New UK Report on Learning Management System Usage

An April 2010 independent report from UK organization IMC (UK) Learning Ltd called "Learning Management Systems – are organisations making the most of them?" has some blog worthy statistics in it that I've outlined below.

The focus of the study was the use of a Learning Management System (LMS) or Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) in UK organizations. The research was conducted online by Spectrum Consulting amongst directors (21%), senior managers/heads of department (25%), operational staff (34%) and supervisory staff (20%).

The 101 respondents were from the following size UK organizations:

• 31% had more than 5000 employees
• 18%  had 1501 - 5000
• 29% had 101-1500
• 5% had 11-1000
• 17% had 1-10

Use of Learning Management Systems (LMS)/Virtual Learning Environments (VLE)

• 66% already have an LMS/VLE
• 21% do not have an LMS/VLE and do not plan to
• 13% plan to use an LMS/VLE

 Length of time respondents’ organizations have used an LMS/VLE

• 45% - More than 5 years
• 40% - 2 - 4 years
• 3% - Within the last year
• 12% - Don't know

Satisfaction with LMS / VLE

• 30% - said their LMS/VLE has worked well and they are completely satisfied with it
• 30% - voiced concerns that their LMS/VLE might not meet future requirements
• 8%  - it has worked well but will definitely not meet future requirements
• 7% - it has not worked well and we plan to change it
• 8% - it has not worked well but its use is mandated by others in the organization

Frequency of Use of Specific Functionality - % that responded Frequently or Always

• 44% - Blended Learning / Course management
• 38% - Built-in content management tools
• 32% - ILT / Classroom management tools
• 30% - Management reports
• 25% - Built in collaboration tools
• 20% - Competency / performance management tools
• 13% - Talent Management
• 8% - Built-in eCommerce

I was quite shocked to read that 70% of respondents are not satisfied with their current LMS. I really hope that figure turns around in the next few years after clients have completed contract lock-ins or found more suitable solutions for their organization.

@Schnicker