Summary Table
Feature/Function
Existing Capability (Y/N)
Comments
Interface
Ability to modify/customize the user  interface Y CSS uploading facility
Can provide consistent corporate look and feel Y  

Content

Launch and tracks Web-based learning

Y

 

Interoperability with 3rd-party content, including courseware, web-casting, authoring tools, etc. (list vendors)

Y

HTML and SCORM 1.2 content

Ability to run web-based courses developed by internal staff.

Y

HTML Editor

Links to other training sites or resources

Y

External links management

Interoperability with content that is not standards-compliant (i.e. PowerPoint)

Y

Can upload files (.ppt, .pdf, .html, .doc, .rtf, .jpg)

Hosting & Support

Full hosting option Y  
24x7 user/technical support Y  
Tech support via phone Y  
Tech support via e-mail Y  
Tech support via fax Y  
Tech support for multiple time zones Y  
Administrative Functions
Web-based access to administrative features, data and reporting Y  
Student self-registration option Y  
Registration confirmation via e-mail Y  
Ability to set passing scores for tests Y  
Tests can be auto-graded by system Y  
Ability to set prerequisites Y  
Courses can be grouped into topic areas Y  
Activate/deactivate users from system Y  
Create custom tests & surveys Y  
Create learning plans Y  
Send reminder notices via e-mail Y  
Individual (manual) registration option Y  
Search for courses and materials by title, keyword, etc. Y  
Assign students to groups or departments Y  
Collect student feedback and surveys Y  
Student certificates (for completion)    
System is modular, allowing deployment of only required functionality Y  
Security (passwords and user IDs determine authentication) Y  
Automated system to help users who have forgotten their password Y  
LMS Reporting
Web-based reporting interface Y  
Standard reports package Y  
Ability to export report data (i.e. to Excel) Y  
Reports can be printed Y  
Access to reports determined by user’s access level Y  
Ability to import user data from other systems/sources Y  
Server-level user authentication Y  
Online library of training materials Y  
Online library of electronic documents (Word, Excel, PPT, PDF, etc.) Y  

Competency Management

Tool integrated with LMS; tracks progress Y  
Ability to track progress along a path or plan (i.e. via the LMS) Y  
Can manage a blended learning environment (i.e. tracks online, CBT/WBT, classroom/ILT, physical materials, events, etc.) Y  
Can assign paths to selected group of users simultaneously; also globally Y  
Ability to set deadlines for individual task assignments Y Via case study
Tracks certification deadlines and regulatory compliance Y  
Includes built-in search function Y  

Content Management System

Integrated with LMS Y  
Learning objects are searchable Y  
Learning content can be created using HTML Y  
Learning content can be created using Adobe PDF files Y  
Learning content can be created using Macromedia Flash files Y  
Learning content can include high quality visuals and interactivity Y  
Learning content can be created using a URL link Y  
Ability to create pre- and post-testing for each course module Y  
Learner can review answers and results Y  
Each question is linked to corresponding content screens so learner can easily review needed material Y  
Interactive review questions can be placed throughout the body of the course Y


Current system requires this to be built into the course content

Course reporting provides learners with the ability to monitor and evaluate their own progress Y  
Can set passing grades for test Y  
Course can be modified/updated Y