Learning a new LMS

I can assure you that many of the LMS systems are fairly intuitive. I was the Admin for a LMS called CPD Online. This is an industry-focused LMS for credit unions, but it's developed by Sum Total Systems of Gainesville, FL. They use their platform to customize it to a variety of industries. That being said, underneath the hood the LMS is still the same.

https://www.sumtotalsystems.com/

I was able to learn the Admin role simply by exploring. I watched a few vendor videos and through their support team, had my questions answered and was up and running with it.

Being an admin is about user permissions. You set up users, logins and passwords, and their access to content. For instructors, you support them by uploading their content.

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