A learning management system (LMS) is a software application that is used to build, deliver, and track online training. Corporations of all sizes and from just about every industry are utilizing LMS platforms to manage their employee eLearning and training programs. Generally speaking, LMS architecture can be divided into two types: single tenant and multi-tenant. In this article, we will look at the differences between the two and the benefits that a multi-tenant LMS can offer for corporate training programs.
Understanding Multi-Tenant LMS Architecture
While a single tenant LMS provides one instance of the application per client with a dedicated database, a multi-tenant LMS architecture offers a very different approach. With multitenancy, the system can allocate several instances of the application with centralized management. And in a multi-tenant LMS, the database is shared across multiple clients or “tenants”, while making each client’s data visible only to that client.
The importance of a multi-tenant LMS is in the efficiencies and opportunities for scalability it offers to:
Training companies: Who need to allocate an individual training environment for each of their clients
Large organizations: Who want to scale their training programs efficiently by segmenting environments based on location, department, or some other logical separation
Some of the specific and unique advantages that a multi-tenant LMS training system can offer can include:
Fast Deployments
In working with a multi-tenant LMS training system, you can “spin up” new instances of training environments on-demand without any need to deploy additional hardware or software or any other dramatic changes to the infrastructure.
Customized Instances
While each instance of a training environment is deployed and managed from a centralized architecture, each portal can be customized with its own branding elements.
Scalability
For training companies or any other organization that anticipates a need for multiple (possibly many) unique environments, multitenancy provides a powerful advantage through the use of a dynamic, highly scalable architecture.
Upgrades
In a multi-tenant LMS architecture, platform upgrades are instantly propagated across all deployed instances, making it efficient to manage and ensuring that each of your audiences is working with the “latest and greatest” version of the system.
Common Use Cases of an LMS Training System
While LMS platforms can be used for all types of corporate training, some of the most common use cases include:
New Employee Onboarding and Orientation
Deliver trainings to acclimate new employees to your company and provide them with the information they will need to function and succeed as a member of your organization.
Application and System Training
Build trainings around the software applications and systems your employees need to know in order to perform in their job roles. Maximize the investment your company has made into your core operations platforms by teaching your employees how to use them properly.
Sales and Customer Service Training
Customer-facing roles have a unique responsibility in that they are the face of your organization. Arm them with all the product knowledge and skills they need to conduct successful interactions with your prospects and clients.
Compliance Training
Depending on the industry in which your company operates, you may be subject to rules and regulations that govern how your employees can operate. The implementation of compliance training programs can help ensure that your workers operate within the rules and safeguard your company against breaches and lawsuits.
LMS Portals: An LMS Training System
LMS Portals provides our client and partners with a powerful, cloud-based multi-tenant LMS platform that allows you to quickly and easily launch and manage multiple, private eLearning environments. Each platform you launch will have its own branding, user onboarding, collaboration and messaging tools, analytics, and more.
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