\u044f LMS \u0434\u043e\u043f\u043e\u043c\u0430\u0433\u0430\u0454 \u043f\u043e\u0437\u0431\u0443\u0442\u0438\u0441\u044f \u0440\u0443\u0442\u0438\u043d\u0438 \u0442\u0430 \u0430\u0432\u0442\u043e\u043c\u0430\u0442\u0438\u0437\u0443\u0432\u0430\u0442\u0438 \u0431\u0435\u0437\u043b\u0456\u0447 \u043f\u0440\u043e\u0446\u0435\u0441\u0456\u0432, \u0437\u043e\u043a\u0440\u0435\u043c\u0430 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u043d\u0434\u0430\u0440\u0442\u0438\u0437\u0443\u0432\u0430\u0442\u0438 \u043d\u0430\u0432\u0447\u0430\u043d\u043d\u044f, \u043e\u043d\u0431\u043e\u0440\u0434\u0438\u043d\u0433 \u0442\u0430&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":10244,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[281,282,51,77],"class_list":["post-10243","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-corporatetraining","tag-lmscollaborator","tag-elearning","tag-lms"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/collaborator.biz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10243","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/collaborator.biz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/collaborator.biz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/collaborator.biz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/collaborator.biz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10243"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/collaborator.biz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10243\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10299,"href":"https:\/\/collaborator.biz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10243\/revisions\/10299"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/collaborator.biz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10244"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/collaborator.biz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10243"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/collaborator.biz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10243"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/collaborator.biz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10243"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}