{"id":4989,"date":"2020-10-06T11:28:48","date_gmt":"2020-10-06T05:58:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/?p=4989"},"modified":"2025-02-27T12:41:12","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T07:11:12","slug":"important-steps-to-remember-for-successful-lms-implementation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/important-steps-to-remember-for-successful-lms-implementation","title":{"rendered":"Important Steps to Remember for Successful LMS Implementation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/important-steps-to-remember-for-successful-lms-implementation\/#Planning\" title=\"Planning:\">Planning:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/important-steps-to-remember-for-successful-lms-implementation\/#Configuration\" title=\"Configuration\">Configuration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/important-steps-to-remember-for-successful-lms-implementation\/#Integration\" title=\"Integration\">Integration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/important-steps-to-remember-for-successful-lms-implementation\/#Migration\" title=\"Migration\">Migration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/important-steps-to-remember-for-successful-lms-implementation\/#Testing\" title=\"Testing\">Testing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/important-steps-to-remember-for-successful-lms-implementation\/#Deploy_or_Go_Live\" title=\"Deploy or Go Live\">Deploy or Go Live<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In today\u2019s digital environment and the Covid affect, most academic organizations are turning to Learning management systems and investing in it so that they can continue with the learning process and act as a support to all the learners across the globe. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">But irrespective of whether you are implementing an LMS for the first time or performing it as a major upgrade to the existing system, any inappropriate step may risk the resources and lead to extensive delays of implementation, spoil the user experience and generate unwanted outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">So, while implementing an LMS, it is essential to follow some proven steps with attention to details for a successful outcome.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">So, here in this blog, let\u2019s take a look at the proven processes that involve six important steps which will lead to a successful implementation of an LMS.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planning\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #008000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Planning:<\/span> <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Having a proper strategy in place, helps to know what to do and when to do. Though it may sound simple, but lack of knowledge and upfront planning without much thinking may not actually be the right choice. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It is crucial and not only at the outset of the project, but in case of LMS implementation, you should be prepared to face some new challenges. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A proper plan will help to deal with such issues and continuous changes in planning and refinements in the planning should be an integral part here.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Configuration\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #008000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Configuration<\/span> <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For organizations that are offering training to their employees, using an LMS platform that allows you to configure it to multiple domains is actually recommended and you can put the employee user account, internal training etc. and keep the customers and another set of administrators in separate domains. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Popular <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/lms-development\/\">LMS development<\/a><\/span> allows you to configure the audiences based on their profile information whole some LMSes may enable you to restrict the visibility of the courses that are set for the audience based on their training requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 40px auto; border: 2px solid #065beb; padding: 20px 25px; border-radius: 6px; background: 0;\">\n<div style=\"display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle; width: 62%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Are You Looking to Hire Moodle LMS Developers?<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle; width: 36%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a style=\"padding: 10px 22px; margin-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3em; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: middle; cursor: pointer; color: #ffffff; background-color: #065beb; -moz-border-radius: 3px; -webkit-border-radius: 3px; border-radius: 3px; display: block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/dedicated-moodle-developer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Call us today!<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Integration\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Integration<\/span> <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">There are organizations that offer training for some extended enterprises through their LMS application where they include a mix of customers, dealers, agents, suppliers and etc. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Many LMS products have functionalities to import the recurring data from systems and to manage everything properly, there comes a need for some third party module integration. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For example SSL is a popular LMS integration that is very helpful for multiple login detains of different systems within the company.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Migration\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #008000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Migration<\/span> <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Another most important thing that you need to consider during LMS implementation is migration of the data. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">All your training data and courses should be transferred from the legacy system to the new LMS and this involves the transfer of crucial information which can be a complex task during implementation.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"box-shadow: 0 0 16px #cccccc; padding: 10px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"\/blog\/a-complete-guide-to-lms-development\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">A Complete Guide to LMS Development<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">So to keep it simple, you must configure the sequence to transfer the information and identify and address any incompatibilities between the way the information and training material is stores and how it will be stored on the new LMS so as to avoid any loss of information or any other complications in the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Testing\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #008000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Testing<\/span> <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">User acceptance testing is also important for a successful implementation and it is here that your organization will test the overall working of the LMS application which is provided by the vendor.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A complete user acceptance testing should be conducted to match the expected standard of delivery and with a thorough testing you are also satisfied with the LMS configuration and implementation. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">So, it is important to pay attention to details and conduct a thorough testing of every part of the system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deploy_or_Go_Live\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #008000;\"><strong>Deploy or Go Live<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The last step to consider for LMS implementation is to Go Live and this process needs attention in details and also demands the team to brainstorm on the various risks and also prepare a contingency plan to mitigate the risks. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Before going live, it is crucial to notify the course owners and the administrators of the date in advance as this will help them plan and schedule their important programs in accordance with the go live schedule of the new LMS.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"box-shadow: 0 0 16px #cccccc; 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