7. Pricing
There are many different LMS options available today at varying price points. You can easily eliminate those platforms outside your price range by establishing your budget at the onset.
Some companies charge a base price, while others charge a monthly fee for individual users, plus training, plus branding, plus support. Be sure to know and ask the right questions so that there are no surprises in the final price.
Are you paying a per-user fee, or a course load fee?
Best practice: Your budget should include the overall cost and maintenance, not just the monthly/annual and start-up fees.
8. Timing
Timing is just as important, if not more, than any other questions you may be asking.
- How long will it take to secure the LMS?
- Complete the onboarding training?
- What are the contract commitments?
- Can you pay per month or are you locked in for a specific time frame
9. Security
- How is data and personal information protected?
- What security policies does the vendor have in place?
- Does your organization need to purchase certain policies to ensure member and organizational data is safe?
- Is there a disaster recovery process?
10. LMS or LCMS?
LMS stands for Learning Management System.
LCMS stands for Learning Content Management System.
Both are software tools. But the difference is that a LMS manages, delivers, evaluates, tracks, and reports the learning progress, while the LCMS allows you to author content within the system.
Which is best for your organization can be discovered and articulated through your business case.
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