Learning management system (LMS) for charities and non profits
Learning management system (LMS) for charities and non profits
Included features and functionality
Intuitive layout
The LMS is designed to be fully intuitive and easy to use. Courses can be created and learning pathways assigned to different groups, so it’s easy for them to navigate and complete training that is relevant to their role.
Track, engage and report
You can easily track and monitor your learners’ progress, by seeing who has completed courses, setting deadlines and creating reports. Managers can have reporting permissions and automatic reminders can be sent for overdue compliance.
Customisable
We’ve made it easy to customise and brand your LMS so that it reflects your charity’s branding. We’ll show you how to upload your own custom banners, logos and pictures. You can also add your own content so that you can tailor training to your charity’s policies and procedures.
Activities & Resources
Course pages can include eLearning modules, videos, classroom booking tool, PDFs, documents, feedback, surveys, quizzes, work books, assignments, certificates, badges, H5P, discussion forums, chat rooms and much more.
Do your research
Choosing an LMS that’s right for your organisation can be hard! Here are five things you should ask yourself before purchasing
aThe Consortium is keen to ensure that its LMS and eLearning content work for your organisational context, and are readily available for support, training and feedback via phone or email.
Margarita Palmer-Stanelik
University of Southampton Students’ Union
Choosing the right LMS can be tricky!
Here are five things you should consider when choosing an LMS:
1. Extra materials
Are there any extra materials, such as eBooks, white papers and marketing materials, that will help you with your learning strategy? When an organisation has lots of useful extras, it often shows two things; they are credible and they care about helping you.
2. Support team
Like with anything digital, it’s always reassuring to have technical support at your fingertips. Make sure you check that there is dedicated tech support at hand to swoop in and save the day if any complications arise.
3. Price
An LMS can be a pricey investment, albeit an essential one. Always ensure that you are getting your money’s worth with a cost-effective system. And keep an eye out for any pesky hidden charges!
4. Look beyond the LMS
What else comes in the package? Are there free events? Is there a forum that can give you advice when you feel stuck? Make sure that you receive a list of extra benefits so that you can make the best decision for your organisation.
5. Have you taken a test drive?
You’d never buy a car without test driving it first, right? So how can you fully understand what an LMS system has to offer without seeing it for yourself? Having a demo also offers the perfect opportunity to ask any questions that you may have.
This could be your organisation’s first learning management system or perhaps you’re simply looking to switch provider, either way – it’s a simple process to build your platform:
Customisation
What we need from you
To kick start your LMS we'll ask you to send across your organisation’s logo, brand colours and any additional images or any special requests to build your platform
We build
We then build your shiny new eLearning platform
Our technology department will spend a few weeks creating your new platform, based on your branding and the specific content you desire.
Once this is built, we hand it back over to you for testing. We’ll be on hand to help you every step of the way, with ‘how to’ guides and personal training sessions with our support team, to take you through all the features and functionalities of the platform.
In the meantime...
Planning for launch
While you’re waiting for your platform to be created is a great time to plan how you're going to launch, advertise and engage your learners. How will you market your new learning platform to your staff and volunteers?
We’re happy to chat through this and support you with some ideas. And remember, make it visually appealing! Think about images for your homepage banner and courses so it's tailored to fit your organisation.
Get ready set go!
Launching
Just before you do the grand reveal, think about how you’ll support your learners. For example, have you created FAQs? How about showing that you care about your learners, rather than just compliance? Build a relationship with them first by providing personal development courses to start with.
When you’re happy with the platform, it’s all systems go for launch. We’ll be on hand with continuous support. You’ll also have the Consortium community behind you - members are great at sharing.
Try it
Fancy testing it for yourself?
Fill out the form below to experience the LMS first hand with a live demo. Our friendly team will be in touch shortly!
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