E-Learning software - Top 11 Questions to Ask

The following technical questions can be used as a guide when evaluating E-learning software, of course they don't attempt to go into depth and validate the user friendliness of the system, or whether it offers important functionality to make the training course interactive.

• Can the Learning Management System be implemented quickly and easily, without programming?

• Does the system have a robust feature set, or is it really a collection of documents for online viewing?

• Can the system support multimedia files such as Flash, streaming video, and audio narrations?

• Is it truly a web native solution, using open standards like HTML, SQL, and HTTP?

• Can the system support multimedia files such as Flash, streaming video, and audio narrations?

• Does the Learning Management System have everything you need built in, or will you need to buy external authoring or reporting tools?

• Is the product widely accepted in a variety of industries, or is it a limited niche product?

• Does the LMS support instructor-led training, self-paced automated training, as well as classroom (off-system) training?

• Can the LMS easily support Skill Groups or certifications, so you can track learners' progress toward a defined goal?

• Can the LMS seamlessly pull together content from various sources and formats?

• Does the LMS come with source code, in case you need to make modifications at some point?