What Is an LCMS?

So what are the differences between an LMS and an LCMS? Well a LMS is a computer package that can plan, in some cases deliver, but more importantly manages learning events and learner achievements and in an industry where reporting is a crucial part of the process some form of structure is to be encouraged.
LMS's can make life easier when you need quick access to assessment results or easy certification processes or when you need to see how far through a qualification, skills programme etc.
a learner is.
Facilitators and Assessors can easily keep up to date with learner's progress and using the right system, should find that their administration time is reduced giving them more time to do what they do best, teach.
In comparison a Learning Content Management System (LCMS) is designed to deal with Learning Content.
It gives such persons as developers, learning content authors and subject matter specialists a "forum", to create, edit, debate and recycle Learning Content.
This means of developing content in a multi user format reduces duplication of work and allows experts an opportunity to discuss and improve their product, hopefully, to the benefit of their learners.
The major roles of an LCMS are: • A hub where Learning Content can be managed and administered and is easily retrieved ready for dissemination.
• As the System allows for multi users then duplication of work is reduced, increasing speed of development and distribution thereby increasing efficiency and productivity.
The LCMS does away with writing Content for each and every course that is to be presented, courses can now be adapted and re-used for different learner groups and held at a central point for subject matter experts to access, adapt and recycle.
In conclusion, the costs of any Management System these days can run from a few hundred to several thousand dollars so it would be prudent for any prospective purchaser to ensure that the product they are looking at is the one that will meet their needs.
For those looking to manage data regarding learners then a Learner Management System (LMS) would probably meet their requirements.
Those who are looking to work with and reuse Content should look into the various Learning Content Management Systems (LCMS) that are on the market.