#1 most frequent
United States of America
88.8%87 installations of 98
What is Vector LMS and Industrial Manufacturing Training?
Vector LMS (replacing the former Convergence LMS) is a learning management system designed specifically for the needs of industrial & manufacturing facilities. It is designed to identify skill and compliance gaps, deliver consistent training, and build a stronger workforce, and is delivered from Convergence Training, a Vector Solutions company (acquired 2018).
Categories & Use Cases
Top Performing Features
Progress tracking & certifications
The system tracks individuals’ progress on courses, scores, transcripts, certificates, etc.
Category average: 8.3
Assignments
Users can assign courses/curricula to individuals or groups, with due dates.
Category average: 7.6
Compliance management
Users can identify potential risks and ensure that requirements are met and that certifications are up to date.
Category average: 8.4
Areas for Improvement
Social learning
Includes features for collaboration and knowledge sharing among peers.
Category average: 6.9
Player/Portal
Students or employees can engage with content and take courses using this interface, which may be called a player or portal.
Category average: 7.8
Learning administration
Administrators can manage the content and people (students/employees, course authors, instructors, etc.) on the platform.
Category average: 8.4
Who Buys & Uses Vector LMS and Industrial Manufacturing Training
#2 most frequent
Canada
5.1%5 installations of 98
#3 most frequent
Australia
3.1%3 installations of 98
Great on the user end, backend leaves something to be desired.
Pros
- The user interface and command are fairly self-guiding and self-explanatory. It's not that difficult to know or figure out where to go next or what to click next.
- The lesson progression and tracker are clear as well. You know easily where you are in a module, how much is left, etc. It also is easy for managers and those on the backend to track progress and see completion.
- It reaches all employees virtually which is crucial since we are fully remote now and have employees in all time zones across the country.
Cons
- Customizing the [Vector] LMS content can be difficult sometimes on the backend, it is not intuitive and our [Vector] LMS administrators have to get involved every time - even for simple customizations.
- Improving the experience on the backend when loading or curating content needs improvement. Once it's uploaded it's fine, but getting to that point is cumbersome.
- Platform stability is questionable at times in terms of timing out, glitches, having to restart modules, etc. This should be looked into and made more stable.
Return on Investment
- I cannot speak to the cost of the platform as I wasn't involved in the process, but it seems to be a good investment. Most features are logical and easy to use unless you're on the backend.
- The negative impact is most felt by leaders that want custom content to be created or uploaded. This is not a quick turnaround and can cause delays or issues.
- The positive impact is it allows people to complete it at their own pace and can be reached by all employees. Especially in the virtual environment, it is really useful.
Alternatives Considered
LearnUpon
Other Software Used
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