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Usage of SharePoint in Corporate Learning
January 23rd, 2010
Over the past few years, a new pattern has emerged by the intersection of Microsoft SharePoint and various learning management systems. As a critical component of any organization’s success, an effective learning strategy meets the evolving needs of the employees. A Learning Management System (LMS) in collaboration with SharePoint usually has a web-based interface that easily integrates with MS Office. Apart from this, an LMS uses Active Directory for user management and facilitates the easy editing and tracking of documents.
Features of a SharePoint based LMS
In an ever evolving industry like technology outsourcing and offshore development, SharePoint based LMS holds a high place in the development of both its people and process. Some features of such an LMS are:
- Interactive delivery of all learning content
- Course catalogs
- Assessment and tests based on knowledge specific domain
- Group/mentor rooms with file sharing capabilities
- Generating progress reports and individual skills tracking
- Integration of collaborative tools like chat, threaded discussion pools and webinars
- Podcasting
- Competency gap analysis
- Compliance with standards like Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) 1.2, 2004
- Integration with SharePoint Learning Kit (SLK) and MS SQL Server
A SharePoint LMS effectively eliminates all shortcomings of an employee’s learning process in a corporate setup and eliminates fraud in the knowledge transfer process. Moreover, racketeering of knowledge by any particular entity is eradicated due to increased levels of transparency and accountability in the system.
The Harvard Kennedy School of Government (HKS) has a SharePoint based LMS to deliver their courses and training modules to their students online. It has partnered with an LMS vendor to support their learning initiatives in a state-of-the-art manner.
Challenges of a SharePoint based LMS
According to reviews by GSS America, these are the top challenges that a SharePoint based LMS faces in many organizations:
- Customization
- Content Integration
- Integration with Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)
- Administration on a regular basis
- IT related issues
- Overall system performance
Corporate knowledge comes in many shapes and sizes and is prone to fraud and racketeering. Thus, many studies have been conducted to define, analyze and place a value on the notion of corporate learning and knowledge acquisition. While there is no quantifiable way to measure its value, knowledge is clearly an important asset to all companies and organizations. SharePoint, with a few customizations and third-party add-ons, can provide the tools necessary to facilitate a culture of capturing and sharing knowledge among employees.
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