Constant learning is important for retaining the information and knowledge one gains with time. And the Pandemic has ever so subtly redirected our attention to the need for programmes and initiatives that can remotely provide training and informative study material. An LMS proves as an optimum bridge between both these needs as it helps provide remote learning along with many more useful benefits.
Built-in scalability
If a teacher is the main source of information, only a class physically present with concentration would be able to grasp the concepts. But, with employees on such a broad spectrum of skills in question and with such different needs, it is not feasible to undertake these measures. This is when a cloud-based LMS training program will help scale the bridge across borders and help make a difference. Once you upload your eLearning course materials onto the LMS and publish them, your user has unlimited access to the information they need. A system that’s hosted on the internet will minimise inconsistent training and appear the same to all learners and trainers, irrespective of their location.
Organizes eLearning content in one location
Instead of having to undertake training through different sites, word documents and PDFs, an LMS helps store all of your eLearning materials in one location. This reduces the risk of losing important data and makes it easier to create your eLearning course with features like creating a Learning Path and customising the courses within. Totara is a leading open enterprise LMS, that allows organizations to configure and customize the look and feel of their training portal, creating a truly unique place for professional learning.
Live performance tracking
Knowing the amount of progress achieved through a course or in a given time helps set expectations and improve performance. The best Learning Management System gives you the ability to keep track of learner progress and ensure that they are meeting their performance milestones. Most Learning Management Systems feature reporting and analytics tools that highlight areas of performance that may need work or are the employee’s strength both. This way, they can also have a better idea as to what training programs need more sessions or work.
Decreased maintenance overhead
LMS gives you the power to completely do away with instructor travel costs, online training site rentals, and printed eLearning materials. Your online learners can carry out all of their training online, which means that you can save a sizable sum on your Learning and Development budget. For example, you won’t have to worry about printing out 500 manuals and booking a hotel room for your instructor, because all the information your online learners require is right in the LMS.
Better knowledge retention
With the ease of course access from anywhere, anytime, the learner is empowered by providing an option of learning at their own pace. With ready availability, the course can be accessed as many times as the learner wants. Also, by breaking the modules into smaller chunks, it becomes easier for the learner to take up the lessons on the go. As the human brain cannot concentrate for more than 10 minutes, these smaller modules help in understanding and retaining information easily. The information can be made available on the device of learners choice by making it responsive and facilitating learning on the go.
Interactive formats
It is easy to remember a picture, a flowchart or a video as compared to information presented in textual form. LMS provides the option of including multimedia tools that can make the lessons more understandable and interactive. Referring back to such lessons at the time of need leads to better understanding and implementation of gained knowledge. As no learning can be forced, the learner gets the opportunity of learning at the time of need which is termed as JIT “just in time” learning. The inclusion of interactive tools provides a risk-free platform for the learner to learn in the virtual scenarios providing better confidence making them more prepared for real-life situations. With the diversified workforce, language burier also can be overcome as the LMS provides you with the option of choosing the preferred language thus removing the geographic barriers.
Better overview and reports
A robust LMS offers you the dashboard with automated report generations. Reports generated with various permutations and combinations can provide you with an insight into multiple data points. From the course completion rates to engagement, interactiveness, responsiveness, and more can be analysed in depth. Details on difficulty and ease levels of the modules can lead to vast improvisation of the course content making it more effective and relevant. Knowing the reasons for not completing the course and the stage at which maximum dropout is happening will help you relook and revamp the specific modules. Relevance to the practical on job requirements will lead to proactive updations of knowledge and techniques required.
Integrated social learning options
LMS makes it easy to integrate social learning into your eLearning strategy. Since the LMS is already online, you can include links to various online forums that may be beneficial for the employees. Employees can also engage in peer-to-peer discussions and have online debates on topics together.
Quick, Efficient And Periodic Training Management
An LMS allows you to manage the training program for an individual employee or a team of employees in a simple, efficient way and allows you to track their performance in a matter of clicks. You can make changes to the training program as well as notify the employees of the latest updates regarding training or scheduling of new training programs. An LMS even acts as a good platform to receive employee feedback for the training program, as well as for the company as a whole which is an added advantage.
Conclusion:
LMS ensures convenient access to materials, live updates, consistent training feedback and progress tracking. Ease of tracking empowers you to be proactive and prompt with the latest updates and industry trends. All of which results in increased productivity for the organization and a happier, more efficient workflow.