Learning Management System

Definition
A learning management system (LMS) is a software application that provides a framework for handling all aspects of the learning process (Brush, 2019). It is used to plan, implement, and assess specific learning processes, and it enables organizations and educational institutions to create and manage lessons, courses, quizzes, and other training materials.

Benefits
Using a learning management system (LMS) has several benefits, including saving time and money (CAE, 2021), efficient management, easy access to information, personalization, organizing eLearning content in one location, providing unlimited access to eLearning materials, easily tracking learner progress, reducing costs associated with face-to-face training, and allowing learners to organize and access a large amount of information in one central place (Pappas, 2016).

= Drawbacks ==

Some of the drawbacks of using a learning management system (LMS) include that online training cannot fully replace in-person training, many aspects of coaching and learning do not lend themselves to an LMS, and the need to ensure that the LMS is user-friendly and accessible. However, it is important to note that these drawbacks can be mitigated by using the LMS in conjunction with other training methods and ensuring that the LMS is designed to meet the needs of the learners and employees. Additionally, the benefits of using an LMS, such as saving time and money, efficient management, and easy access to information, may outweigh the drawbacks. (Miller, 2019).

= Popular LMS Options ==

As of March of 2023, various LMS to adopt or use include:

•Absorb

•Canvas

•Blackboard

•Google Classroom

•Brightspace

•Moodle

•TalentLMS

•Docebo

•LearnWorlds

•Easy LMS

= References == Brush, K. (2019, December 30). What is a learning management system (LMS) and what is it used for? Retrieved March 22, 2023, from https://www.techtarget.com/searchcio/definition/learning-management-system

CAE. (2021, October 29). 9 advantages of powerful learning platforms or LMS. CAE Computer Aided E-learning. Retrieved March 22, 2023, from https://www.cae.net/lms-learning-platforms-advantages/

Miller, B. (2019, November 4). Pros and cons of utilizing an LMS. HR Daily Advisor. Retrieved March 22, 2023, from https://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/2019/09/16/pros-and-cons-of-utilizing-an-lms/

Pappas, C. (2016, January 7). The top 8 benefits of using learning management systems. eLearning Industry. Retrieved March 22, 2023, from https://elearningindustry.com/top-8-benefits-of-using-learning-management-systems