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Installing a learning management system (LMS) is not a new thing; many organizations have already done it and embraced e-learning as a culture. The change lies in the way the learning management system is hosted. The popularity of the cloud has touched the space of learning and development too, and the cloud-based LMS is the latest on company wish list. But before blindly foregoing the current LMS and rushing to adopt the next best cloud-based LMS, it is important to know what each entails.

Learning management systems are basically of two types:

On the face of it there may not seem much difference in both these types, but each has a unique impact on the hosting capacity, architecture and infrastructure, resources and budgets etc. Also, the user experience is entirely different in each. Here is a closer look at the cloud-based LMS:

Cloud LMS presents many advantages especially from the point of view of becoming future ready. The most important thing is that cloud-based learning can be the booster for your learning and development initiatives by creating an engaging learning experience. It will not only help you achieve your training objectives, but also act as a driver of employee engagement and retention.

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Choosing an LMS: Cloud or Hosted? - HR Technologist