Mobile LMS Done Right

Compatible With Many Devices

Device compatibility is another significant component of a mobile-first LMS. Laptops, smartphones, and tablets are some examples of devices users carry while on the go. While it’s necessary for learners to access their LMS on these devices, it’s just as important that they can use them effectively across multiple devices.

For example, a learner might be waiting to board their flight in an airport, and they wish to switch to their smartphone for online learning when their tablet needs to charge. A mobile-first LMS will allow the learner to switch between devices easily and maintain access to resources because it integrates over multiple platforms.

This provides an advantage for learners who can simply choose a device that best suits them as they are on the move and need to keep up with their training.

Work as an App

One of the benefits of using a mobile device is the available apps that function more seamlessly than a web browser. When you use your preferred social media or banking apps, it’s usually a lot faster and easier than accessing them from the website itself, because apps are built for a simpler, mobile interface. For a mobile LMS to function properly on such a device, it must be available as a downloadable app through an Android or iOS application store.

An LMS with a mobile app lets learners benefit from an operating system meant for particular features and designs and make complete use of what it has to offer. An LMS app also uses minimal bandwidth for mobile optimization, enabling learners to download and use training courses and other resources while in offline mode.

8 Benefits of Mobile LMS

Aside from the opportunity to learn from any location at any time, there are plenty of other benefits to a mobile LMS that traditional LMSs may not always offer. Here are the top eight benefits of using a mobile LMS compared to a desktop version.

1. Enhanced Flexibility

   
   Access to learning anytime, anywhere enables users to get more out of their training and access it when they feel energized and ready to learn. Whether they have extra time on their lunch break or want to finish up a course while commuting on a train home, they can keep up with training requirements whenever it suits them.

   A mobile LMS increases flexibility for your company as a whole. When a company limits its LMS to desktop capabilities, most employees will have to complete training during work hours or stay after the business day if they don’t have a desktop at home. Over time, these limitations may force you to arrange employee training hours on the clock, leading to increased operating costs.

   With a mobile LMS, employees access learning resources from a wide range of devices, enabling them to follow their schedule based on their training requirements.

2. Better Knowledge Retention

   
   While online training provides plenty of benefits, the most important function is for users to retain what they have learned and use the information to strengthen and develop their skills. Without retaining the knowledge they learn in training, the LMS becomes less valuable. A mobile-first LMS consists of engaging, interactive and concise courses for users to learn and quickly complete each course as they progress.

   This design comes equipped with various multimedia elements, such as images, audio and video, to encourage learners to pay attention and recall the information later, increasing employee engagement. Mobile interface learning focuses primarily on highlighting important points, improving the likelihood of users remembering what they learned when they need it.

3. Simple Design and Easy-to-Use Interface

   
   Employees will be able to focus better with a mobile-first LMS with a visually appealing design. If they attempt to use a cluttered, difficult and confusing interface, they may give up trying to access training or lose interest in learning. When opting for a mobile LMS — once you provide clear instructions as to how to navigate the features — employees and other users can easily access assigned courses and other resources in no time.

4. Higher Completion Rates

   
   Course completion rates are just as critical as retention rates. If employees find it difficult to manage a course, they may feel less inclined to complete it and miss out on the valuable knowledge that facilitates their career growth. A mobile LMS offers wireless access to courses — often followed by brief quizzes or assessments to analyze the learner’s understanding of the course — making it easier for them to complete on time.

   A mobile-first LMS empowers employees to finish their training quickly as they go through courses and tests one by one, resulting in higher completion rates when combined with the flexibility and convenience of mobile access.

5. Consistently Updated Content

   
   There are many different job roles within the regulated industries around the world, so it’s essential to have updated content available at all times. A mobile-first LMS is an excellent way to keep these employees up-to-date with their training to improve skills and enhance performance on daily job tasks.

   With a mobile LMS, managers and supervisors can assign specific courses for employees with gaps in their performance and update training content at any time, providing the latest information, tools and software to keep all employees within a particular role on the same page.

   Employees can also browse through the mobile interface and select courses that interest them and help boost their learning. A mobile LMS allows users to track their progress regardless of their location, motivating them to reach their potential and expand their knowledge over time.

6. Increased Engagement

   
   With interactive content and intuitive designs, businesses can also benefit from increased levels of engagement in learners. Built-in navigation for a mobile LMS makes it easier for users to find what they’re looking for with convenience that motivates them to learn. Rather than figuring out how to use the interface or locate the courses themselves, learners get to spend more time focusing on the actual content and get the most use out of it.

   A mobile LMS lets you include instructions for specific employees or courses regarding how they should engage and perform each interaction to ensure they understand their training.

7. Personalized Learning Path

   
   A mobile LMS notifies and reminds users through their devices when instructors add new training courses or when they need to refresh their skills with existing training to enhance their skill sets. These features create a personalized learning journey for each employee, as everyone in your company will have different roles, responsibilities and needs that may require various training.

   On this continuous training path, employees can track their progress at any time and view the courses they’ve already completed while resuming previous courses they need to finish.

8. Encourages Improved Performance

   
   Being able to track progress and accomplishments is important for employees because it allows them to self-analyze their performance. A mobile LMS offers this capability with progress bars indicating how much training they have completed and encouraging them to keep going and reach their learning goals. Learners can view the results of their courses and tests immediately to discover where they need to strengthen their knowledge.

   Managers and supervisors can view results and provide one-on-one feedback to help employees achieve their goals and deliver the quality output that will advance their skill development. Every business differs in size and structure, and each employee has different training needs, so having access to these performance metrics is a great way to optimize learning methods for everyone.

How Should You Choose an LMS?

With iMobile, your LMS reaches new heights as it works around your employee’s unique needs and training requirements.

1. Global Access

   
   A mobile LMS features the same integrated global access as smartphones and tablets. Regardless of a learner’s location, they will have access to enterprise-wide tasks on a global scale. iMobile’s dashboard provides a connection to ISOtrain, where users can browse the course catalog and stay current on company events. Global access maintains connectivity and productivity within many regulated industries as it meets employees’ needs.

2. Individual Compliance

   
   While training from anywhere is convenient for all learners, it’s also important for maintaining qualification and compliance requirements within your business. iMobile lets administrators, training coordinators and supervisors communicate with employees and view or manage their assigned training at any given time.

   This feature provides solutions that motivate all learners to stay proactive with their training schedules as all activity is automatically tracked, documented and readily available for auditing purposes, helping all learners stay on track with procedural and industrial regulations.

3. Integrated Experience

   
   For a crisp, seamless experience, your mobile LMS works well with your existing software and data so learning is continuously beneficial and connected across all platforms and devices. Under ISOtrain’s umbrella, iMobile offers instructors and employees a fully integrated experience and direct connection to secure data, social collaboration blogs, forums and multimedia virtual learning options.

   With iMobile, all features are automatically registered in ISOtrain, so content and qualifications remain up-to-date and compliant with organizational and regulatory requirements.