New UK Report on Learning Management System Usage

Jul 23, 2010 | ELearning Industry News

An April 2010 independent report from UK organization IMC (UK) Learning Ltd called “Learning Management Systems – are organisations making the most of them?” has some blog worthy statistics in it that I’ve outlined below.

The focus of the study was the use of a Learning Management System (LMS) or Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) in UK organizations. The research was conducted online by Spectrum Consulting amongst directors (21%), senior managers/heads of department (25%), operational staff (34%) and supervisory staff (20%).

The 101 respondents were from the following size UK organizations:

  • 31% had more than 5000 employees
  • 18%  had 1501 – 5000
  • 29% had 101-1500
  • 5% had 11-1000
  • 17% had 1-10

Use of Learning Management Systems (LMS)/Virtual Learning Environments (VLE)

  • 66% already have an LMS/VLE
  • 21% do not have an LMS/VLE and do not plan to
  • 13% plan to use an LMS/VLE

 Length of time respondents’ organizations have used an LMS/VLE

  • 45% – More than 5 years
  • 40% – 2 – 4 years
  • 3% – Within the last year
  • 12% – Don’t know


Satisfaction with LMS / VLE

  • 30% – said their LMS/VLE has worked well and they are completely satisfied with it
  • 30% – voiced concerns that their LMS/VLE might not meet future requirements
  • 8%  – it has worked well but will definitely not meet future requirements
  • 7% – it has not worked well and we plan to change it
  • 8% – it has not worked well but its use is mandated by others in the organization

Frequency of Use of Specific Functionality – % that responded Frequently or Always

  • 44% – Blended Learning / Course management
  • 38% – Built-in content management tools
  • 32% – ILT / Classroom management tools
  • 30% – Management reports
  • 25% – Built in collaboration tools
  • 20% – Competency / performance management tools
  • 13% – Talent Management
  • 8% – Built-in eCommerce

I was quite shocked to read that 70% of respondents are not satisfied with their current LMS. I really hope that figure turns around in the next few years after clients have completed contract lock-ins or found more suitable solutions for their organization.

@Schnicker