Introduction to Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Course details

The aim of this course is to provide you with an in-depth knowledge of the role and application of Learning Management Systems (LMS) in your organisations. Following participation of this LMS course you will learn about the different types of management systems available, their functionality and ultimately how to use them effectively to manage learning in your organisation.

Who Should Attend?

This programme is ideal for anyone who is responsible for procuring, designing, implementation or using a learning management system. It is suitable for L&D professionals, learning technologists, IT professional and private training providers.

Course Structure

The Learning Management Systems (LMS) course will be delivered as an online training course. It will include the following learning interventions

• Live virtual classroom session– There will be two live virtual classroom sessions to introduce you to the various types of learning management systems. These sessions will also be used to demo the various types of systems available
• elearning Resources– You will have access to a wide range of elearning resources on the Harvest Learning Hub including discussion forums, digital learning resources, case studies, videos, additional reading material and a personal ePortfolio

Course Topics

• Infrastructure and technology to support learning within organisations
• Demonstration of the different types of learning management systems
• Learning Management System tools and products
• Functionality of a Learning Management System
• Process for procurement and implementation

Course Outcomes

At the end of this Learning Management Systems (LMS) course you will be able to:

• Define the various types of infrastructure associated with supporting learning in an organisation including Learning Management Systems, Content Delivering Systems and Knowledge Management Systems
• Describe the various tools and products associated with learning management including Moodle, Google Classroom, Canvas, Desire to Learn etc…
• Discuss the key functionality of a LMS and its role in supporting learning with an organisation or training course
• Practice an effective process for procuring, designing and implementation a Learning Management System