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Learning Management System - LMS Platform

Learning management software is essential for organisations that want to deliver effective online training. An LMS offers a variety of features that can help you track, create, deliver and manage all of your training programmes.

LMS software includes a range of tools designed to assist learners and leaders, support the performance and development of your learners, and prioritise health, safety and compliance.

Discover the best learning management software from The Access Group and explore the variety of our LMS features that could help you build a thriving online learning program that grows with your business.

Screenshots of Access LMS on desktop & mobile app

What is a Learning Management System?

A Learning Management System (LMS) is a software platform that helps organisations create, deliver and track online training programs. An LMS offers numerous benefits for the effective delivery of training and eLearning. It centralises all learning content in a digital database, ensuring a consistent learning environment where teachers can use technology to enhance their curriculum and ensure higher engagement levels among learners.

As a key Digital Learning Solution, an LMS should be compatible with businesses of all sizes and be scalable, allowing it to grow alongside your organisation's learning and development strategy and requirements. However, it’s also popular for overseeing higher education, and training development for staff of SME businesses.

How to choose the right LMS for your business

Choosing the right learning management system for your business is an important decision. But with so many different LMSs available, it can be difficult to know which one is right for your business. Here are some tips for choosing the right LMS:

  • Consider your needs and goals: What features are important to you? What are your LMS training goals? What type of training do you need to deliver?
  • Research different LMS options: Compare the features of different LMS platforms, get demos, free trials and read reviews to learn about the options out there. 
  • Consider your budget: Your budget will greatly influence what type of LMS you can get.
  • Get feedback from learners: You can try talking to other businesses that are using LMSs and get feedback from their learners to see what is liked and not liked.

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Benefits of market-leading LMS software

Our learning management system offers training and development in the format employees want: through multi-media content, gamification and an easy-to-use LMS mobile app. With our LMS learning platform you can deliver engaging training and eLearning to all learners, wherever they’re based. Allow education to be an intuitive part of your employees’ days.

Ensure widespread completion of critical compliance training: The tracking tools within our LMS allows educators to pull data from multiple sources and identify any training gaps.

Turn insights into data-driven decisions and strategy: Track continuing development pathways and show individuals what they need to do in order to progress in their careers.

Benefit from one of the most comprehensive content libraries available today: Our LMS library is regularly updated and features sector-specific eLearning courses, written for you by subject-matter experts.

Mobile app screenshot of market leading Access LMS

How to get the most out of your LMS software

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How much does a learning management system cost?

The cost of a learning management system (LMS) can vary depending on a number of factors, including the size and features of the LMS, the number of users, and the length of the contract. In general, LMSs can range in price anywhere from free, up to several thousand pounds per month. 

To understand the cost of an LMS software, it’s important to first look at the different types of LMS pricing models available to you. For example, a small business in need of a short term solution may choose a free model, whereas a large business with priority training needs may choose a subscription model. 

LMS feature comparison

Access LMS software provides everything you need to assign and track online learning across your organisation. 

Whilst Lite is free with Access Workspace, our two enhanced versions offer key features such as creating custom learning and our gamified learning solution, Gamebrain.

Access Learning is suitable for small to medium businesses, whilst Access Learning+ is more suited for larger organisations.

 

Features:
Package 1 Access Learning
Package 2 Access Learning +
Available with Access Workspace
Selection of eLearning content included
Mobile access to learning
Assign, track and manage learning
Team dashboard for an overview of learning progress
Share YouTube and Wistia video links
Reporting tools to track and export your team's progress
Subscribe to additional eLearning content
Monitor compliance using Team Dashboard
CPD tracking and reporting
Reporting tools, including scheduler and reminders
Custom Report builder tools
Create eLearning using Access eCreator
Create assessments
Build learning pathways
Build learning needs assessments
Build question banks aligned to your learning
Gamification mobile app Access Gamebrain
SM&CR tools
Upload own and 3rd party content
Record learner qualifications
Create job roles and assign them to users
Discussion forums including 'ask the expert'
MS Teams and Zoom integration
Create and manage events
Forms and workflow
Customer learning and banner themes

Learn more about what to look for when buying and implementing an LMS

Learning management system FAQs

What is a learning management system?

A learning management system (LMS) is a web-based platform that provides effective and continuous online learning in various formats, for organisations of all sizes. Allowing an instructor to create and deliver flexible content, plus analyse and monitor employee participation and performance is invaluable in meeting compliance and training requirements. 

What are the benefits of an LMS?

Using an LMS for training blends online and other learning solutions to facilitate and improve upon traditional training methods through the use of eLearning content, training calendars, surveys, gamification and more, which work alongside in-person training to boost engagement and compliance.

LMS software helps organisations save money and time, allowing HR and L&D professionals to free up time by reducing administrative tasks and displaying substantial amounts of information in user-friendly dashboards.

What is compliance training?

Compliance training involves educating employees about the laws, regulations, and company policies relevant to their day-to-day job roles.

Through online learning, it ensures that staff members understand their responsibilities and obligations to maintain a compliant and ethical work environment.

LMS vs LXP: Understanding the differences

How is an LMS different to a learning experience platform (LXP)?

  • Learning Management System (LMS): An LMS is a structured platform that allows administrators and managers to assign and track training content. It is suitable for businesses that require a centralised approach to training delivery.

  • Learning Experience Platform (LXP): On the other hand, an LXP is a platform that allows learners to explore and select content from a diverse range of options. It provides a more flexible and a self guided approach to professional development training, like browsing content on YouTube or Netflix.

Who uses LMSs?

Learning management systems and software are used by a wide range of organisations, including: 

  • Businesses: For training employees on a variety of topics, from compliance to sales skills.
  • Educational institutions: For delivering online and e-learning courses to students.
  • Government agencies: Similar to businesses, for training on compliance, new policies and procedures.
  • Non for profits: For training employees and volunteers on topics such as mission and values, as well as track training compliance. 

Does the Access LMS cost the same across business sizes?

The Access LMS has a per-user pricing model which means we scale up pricing in accordance with the number of users you want to give LMS access to.

Contact us to find out more.

Are there any hidden costs for the Access LMS?

We are transparent with our pricing - there are no modules to purchase within Access LMS, the only variation on cost is eLearning content.

Is the LMS cheaper if we host on our servers?

We are unable to host the Access LMS on your servers as our LMS is an SaaS (software as a service)

What are the licenses cost per user of an LMS?

The cost per user depends on the amount of users required to use Access LMS. Please get in touch to discuss your specific requirements and we would be happy to provide a quote.

What authoring tools does the LMS integrate with?

The Access LMS has its own eLearning authoring tool, Access eCreator, which allows you to create your own content without the need for additional software or costs. It's designed to be quick to pick up and simple to use, making tailored content easy to create.

If I move from my current LMS to yours will I lose my data?

You won't lose your current LMS data unless you specifically want to start afresh with a new system. We have multiple options to seamlessly move your data across to the Access LMS and our Flightpaths have been designed to assist with this.

What support is included in the Access LMS?

We offer a Success Plan for every customer who uses Access LMS. A Success Plan is a tailored support package designed to help customers achieve greater success with their Access software products, offering tools, guidance, and personalised support options.

The plan has three levels: Essential, Standard or Premier, depending on the type of support required.

How can I prepare for an LMS administrator handover?

You can make an LMS administrator handover smooth sailing with out blog article: LMS Administrator Handovers: A Checklist