Assessing features of a learning management system is an important processing of selecting a learning management system. Selecting a learning management system requires a lot of task and research on features, functionality, and successful implementation strategies. Specify your required features before approaching potential vendors. Here are some common questions regarding available learning management system features to consider…
- Is there a limit on the number of users the system can manage?
- What options are available for the LMS regarding hosting? Are their options available for the client to host directly or for the vendor to host?
- Is the learning management system AICC & SCORM® compliant?
- Does the LMS offer third party integration with other applications?
- Will the system operate on all of the popular web browsers?
- What type of reporting features are available?
- Is there a limit on the number of custom fields available within the system?
- What types of web room functions are available?
- Are their available bridges for the LMS and CRM software (for example PeopleSoft)?
- Are their multiple security roles for users (for example Super User vs. Read Only user)
- What types of resource management tools are available?
- How customizable is the LMS catalog?
- Does the LMS have a robust scheduling system?
- Does the LMS have a standard implementation training plan?
- Is branding of the LMS customizable?
- What support options are available?
- Does the LMS offer chat rooms and message boards? At what levels are chats available (site and class level for example)?
- Does the LMS support for RSS feeds?
- Is the creation of surveys and polls available?
- Are there options available on the length of contract for the LMS?
- What are the standard tools, features, and utilities of the LMS?
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