eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 18, 2024

Stage Two Creating the RFP document These are the typical routes people go when creating the RFP (BTW, save time, use my template that said) Put in 90% that every vendor already has – but you are unaware. Write an RFP that is massive in size. Use Nobody loves or likes creating an RFP/RFI or whatever you do. It

Learning System 69

Learning System System RFP vendor 69

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 31, 2022

One item, that people who are looking for a learning system often perceive is that the RFP will be the key deciding factor on selecting or at least narrowing down their list for a learning system. The IT folks involved in the RFP is another monster. Cookie is one thing, but it tends to slide more towards Frankenstein. HR involvement.

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RFP Informal vendor Metrics 85

Paradiso

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Request A Demo. An LMS RFP is a document that specifies a client’s requirements and asks potential suppliers or contractors for information. An RFP can also assist the client in ensuring that the project or contract fits their needs in terms of timeliness and budget. What’s in an LMS Tender? Define what you really need.

Association Learning Management System 91

Association Learning Management System LMS Learning Management System RFP 91

Talented Learning

AUGUST 1, 2016

. In the last two weeks as an LMS selection consultant, I have been on the receiving end of 24 hours of live LMS demos from eight different vendors. The second buyer is a non-profit healthcare association providing continuing education to members and non-members. LMS Demo Do’s. Tailor the demo approach accordingly.

Association LMS 75

Association LMS Association Learning Management System LMS vendor 75

Talented Learning

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

In this environment, you’d think associations would be bursting at the seams with participants in member education programs. Not surprisingly, a 2018 survey of more than 1000 association members confirmed that career development is now the primary reason why most people join associations.

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Association LMS Association Learning Management System Association Education 92

Tony Karrer

OCTOBER 25, 2007

Continuing on from my earlier posts: LMS Selection Presentation Reformulated LMS Selection Team and Stakeholders LMS Selection Process From several comments and from looking at my list of issues, I realize that writing a good LMS RFP is challenging and it's easy to make lots of mistakes. The list in this LMS RFP went on and on at this level.

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RFP Association Learning Management System LMS Virtual Classroom 104

Association eLearning

MARCH 28, 2012

Here are the top five reasons people are unhappy with their LMS, as cited by various resource sites, including Bersin & Associates survey (2009), The Elearning Guild – Evolution of the LMS (2009) and Wainhouse Research (2012): Why are people so unhappy with their LMS? The “Dirty Little Secret” About RFPs. Live Demos.

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Association Learning Management System LMS Association LMS eLearning Guild 145

eLearning 24-7

JULY 12, 2023

Let’s face it – RFI/RFP documents sent over to learning system vendors are massive tomes that confuse, challenge and even baffle some vendors. Then you have RFP/RFIs that lack substance. The fact of the matter is nobody loves creating RFP/RFIs. They can be 25 pages. 50 pages, even 100 pages or more.

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Templates Learning System System RFP 59

Training Orchestra

JANUARY 31, 2024

More than likely an LMS won’t have a fully dedicated suite of tools that can cater towards course scheduling and management of resources associated with a large number of courses. Get in touch today for your no-obligation demo of Training Orchestra to see how you can streamline your training in 2024 and beyond.

Trends 59

Trends Association Learning Management System Authoring Tools Management 59

Petra Mayer

JULY 3, 2019

Typically, this is done through a “Request-for-Information” (RFI) process or through a “Request-for-Proposal” (RFP). The role of demos, walks-throughs and product tests. Many LMS providers will offer a product demo. Suppliers might offer a demo as a recorded overview or a private walk-through session. Costs savings.

Association Learning Management System 40

Association Learning Management System LMS Study Association LMS 40

Talented Learning

MAY 29, 2018

In fact, we just completed two concurrent full-scale LMS selection projects — one for a corporate extended enterprise client and another for an international professional association. Then we recommend 4 highly qualified, matching vendors to evaluate in a formal RFP process. Do they seem fully prepared for demos?

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vendor Association Learning Management System Learning System LMS 68

WBT Systems

MARCH 13, 2018

Or, to ensure you absolutely get the best LMS for your association, hire an LMS consultant to help you with requirements, selection, and implementation. LMS consultants have helped dozens, if not hundreds, of associations choose the best LMS for their needs. Consultants help you create a Request for Proposal (RFP).

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Association Learning Management System Association LMS Consulting LMS 44

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Once a darling of vendors who used it to show their demos, now? In fact, in 2019, I did not see one demo from a vendor on Adobe Connect. Perhaps toss in workforce management, that for sure, will get an professional association running – away. . Bonus – FindAnLMS now has a mini-RFP component. Cumbersome?

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RFP Micro-Learning vendor SAP 65

Learning Pool

MARCH 16, 2022

Understanding the full range of internal and external costs associated with purchasing a learning system is key to ensuring there aren’t any hidden surprises in the procurement process. Most systems will tick many of the boxes on an RFP document, however, how they do it will differ depending on their primary focus. Your culture.

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Learning System System Specialist vendor 98

WBT Systems

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Similarly, it’s usually at this time of year that associations and other organizations start to review their training requirements and inevitably their delivery of that training. Once completed the RFP is sent to those that the organization believes will meet their needs. Is your team ready to start planning or submit an RFP ?

Association Learning Management System 40

Association Learning Management System Association LMS LMS WBT Systems 40

Talented Learning

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

That’s one reason why we clarify buyer requirements in a formal RFP. We often remind vendors not to misrepresent their capabilities in a proposal or demo, or overlook their implementation responsibilities. The Tier 2 team is included only at key milestones such as RFP evaluation, demonstrations and proof of concept review.

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Association Learning Management System Association LMS LMS vendor 92

Talented Learning

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Recently, we helped association leaders answer that question with a special “LMS Buyers Companion” post, filled with free resources for continuing education providers. Digital transformation consultant Daniel Newman weighs in… 11) Should you use an RFP when choosing an LMS? When to issue an RFP (or not).

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Enterprise Association Learning Management System Association LMS LMS 40

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

How is that different than a demo? Demo Time (I know you were thinking Hammer Time!). I’d rather them send me a video of their demo, pre-recorded and let me watch it, then sit in (virtually) with 10 other folks who I don’t know – and no offense here – don’t care to know. Demo Doomsday.

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RFP Compliance Training Association Learning Management System vendor 68

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The way I started out, was monitoring close to 900 systems that align with corporate, NPOs (non-profits), associations and even government. If The demo told me the story of their approach and audience(s) – whether internal, external, combo.  Show me in the demo. Equally, If you like, then RFP it. Not Demo drives it. Again,

Learning System 69

Learning System System Metrics Compliance Training 69

eLearning 24-7

JULY 6, 2011

You will not forget them when you view a demo, nor when you are looking at the company’s web site or literature. A friend of mine, got a RFP template from a LMS vendor’s web site. If you are going to use the RFP template, then strip it down. With a SaaS based system, there is no need for a 10 or higher RFP.

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Association LMS Association Learning Management System LMS RFP 68

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 26, 2023

Ditto if you want employee learning for retail operations and talk to a vendor who only works with associations. Filling out a request for more information/demo (can’t recall their terminology). I had an experience a while back with one vendor, who “pre-qualified,” you, based on your use case. The vendor is Skill Jar.

Learning System 63

Learning System System vendor Association Learning Management System 63

Janet Clarey

MAY 26, 2011

Original at Bersin & Associates. Evaluate the system against your use case(s) not just an RFP response or demo. Keep track of demos using some sort of scorecard. Yes, Intellum can crank out an RFP response if that’s what you require (and you’ll find a wealth of info in that link). This is a cross post.

Association LMS 62

Association LMS Association Learning Management System RFP LMS 62

Talented Learning

APRIL 18, 2017

An LMS sandbox is a hands-on demo environment for prospective customers who want to try before they buy. 6) Request for Proposal (RFP). The “traditional LMS” is a loose term associated with learning platforms that require a mandatory, formal setup/implementation process. The LMS Sandbox: Blessing or Curse?

Association Learning Management System 80

Association Learning Management System Association LMS LMS vendor 80

Talented Learning

DECEMBER 27, 2019

2 Association Learning Tech Innovation: Reality vs. Hype. Take a closer look from the front lines of the association learning solutions space. #1 When to issue an RFP (or not). How to make the most of vendor demos and proof-of-concept projects. 1 Bridging the Learning Analytics Gap. REPLAY THE WEBINAR NOW!

Association Learning Management System 52

Association Learning Management System Authoring Tools Association LMS Enterprise 52

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

I will let you know that all 50 of them will be in FindAnLMS.com , assuring that the best of the best can be found in one central location – for you to contact them, schedule demos, send RFPs and more. Actually, as of today, 48 of them are in the system, with the last two arriving by Jan, 1, 2019. Associations.

Learning System 94

Learning System System Saba SumTotal 94

Talented Learning

AUGUST 17, 2017

You are an association or commercial training company limping along with a graying, semi-custom open source solution and multiple manual workarounds. 5) Solicit Demos, Proposals and Customer References. After verbally confirming requirements with each vendor, get a demo that aligns with your requirements.

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Trust Association Learning Management System Association LMS LMS 63

Talented Learning

DECEMBER 7, 2016

We participate in LMS demonstrations , study RFP responses and interview customer references. BEST ASSOCIATION LMS. Although the association LMS space is extremely specialized, it continues to experience explosive growth and innovation. Many LMS providers think their solution is perfect for associations, but many are wrong.

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Association Learning Management System vendor Association LMS LMS 0

Limestone Learning

MAY 1, 2017

Wednesday, May 10, 2017, 10AM – 11AM PT: 7 Best Practices for Your Moodle RFP The request-for-proposal (RFP) process can be time-consuming, but can also yield meaningful results. This webinar will cover the need-to-know tips for writing a Moodle LMS RFP, and provide templated elements from which to work from.

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Free Webcast Blended Learning Develop 40

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

Top 3 rankings for the verticals of education, association, SMB, under 500 employees and plus 10,000 employees. Video demos – You read right. LMS vendors had the option to create a video demo of their product without any sales pitch whatsoever. video demos), state of the industry, rankings. Michaels and Associates.

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Issue Association Learning Management System LMS Association LMS 69

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Secondly, areas were identified by which a point total would be assigned based on them achieving all those points in that specific section (varied by each section – using my LMS RFP template – newest version, not yet posted, but will be included in the report for anyone to use). Video quick hits – more on that later.

Report 75

Report Association LMS Association Learning Management System LMS 75

WBT Systems

MARCH 7, 2017

Many associations have, at some point, considered the benefits of choosing an open source LMS for delivering their education programs. This is especially true of associations that may be considering implementing an online learning platform for the first time, or those with a limited budget. Support and Maintenance.

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Association Learning Management System Open Source Association LMS Association 56

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 4, 2019

I understand you do not want to hurt other people’s feelings or you have been notified that you have to ask all these departments for their suggestions, but no one ever says you have to take all that stuff and stick it into your RFP or documents or make it an important component of the decision making process. Demo Rules.

Learning System 44

Learning System System RFP Metrics 44

Talented Learning

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

They needed to streamline their RFP response process. I do a product demo with a use case and it’s free, so you can learn a lot about the product that way. What accounts are they associated with? We also offer a portfolio of common use cases. But the point is to save time and resources. REPLAY THIS WEBINAR NOW!

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Podcasts Podcaster Podcasting Custom 40

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 20, 2022

Always see a demo – you steer, they drive (I’ll explain that later). Associations that sell training, a business case is essential too. Questions to ask during your Demo and things you can do and will seek prior to the demo. Your RFP/RFI. Always remember there are no refunds in this industry.

Learning System 79

Learning System System Guide Blended Learning 79

Talented Learning

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Associations , universities and commercial training companies are offering courses that help professionals of all types advance their work-related knowledge and skills. Recently, I completed an LMS selection project for a national association with this objective. One of today’s hottest LMS market segments is continuing education.

Association Learning Management System 40

Association Learning Management System Association LMS LMS vendor 40

Talented Learning

JULY 13, 2017

Among Docebo’s third-party connectors, I didn’t see any productized Association Management System (AMS) integrations. Watch my video demo + review ! Association members. Although this only affects small businesses, it may turn off prospects who could otherwise become strong, vocal brand advocates. Docebo LMS Vitals.

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Docebo Association Learning Management System LMS Association LMS 100

Training Orchestra

JANUARY 10, 2022

From global financial services companies to national utility unions and international communications groups , everyone from L&D Departments, to training businesses , associations, and those training their extended enterprise use training software. About Training Orchestra.

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Compliance Training Software Association Learning Management System Management 52