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Customers
  • Freelancers
  • Large Enterprises (>10,000)
  • Non Profits
  • Public Administrations
  • Small/Medium Businesses
Use Cases
  • Channel Training
  • Compliance Training
  • Customer Training
  • Employee Training
  • Microlearning
  • Workforce Development
Industries
  • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  • Government Administration
  • Higher Education
  • Human Resources
  • Law Practice
  • Libraries
  • Pharmaceuticals
Deployment
  • Mobile Application
  • Self-Hosted Cloud-based
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Platforms
  • Linux
  • Mac
  • Windows
Browsers
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  • Google Chrome
  • Internet Explorer
  • Mozilla Firefox
Training
  • Documentation
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Online Tutorials
  • Webinars
Support
  • 24/7
  • Business Hours
  • Email
  • FAQ
  • Knowledge Base
  • Live Online
  • Online Community
  • Phone
Supported Specifications
  • AICC
  • IMS LTI
  • PENS
  • SCORM 1.2
  • Section 508
  • xAPI/Tin Can API
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What is Ability LMS?

How do you know if a worker can confidently execute their duties and responsibilities? What can happen to your organization or your career if they can't?

AbilityLMS helps you answer these questions while engaging users in a system they love to develop their abilities. AbilityLMS produces rich data that management and stakeholders use to get more work done, to create a better work environment and to realize a significant competitive advantage.

AbilityLMS is a learning management solution that is maleable to client needs.The system works the way the client works while still applying best practices from 25 years working in trainng management and leveraging the latest science in adult learning. 

Ultimately, where most LMS systems fail or at best deliver medicority, AbilityLMS creates positive feedback loops that inspires confidence people can perform, which creates action and motivation to perform, which creates more confidence. 

What AbilityLMS is represents less time trainng because you are focusing on what you need to train and more time doing what you need to do to  help your organization succeed. 

 

Overview of Ability LMS benefits

Our approach helps make training a benefit to work for the organization

The way we manage training assignments and document how assignments are made and communicate training requirements can directly impact risk. If you have insurance risk pools, our system can help reduce those pools by millions of dollars. 

The very best most systems can generate is 17% engagement for elective training. Our worst engagement is 80% and often is 100% when our best practices are followed. 

Because we track any kind of training: on-line, webinars, classroom, OJT, external, procedural and anything else like forms that are due, competencies, job aids, manauals, we eliminate redundant applications and create a single source of authority both users and management love.

AbilityLMS saves time and labor in a number of automations, services and features allowing work to be done and data to be shared without having to be in the system. 

AbilityLMS is fun. It has a coolness factor while being highly fuunctional. Ability will be come part of your lexicon that will be enthusiastically used from the CEO down to the line worker. 

AbilityLMS will push your thinking on what is possible. Most approaches trap you in herd thinking. If you are in a herd of cows, what is infront of you? Once you are free of Big-LMS mind-control, decisions are framed around how Ability can support your mission. 

AbilityLMS when married with our content solution generally delivers 30-40 hours or more of increased productivity per worker. 

 

Features

Learn more about Ability LMS features that set it apart from the competition. Discover how its unique tools and capabilities enhance your processes.

Accounts

Add a new user Allows administrators to add new users directly to their LMS for streamlined user management.
Archive users Deactivate and store user accounts without deleting them.
Browse list of users View all registered users in the system.
Bulk User Actions Manage multiple user accounts at once.
Custom/Mandatory User profile fields Define required or optional fields for user profiles.
Upload users Import users via spreadsheet.

Activity grading

Course History View completed and ongoing courses for each user.
Gradebook Centralized view of all learner grades.
Gradebook audit trail Track all grade changes over time.
Gradebook comments Add comments to learner grades.
Manual Grading ("Marking") Manually review and grade submissions.
Multiple grading scales Support for different grading systems.

AI Features

Adaptive Learning
AI Powered
Chatbot
Content development
Content Translation
Intelligent recommendations
Natural Language Processing
Predictive analysis
Quiz generation
Text-to-speech

Authentication

Active Directory/LDAP Integration Authenticate users via corporate directories.
Custom User login page Personalized login interface.
Manual Accounts
No login Allow content access without authentication.
SAML2/API Integration Single sign-on and external authentication.
Self-Registration Users create their own accounts.
Self-Registration w. Admin Confirmation User signup requires admin approval.

Categories

Assign Courses to categories Organize courses under specific categories.
Create new Categories Add new organizational groups for courses.
Manage Categories Edit, delete, or update categories.
Priced Categories (Bundle) Sell course bundles grouped by category.

Certificate management

Certification life-cycle Track generation, renewal, and expiration.
Manage certification templates Customize certificate formats.
Predefined certification templates Use ready-made certificate designs.
Unique Certificate by Course
Unique Certification by Curriculum Different certificate per learning path.

Compliance management

Certificate expiration notifications Alerts when certificates are near expiry.
Certification Expiration Management Manage timelines and renewal rules.
Due Date notifications Notify learners of upcoming deadlines.
Soft/Hard Stop Due Dates Allow or block access after due dates.

Course Creation

Assignments Engine Create and manage learner assignments.
Built-In Authoring Tool Create content directly inside the platform.
Can reuse PPTs, PDFs, Videos Upload and repurpose existing material.
Changing Course default settings Modify core course configuration.
Consume online video content Embed or stream video lessons.
Content Library
Course backup Options Backup and restore course data.
Drag & Drop Interactions
Hybrid Learning Courses
Learning Paths (Curriculums) Sequence courses into structured programs.
LRS
Scheduling LIVE events Plan webinars or virtual classes.
Survey Engine Create learner surveys.
Tests Engine Build quizzes and exams.
Upload courses Import courses into the platform.

Customization

Mobile Learning Support
Personalized views Customize interface per user.

Enrollment

Attendance Tracking Track presence in sessions.
Automated Enrollment (based on User data) Enroll users automatically by rules.
Guest Access Settings Allow non‑registered users limited access.
Manual Enrollment Manually assign users to courses.
Progress Tracking
Self-enrollment Allow learners to join courses freely.
Self-enrollment (with a PIN #) Require a PIN for enrollment.
Survey enrollment (based on a response) Enroll based on survey answers.

Format

Course Discussions Forum-style communication.
Gamification Format
Learner Upload Allow learners to upload content.
LIVE Chat Option
Social Format
Topics Format Organize course by topics.
Video Conferencing Integration Connect with tools like Zoom/Teams.
Weekly Format Course structured week by week.

Gamification

Badge customization Design custom achievement badges.
Badges Award digital achievements.
Customize Gamification mechanics
Leaderboards Rank learners based on achievements.
Levels
Points Award points for activity.
Rewards

Interface options

Additional external pages Add custom pages to the platform.
Block Management
Calendar Settings Configure system calendar.
Language settings Set default or custom system language.
Learning Accessibility
Location Settings Configure regional settings.
Media embedding settings Control embedding permissions.
Multilanguage Support Provide support in multiple languages.
Ready-made Themes Prebuilt platform designs.

Learning types

Asynchronous Instructor-led Instructor-led but not in real time.
Asynchronous Self-paced Learners progress independently.
Blended Learning Mix online and face‑to‑face training.
Synchronous Virtual Classroom Live real-time classes.

Mobile learning

Offline (disconnected Mobile app) Access mobile content without internet.
Online (Internet connected) Access content with full connectivity.

Offline

Support for offline access to content Downloadable materials for offline study.

Reports

Automated Report Scheduling Send reports automatically.
Canned Reports Prebuilt report templates.
Dashboards and Graphic Reports Visual analytics dashboards.
Email delivery of Reports Send reports via email.
Exporting Reports in variety of formats Export data as PDF, Excel, etc.
Grading Report Settings Customize grade reporting.
Learning Analytics Tools
Training Record Maintenance Maintain full training logs.

Roles

Define roles Create custom permission roles.
Role Assignment Assign roles to users.
System Permissions per role Control access rights.
Teams and Team Hierarchies Organize users into teams.

Security

Anti-spam Protect forms and communication.
Anti-virus Scan uploaded files for threats.
IP Blocker Block specific IP ranges.
Restrict registration to specific domains Limit signups by email domain.
Strong Passwords Enforce secure password rules.

Shopping cart

Built-In Shopping Cart Sell courses directly.
Shopping Cart as Plug-In Add commerce via plugin.

System reports

Automatic email reports in predefined intervals Send periodic system reports.
Custom reports generator Create custom report layouts.
Email notification settings Control notification rules.
Live Logs Monitor system activity in real time.
Pricing

Learn more about Ability LMS's pricing options, cost, and plans so you can make a well-informed, business-wise decision on the best software to use for organization.

Pricing Model
  • Free Trial
  • One-time purchased license
  • Subscription
License
  • Paid
Starting Price
  • $325
Free Trial
  • Yes

MaxIT is the developer of AbilityLMS and will vary pricing models to suit client needs and budget. A minimal license is $7500/year; however, we price ala-cart for additional capabilities.

Integrations

Learn more about Ability LMS's integration options.

Adobe Connect

Adobe Connect

ADP

ADP

API

API

BambooHR

BambooHR

BigBlueButton

BigBlueButton

G Suite

G Suite

Gmail

Gmail

GoToMeeting

GoToMeeting

GoToTraining

GoToTraining

GoToWebinar

GoToWebinar

Magento

Magento

Mailchimp

Mailchimp

Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Namely

Namely

Office 365

Office 365

Okta

Okta

OneDrive

OneDrive

OneLogin

OneLogin

Oracle Sales Cloud CRM

Oracle Sales Cloud CRM

Outlook Calendar

Outlook Calendar

Paypal

Paypal

Salesforce CRM

Salesforce CRM

SAP CRM

SAP CRM

SharePoint

SharePoint

Shopify

Shopify

Slack

Slack

Stripe

Stripe

Sugar CRM

Sugar CRM

WebEx

WebEx

Wordpress

Wordpress

Zapier

Zapier

Zendesk

Zendesk

Zoom

Zoom

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Reviews

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Performance Overview
Overall Rating 86%
  • Usefulness
  • Usability
  • Customer Experience
  • Likelihood to Recommend

Appears that they're continuing to improve it and adding new featuers..

Nov 11, 2020

Overall Rating 89%
  • Usefulness
  • Usability
  • Customer Experience
  • Likelihood to Recommend
What do you like best? Easy for users to do their courses. They have a "binge" learning that makes it easy to get to the next course in the series.
What do you dislike? They use pop up windows for courses and a few other things rather then just opening them on a new page or within the same page.
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Reviewer verified by LinkedIn

Industry : Marketing and Advertising | Company size : 1-10 | Level : Senior | Focus : Program and Project Management | Experience using the software : Less than 6 months as User

The learning system is geared to encourage growth, a custom system at off-the-shelf pricing.

Nov 11, 2020

Overall Rating 100%
  • Usefulness
  • Usability
  • Customer Experience
  • Likelihood to Recommend
What do you like best? It has a very engaging Course Search and Home Page to launch all sorts of training, and not yet the elearning Content formats. The LMS captures more data than t displays, perfect for administrators.
What do you dislike? While they support linking to streaming videos (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.) and MP4 files and presenting them as trackable elearning content, videos can be 'fast forwarded.' MaxIT, the owners promised to deliver a Video Course type to address this issue, with additional features.
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Mike A. A.

Industry : Education - Higher | Company size : 1-10 | Level : Director | Focus : Education | Experience using the software : More than 1 year as User, Administrator, Member of the deployment/customization team

Good

Jan 4, 2018

Overall Rating 71%
  • Usefulness
  • Usability
  • Customer Experience
  • Likelihood to Recommend
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Ninh The A. — Technical Lead

Industry : Computer Software | Company size : 501-1,000 | Level : Senior | Focus : Business Development | Experience using the software : Free Trial as User, Administrator, Member of the deployment/customization team, Member of the procurement team

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