Everything you need to know about LCPs (Learning Collaborative Platforms)

Launching your first training program can feel overwhelming. The world of digital learning is full of acronyms and technical jargon. The Teach Up team is here to help you make sense of it all. 

If you’re planning to focus on collaborative learning in your training offers, chances are you’ve already come across the term LCP. But what exactly does it mean? What is it used for? And why should you consider adopting one?

LCP stands for Learning Collaborative Platform. This type of platform shares many of the same features as a traditional LMS but goes further by offering advanced collaborative functionalities. 

The goal is to encourage real interaction between learners through features like discussion forums, news feeds, feedback forms, team project management tools, or even dedicated coaching spaces.

An LCP adds value by going beyond the capabilities of a standard LMS. It creates opportunities for: 

• Preparing learners for real-world situations with collaborative challenges 
• Providing access to co-created resources for deeper learning 
• Encouraging knowledge sharing and peer feedback 
• Facilitating the transfer of skills in a dynamic and interactive way

Before investing in a Learning Collaborative Platform, it’s essential to clarify your training needs. Here are three questions to guide your decision: 

1. Do you need to energize existing training content? 
If yes, an LCP is ideal. You can reuse your current modules and enrich them with interactive elements to boost learner engagement. 

2. Do you need to scale your training programs? 
Just like with an LMS, an LCP can help automate repetitive tasks—such as learner management and course assignment—making it easier to roll out training at scale. 

3. Do you need to foster interaction between learners? 
If yes, an LCP is the perfect choice. It creates opportunities for learners to connect and collaborate through digital walls, forums, or shared spaces. 

Teach Up, the platform to deliver your digital training 

Before choosing a digital learning solution, take the time to test the technology you’re considering. 

Teach Up is a creation and delivery platform designed to make digital learning experiences accessible and effective for everyone, powered by Adaptive Learning. 

With our Adaptive Training Platform offer, Teach Up provides an all-in-one LCMS to design and deliver immersive and innovative training journeys.