This document discusses three options to consider when choosing a learning management system (LMS): 1) WordPress options which are cost-effective but only suitable for entry-level needs, 2) Moodle, an open source option that is cost-effective but requires hardware configuration, and 3) enterprise systems that are developed by experts, integrated with ERP systems, and offer comprehensive support but are more expensive. It outlines key features to evaluate and compares the capabilities of each option.

1. 3 Options to Consider While Choosing
An LMS - An Expert’s Advice

2. Overview of LMS

3. Learning Management System(LMS) is a software application designed to plan,
implement and track learning content.

4. What does it take to find a right LMS?

5. Most potential clients prefer an enterprise-system, based
on the scope of the requirements.

6. There are numerous
considerations
in terms of LMS
features
LMS Features
Let’s see…

7. Will classroom,
webinar, and
blended learning
programs be part of
the system?

8. Are there compliance
requirements around
the system?

9. Will you integrate with WebEx, Citrix or another
webinar vendor?

10. Is e-commerce desired?Is e-commerce desired?

11. In the spring of 2009, Learning Circuits and E-Learning News conducted a
survey on how organizations were using their LMSs.
This chart indicates the extent to which companies use the
features of their LMSs.
(Source: Learning Circuits survey on LMSs )

12. Today learners access LMSs using PCs, Macs, iPads, Android tablets
and all varieties of smartphones.

13. LMSs and the courses they serve must be browser and
device agnostic.

14. Three LMS Options

15. 1. WordPress Options

16. An LMS built using the WordPress website development software
combined with WordPress plug-ins are cost-effective.

17. The LMS plug-ins are very inexpensive.

18. Building an LMS using this methodology is a
viable alternative for an entry-level LMS.

19. There are a number of LMS plug-ins available.

20. a. SAP implementation
is a complex process
a. Sensei
What are they?

21. a. SAP implementation
is a complex process
a. Sensei
What are they?
a. Sensei

22. a. SAP implementation
is a complex process
a. Sensei
What are they?
a. Sensei
b. LearnDash

23. a. SAP implementation
is a complex process
a. Sensei
What are they?
a. Sensei
b. LearnDash
c. Namaste!

24. General WordPress LMS
Considerations

25. It supports:
• Facebook, Twitter
and LinkedIn
• Discussion forums

26. 2. Moodle

27. Moodle is an open source LMS written in PHP. ‘Open-source’ LMSs
refer to the learning management software whose source code is open
to all.

28. The most important reasons why companies opt for open source LMS are:
• Cost-effective
• Simple customization
• Quicker release process
• Helps the developers to
improve the software
It requires a hardware configuration for installation or the services of
a data center services group for the hardware requirements.

29. The CommLab Implementation starts with a
Robust User Interface.

30. 2. Moodle3. Enterprise Option

31. A proprietary Learning Management System (LMS) is a
software platform developed by a firm which does not permit
the users of the platform to access its source code and alter its
functions.

32. Many proprietary LMSs are very effective because they are:
 Developed by Organizations
 Built by Experts
 Meet the Dynamic needs
 Integrated with ERP Systems
 Offers Comprehensive Technical
Assistance

33. Trellis is Learning.net’s
proprietary LMS
It is built on open-source, LAMP, standards and has
undergone development and growth for the past
ten years.

34. Trellis combines administration and reports on a
single user interface

35. Trellis includes:
Community function
Group function
Program function

36. • Allows Business Divisions
Community function
• Used to Organize Customers
Group function
• Used to Develop Blended Learning Courses
Program function
Functions of Trellis

37. To recap

38. a. The definition of Learning Management System (LMS)
b. The Feature Considerations of LMS
c. Three LMS Options
i. WordPress Options
ii. Moodle
iii. Enterprise Option