LMS Needs AnalysisArchitecting Your Learning Future.
This tool guides you through a comprehensive analytical blueprint. By evaluating nine key dimensions of your requirements, we generate a precision-mapped LMS strategy tailored to your unique organisational profile.
How this works — get the most accurate recommendation
This tool has 9 sections covering everything from cost and compliance to trainer and learner needs. The more you fill in, the more accurate your recommendation will be — so work through as much of each section as you can before moving on.
The right LMS doesn't just deliver training — it transforms how people learn, grow and perform.
The Process Blueprint
Phase 01–03Map Needs
Complete nine modular assessments covering everything from trainer needs to compliance requirements.
Unlock Insights
Your inputs are processed through our analysis engine to identify gaps and priorities in your current stack.
LMS Suggestion
Receive a tailored list of LMS platforms that align with your specific organisational blueprint.
Expert Guidance Available
Need help navigating your LMS requirements? Reach out at kathryn.mcgilvray@eles.com.au for personalised strategic advice.
Cost Assessment
Analysing the total cost of ownership (TCO) across the entire LMS lifecycle. Project implementation, operational, and scaling expenditures.
Don't worry about exact figures — this is about getting a ballpark estimate of what you could afford to get started. Think about your overall budget for an LMS and enter rough amounts where you can. Even approximate numbers will help generate a more useful recommendation at the end. Leave anything blank that you're unsure about.
Integration Ecosystem
Many organisations use additional software alongside their LMS. Enter the approximate annual cost of any tools you plan to integrate — this will be added to your total budget estimate.
Leave blank if not applicable.
Future-proofing & Risk Mitigation
Trial & Demos
Evaluation budget for pilot testing and UAT.
Scalability Pivot
Per-learner cost reduction after 5k active users.
Platform Updates
Reserve for mandatory core updates and compliance shifts.
Long-term Risk
Estimated cost of vendor lock-in or data extraction.
Implementation Year 1 Budget Estimate
Based on figures entered above
LMS Functionality
Define the technical infrastructure and core capabilities. Ensure technical alignment with your IT systems.
Hosting & Infrastructure
Cloud Hosting
Managed by the provider. Requires info on server locations and data access terms.
On-premise
Internal servers or local Amazon accounts. Good for students working offline.
Security & Access
Integration & Compatibility
Integrate with native systems, SMS, CRM, Microsoft or Google products.
Quick Settings
Toggle your key requirements — these feed directly into your LMS recommendation.
How will your content be managed?
Let's look at how you store, create and assess training. This helps us ensure the system handles your specific teaching styles and technical requirements.
How Do You Deliver Training?
This helps us understand your delivery model so we can match you with an LMS that fits how you actually work.
Multimedia Support
Do you need help with creating or editing training videos and interactive games?
SCORM & External Tools
Will you use external authoring tools like Articulate or iSpring for your lessons?
Engagement & Safety
Smart features to keep your community safe and engaged after hours.
Curriculum Mapping
Map content directly to assessment requirements and curriculum standards?
Assessment Writing & Auto-Marking
Instructional Design
Do you need assistance writing the assessment questions?
Marking Guides
Should the system produce detailed marking guides for trainers?
Advanced Auto-Marking
Apart from standard multiple-choice quizzes, where else would you like to use auto-marking?
Administration Assessment
Define the administrative architecture, integration ecosystem, and fiscal oversight requirements for your future learning environment.
Enrolment Life Cycle
Specify how learners enter and move through the system.
Ecosystem Integrations
Data synchronisation across your professional tech stack.
Human Resources (HRIS)
Sync employee profiles and department hierarchies.Financial Integration (MYOB/Quickbooks)
Integration with financial software like MYOB or Quickbooks?Single Sign-On (SSO)
Azure AD, Okta, or Google Workspace integration.Finance & Reporting
Track financial ROI, payments and government compliance.
Other Administration
Learner Needs
Define portal access requirements, learning tools, and support structures for your learners.
Portal Access & Learning Tools
Portal Experience
Learning Features
Assessment & Content Management
Support & Comms
Workplace Support
Trainer Needs Assessment
Define the digital workspace for your faculty. Evaluate how the LMS will support content creators, streamline marking workflows and meet technical requirements for trainers.
Authoring and Collaboration
Which content authoring preference best suits your faculty?
How should trainers collaborate on unit design (e.g. shared sandboxes, version control)?
Analytic Insight
Efficient Marking Workflows can reduce trainer administrative load by up to 40%.
Marking and Feedback
Feedback Capabilities
Reminders & Assessment Management
Student Wellbeing & Welfare
Trainers are often the first to notice when a student is struggling — not just academically but personally. These features help ensure no student falls through the cracks.
Technical Usability
Device Accessibility
Compliance Assessment
Select the compliance and governance requirements that apply to your organisation.
This changes the compliance options below.
L&D Reporting Requirements
Select the reports your organisation needs to track learning outcomes:
Learning Pathways
Do you need structured learning pathways mapped to role profiles, competency frameworks or performance goals?
Completion & Certification
LMS Completion Reporting
Integration to notify systems automatically when a student completes a unit or qualification.
L&D Governance & Compliance
Performance Integration
Connects learning records to performance cycles and manager dashboards.
LMS Relationship & Support Framework
Define the relationship between your organisation and the prospective vendor to ensure long-term operational success and governance.
Vendor Involvement Levels
Support Standards
Strategic Support Requirements
Configure additional criteria for the technical support environment.
Governance Cycles
What level of support do you require?
Your LMS Recommendation
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