Learning Management Systems (LMS) Comparison Checklist Of Features

Learning Management Systems Comparison: The Ultimate Checklist of Features

At the eLearning Industry we see an increasing number of LMS vendors that continuously strengthen and improve their LMS solutions. However, with some many LMS providers and 1000+ of LMS solutions at the global eLearning market it is really hard to find the Best LMS solution that fits your specific requirements.

What Are The Most Important Features In A Learning Management System?

Important LMS features depend on your specific requirements. For example, an LMS solution that is successful for a University it does not mean that it will be successful for a large organization. This is why I listed the 99 LMS features in alphabetical order and not in an importance order.

Also, I would like to encourage you to leave a comment with the most important LMS features based on your opinion. I am not interested in comments that simply mention a LMS vendor. I am extremely interested to read what you consider as important LMS features and why?

Since I have seen an increased interest for cloud-based LMSs, I created The Ultimate List of Cloud-Based Learning Management Systems that is continuously updating.

You may also find useful:

• The Ultimate list of Open Source Learning Management Systems
• List of Learning Management Systems: Part 1 - 70 LMSs
• List of Learning Management Systems: Part 2 - 50 LMSs
• List of Learning Management Systems: Part 3 - 30 LMSs

99 LMS Features That You Can Use To Compare LMS Vendors

1. Administration
2. Administrative Reporting
3. Assessment Tools Built in
4. Authentication & Security
5. Authoring - Courses
6. Authoring - 3D Simulation
7. Authoring - Gamification
8. Authoring - mLearning
9. Authoring - PowerPoint Conversion
10. Authoring - Serious Game
11. Authoring - Storyboarding
12. Blended/Hybrid Learning
13. Career Tracking
14. Certification Management
15. Certification Tracking
16. Classroom Management
17. Collaboration Management
18. Competency Management
19. Compliance - 3rd Party Authoring Tools
20. Compliance - 3rd Party Teleconferencing Tools
21. Compliance - Tin Can API
22. Compliance -  AICC
23. Compliance Management
24. Compliance - SCORM
25. Conferencing
26. Content Library
27. Content Management
28. Course Catalog
29. Course Interactivity
30. Coursework Grading
31. Custom Learning Vocabulary
32. Custom User Interface
33. Customizable Branding
34. Customizable Fields
35. Customizable Functionality
36. Customizable Reporting
37. Data Import/Export
38. Data Management
39. Development Tracking
40. Document Management
41. eCommerce
42. eLearning Management
43. Event Management
44. Exam Engine
45. Goal Setting / Tracking
46. Individual Development Plans
47. Installation (Hosted, Local, Saas, Cloud)
48. Instructor Led Classes
49. Instructor Scheduling
50. Job Hierarchies
51. LCMS
52. Legacy System Integration
53. Licensing (Free, Trial, Open Source, Paid)
54. Live Video Presentations
55. Locations Served
56. Maintance (Backups, etc)
57. Mobile Access
58. Multi-Currency
59. Multi-Language
60. Multi-Lingual Courseware
61. Multi-Lingual User Interface
62. Multi-Organization Structures
63. Multimedia Environment
64. Multiple Delivery Formats
65. Notifications - Email
66. Notifications - SMS
67. Offline Learning
68. Online Learning
69. Registrar Enrollment
70. Performance Assessment
71. Perpetual Licence
72. Platform
73. Podcast Management
74. Registration Management
75. Reporting
76. Resource Management
77. Self-Enrollment
78. Self-Paced
79. Self-Registration
80. Single Sing On
81. Skills Assessment
82. Skills Tracking
83. Social Learning
84. Software Development Kit
85. Student Management
86. Student Portal
87. Student Self Service
88. Student Tracking
89. Survey Management
90. Term License
91. Test Building
92. Test Scoring
93. Testing
94. Training Metrics
95. Training Tracks
96. User Access Controls
97. Users Size Served
98. Virtual Classes
99. Waiting Listing

Need help finding the right Learning Management System? We’ve got you covered. Here is a comprehensive list of the best Learning Management Systems in the market. You can also get an LMS quote tailored to your needs in as little as 3 minutes. In 4 steps our LMS consultants will help you find the top Learning Management Systems that will best add value to your business. Whether it's your first time with a Learning Management System or you are looking to transition from your current Learning Management System, we are here to help.