We launched a series of video explainers to create user-friendly LMS for people facing challenges with online training and e-learning solutions.
In this video Iryna Kurkina, CBO at Academy Smart, explains the difference between two types of e-learning solutions available on the market: off-the-shelf solutions and custom-made solutions.
Watch this video and find out the advantages and disadvantages of both software types and when we recommend using either off-the-shelf solutions or custom e-learning software.
00:00 Intro
00:26 Off-the-shelf solutions
Off-the-shelf business LMS is created by one company and proposed to different, including the service provider's specific functionalities.
00:47 - Advantages of Off-the-shelf LMS
- Cost-effectiveness;
- The possibility of external hosting;
- Maintenance and updates;
- Quick implementation;
- Constant developer support;
- Industry expertise.
02:19 - Disadvantages of Off-the-shelf elearning platforms
- Standardized content, low possibilities to LMS customization;
- No option of branding;
- Minor support for your objectives.
03:12 - When to use commercial Off-the-shelf LMS
It is helpful for:
- In place training;
- Urgent eLearning platform implementation;
- Budget shortage.
03:46 - Custom LMS
A custom-made Learning Management System allows you to create the functionalities and features primarily for your company, including the possibility to brand your system corresponding to your specific content.
04:09 - Advantages of Custom-made LMS for business
- Unique content;
- Full flexibility;
- Cost-effectiveness in the long run.
05:04 - Disadvantages of Custom LMS
- Dedicated resources;
- Higher price.
05:31 - When to use Custom made corporate LMS
It is a good idea to choose Custom Learning Management System, if:
- your training is unique;
- the training content might often be changing;
- courses and content reflect your brand strongly.
05:49 - Let’s compare Custom and Off-the-shelf Learning Management System
- by a variety of content;
- by organizational requirements;
- by costs.
07:21 - Outro
To choose the right type of business LMS, get more info about e-learning content formats is in our article - [ Ссылка ]
We also recommend checking out the FREE WHITE PAPER to learn:
- How to establish the overall scope of the project.
- How to identify your functional features.
- Why it’s essential to understand the learning content your LMS will support.
- Key differences between single-tenant and multi-tenant LMS.
- What is the best choice for you – cloud-based or on-prem LMS?
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Please get in touch with us if you need answers on how to customize LMS according to your requirements: [ Ссылка ]
