Learning Platforms and Management Systems (LMS)

A Learning Management System (LMS) is software that automates the administration of training. An LMS registers users, tracks courses in a catalog, records data from learners; and provides reports to management. An LMS is typically designed to handle courses by multiple publishers and providers.

"Most LMSs are web-based to facilitate 'anytime, any place, any pace' access to learning content and administration. LMSs are favoured by regulated industries (e.g. financial services and biopharma) where compliance training is essential". (More at Wikipedia) 

ActiVbase Learning management systems (LMS) can often be complicated to use as well as costly to purchase and maintain. If you don't have a learning strategy, an LMS or are looking for a more affordable, simple alternative, our ActiVbase Platform could be the right solution for you. We provide effective solutions for administrating and distributing SCORM E-Learning courses and managing all your staff training, however large or small. ActiVbase is simple and easy to use, providing configuration options that enable you to customise the platfom for your organisation's specific branding and learning needs. You can add users individually or synchronise with your existing workforce database, using simple yet powerful user management and reporting features to monitor learner progress and measure training effectiveness.

Other Learning Platforms and Management Systems

We provide design and development consultancy, training and support for organisations with other Learning Management requirements. Whatever stage you are at, we can help with analysis, strategy, LMS selection, set-up / integration, roll-out and or maintenance.

Our experience has seen us involved with a number of blended learning initiatives, particularly through our work with Local Authorities. Such initiatives have involved us assisting Education Authorities in the securing of funding with NIACE and the Learning and Skills Council for the provision of learning solutions and the setup, roll-out and maintenance of tailored learning platforms including MOODLE. See one of our Learning Platforms at work - Derby Adult Learning Service's DerbyLearn - a SCORM Learning Management System that delivers numerous learning resources including documents, presentation slides, audio, video, podcasts, assessments and more. Learn more...

REALSENSE delivers E-learning to thousands of users worldwide via its own learning platform RS ActiVbase and via industry standard learning management systems. 

Managed Learning Environments (MLEs)

It is important to understand the difference between a Learning Management System (LMS) and a Managed Learning Environment (MLE). An LMS is defined above and is also referred to as a Learning Platform or Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

According to the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC), 'managed learning environments' (MLEs) refer to the whole range of information systems and processes of a college or university including its learning platform / virtual learning environment (VLE) if it has one. These systems and processes all contribute directly, or indirectly, to learning and the management of learning.

Typically, an MLE could include any online registration process for learners, learner information systems, quality assurance processes and a VLE such as Moodle, WebCT, Blackboard or Learnwise. Learn more at the JISC website here...

Whether you are seeking support for a specific LMS or VLE or you are wishing to evolve the 'bigger picture' with a Managed Learning Environment, simply tell us what you need help with and we can work with you to identify, roll-out and manage the most effective solution.