Everything you need to know about LMS platforms (Learning Management Systems)

Launching your first training program can feel overwhelming. The jargon of digital learning is filled with acronyms and abbreviations that are not always easy to understand. The Teach Up team is here to bring clarity. 

When it comes to distributing training, the term LMS inevitably comes up. But what exactly is an LMS? What does it mean? What is it used for? And why should you invest in one?

The acronym LMS stands for Learning Management System. At its core, this technology allows organizations to structure, centralize, and deploy online learning programs. 

An LMS is ideal for managing and tracking employee upskilling. It consolidates all learning-related data in one place—progress, module completion, certificates, and more. 

It also makes training more accessible for learners by providing a structured learning environment across all devices: desktop, tablet, and smartphone. An LMS can deliver blended learning programs (combining synchronous and asynchronous formats) to make training more engaging and to optimize the learning journey with innovative, interactive formats.

For L&D or HR teams, an LMS can be a powerful asset. It enables them to design training plans for employees and track their progress through assigned content. 

Beyond the administrative side of training, an LMS acts as a repository for all your existing learning resources, ensuring they are organized and deployed effectively. 

At the end of a program, the LMS provides centralized reporting on employee performance, allowing you to measure the impact of your training initiatives. 

Choosing an LMS also helps protect sensitive data and resources used within personalized learning paths. 

Finally, an LMS validates and certifies completed training programs, giving employees the ability to showcase their achievements in their professional development journey.

Before investing in an LMS, it’s essential to ask yourself the right questions: 

• Do you need to import existing training content? 
  If so, an LMS is the right choice. It will allow you to distribute and manage your training programs securely and efficiently. 
• Do you need to deploy training at scale (management and administration)? 
  If so, an LMS will help you automate key tasks such as training assignment and learner management. It also allows you to analyze data at scale to continuously optimize your learning programs. 
• Do you need to automate HR management of your training? 
  If so, an LMS is an excellent solution. Most LMS platforms integrate seamlessly with HRIS systems, helping you centralize and streamline all learning-related data. 

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Teach Up is the platform for designing and delivering digital learning experiences that help everyone succeed through Adaptive Learning. Our Adaptive Training Platform offer provides an all-in-one LCMS to create and deliver immersive, innovative training journeys.