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LEARNING MANAGEMENTSYSTEM COMPARISONWhich Learning Solution is Best for Your Business?

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Table of Contents

Introduction

BenchPrep vs. Traditional LMS

How BenchPrep Outperforms the Traditional LMS

Learner Engagement

Administrative Capabilities

Customer Service

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Introduction

Today, 26% of Americans say they’re online almost constantly and people spend an average of 5 hours a day on their mobile phones. We do everything from shopping to watching videos using the Internet on our mobile devices. Being online has been integrated into every aspect of life. Our dependence on digital platforms and mobile devices has impacted not only the way we communicate, but the way we learn, as well. In fact, 47% of organizations have already incorporated mobile learning into their training programs.

With the way things are changing, it can be hard to find the perfect learning solution for your needs. With so many learning management systems on the market, it can be difficult to determine which option checks all of the essential boxes for your company, or if a traditional LMS is actually the right solution to address your learning needs. When it comes to learning solutions, BenchPrep stands out by going far beyond the benefits and functionality of a traditional LMS by focusing on learner success.

Explore this detailed comparison guide to find out how traditional LMS software solutions compare to BenchPrep, and see why the world’s leading education and training organizations leverage BenchPrep to deliver their online learning programs.

INTRODUCTION

BenchPrep vs. Traditional LMS

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BENCHPREP VS. TRADITIONAL LMS

LEARNER ENGAGEMENT BENCHPREP TRADITIONAL LMS

Blended Learning

Essays and Simulation

Gamification

Live Classes

Omni-Channel Delivery

Personalized Learning

Real-Time, Structured To-Do Lists

Remediation Plans

Simulated Scores

Strengths and Weaknesses, Assessments and Data

ADMINISTRATIVE CAPABILITIES BENCHPREP TRADITIONAL LMS

Ability to Scale

Data Analytics and Reporting

Detailed Performance Reports

E-Commerce Capabilities

End-to-End Provider Project Management

Enterprise-Level Capabilities

Flexible Accessibility

Flexible Pricing

Multi-Tenant Capabilities

Secure and Compliant

Single-Source Content Management

White-Label Options and Custom Branding

CUSTOMER SERVICE BENCHPREP TRADITIONAL LMS

Implementation

In-House Instructional Design

Support

Training

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How BenchPrep Outperforms the Traditional LMS: Learner Engagement

Learner Engagement

HOW BENCHPREP OUTPERFORMS THE TRADITIONAL LMS

Omni-Channel DeliveryUsers want access anywhere, at any time. Today, 67% of people use their mobile devices to learn, showing how essential omni-channel delivery has become. While BenchPrep has already conquered omni-channel delivery, traditional LMS solutions have been slow to catch up. BenchPrep features a highly usable, intuitive user experience that makes it easy for anyone to navigate and use effectively, even if they aren’t exactly “tech-savvy”.

Essays and SimulationSome traditional LMS options might offer essay features, but the vast majority fall woefully short when it comes to LMS training simulations. BenchPrep engages users at all levels, making essay assignments and real-world simulations possible. Essays mirror the exact types of questions, time allocations, and structure that will be on certification or entrance exams so learners feel adequately prepared for that portion of the exam.

Live ClassesWhen it comes to live classes and learning, BenchPrep exceeds expectations in this LMS comparison. Your users can engage in live training sessions through BenchPrep for convenient, engaging learning.

Blended LearningIn theory, any learning solution can be used in a blended online and in-person learning environment. However, some are better suited to this type of learning. BenchPrep’s wide range of content and design options make it easy to integrate a digital learning ecosystem into your in-person training.

Gamification89% of LMS users say they would be more engaged in e-learning if it was gamified with a points system. With gamification of learning materials, your users have incentive to achieve goals and overcome challenges. BenchPrep makes learning fun and engaging, while many traditional LMS solutions fall short.

Personalized LearningIf you want a personalized learning experience, it is possible to find a traditional LMS that offers custom learning paths. BenchPrep, however, offers a personalized learning experience that can’t be beat by a traditional LMS. With BenchPrep, every single user can be on their own customized learning path. So, if you are training 500 different learners, BenchPrep could facilitate 500 different learning paths, providing personalized learning for each user.

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How BenchPrep Outperforms the Traditional LMS: Learner Engagement

Strengths and Weaknesses Assessments and Data

A traditional LMS can put students on standardized paths, making it difficult for leaders to gauge their strengths and weaknesses. BenchPrep is more intuitive, giving users in-depth insight into where improvements can be made and where to focus their attention. Courses can then be adjusted based on these assessments. Our technology customizes strength and weakness assessments for all your learners, allowing you to avoid the time-consuming process of identifying them manually. In addition, administrators and instructors can easily evaluate where they need to provide more training, subjects that require them to spend more time, and how they can pivot to ensure courses are effective.

Remediation PlansWhen learners aren’t quite hitting the mark on the subject they’re covering, BenchPrep makes sure nobody is left behind. Remediation is built into nearly every aspect of the platform to help learners get back on track, address their specific weaknesses, and access courses that align with their needs.

In fact, remediation plans can set learners on the track to success, instead of forcing each learner onto the same learning path. BenchPrep offers an adaptive plan, using our back-end algorithms to adjust learning paths with every question answered or activity completed by your users. Gaps in learning programs can leave some learners in the dark. For example, when practice questions are answered incorrectly, learners can then see the correct answer, why it is correct, and then link back to the lesson where that material was addressed. With BenchPrep remediation plans, you can trust that your learners have the tools they need to succeed.

Real-time, Structured To-Do ListKeeping track of progress is best for both the user and the company that’s investing in a learning solution. Some LMS options do offer assignment calendars so users have transparency into their progress. However, BenchPrep’s structured to-do lists allow users to see what they’ve accomplished, what’s coming up, and what to prioritize in a single view. With tools like our Study Plan Progress Tracker and Daily Knowledge Goals, learners are empowered to manage their time effectively and a sense of urgency is created when they’re behind.

Simulated ScoresAre learners preparing for a big test or a certification exam? If so, BenchPrep is the perfect tool to help you gauge how well learners will do. Using BenchPrep, you have access to simulated scores that can mirror the exact flow of your actual exam to deliver a truly authentic prep experience. Instead of walking into the exam feeling unprepared or not knowing what to expect, BenchPrep adequately prepares learners with simulated exams designed to mirror the real ones.

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Administrative Capabilities Ability to ScaleIf you make a new hire or eliminate a role, most e-learning solutions, including BenchPrep, make it easy for you to add or delete an account. Unlike traditional learning solutions, BenchPrep allows you to scale as your company grows, so a solution that’s right for your company today is also a wise investment for your learners regardless of how the size of your organization changes.

Data Analytics and ReportingBenchPrep provides insights that go beyond basic scores, and data is the foundation of every feature included in our platform. With every question your users answer, BenchPrep tracks each data point and incorporates it into the users’ custom learning paths. Data is the key to our intuitive, personalized learning solution. In this LMS comparison, BenchPrep easily surpasses other learning options as they aren’t data centric the way BenchPrep is.

Detailed Performance ReportsIt’s crucial that you track user performance. BenchPrep sends in-depth performance reports that give regular insight and unparalleled transparency into how team members are progressing with their training.

E-Commerce CapabilitiesWant to resell your training programs and materials to end users? Few traditional LMS options offer e-commerce payment capabilities. With BenchPrep, however, we facilitate purchases through a white-labeledpage so that users can access and pay for training with ease.

End-to-End Provider Project ManagementWhile BenchPrep provides end-to-end project management, this isn’t always the case with traditional LMS options. When you partner with BenchPrep, you’re guided through design, implementation, content migration, instructional design, and more to ensure your solution is exactly what you want it to be.

How BenchPrep Outperforms the Traditional LMS: Administrative Capabilities

Boost Reporting Dashboard

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How BenchPrep Outperforms the Traditional LMS: Administrative Capabilities

Enterprise-Level CapabilitiesBenchPrep is the perfect solution for enterprises with a vast number of people to train and a limited budget to do so. With our platform, you can minimize costs and maximize impact, while other learning management systems aren’t suited for this many users. Due to the fact that each user can be on a custom learning path with BenchPrep, you can trust that even though you’re facilitating so many users, each person is getting the personalization they need.

Flexible AccessibilityBenchPrep allows users to learn when it’s most convenient for them. You don’t have to be at your desk at work to access our platform. Users can benefit from flexible access, wherever they are, using their laptop, phone or tablet.

Flexible PricingYou’ll run into a number of different pricing models when it comes to LMS options – per user, per course, for the solution as a whole. Fortunately, BenchPrep offers the greatest flexibility in pricing to meet your company’s needs. Our pricing model is not an a la carte plan where you pay additional fees for different features, but is structured to be transparent with every feature, update, and future upgrade included in your price.

Multi-Tenant CapabilitiesIf you want to serve multiple clients at once, BenchPrep is the perfect B2B learning solution. Few traditional LMS’s allow you to provide your courses to more than one client at a time, as many only sell to the end-company directly.

Secure and CompliantIf your business is subject to compliance regulations, you need an e-learning solution that offers impenetrable security. Not all learning solutions can stand up to these requirements. BenchPrep has high security standards that align with WCAG and other specific compliance needs.

Single-Source Content ManagementBenchPrep makes it easy to store all of your content in a single location, unlike other learning management options, which may require you to integrate content from other sources. You save time by using a single content management solution and BenchPrep will digitize every single piece of content you want incorporated into your learning plan, from training books, to PDFs, to workbooks. You don’t have to invest any effort into the digitization process.

White-Label Options and Custom BrandingBenchPrep offers white-label capabilities to make the solution you use look like your own. This provides users with a familiar feel that matches your branding, and it garners trust that the platform is in alignment with your standards. Plus, there are no extra fees for white-labeling your solution as it’s already incorporated into BenchPrep’s pricing model.

White-Labeled Dashboard

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How BenchPrep Outperforms the Traditional LMS: Customer Service

Customer ServiceImplementationYou want a rapid, yet smooth implementation of your e-learning solution and BenchPrep delivers. When you’re looking for the best LMS, be sure to evaluate the implementation process.

In-House Instructional DesignUnlike LMS options, BenchPrep has an in-house instructional design team of learning experts. You can rely on BenchPrep for a custom learning pathway that speaks to each of your learners’ strengths and weaknesses. You’ll also benefit from our dynamic tagging capabilities, in which your learning materials are scanned for frequently used terms. This information can then be integrated into learning activities like flashcards and games.

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How BenchPrep Outperforms the Traditional LMS: Customer Service

SupportBenchPrep’s team of experts are always ready to help if you need support. Whether you’re having a problem with usability or a question about the platform, you can count on BenchPrep to guide you to a solution.

Support Icon: From any page in the platform, users can find help via this support icon to find relevant assistance as they navigate the platform.

Pendo Guides: In app wizards to guide diplomates through the platform with an intuitive, step by step approach.

Info Icons: Strategic call outs on key terms that can offer immediate definitions and explanations adding to the overall user experience.

Support Center: Support for member boards or other stakeholders can be delivered via a dedicated support center.

TrainingBenchPrep offers custom helpdesks and live training sessions to ensure everyone is able to use the platform at maximum proficiency. While the majority of LMS options have some sort of training, it’s important that you choose a training offering you’re comfortable with. BenchPrep aligns its training to your team’s needs.

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