How can you ensure stakeholders are trained to use your LMS effectively?

2 Choose your format

Depending on your resources, time, and audience size, you can choose between different formats for your LMS training program. You can opt for synchronous or asynchronous training, or a combination of both. Synchronous training involves live sessions where you can demonstrate, explain, and interact with your stakeholders in real time. Asynchronous training involves self-paced modules where your stakeholders can access, review, and practice using your LMS at their own convenience. You can also use a blended approach that mixes both formats to provide flexibility and variety.

3 Create your content

Once you have chosen your format, you can create your training content using your LMS's features and tools. You can use text, images, videos, audio, quizzes, simulations, or games to make your content engaging, informative, and relevant. You can also use scenarios, case studies, or examples that relate to your stakeholders' contexts and roles. You should also provide clear instructions, tips, and feedback to guide your stakeholders through the learning process. Remember to align your content with your training goals, objectives, and outcomes, and to follow the best practices of instructional design.

4 Deliver your training

When you are ready to deliver your training, you need to ensure that your stakeholders have access to your LMS and the necessary devices, software, and internet connection. You also need to communicate your training schedule, expectations, and requirements to your stakeholders in advance. You should also provide support and assistance to your stakeholders during the training, such as answering questions, resolving issues, or facilitating discussions. You should also monitor and track your stakeholders' progress, participation, and performance using your LMS's analytics and reports.

5 Evaluate your training

After you have delivered your training, you need to evaluate its effectiveness and impact. You can use surveys, tests, interviews, or focus groups to collect feedback and data from your stakeholders. You can also use your LMS's analytics and reports to measure your stakeholders' learning outcomes, satisfaction, and retention. Based on your evaluation results, you can identify the strengths and weaknesses of your training program, and make adjustments and improvements for future iterations.

6 Sustain your training

Finally, you need to sustain your training program to ensure that your stakeholders continue to use your LMS effectively and efficiently. You can provide ongoing support and resources to your stakeholders, such as FAQs, tutorials, or help desks. You can also offer refresher courses, updates, or advanced modules to keep your stakeholders updated and motivated. You can also encourage and reward your stakeholders for using your LMS, such as giving feedback, recognition, or incentives. You can also foster a culture of learning and collaboration among your stakeholders, such as creating communities, forums, or networks.

7 Here’s what else to consider

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