Learning Management Software/Systems (LMS)

LMS is a software package, usually on a large scale (that scale is decreasing rapidly) that enables the management and delivery of learning content and resources to students. Most LMSs are web-based to facilitate "anytime, anywhere" access to learning content and administration.
At a minimum, the LMS usually allows for student registration, the delivery and tracking of e-learning courses and content, and testing, and may also allow for the management of instructor-led training classes. In the most comprehensive of LMSs, one may find tools such as competency management, skills-gap analysis, succession planning, certifications, virtual live classes and resource allocation (venues, rooms, textbooks, instructors, etc.). Most systems allow for learner self-service, facilitating self-enrolment, and access to courses.
PICTA is registered to administer examinations and certifications through interaction with Learning Management programs. The registration, delivery, marking and certification of CISCO qualifications requires us to go on-line to the United States and use their secure student management system. The ECDL however requires server based software, updated through the use of license control generated by Thirdforce. When we require exams we submit by email a license ticket for a set number of exams and the license number is returned to us for activation of said exams. At the end of each month we copy a database file from the server and e-mail it to Thirdforce which gives them records of registrations and exams for that month.
We also operate an electronic Individual Learning Plan, where students’ details, registrations, activities and exam results are kept.