Learning Management Systems

Learning management systems (LMS) are software applications that allow for creating, documenting, designing, reporting and delivering of e-learning materials. These systems are becoming much more popular as technology advances. They provide a much lower cost than traditional training methods. A good LMS should provide the following things.

• centralize and automate administration
  
  
• use self-service and self-guided services
  
  
• assemble and deliver learning content rapidly
  
  
• consolidate training initiatives on a scalable web-based platform
  
  
• support portability and standards
  
  
• personalize content and enable knowledge reuse.
  (Ellis, 2009) 
  

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