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LMS

A Learning Management System (LMS) is a modern learning technology designed to administer, document, track, report on, and deliver educational courses, training programmes, and learning and development programmes.

LMS platforms are primarily used to deliver e-learning and can support both asynchronous and synchronous learning.

Traditional LMS platforms tend to focus on administrators rather than users. Organisations use them to meet administrative objectives for training, development, and compliance, for example in onboarding, upskilling, or continuing education. These systems are often designed around a linear, structured approach.

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The term is widely used and is not attributed to any particular individual.

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  • LMS

    A Learning Management System (LMS) is a modern learning technology designed to manage, document, track, report on and deliver educational courses, training programs and learning and development initiatives.

    LMSs are primarily used to deliver e-learning and can support both asynchronous and synchronous learning.

    Traditional LMSs are typically administrator-focused rather than user-focused, meaning the organization uses the LMS to meet its administrative goals related to training, development and compliance. This might include areas such as onboarding, upskilling or further education and is often based on a linear and structured approach.

    Source:
    The term is widely used and not attributed to any specific originator.