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About the vendor
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Customers
  • Large Enterprises (>10,000)
  • Non Profits
  • Public Administrations
  • Small/Medium Businesses
Use Cases
  • Association Learning
  • Channel Training
  • Compliance Training
  • Customer Training
  • Extended Enterprise
  • Microlearning
  • Workforce Development
Industries
  • Building Materials
  • Consumer Services
  • Defense & Space
  • Government: Federal
  • Government: State/Local
  • Logistics and Supply Chain
  • Manufacturing
Deployment
  • Desktop Application
  • Mobile Application
  • Self-Hosted Cloud-based
  • Self-Hosted System
  • Software as a Service / Cloud
Platforms
  • Linux
  • Mac
  • Windows
Browsers
  • Apple Safari
  • 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
  • SCORM 1.1
  • SCORM 1.2
  • SCORM 2004
  • SCORM 2004 3rd Edition
  • SCORM 2004 4th Edition
  • Section 508
  • xAPI/Tin Can API
Languages Supported
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What is Meridian LMS™?

Powering progress with compliance training, branded and blended learning environments, and eCommerce solutions. Meridian Learning Management System (Meridian LMS™) addresses complex learning challenges for customers such as the U.S. Army, U.S. Secret Service, Commonwealth of Virginia, New York City, Johnson Controls, Abbott, HAI Group, and The Auto Club Group (AAA).

Our award-winning enterprise-level learning management platform- Meridian LMS contains our proprietary Learning Record Store (LRS), Career Explorer, content authoring tools, and natively integrates content provided by our partner OpenSesame. Meridian LMS is available in the cloud, on-premise, or private cloud. Create, catalog, manage track and report on all learning activities with ease, including online, instructor-led, video-based courses plus SCORM, AICC, and xAPI compliant eLearning.

Overview of Meridian LMS™ benefits

Founded in 1997, Meridian Knowledge Solutions is one of the true early adopters of LMS solutions such as mobile, ecommerce and xAPI. With a software platform that is scalable and integrates well with existing solutions, Meridian LMS™ provides you with the means to easily create, catalog, manage, track and report on all learning activities, including online, instructor-led, video-based courses including SCORM, AICC and xAPI compliant e-learning. An award-winning platform, Meridian LMS provides dashboard reporting, automated alerts, custom domains, ability to track blended learning and more. With a focus on career development,  compliance, and extended enterprise, Meridian LMS is the best choice for for true learning management built for your business or agency.

Features

Learn more about Meridian 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 Learning Record Store for xAPI data.
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 Optimize learning for mobile devices.
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 Monitor learner progress in real time.
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 Add game elements to courses.
Learner Upload Allow learners to upload content.
LIVE Chat Option Real-time messaging inside courses.
Social Format Social interaction‑focused layout.
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 Modify points, levels, and rewards.
Leaderboards Rank learners based on achievements.
Levels Define progression stages.
Points Award points for activity.
Rewards Offer incentives for achievements.

Interface options

Additional external pages Add custom pages to the platform.
Block Management Control layout blocks/widgets.
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 Meridian 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
  • One-time purchased license
  • Subscription
License
  • Paid
Starting Price
  • N/A
Free Trial
  • No

Pricing is subject to implementation fees, integrations as well as number of licensed users.

Integrations

Learn more about Meridian LMS™'s integration options.

ADP

ADP

API

API

BambooHR

BambooHR

Drupal

Drupal

G Suite

G Suite

GoToMeeting

GoToMeeting

GoToTraining

GoToTraining

GoToWebinar

GoToWebinar

Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Office 365

Office 365

Okta

Okta

Oracle Sales Cloud CRM

Oracle Sales Cloud CRM

Outlook Calendar

Outlook Calendar

Paypal

Paypal

Salesforce CRM

Salesforce CRM

SAP CRM

SAP CRM

ServiceNow

ServiceNow

SharePoint

SharePoint

Slack

Slack

WebEx

WebEx

Zendesk

Zendesk

Zoom

Zoom

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