Choosing a LMS

Choosing the best Learning Management System can be a taxing process. There are many factors that need to be thought through carefully. Consider these steps:

1. Gather general information. Ask around to see what others in your field/ education level are using for their own LMS.
Here is some general market information provided by Georgia Virtual's TOOLs course.




2. Try out demos. Most of the available LMS offer online demos of their products. Make use of them to gather information.

3. Decide what you need. Determine what available features/tools your institution needs, so you will know what to look for and ask about when you move to the next step.

4. Pick out the candidates that most closely fit what you are looking for. Request additional information or a product presentation.
5. Decide which product best meets your needs and is the most cost-effective.
6. MAKE YOUR CHOICE,