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5 Best Free LMS Software Systems for Online Teaching

Published April 23, 2021 by Brian Westfall

These software systems can help you quickly transition to an online teaching environment at no cost. Whether you want to lead a live class online, add a self-paced eLearning course to your curriculum, or simply want... Continue Reading

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4 Best Free and Open Source LMS Tools

Published April 13, 2021 by Sierra Rogers

Just because you’re looking for a low cost solution, doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice quality. These four free and open source LMS tools are top rated for a reason. Jump to: GoSkills Moodle TalentLMS Thinkific... Continue Reading

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3 LMS Features That Help With Upskilling Employees

Published March 3, 2021 by Sierra Rogers

Does your skill supply fall short of your skill demand? These three LMS features can help you start closing the skills gap at your organization. In a recent Capterra survey, more than 900 employees were asked... Continue Reading

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Leverage 2020’s E-learning Trends With Virtual Classroom Software

Published July 24, 2020 by Sierra Rogers

Keep these e-learning trends in mind while choosing virtual classroom software. For some of us, it’s hard to imagine a classroom without a chalkboard, noisy pencil sharpener, and set of heavy textbooks. But students today may... Continue Reading

6 Questions to Ask Before Picking an LMS

Published September 15, 2019 by Halden Ingwersen

You’ve got a small business. You’ve seen this little thing grow from a tiny startup of a startup to something you’re proud to call your own. That growth has meant new employees and an increased complexity... Continue Reading

3 Most Common UX Problems With Learning Management Systems

Published November 12, 2018 by Brian Westfall

When comparing the hundreds of different learning management system (LMS) options out there for your small or midsize business (SMB), you have to consider a ton of factors: cost, integrations, reporting, customer support. The list goes... Continue Reading

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Virtual Reality Employee Training Is Here. Should You Adopt?

Published October 18, 2018 by Brian Westfall

Imagine a world in which new hires can practice running through chaotic Black Friday scenarios without interacting with actual customers and potentially harming your brand. Or imagine a world where a new employee in your warehouse... Continue Reading

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Training Budget Calculator: Here’s What You Should Spend on Employee Training

Published October 5, 2018 by Brian Westfall

Budgeting season is here—how much have you allotted for employee training? That’s the big question, isn’t it? As the head of HR for a small or midsize business (SMB), you already know that employee training needs... Continue Reading

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Top 20 Most Affordable LMS Software Report Methodology

Published October 3, 2018 by Christina Tsantes

Top 20 reports are updated annually. This post was updated on 10/3/2018. These days, innovation is what keeps businesses competitive. And most companies know that innovating starts with hiring smart, adaptable employees. If you’ve already set... Continue Reading

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