A learning management system is an application which records learnings. These are usually formal courses which may be run either internally or externally. LMS can range from an excel spreadsheet to a totally intergrated package which links to the payroll system.

 What is a learning Content management system?

A LCMS is an application which creates content for e-learning courses.

“In contrast, the focus of an LCMS is on learning content. It gives authors, instructional designers, and subject matter experts the means to create e-learning content more efficiently.” (Greenberg, L 2002).

What would you recommend to your organisation? Why?

My organisation already has a integrated LMS. Well we actually have a payroll system which we also utlise as a LMS. We have custom built a front end to the payroll system called “skill up” which allows people to book onto courses.

Currently I dont think we need a LCMS as the e-learing side of the firm grows, so will our need.