Enterprise LMS: key features, top solutions & our services
January 23, 2024
Enterprise learning management systems are comprehensive, business-oriented eLearning applications designed to facilitate the creation, administration, and delivery of corporate training content and services.
Discover key features, integrations, and adoption benefits of enterprise LMSs, along with popular tools on the market and guidelines to select the best product for your organization or develop eLearning software tailored to your online training needs.
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Enterprise LMS market stats
the value of the global enterprise LMS market in 2022
MarketsandMarkets
the average enterprise LMS budget per user per month, peaking at $40 in the consulting industry
Gartner
Enterprise LMS features
Despite their typical focus on administration and management, enterprise LMSs can be equipped with a wide array of features addressing every aspect of corporate training.
Learning content management
Content editor
An authoring tool providing features like built-in templates, drag-and-drop interfaces, content repurposing, and collaborative editing to easily build training resources (slide presentations, quizzes, etc.).
Course creation
Additional authoring functionalities to assemble training content into learning objects, units, or courses and schedule their availability at specific steps of the learning path.
Multi-format content support
The ability to handle multimedia content in various formats (images, videos, slideshows, PDFs, etc.) and incorporate it into your employee training resources.
Learning object repository
A centralized storage to upload, catalog, and retrieve training materials via file metadata management and content taxonomy/tagging.
Course catalog
A rich content library providing course descriptions, user reviews, and a built-in search engine with filters to help employees find relevant training resources.
Content access
Multiple functions to improve learning content availability, including multi-device and offline access, mobile/desktop syncing, and login from employee portals.
eLearning standard compliance
Adherence to interoperability specifications like SCORM or xAPI to share eLearning content and data with other applications.
Enterprise LMS integrations
Integrating your enterprise LMS with other types of corporate software can further expand its capabilities through seamless exchange of employee and customer data.
Core integrations
Facilitate eLearning content creation, uploading, and delivery to your end-users with no need for advanced technical expertise.
ERP
Streamline the financial and administrative aspects of your educational services, including staffing, budgeting, scheduling, and learning delivery.
HR software
Ensure more personalized corporate training and faster learner onboarding by probing employee data and providing personalized learning content.
Turn an employee portal into an intuitive, 24/7 access point to training content and other corporate resources (handbooks, FAQs, etc.) managed through your LMS.
CRM
Leverage customer data to tailor training recommendations and learning paths, foster user onboarding, and enhance your learner retention strategies.
Video conferencing
Help educators replicate a typical in-class workflow and communication with geographically distributed students.
Collaboration software
Create an educational environment that promotes peer-to-peer interaction and cooperation among learners via cross-department communication channels and file sharing.
Allow employees to access training content and activities anytime anywhere directly from their mobile devices.
Complement the built-in functionality of an enterprise LMS with a specialized solution featuring more advanced data analytics capabilities.
Empower your workforce with a tailored LMS
Top 6 enterprise LMS solutions
Companies opting for a ready-to-use LMS or an easily configurable learning platform can find a wide range of solutions currently available on the EdTech market. These are some of the best enterprise LMS systems to consider:
Moodle is an open-source LMS offering extensive customization opportunities to create platform-based solutions, along with a more specialized tool called Moodle Workplace designed for corporate training.
Key pros & capabilities
- Customized learning programs, journeys, and certifications
- Multi-language content support
- Multitenancy to target different departments
- Learner progress measurement and reporting
- A network of certified partners to customize your Moodle solution
- Integrations with other eLearning tools and content providers
- Robust privacy and security features
- Seamless file management and uploading from Drive, Dropbox, etc.
- Dedicated mobile learning app with offline access
Concerns
- A relatively outdated, unintuitive user interface
- Reported issues with some plugins
Best for
Companies searching for a solid foundation to build a customized LMS matching their business needs
Pricing
- Free
- Cloud hosting starting from $120 for 50 users per year with 45-day free trial
Enterprise LMS selection guide
Custom vs platform-based LMS
Organizations can develop a custom LMS from the ground up or adopt an off-the-shelf solution and customize it.
Suitable for large companies with established workflows that need an LMS tailored to their specific training needs. Custom LMS software will include a bespoke set of modules, features, and integrations while ensuring full ownership and control over the solution. On the other hand, you can expect higher upfront costs with potential development budget overruns and slower implementation.
- Platform-based LMS
Suitable for companies requiring faster and cheaper LMS adoption, since the subscription, configuration, and customization of a platform-based solution is usually less demanding than building software from scratch. However, the TCO can be higher because the license fees can increase as your business and LMS user base expands.
Vendor selection
If you opt for an off-the-shelf enterprise LMS, keep in mind the following factors to narrow down your list of potential candidates:
Prioritize products with a set of modules and features close to your ideal functional scope. Filling gaps later via customizations can be expensive or impossible due to the platform’s limitations.
- Ease of use
Rely on peer review platforms and free trials to gauge product usability, including an intuitive interface and ease of configuration for different roles and permissions.
- Pricing & conditions
Request detailed quotes and compare pricing models (per learner, per active user, etc.). Carefully review contract clauses that can lead to unexpected licensing costs for premium services or impose vendor lock-ins.
- Compliance
Make sure to choose an LMS complying with major eLearning standards like SCORM and data management regulations applicable to your industry.
Develop your enterprise LMS with Itransition’s guidance
Our LMS services
Itransition will provide you with the technologies and expertise to develop a custom or platform-based enterprise LMS, streamline its implementation, or upgrade your existing software. Here are the main LMS adoption steps we typically walk organizations through:
- Assess your business goals and eLearning needs
- Select a suitable set of features and modules
- Choose the right enterprise LMS model (custom vs platform-based)
- Set up an implementation plan defining your project’s scope, budget, and timeframes
- Provide post-release user training to help your staff get acquainted with the solution
Client spotlight
Why adopt an enterprise LMS solution
Faster onboarding
By adopting an LMS, you can tailor your corporate training programs to meet different learning needs based on newcomers' positions and skills.
Continuous staff upskilling
An LMS brings the scalability and management capabilities required to deliver non-stop corporate training and boost your employees’ performance.
Employee retention
An LMS can provide your staff with a personalized, engaging, and motivating learning experience while helping them integrate faster into your corporate culture.
Training cost optimization
The eLearning possibilities unlocked by an enterprise LMS allow cutting traveling and trainers' costs typically affecting face-to-face education.
Synergic partnerships
Delivering customized mentoring to your partners enables them to get familiar with your services and acquire certifications to work with your products.
Getting ready for emerging training needs
With the growing differentiation of roles and work models across organizations, businesses need to rethink their training strategies, embrace new learning approaches, and update their education-oriented tech stack.
Modern LMSs help enterprises face these challenges, providing wider user bases with personalized learning paths through superior scalability and flexibility while automating administrative workflows. Consider partnering with Itransition to select or build a corporate learning management system meeting your business requirements.
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