What is an LMS?

Simply defined, a learning management system (LMS) is a software used to administer learning and training of various courses to one or more learners. These days, an LMS is typically a cloud-based system that allows the learners to authenticate themselves, register for the course, complete the course, and then take assessments for learning outcomes.

More and more organizations across the globe are adopting learning management systems (LMS) to supplement their learning and training requirements. Compared to traditional classrooms, an LMS offers several advantages. First, learning is not restricted to a classroom with an instructor explaining the course to all students together, irrespective of their learning abilities and capacities to assimilate, retain, and recall. An LMS allows learning at your own pace.

Moreover, the course contents are in the form of micro-nuggets, enabling the learners to master one concept at a time before proceeding to the next level. The second advantage is that learners are not restricted to the boundaries of physical classrooms and can learn anywhere, anytime, in their homes, offices or while on the move. Besides, a cloud-based LMS can also be leveraged for team learning across geographies, enabling knowledge-sharing and brainstorming.