Architecting Your Learning Future.

This tool guides you through a comprehensive analytical blueprint. By evaluating nine key dimensions of your requirements, we generate a precision-mapped LMS strategy tailored to your unique organisational profile.

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How this works — get the most accurate recommendation

This tool has 9 sections covering everything from cost and compliance to trainer and learner needs. The more you fill in, the more accurate your recommendation will be — so work through as much of each section as you can before moving on.

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The right LMS doesn't just deliver training — it transforms how people learn, grow and perform.

The Process Blueprint

Phase 01–03
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Map Needs

Complete nine modular assessments covering everything from trainer needs to compliance requirements.

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Unlock Insights

Your inputs are processed through our analysis engine to identify gaps and priorities in your current stack.

03

LMS Suggestion

Receive a tailored list of LMS platforms that align with your specific organisational blueprint.

Expert Guidance Available

Need help navigating your LMS requirements? Reach out at kathryn.mcgilvray@eles.com.au for personalised strategic advice.

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Cost Assessment

Analysing the total cost of ownership (TCO) across the entire LMS lifecycle. Project implementation, operational, and scaling expenditures.

💡 How to use this section
Don't worry about exact figures — this is about getting a ballpark estimate of what you could afford to get started. Think about your overall budget for an LMS and enter rough amounts where you can. Even approximate numbers will help generate a more useful recommendation at the end. Leave anything blank that you're unsure about.
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Learner Volume

Subtotal: $0.00

How many active learners will use the platform, and what is your target cost per learner per year?

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Establishment & Running Costs

Subtotal: $0.00
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Integration Ecosystem

Subtotal: $0.00

Many organisations use additional software alongside their LMS. Enter the approximate annual cost of any tools you plan to integrate — this will be added to your total budget estimate.

Leave blank if not applicable.

SMS / CRM Bridge
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LLN Diagnostic Tool
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Marketing Platform
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eCommerce / Payment
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Digital Credentials
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Other (specify below)
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Future-proofing & Risk Mitigation

Trial & Demos

Evaluation budget for pilot testing and UAT.

$1,500

Scalability Pivot

Per-learner cost reduction after 5k active users.

-15%

Platform Updates

Reserve for mandatory core updates and compliance shifts.

$4,000/yr

Long-term Risk

Estimated cost of vendor lock-in or data extraction.

$5,800

Implementation Year 1 Budget Estimate

Based on figures entered above

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LMS Functionality

Define the technical infrastructure and core capabilities. Ensure technical alignment with your IT systems.

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Hosting & Infrastructure

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Cloud Hosting

Managed by the provider. Requires info on server locations and data access terms.

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On-premise

Internal servers or local Amazon accounts. Good for students working offline.

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Security & Access

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Integration & Compatibility

Integrate with native systems, SMS, CRM, Microsoft or Google products.

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Quick Settings

Toggle your key requirements — these feed directly into your LMS recommendation.

Hosting
Open Source
Single Sign-On (SSO)
Virtual Classroom
AI Integration
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Functional Validation
Architecture Layer

How will your content be managed?

Let's look at how you store, create and assess training. This helps us ensure the system handles your specific teaching styles and technical requirements.

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How Do You Deliver Training?

This helps us understand your delivery model so we can match you with an LMS that fits how you actually work.

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Multimedia Support

Do you need help with creating or editing training videos and interactive games?

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SCORM & External Tools

Will you use external authoring tools like Articulate or iSpring for your lessons?

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Engagement & Safety

Smart features to keep your community safe and engaged after hours.

Automatic flagging of inappropriate forum posts
AI Bot tutor for after-hours learner engagement
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Curriculum Mapping

Map content directly to assessment requirements and curriculum standards?

Assessment Writing & Auto-Marking

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Instructional Design

Do you need assistance writing the assessment questions?

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Marking Guides

Should the system produce detailed marking guides for trainers?

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Advanced Auto-Marking

Apart from standard multiple-choice quizzes, where else would you like to use auto-marking?

Administration Assessment

Define the administrative architecture, integration ecosystem, and fiscal oversight requirements for your future learning environment.

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Enrolment Life Cycle

Specify how learners enter and move through the system.

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Ecosystem Integrations

Data synchronisation across your professional tech stack.

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Human Resources (HRIS)

Sync employee profiles and department hierarchies.
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Financial Integration (MYOB/Quickbooks)

Integration with financial software like MYOB or Quickbooks?
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Single Sign-On (SSO)

Azure AD, Okta, or Google Workspace integration.
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Finance & Reporting

Track financial ROI, payments and government compliance.

Other Administration

Learner Needs

Define portal access requirements, learning tools, and support structures for your learners.

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Portal Access & Learning Tools

Portal Experience

Learning Features

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Assessment & Content Management

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Support & Comms

Workplace Support

"Highly requested for compliance in apprenticeship programs."

Trainer Needs Assessment

Define the digital workspace for your faculty. Evaluate how the LMS will support content creators, streamline marking workflows and meet technical requirements for trainers.

Authoring and Collaboration

Which content authoring preference best suits your faculty?

How should trainers collaborate on unit design (e.g. shared sandboxes, version control)?

Analytic Insight

Efficient Marking Workflows can reduce trainer administrative load by up to 40%.

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Marking and Feedback

Feedback Capabilities

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Reminders & Assessment Management

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Student Wellbeing & Welfare

Trainers are often the first to notice when a student is struggling — not just academically but personally. These features help ensure no student falls through the cracks.

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Technical Usability

Device Accessibility

Compliance Assessment

Select the compliance and governance requirements that apply to your organisation.

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This changes the compliance options below.

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L&D Reporting Requirements

Select the reports your organisation needs to track learning outcomes:

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Learning Pathways

Do you need structured learning pathways mapped to role profiles, competency frameworks or performance goals?

Enable Pathways
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Completion & Certification

LMS Completion Reporting

Integration to notify systems automatically when a student completes a unit or qualification.

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L&D Governance & Compliance

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Performance Integration

Link to Performance Reviews
Manager Visibility of Progress
Automated Cert Renewals

Connects learning records to performance cycles and manager dashboards.

LMS Relationship & Support Framework

Define the relationship between your organisation and the prospective vendor to ensure long-term operational success and governance.

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Vendor Involvement Levels

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Support Standards

e.g. If the LMS goes down mid-assessment, how fast do you need a fix?
Within 1 hourNext business day
This is how often the LMS must be available — 99.9% means less than 9 hours downtime per year.
95% (some downtime ok)99.99% (near zero downtime)
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Strategic Support Requirements

Configure additional criteria for the technical support environment.

Governance Cycles

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What level of support do you require?

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