The most important aspect in any LMS implementation is to plan every step carefully and take into consideration all the details involved. Start with the goals and purpose of the LMS and then move to the actual implementation.
My tips for successful implementation of an LMS assume you have already chosen an LMS and taken into consideration its functionality, integration with other systems, costs (upfront and long-term), hosting specs, staff training requirements, LMS life cycles and life span support and you have also pilot tested the LMS properly. Here we go...
Even after identifying the Learning Management System (LMS) that will make your eLearning dreams come true, it is totally natural to have some apprehension about the implementation. After all, LMS platforms are only as successful as the people planning for and implementing them. After seeing the good, the bad and the ugly with implementations, here are some tips we give our clients to help avoid common pitfalls.
LMS implementations can range from being very complex to relatively simple, depending on the details of your learning objectives and how you intend to use the LMS to satisfy these objectives. In almost any scenario, a successful LMS implementation will require a solid plan that should consider addressing the following issues...
Organizations that fully adopt eLearning as a culture spend time up front planning for the implementation, and then work together as a team to set up the LMS correctly, ultimately save time and better manage the LMS once it is live.
If I were to list all my tips this would become quite lengthy, so in true Digits style of keeping things “Brilliantly Simple” I will summarise with my “Top 5”.
No one said an enterprise software implementation was easy. But no one said it has to be an endless nightmare of headache after headache either. With a little bit of foresight, planning and preparedness, you too can have a smooth, seamless rollout. Here are the critical keys to success to consider before you begin your implementation journey...
When incorporated properly in a project, the following can only lead to the successful implementation of a Learning Management System, that will be a pleasure to use for all involved and for many years to come.
So, you’re implementing a Learning Management System? Kudos. Before you get too technical, make sure to take a step back and look at the big picture. A successful LMS implementation begins with a holistic view of your organization’s needs and understanding what a good user experience looks like.
Over the course of my career in the eLearning industry I have been directly involved in hundreds of LMS implementations. I have seen every variation in terms of terms of size and complexity. An LMS implementation can take anywhere from 1 hour to 2 years depending on the particular system you have opted for. A traditional implementation process looks something like...