Associations today face more challenges and demands than ever

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2 Associations today face more challenges and demands than ever before to deliver real value to their membership base. Professional development and education are aspects of an association s mission that can have significantly positive effects on an association s value proposition. Thanks to so many advances in technology, a strong professional development and education strategy is no longer limited to instructor led training and annual meetings. Online education and performance support, virtual classrooms, social and mobile learning all continue to grow in breadth and popularity; and the advent of cloud-based learning management systems (LMS) makes it easier than ever before for associations to manage and deploy their professional development and education strategies with the goal of providing real value to their members.

3 Simply stated; cloud-based learning management systems, often referred to as SaaS LMSs, are hosted in the cloud, meaning on the internet, so there is no hardware or software to install. Members and other association constituents can access the LMS by simply logging into a private and secure portal on the internet. Cloud-based learning management systems can automate your entire professional development process from content development and course registration through tracking purchases, course completions, certifications, and much, much more. There are many benefits to implementing a cloudbased LMS including low start-up costs and minimal to virtually no onsite technical internal support requirements to name just a few. Here is a detailed list of some of the most prominent advantages to implementing a cloud-based LMS.

4 1. Ease of Access Cloud-based LMSs offer ease of access to members and other association constituents. With anytime, anywhere access through the internet, members can learn when and where they want. Members can use any device to access courses and supplemental information including tablets, mobile phones, and any other internet-ready device. 2. Centralized Platform Cloud-based LMSs provide a centralized learning platform that enables all training and professional development materials, resources, development curriculum, certificates, and test & assessment results to be stored within one location. A centralized repository helps to ensure consistency in the modification, delivery and evaluation of all types of content. Some cloud-based LMSs can also be used to manage live instructor-led training sessions or similar live events including scheduling the event, reserving event assets, registering attendees and sending out reminder notifications.

5 3. Robust Reporting & Analytics Cloud-based LMSs allow associations to collect and analyze learning data for a more comprehensive view of their membership s performance development. In addition to being able to report on member progress and learning outcomes, reporting and statistical analysis capabilities can highlight the success of individual courses, or illustrate where courses require improvement. This helps to ensure that you re developing impactful content that your membership truly understands and values. 5. Fully Scalable Whether you have 50 members or 50,000 members, cloudbased LMSs are scalable to meet your association s needs. They easily keep pace with your association s growth projections. Would you like to learn more about how implementing a cloud-based LMS can benefit your association? Contact us direct at , or via sales@epathlearning.com, or visit our website at 4. Enhances Collaboration Many cloud-based LMSs come equipped with private and secure social networking capabilities. These systems offer the ideal platform to increase group communications and transparency between employees, board members, and membership groups.