You manage a training function and you have decided to utilize a learning management system (LMS). Great choice. Now you need to figure out where to start. Regardless of whether you are using a home-grown system made in Excel or a database, or if you are using a commercial program, the initial steps are straight forward. Thinking through those steps should help you better understand the value of the LMS. A recommended approach might be:

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We have just added a new section to the site where we will begin to add content on Learning Management Systems (LMS). If you aren’t familiar with LMS’s take a look. These systems provide organizations with the ability to better manage the learning process. This includes the ability to track who has learned what and should allow monitoring of results and even follow-up discussions. In the coming weeks we’ll add posts that cover the topic in greater detail. Our goal will be to start with LMS’s and evolve to the point we consider means and methods for measuring and assuring effective learning. These topics are particularly important in the corporate training departments of Corporate America. Please take a look at the new page and let us know if there is more you want us to address.

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