What is an LMS and how to choose the right one

An LMS/LCMS (Learning Management System/ Learning Content Management System) is an e-learning platform that allows us to provide training online - which can greatly expand our audience. LMS platforms are also often used in companies and allow us to provide educational content and resources to employees. The ability to manage courses allows us to monitor students' progress, and the fact that they are available in one place makes it much easier for users to use them.

The LMS effectively streamlines the learning process, encourages goal setting and achievement, and facilitates the work of teachers and trainers, including through clear and accurate statistics.

Some examples of LMS/LCMS systems

So what are the most popular, top-rated and best-suited e-learning platforms?

• Moodle - a free online learning management system, providing those involved in knowledge transfer worldwide with an open source e-learning solution that is scalable, customizable and secure. The platform gives you the power of possibilities, plus it is supported by an active network of certified Moodle partners who ensure the highest quality of the platform. It is worth mentioning that Moodle offers a free trial version.
• INTUO is a platform that includes an overarching learning management system. In INTUO you can easily record and distribute your courses, and you can test your acquired knowledge with quizzes. To confirm and reward users' knowledge and effort, the platform gives you the possibility to give certificates or praise. INTUO's LMS is part of the platform, which also measures engagement pulses, allows us to set goals and gives us the opportunity to receive feedback. In addition, we have access to in-depth analytics. This allows us to combine learning with other aspects of performance management.
• Talent LMS - an award-winning LMS ideal for delivering engaging and interesting online training. It combines support for multiple file types and multimedia (presentations, videos, iFrames, SCORM, etc.) The platform simplifies and enhances the entire training process, helping users to create courses, seminars, training programs and to organize learning materials. This LMS was built for companies of all sizes that believe in educating employees to advance their careers.
• Lessonly - is a training software used by more than 3 million students and 900 companies to learn, practice and do a better job. Lessonly is SCORM-compliant, it also provides mobile learning and the ability to create a profile for each user.

Lessonly helps you choose an LMS/LCMS system

Of course, there are more such systems for creating e-learning content, and they have different features that will be useful in different situations. To find the best one for you, it's worth making friends with FindanLMS - an online platform that will allow you to find the kind of LMS you need.

The site's creator encourages us to make a kind of "game plan"-that is, asking the right questions about choosing the right LMS-which will allow us to narrow down our search area and anticipate possible difficulties. Therefore, before embarking on your search, it's a good idea to answer questions like these:

• What are your goals in an LMS?
• What do you want to achieve with it?
• What are the requirements for this LMS?
• What is your operating system, what browser are you using?
• Who will be the users of this system-employees, customers?
• Do you want your content to be accessible via mobile devices as well?

FindanLSM is a search engine for e-learning systems most suited to our needs. "Game plan" is designed to help us understand what we really need.

Once we have found the right system, the best part of the fun begins - creating the very content we want to impart to our learners. The functions available in the programs streamline the creative process and help create enjoyable and informative courses. E-learning is thus learning through play.