Training management system
A training management system (TMS), training management software, or training resource management system (TRMS) is a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, and reporting of instructor-led-training programs.[1] TMSs are focused on back-office processes and are considered a tool for corporate training administrators as such, a training management system acts as a central enterprise resource planning (ERP) software specific to the training industry.[2] They can be complemented by other learning technologies such as a learning management system,[3] and are part of the educational technology ecosystem.[4]
Purpose
A TMS manages back-office processes for corporate instructor-led-training administration, and typically handles session registration, course administration, tracking, and reporting.[5][6][7] Somes TMSs also manage financials aspects, including budget forecasting and cost-tracking.[8][9][10]
TMSs are often used by regulated industries for compliance training.[11]
TMSs can be complemented by other learning technologies such as a learning management system for e-learning management and course delivery.[12][13]
Technical aspects
Most TMSs are web-based. TMSs were originally designed to be locally hosted on-premise, where the organization purchases a license to a version of the software, and installs it on their own servers and network. Many TMSs are also offered as SaaS (software as a service), with hosting provided by the vendors.[14]
See also
References
- ↑ Freifeld, Lorri (2017-06-19). "Why LMSs Are Not Built to Manage Instructor-Led Training—And What to Do About It". Training Magazine. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
- ↑ "ERP (Enteprise Resource Planning)". Tech-FAQ. Retrieved 2017-07-22.
- ↑ Limited, HR.com (2017-07-07). "Instructor-Led Training And eLearning: Part II: Which technology for which learning delivery?". www.hr.com. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
- ↑ "Bringing the Classroom into the 21st Century". Brandon Hall Group. 2016-07-19. Retrieved 2017-07-22.
- ↑ "What Does Technology-Enabled ILT Management Look Like?". Training and Development Excellence Essentials. 2016-10-20. Retrieved 2017-07-22.
- ↑ "Overview of Training Administration software features". www.coursemerchant.com. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
- ↑ "Training Administration | Training Administrator | TheDevCo". TheDevCo. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
- ↑ "Webinar: Training Resource Management: Using Technology to Manage ILT Cost and Profitability". www.training-orchestra.com. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
- ↑ "How to optimize Instructor-Led Training with a Training Resource Management System". 2017-01-19. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
- ↑ Chief Learning Officer Symposium 17 Keynote.Training Resource Management: Using Technology to Manage ILT Cost and Profitability, retrieved 2017-07-08
- ↑ "03/30/2016 - Meet Daniel Graf, CEO of GRADAN GmbH, Chairman of ISO/TC 232 Committee". www.training-orchestra.com. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
- ↑ Limited, HR.com (2017-07-07). "Instructor-Led Training And eLearning: Part II: Which technology for which learning delivery?". www.hr.com. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
- ↑ "TRMS and LMS: What’s the difference?". 2016-10-26. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
- ↑ "Tuesday Nov.22 I UK Webinar I Use these 8 rules to identify the best TMS". www.training-orchestra.com. Retrieved 2017-07-08.