When looking to procure a Learning Management System (LMS), there are two key things to consider and compare: features and functionalities. It’s important to know what you’re looking for and then delve in to ensure your options meet your expectations. For more content like this, check out the full Acorn Resources blog: https://acornlms.com/resources

1. Learning Management
System Comparisons
How to conduct a successful LMS features
comparison

2. What to compare?
When looking for an LMS, it’s crucial to compare two things:
• Features
• Functionalities

3. Why compare?
Each organisation will have different requirements, and suppliers
usually work within defined industries. Without research, it’s easy to
attain an ill-fitting system – wasting time and resources that might be
needed elsewhere.

4. Five LMS Features To
Compare

5. Administration
Tracking, reporting and workforce planning.

6. Learning Analytics
Exporting user data, creating real-time reports and
guiding users through learning paths.

7. Authoring Tools
Creating unique content, required responses and
question randomisation.

8. Integrations
A bridge between the LMS and external applications such
as CRM and HR systems.

9. Customisation
Branding content and creating custom certifications or
communications.

10. LMS Functionalities To
Consider

11. Employee Training
eLearning keeps employees informed, engaged and continually upskilling.
Content Library
An agile content library populated with custom content makes for a more personalised
learning experience.

12. SCORM Compliance
Grants the ability for content to be viewed on multiple devices or systems, and it gives
access to third party subject matter.
Synchronous Learning
Learning that takes place in real-time. This style of learning can take advantage of social
learning through social activities.

13. Asynchronous Learning
Learning that users can undertake in their own time, at their own pace.
Gamification
Learning incentivised by offering points, badges and other achievements for course
progress and completion.

14. Certification & Compliance Management
Automating your compliance management ensures proper governance, minimises risk
and prevents poor conduct.
Content Development
Allows you to create content with information relevant to your organisation, using the
mediums of your choice (such as video, PDF, animations and quizzes).

15. Accessibility
Providing learners access no matter what device they are on and what browser they are
using, as well as considerations for people with disabilities.
Testing
Qualitative assessment tools allow you to track progress and bridge knowledge gaps.

16. Performance Tracking
A good LMS will allow you to see how effective it is through robust reporting
functionalities.
Branding
Brand customisation creates a familiar, emotional connection for your learners to engage
with.

17. eCommerce
A one-stop shop for browsing, purchasing and training increases your marketability.
Streamlined Processes
Integrations allow an LMS to connect with existing applications, allowing for streamlined
processes and optimised learning pathways.

18. For a comprehensive list of features and
functionalities to compare, check out the LMS
Features Comparison Checklist:
https://bit.ly/3t1SQgf

19. For more in-depth information on the LMS features
and functionalities explored here, check out the full
article:
https://bit.ly/3e3Gcct