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What’s the Difference Between an LMS and an LCMS? Hint: It’s Not Just the Letter “C”

Association eLearning

For example, you’ve likely seen Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Learning Content Management Systems (LCMS) discussed on various websites and company pages. It gives your association one software package that delivers, assesses, and reports on online training programs. How is an LCMS Different from an LMS? Are they similar?

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Importance of LCMS and eLearning Authoring Tools, Explained!

Instancy

An LCMS should not be confused with a Learning Management System (LMS) which is a software application used for delivering eLearning courses and resources, managing learning processes, learners, and performing learning administrative tasks. An LCMS provides many benefits: 1.

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eLearning Glossary: Definitions for the Most Commonly Used Terms

Association eLearning

If you’re new to eLearning or online training, it can seem like you’re wading through alphabet soup with all the various anagrams and terminology used in this industry. SCORM, LMS, AMS, LCMS, API, JITT, what does it all mean?! Blended Learning – A blend of eLearning and face-to-face training.

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Learning Management Systems and You

Association eLearning

How are you supposed to compile all of your association’s training material in one, easy-to-access place, and still finish everything else that’s on your plate? It’s software that organizes, administers, and tracks online training programs and certifications. Online training programs are often called eLearning. Never fear!

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Four Wishes for LMS Buyers

Association eLearning

Further down in the article LMS Buyers will see a list of standard LMS functionality compared to LCMS functionality. Or the best source to define training and eLearning related terms is ATD’s Learning Circuit’s glossary. Notice that course development is generally not one of the functions of an LMS.

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Do Organizations Still Need an LCMS?

Origin Learning

A Learning Content Management System or LCMS manages all the learning content of an organization in one place. The primary business problem a LCMS solves is to create just enough content just in time to meet the needs of individual learners or groups of learners. Do We Still Need an LCMS? Time to think.

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10 best online training platforms for employees

Elucidat

Read on to explore the best online training platforms for employees. What is an online training platform? So, before you explore the available online training tools, you need to get clear on what an employee learning platform means. This is where your employee learning software comes in.