There’s no denying that a Learning Management System (LMS) is a big investment. It can be easy to think the short-term benefits of an LMS upgrade are the most important, because they’ll give you the quickest wins.
But when your next LMS is likely to last you for years into the future, it’s worth thinking seriously about how it will keep delivering Return on Investment (ROI) in the long-term too.
Check out our rundown of the key features you need to be on the lookout for when it comes to upgrading your LMS.
LMS upgrade: does it have the latest technical tools?
A top spec LMS will already be ahead of the game when it comes to the latest tech features. When you’re reviewing your LMS options, hunt for the following:
Reporting and analytics capabilities
Does your next LMS have a powerful reporting system which can create reports that help you understand learners’ performance and usage of your learning content? Can it integrate with analytics tools via xAPIs to provide even greater insights?
NetDimensions’ LMS can generate xAPI statements in response to specific local events, and write these to an integrated Learning Record Store (LRS).
Open integration functionality
A future-proof LMS will give you the flexibility to integrate tools and systems to create a powerful learning ecosystem. Connectors/adaptors and xAPI integration capability will give you agility as your organization’s needs develop.
Latest security improvements
Security requirements are always evolving. Your LMS should have a defined commitment to regularly upgrading security settings and features to keep data safe in the long-term. And if you’re in a highly regulated industry, compliance requirements should be at the top of your list.
