Learning content management can be a tricky challenge for training organizations, as the structure and processes are not as clearly defined as those in training administration. Many organizations with dispersed teams of content developers need to develop a structured approach that enables more strategic use of content throughout the enterprise.

In this case study, we take a look at the more strategic side of learning content management by examining the business needs of Greene Consulting. The company needed a scalable approach that would enable reuse and personalized delivery of content based on learner skill level. The case study will be useful for organizations considering a structured approach to their e-learning content development.

We have just released our study on one of the fastest growing segments of the e-learning market, “Learning Content Management Systems: What Works®.” This 130-page report offers a comprehensive look at the adoption of learning content management systems (LCMSs), vendor offerings, and costs and benefits of implementation. Bottom line: the market for LCMSs is now growing rapidly and these solutions can deliver tremendous customer value.

The study profiles 11 vendors of LCMS solutions: EEDO, GeoLearning, Intelladon, Learn.com, Knowledge Management Systems, Outstart, QMind, Saba, Sumtotal, VuePoint, and WBT Systems. Market maps compare vendors’ feature sets and application strengths to help buyers identify the right solution for their needs. The report also includes case studies detailing implementation and usage of content management systems.

A special section included with this study is our report "Content Integration in Enterprise E-Learning: Challenges, Costs, and Solutions." This 25-page report details best practices and issues in content integration, another growing part of today's enterprise e-learning strategy.

During our High Impact Learning Organization research we have been talking with training executives about their challenges. Nearly everyone tells us the same thing: their current organizational model for corporate training is undergoing a dramatic change.

The traditional Corporate University model is dying, and is being replaced by an entirely new approach: the Learning Services organization. Learning Services is process-centric, not program-centric. This group offers programs, performance consulting, and outreach programs to help business managers improve operational performance. The organization uses technology to increase reach, range, and impact. Learning Services "comes to you."

With more than 70 LMS providers in the marketplace, buyers are more confused than ever. The LCMS market, which often includes features of an LMS, is even more confusing. This confusion could result in a buyer selecting the wrong product, or worse, buying both an LMS and an LCMS!

This webinar will help clear up the clutter and myths associated with these systems. Specifically, you will learn:

• What is an LCMS?
• How are LCMS’s being used?
• What potential business impact can an LCMS have?
• How do I choose the right system?

This free webinar is presented by Josh Bersin, Founder and President of Bersin & Associates, and Ted Schneider, SVP of Product Management at Learn.com. Details are as follows:

• Title: Learning Content Management Systems – What Works
• Date: Thursday, December 15, 2005
• Time: 12:30 pm, Pacific Standard Time