Not everyone realizes the full advantages of a Learning Management System (LMS) beyond educational institutions. After all, it’s hard to get rid of the mistaken impression that learning begins and ends in a classroom.

But LMS’s for companies are a great, reliable way of improving employees’ skillsets. Most companies are already involved in educating their employees, whether they realize it or not. Whether you are teaching your employees how to apply their degrees to their role in your company, or actively training them in new fields, you are probably using courses, teachers, and other educational resources of some kind. In fact, most companies are already applying LMS’s due to how much cheaper and easier they are compared to standard classroom scenarios.

And of course, it’s not just about how your company benefits from an LMS. Employees benefit also!  Many people fear that using an LMS is simply cutting corners and even being cheap. Nothing could be further from the truth: this is actually one of the best ways to teach your employees new skills.

1: Employees use their time better

Because many LMS resources are available on-site, at home, or anywhere, employees do not need to dedicate a day specially to learning a new skill. What is more, because employees learn at their own pace, nobody’s time is wasted waiting for eveyone in a class to all reach the same point. When considered in total, employees save a lot of time when using an LMS compared to other training methods.

2: Employees do not find learning to be a chore

Let’s be fair, back when we were students, even a class we loved could get to be tiresome from time to time. The pressure and lack of individuality can put people off studying entirely. But with LMS’s an employee can focus on learning at their own speed, in a way that suits them best. This makes them more likely to complete the course.

3: Employees do not need to worry about subpar training

With more old-fashioned training choices, cost is definitely a factor. But saving money on training doesn’t just benefit the company! When a company saves money by applying an LMS, those savings go on to help preserve jobs, fund promotions, and restock supplies. Everyone wins.

4: Employees can enjoy equal opportunity

It’s no secret in today’s world that many people have obstacles to overcome in education and work. From speaking English as a second language, to having a physical disability, many employees might find it hard to access training courses. But LMS’s are much easier for people to use regardless of their education, cultural background, physical abilities or general health. This means that minorities do not need to miss out on developing valuable skills and contributing to the company.

5: Employees can enjoy tailored education

Corporate LMS’s are a great way of tracking employees’ skills, knowledge gaps, use of time, and how they apply their training.  By carefully monitoring the results of employees’ training, a LMS can deliver targeted, tailored lessons that focus on ensuring each employee is making the most of the opportunities available to them.