Learning Management Systems (LMSs)
A Learning Management System (LMS) is a software package that is typically accessible via the Internet and is used to administer one or more courses to one or more learners. Simply stated, an LMS allows learners to authenticate themselves, register for courses, access learning content, take assessments, and then store the learners’ performance records. Learn more about learning management systems.
Learning Content Management Systems (LCMSs)
An LCMS is a development of the Learning Mangement System (LMS). It is a multi-tier environment where learning developers may create, store, reuse, manage, and deliver digital learning content from a central content repository. Learn more about learning content management systems.
Authoring Tools
Authoring tools are software applications used to develop e-learning products. They generally include the capabilities to create, edit, review, test, and configure e-learning. These tools support learning, education, and training by enabling using distributed e-learning that is cost-efficient to produce, and that facilitates incorporating effective learning strategies and delivery technologies into the e-learning. Authoring tools themselves are not SCORM-certified, but many are designed to create SCORM compliant e-learning. Learn more about authoring tools.