A learning management system (LMS) is the hub of education for a company or organization. It can be used to host and track eLearning content, webinars, resources, quizzes, onboarding paperwork and more. With a shift towards remote work and learning in the past few years, there has also been an increase in the use of learning management systems, “approximately 83 percent of organizations currently use an LMS”. However, many organizations are still not maximizing the benefits that they can receive from their LMS.
Flexible:
According to eThink by Open LMS, there are 4 Workplace Learning Trends All L&D Professionals Should Consider:
- Trend #1: The Need for Future-Proof Remote Learning
- Trend #2: Major Improvements to Online Learning
- Trend #3: An Increasingly Connected Learning Ecosystem
- Trend #4: Investing in an eLearning Partner
Using an LMS leads to success of trends 1-3. Utilizing a learning management system allows employees to complete training virtually, there is no need to organize a time and place for mass training. With the ongoing need for remote work, an LMS provides accessibility and flexibility. Organizations across time zones can work together by utilizing an LMS to keep everyone on the same page.
Affordable:
In relation to the ongoing flexibility and availability of an LMS, this can greatly cut down on spending. Not only do effective eLearning courses increase your ROI and improve employee engagement and performance, but with an LMS, there is no need to pay for travel and accommodations for employees and instructors, since all training can be completed virtually!
Customizable:
Learning management systems are completely customizable based on your organizational needs. The colors, photos, fonts, and logos are completely customized to match the brand. The content within the LMS is also 100% customizable. Content generated by an L&D professional can be customized for your organization. You also get to choose what other features you want your LMS to have, including discussion forums, links to live meetings/webinars, onboarding paperwork, employee portfolios, and so on. The options for an LMS are endless.
In Closing:
Incorporating these workplace learning trends into your routine and your LMS can greatly benefit your organization. A flexible and customizable training plan will allow all employees to participate in the learning process which will increase your ROI while decreasing spending. Investing in an eLearning partner like Emerge ID can help you to establish a plan and move forward with developing your LMS and training materials.
