In this session, we’ll be sharing our implementation expertise so that you can confidently understand your eLearning needs, narrow down your search, and find the perfect LMS (and provider!) for your organization. Watch the webinar now!

1. Pro Tips To Make Picking Your
Perfect LMS A Snap!
Presented by Lambda Solutions

2. BEN YOUNG
Director of Learning Solutions,
Lambda Solutions
About Our Speaker2

3. 3 Agenda
● 5 Steps in LMS Selection
○ Analyze Needs
○ Determine Requirements
○ Research LMS (with Demo)
○ Evaluate LMS
○ Select LMS
● Final Thoughts
● Q&A

4. 4 Poll
What is your current LMS status?
● We have an LMS and we’re happy with it
● We have an LMS but are looking for a new one
● We don’t currently have an LMS

5. 5
Why?Why?

6. 6 Top Reasons for Switching LMS
Source: Brandon Hall Group | Users were able to make more than 1 selection

7. Evaluate LMS
Determine
Requirements
Research Select LMS
Analyze
Business Needs
7 Typical Process for LMS Selection
01 02 03 04 05

8. 8
01. Analyze Your
Business Needs

9. Business Objectives
9 Analyze Your Business Needs
Past
experience
Present pain
points
Future
growth

10. Business Objectives
10 Analyze Your Business Needs
Past
experience
Stakeholders
Present pain
points
Future
growth
Administrators
Managers and C-suite
End users
Instructional designers
IT/IS department
Compliance/HR team

11. 11 Analyze Your Business Needs
Budget
Open source
Proprietary
Cloud

12. 12 Open Source vs Proprietary
Proprietary Open Source
Pros
● Direct business relationship
● Support
● Maintenance
● Flexible
● Customization and integration
● No vendor lock
● Continuous improvements
Cons
● Dependency
● Can be difficult to extend
● Locked into vendor ecosystem
● No self updates
● Operation costs
● In-house expertise for self-service
● Risk of abandonment

13. 13 Analyze Your Business Needs
Budget
Open source
Timeline
Proprietary
Cloud
Interview with stakeholders
Training
Ideation
Review
Research
Implementation

14. 14
02. Determine the
Requirements

15. 15
03. Research

16. ● Easy navigation
● Design elements
● User Dashboards
● Accessibility
● Page load speed
16 User Experience

17. 17 Branding and Mobile-Friendly
Image Source: www.totaralearning.com

18. 18
Demo - Course and
User Management

19. 19 Reporting & Analytics

20. ● xAPI
● SCORM
● LTI
20 Integration, Compatibility & Compliance

21. ● Open badges
● Custom certificates
● Interactive content (H5P)
● Course Discussion Forums
21 Engagement Features

22. 22
Demo

23. ● Integrated with LMS
● Increase ROI
○ Monetize your
eLearning courses
23 eCommerce

24. 24
Demo

25. 25
04. Evaluate Options

26. 26 Evaluate LMS (and Provider!)
Technology upgrades
11 minutes average response time
42% tickets solved within 24 hours
LMS
C
ustom
er
Success
Im
plem
entation
Training
Support
Support

27. 27 Evaluate LMS (and Provider!)
Learning space (knowledge base)
Master classes and webinars
Experienced trainers
LMS
C
ustom
er
Success
Im
plem
entation
Training
Support
Training

28. 28 Evaluate LMS (and Provider!)
Live Coaching Sessions by an Expert
Experienced, e.g. 600+ clients served
Knowledgeable, e.g. integration, migration
LMS
C
ustom
er
Success
Im
plem
entation
Training
Support
Implementation

29. 29 Evaluate LMS (and Provider!)
67% of customers say their standard for good
experiences is higher than ever
80% of customers say the experience a company
provides is as important as its products
The importance of a dedicated customer success
manager
LMS
C
ustom
er
Success
Im
plem
entation
Training
Support
Source: Salesforce
Customer Success

30. 30
05. Select Your LMS

31. 31
Final Thoughts

32. Q&A
32

33. Contact Us
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+1.877.700.1118
marketing@lambdasolutions.net
www.lambdasolutions.net