Likno eLearning LMS is a state-of-the art eLearning and Human Capital Development platform. It is the result of a dedicated team of developers, several thousand hours of work and a huge deal of caffeine.

Who should use Likno eLearning LMS?

If you need to train people or manage human resources either for a company or organization then probably Likno eLearning LMS is what you are looking for (even if you do not realize it yet)

In simple words, what Likno eLearning LMS can do for my company?

In today's flexible work environment the need for people to master new subjects and feel comfortable with different-from-their expertise topics is very common. Traditionally, this need was matched with traditional classrooms. eLearning has open new opportunities allowing people to study new subjects without time barriers, without leaving their work and at their own pace. eLearning has also provided a measurable way for the organization to improve the quality of its human capital at a fraction of the cost of traditional learning. Likno eLearning LMS can deliver the needed infrastructure for all the above.

Likno eLearning LMS is only an eLearning tool?

No. Likno eLearning LMS has matured to be more like a company's Swiss pocketknife. The core of the system is its eLearning and course management infrastructure. But on top of it we have developed a big number of add-on tools like Surveys, Blogs, Calendar, File sharing etc that can help people inside an organization communicate and get organized. Starting from version 3 Likno eLearning LMS is not just an eLearning tool but a complete Human Capital Development system that tracks the total progress of humans inside an organization.

There are a lot of eLearning tools, what makes Likno eLearning LMS different?

Here is a small list of Likno eLearning LMS highlights:
- Likno eLearning LMS was initially developed from a professional and dedicated team of developers. Its code is well structured, documented and extensible.
- It is suited both for academic and company usage
- It is user friendly and extensible - we cannot say the same for most of eLearning tools out there
- It is backed up by a real company. You know that when the time comes to get additional services there will be someone to help you
- Does SCORM, Unicode, LDAP, AJAX mean something to you? They mean a lot to us

Do I need another software in conjunction with Likno eLearning LMS to be productive?

No, Likno eLearning LMS is self-sustained. All needed tools to create content, collaborate with others, track progress, create reports etc is integrated to the system. However, Likno eLearning LMS is SCORM compatible so you can import SCORM content produced by third-party vendors.

What is the license model of Likno eLearning LMS?

To see detailed information about the Likno eLearning Licenses, please visit our License Page.

What is the needed server infrastructure to use Likno eLearning LMS?

Likno eLearning LMS is built upon PHP 5+and mysql 5+ (although it can installed on top of other databases as well). It has been successfully installed on most Linux flavors and Windows 98/XP/NT/Vista. Actually, it can be installed wherever PHP 5 and mysql 5 is supported (and a web server present). Note that there are a few additional options like LDAP for which you might have to activate some modules.

What is the needed client infrastructure to use Likno eLearning LMS?

A current browser is sufficient. For better performance we suggest Firefox 3+, IE7+ or Chrome.

Are there multilingual versions of the platform?

Likno eLearning LMS has integrated multi-language support. The translation process is very simple and based on a single language file. If you are interested in helping with the translation to other languages then you are more than welcome.

I've created some eLearning content in another system. Will I be able to import it to Likno eLearning LMS?

If your system can export content in SCORM compatible format then you are able to import it to Likno eLearning LMS. If not, then you should have selected Likno eLearning LMS at the first stage! (Likno eLearning LMS allows you to export content in SCORM format, which means you can re-use the content with any SCORM compatible platform).

What type of support do you offer?

At a minimum, the community will be happy to answer simple (or not that simple) questions. Please feel free to contact us.

Are you interested in partners?

Yes, we are interested in partners. We offer affiliate and reseller programs from where you can sell our service. Please contact us at support@likno.com if you would like additional information.

Will eLearning make traditional classroom obsolete?

The vast movement towards e-learning is clearly motivated by the many benefits it offers. However much e-learning is praised and innovated, computers will never completely eliminate human instructors and other forms of educational delivery. What is important is to know exactly what e-learning advantages exist and when these outweigh the limitations of the medium. Blended learning tries to mix the best out of traditional learning and eLearning.

What are the unique features of e-Learning?

Like no other training form, e-learning promises to provide a single experience that accommodates the three distinct learning styles of auditory learners, visual learners, and kinesthetic learners. Other unique opportunities created by the advent and development of e-learning are more efficient training of a globally dispersed audience; and reduced publishing and distribution costs as Web-based training becomes a standard. E-learning also offers individualized instruction, which print media cannot provide, and instructor-led courses allow clumsily and at great cost. In conjunction with assessing needs, e-learning can target specific needs. And by using learning style tests, e-learning can locate and target individual learning preferences. Additionally, asynchronous e-learning is self-paced. Advanced learners are allowed to speed through or bypass instruction that is redundant while novices slow their own progress through content, eliminating frustration with themselves, their fellow learners, and the course. In these ways, e-learning is inclusive of a maximum number of participants with a maximum range of learning styles, preferences, and needs.

What about the human-to-human interaction?

All collaborative learning theory contends that human interaction is a vital ingredient to learning. Consideration of this is particularly crucial when designing e-learning, realizing the potential for the medium to isolate learners. With well-delivered synchronous distance education, and technology like message boards, chats, e-mail, and tele-conferencing, this potential drawback is reduced. However, e-learning detractors still argue that the magical classroom bond between teacher and student, and among the students themselves, can not be replicated through communications technology.

What are the advantages of e-Learning to the Trainer or Organization?

Some of the most outstanding advantages to the trainer or organization are:
* Reduced overall cost is the single most influential factor in adopting e-learning. The elimination of costs associated with instructor's salaries, meeting room rentals, and student travel, lodging, and meals are directly quantifiable. The reduction of time spent away from the job by employees may be the most positive offshoot. * Learning times reduced, an average of 40 to 60 percent, as found by Brandon Hall (Web-based Training Cookbook, 1997, p. 108). * Increased retention and application to the job averages an increase of 25 percent over traditional methods, according to an independent study by J.D. Fletcher (Multimedia Review, Spring 1991, pp.33-42).
* Consistent delivery of content is possible with asynchronous, self-paced e-learning.
* Expert knowledge is communicated, but more importantly captured, with good e-learning and knowledge management systems.
* Proof of completion and certification, essential elements of training initiatives, can be automated.

What are the advantages of e-Learning to the Learner?

Along with the increased retention, reduced learning time, and other aforementioned benefits to students, particular advantages of e-learning include: * On-demand availability enables students to complete training conveniently at off-hours or from home.
* Self-pacing for slow or quick learners reduces stress and increases satisfaction.
* Interactivity engages users, pushing them rather than pulling them through training.
* Confidence that refresher or quick reference materials are available reduces burden of responsibility of mastery.

What are the disadvantages of e-Learning to the Organization?

e-learning is not, however, the be all and end all to every training need. It does have limitations, among them:
* Up-front investment required of an e-learning solution is larger due to development costs. Budgets and cash flows will need to be negotiated.
* Technology issues that play a factor include whether the existing technology infrastructure can accomplish the training goals, whether additional tech expenditures can be justified, and whether compatibility of all software and hardware can be achieved.
* Inappropriate content for e-learning may exist according to some experts, though are limited in number. Even the acquisition of skills that involve complex physical/motor or emotional components (for example, juggling or mediation) can be augmented with e-learning.
* Cultural acceptance is an issue in organizations where student demographics and psychographics may predispose them against using computers at all, let alone for e-learning.

What are the disadvantages of e-Learning for the Learner?

The ways in which e-learning may not excel over other training include:

* Technology issues of the learners are most commonly technophobia and unavailability of required technologies.
* Portability of training has become a strength of e-learning with the proliferation of network linking points, notebook computers, PDAs, and mobile phones, but still does not rival that of printed workbooks or reference material.
* Reduced social and cultural interaction can be a drawback. The impersonality, suppression of communication mechanisms such as body language, and elimination of peer-to-peer learning that are part of this potential disadvantage are lessening with advances in communications technologies.

Do the Benefits of e-Learning Outweigh the Drawbacks?

The pro's and con's of e-learning vary depending on program goals, target audience and organizational infrastructure and culture. But it is unarguable that e-learning is rapidly growing as form of training delivery and most are finding that the clear benefits to e-learning will guarantee it a role in their overall learning strategy.