{"id":1355,"date":"2021-04-03T17:25:05","date_gmt":"2021-04-03T11:55:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/?p=1355"},"modified":"2025-06-02T20:53:32","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T15:23:32","slug":"what-is-an-lms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/what-is-an-lms\/","title":{"rendered":"What is an LMS?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If have just heard the term LMS in your workplace and are not sure what it is then you are watching the right video. Let us find out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What is an LMS\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A_M2korycaE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">What is an LMS?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d51c5ae976f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d51c5ae976f\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/what-is-an-lms\/#LMS_An_introduction\" >LMS: An introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/what-is-an-lms\/#What_to_look_for_in_an_LMS\" >What to look for in an LMS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/what-is-an-lms\/#What_are_the_advantages_of_a_learning_management_system\" >What are the advantages of a learning management system?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/what-is-an-lms\/#Consistency_in_education\" >Consistency in education<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/what-is-an-lms\/#Simple_reporting_and_tracking\" >Simple reporting and tracking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/what-is-an-lms\/#Make_interesting_classes\" >Make interesting classes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/what-is-an-lms\/#Improved_outcomes_because_of_gamification_and_participation\" >Improved outcomes because of gamification and participation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/what-is-an-lms\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LMS_An_introduction\"><\/span>LMS: An introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Learning Management System is essentially software used by organisations to do two basic things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:upper-alpha\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Centrally Manage the training needs of the workforce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive feedback on the training conducted so they can improve. Hence the word \u2018System\u2019<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you are thinking, \u2018Umm\u2026&nbsp;&nbsp;I can do all that by just creating PPTs\/docs and emailing or sharing them with everyone who needs to learn. Much simpler than deploying a whole software system, right?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrong!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The approach above works well when you are a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/s\/smallandmidsizeenterprises.asp#:~:text=Micro%20businesses%20have%201%2D4,6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">micro-sized organisation<\/a>. But as you grow, you can no longer keep track of who all has completed the course, understood what was expected (learning outcomes), and received feedback on the quality of the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emails, shared drives, and learning portals work until you are about a 100-200 sized organisation. Beyond that, especially when you employees that are spread out, the process begins to crumble. You cannot afford that because poor training and awareness of your products, solutions, and offerings within your workforce will directly impact your ability to upsell your existing customers and win new ones. That is when you need a specialised software system to manage your workforce training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_look_for_in_an_LMS\"><\/span>What to look for in an LMS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer can be pretty long but here is my short list of the top features that you should look for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The training management system should work beautifully on mobile. Your entire staff gets its daily dose of updates on their smartphones and expect learning too to continue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It should work offline. Your learners will complete the course at odd times. Their pace and their place. Internet may not always be there.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It should have a built-in ability to create custom courses. Specialised eLearning course creation software can cost a bomb and require special skills. You need a quick training management system to get that going instead. So, a built-in content management module.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It should work on a cloud or a SaaS-based solution. Traditional training management systems have needed a fairly large ensemble of in-house tech infra that is not a luxury most growing organisations have. The SaaS-based training management system also saves you money, so you pay for only your number of employees, and you can change your payment plans as you grow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It should offer visual analytics on your employees&#8217; learning journey usage, progress, and performance. That is the ONLY way LMS people will be able to make sense of what is working and what needs intervention.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_advantages_of_a_learning_management_system\"><\/span>What are the advantages of a learning management system?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the traditional learning method, using a training management system provides some significant advantages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consistency_in_education\"><\/span>Consistency in education<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you provide your program through an LMS, the content is kept centrally located, giving every student access to the same information, guidelines, and exercises. No blaming outdated readings or lessons from the previous year. Everyone is current.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simple_reporting_and_tracking\"><\/span>Simple reporting and tracking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can effortlessly monitor your pupils&#8217; progress with a training management system. Who completed the program, who is halfway through, and who hasn&#8217;t even begun to study may all be seen at a glance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_interesting_classes\"><\/span>Make interesting classes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a training management system, text, graphics, and video can be combined with ease. You cannot do that on paper. Your students will retain their attention and learn more with the usage of more interesting material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improved_outcomes_because_of_gamification_and_participation\"><\/span>Improved outcomes because of gamification and participation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>People will understand more since the learning content is more interesting. Additionally, gamification in a training management system keeps users engaged and motivated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>So that was it. I hope it was of help if you are new to the world of LMS. Visit our website&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.playablo.com\/\">www.playablo.com<\/a>&nbsp;to know more about what we do and how we might be able to help you in the journey.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If have just heard the term LMS in your workplace and are not sure what it is then you are watching the right video. Let us find out! 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