Is a mixed LMS and LXP solution the best option?
What is the ideal learning environment for employee training? It’s a system that provides the structure you need for the training you need, as well as the flexibility to adapt to your personal learning style, preferences, and needs. LMSs and LXPs each play an important role in corporate learning, but using them alone can lead to challenges that limit engagement and suppress measurable outcomes.
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From good training to great training: How to combine LMS and LXP to maximize learner engagement
See how GoSkills combines the power of LMS and LXP to tackle engagement challenges head-on.
What are the limitations of LMS and LXP?
Limitations of LMS Lack of learner autonomy. Learning paths are often set by LMS platforms, leaving little room for learners to explore topics outside of the predefined curriculum. This can stifle curiosity and prevent the development of a well-rounded skill set. Unappealing user experience. Traditional LMSs that don’t take advantage of modern designs have unintuitive interfaces and lack engaging content features like videos, quizzes, and social learning, leading to poor learner motivation. Limitations of LXP Emphasis on self-directed learning. Although LXPs are great at providing a flexible learning environment, they can sometimes overwhelm learners with too many choices without enough guidance. Inadequate tracking mechanisms. LXPs may lack the robust data tracking and analysis tools that LMS platforms provide, making it difficult to comprehensively measure learning outcomes and ROI.
Choosing a mixed LMS and LXP solution
Platforms that blend the capabilities of both LMS and LXP address these standalone challenges by balancing guided learning with the freedom to explore. This means:
Structured flexibility. The hybrid system guides learners through important topics while encouraging exploration through recommended courses and content tailored to individual interests and career goals. Strong learner engagement and clear results. By integrating the interactive elements of an LXP with the systematic tracking capabilities of an LMS, organizations can create more engaging and measurable learning experiences. Learning fatigue has been reduced. The hybrid system keeps learning fresh and exciting, keeping learners motivated and engaged. Increase engagement through personalization. LXP brings structured training delivered by your LMS to life with personalized content recommendations and interactive learning communities.
Success Story: Increasing Employee Engagement and Course Completion Rates at Hampton Roads Transit
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) recognized the need to overhaul its traditional leadership training program and adopted GoSkills’ dynamic platform. With GoSkills, we’ve gone from long static sessions to interactive bite-sized lessons that employees can complete at their own pace. The results are clear: flexibility and engaging content have significantly increased completion rates and employee satisfaction.
Key Results Course completion rates up to 69% Increased promotions for program participants Increased job satisfaction and new positive outlook on training efforts
Program customization and flexibility were critical to success. Using GoSkills, HRT was able to tailor the course to their specific needs, ensuring the content was relevant and directly applicable to real-world scenarios. This personalized approach made employees feel more invested in their learning, contributing to high engagement rates.
Why GoSkills Worked You can learn at your own pace. Employees can complete lessons on their own time, making it easier to balance training with daily work. Bite-sized lessons. Short, easy-to-understand lessons keep learners from becoming overwhelmed and learning levels high. Interactive content. Lessons included quizzes, gamification, and exercises to keep the learning process dynamic and fun. Great user experience. The sleek interface makes navigating the course simple and intuitive, helping learners stay focused. Personal training. Built-in AI tools allow administrators to quickly and easily create courses tailored to learners.
Internal growth is a direct result of increased employee engagement
Participants in the LEAD program were more motivated to improve their skills, and as a result, HRT experienced a significant increase in promotions to leadership roles. HRT has empowered its employees to take charge of their professional growth by creating a culture of continuous learning and leadership development.
GoSkills was integral to the transformation of HRT’s leadership training program. The move to modern, flexible learning tools has proven that employee engagement and completion rates increase when organizations invest in solutions that accommodate today’s learners. Hampton Roads Transit’s success shows that leadership training is most effective when it is engaging, accessible, and relevant.
Want to learn more about how combining the capabilities of LMS and LXP creates a more powerful learning solution? Check out Good To Great Training: How To Maximize Learner Engagement With A Blended LMS and LXP now. Download now and see how you can leverage a blended LMS and LXP to make your training efforts more practical, effective, and learner-centric.
