how to build a bulletproof lms budget
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How to Build a Bulletproof Learning Management System Budget
Paul LeavoySenior Content Manager
Andrew GrocholskiSenior Account Executive
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Building a Bulletproof LMS Budget – Overview
About Docebo
Budget Planning
People
Content
Features
Technical Resources
Implementation
ROI & Conclusion
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30% Sales and Marketing
20% Operations
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EUROPE Milan (Italy) London (Opening September 2017)
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OFFICES
Target Market:
Projects with 500+ Users
1,200+ customers
75% Enterprise & 25% Mid-market
B2B CLIENTS IN 82 COUNTRIES
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About Docebo
Planning Your Budget
? When does your FY end? [POLL]
?Have you budgeted for an LMS or L&D program overall before? [POLL]
?When do you plan to purchase a Learning Management System? [POLL]
Staffing: Budgeting for the People
PEOPLE PROCESS
TECHNOLOGY
The People-Process-Technology matrix is always
there
LMS tech will not eliminate the human factor
entirely
It all starts with people:
● Learners
● Admins
● Tech resources
Budget for staff accordingly. We’ll explain.
Many think LMS and content are one
Where is content coming from?
● Buying (e.g. content
marketplace)
● Creating (authoring tools)
● Migrating (from existing)
● Any/all of the above
This will be the costliest part of your
learning programs
Content
Features & Scope of Solution
Normally a core LMS with
additional features
Modules and ‘suites’ of
modules
Scale as your program
grows
Features & Scope of Solution: Example Features
Technical Requirements
123
Are you planning to integrate LMS to HRIS, CRM, ERP, etc.?
Is single sign on (SSO) a factor in the equation?
Do you plan to have any customized development of the interface through CSS??
The Inevitable ImplementationAccount for all the time and resources that will be spent:
Identifying assets
Pinpointing objectives
Assessing skills
Evaluating support
Assigning roles
Testing software
The Inevitable Implementation: Scope Creep
Communicate the ROI
Conclusion
Understand that people are a significant factor in
the LMS budget
Cover all your content needs in advance, as this is
the biggest cost in the equation
What are upfront tech resource requirements vs
long-term tech costs?
What will implementation look like?
Communicate anticipated ROI
How to Build a Bulletproof Learning Management System Budget:Question & Answer Session
Paul LeavoySenior Content Manager
Andrew GrocholskiSenior Account Executive
A conference for Learning & Development professionals on Sept 18-19 in Boston
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