Your business is experiencing growth – congratulations! Are you worried that your staff don’t have the skills to take it to the next level? If you’re looking for cost-effective training solutions, you’ve come to the right place. Let us explain the pros and cons of a learning management system (LMS) for your business.
Let’s be honest upfront and admit that we want you to set up an online training system with us, even if you run a tiny workshop at the less glamorous end of your sector. Why? Because Alison’s mission and raison d’etre is to empower individuals in every way possible. We want to equip your team to fulfil their potential. Since launching our LMS last year, we’ve helped over 5,000 businesses from 65 sectors in 100 countries – and we’re only getting started.
Furthermore, our LMS is different from other online learning platforms in one significant aspect – it’s free!
Head of B2B Olivia Cosgrove and her team have worked hard to deliver an employee training platform that makes a genuine difference to thousands of organisations across various industries.“My team often tell me that our clients have been able to implement training programs they thought they could not afford, support service-users of NGOs who serve the otherwise unserved, and bolster employee wellbeing where resources are otherwise inaccessible.
“This not only gives me a sense of pride and accomplishment in what we have built and how we are making a difference, but it also makes me determined to do more to help those who were left behind.”
Why Use an LMS for Employee Training?
Feedback from businesses that have used our LMS is overwhelmingly positive. With a library of over 5,500 free courses, our offering likely covers the exact skills your workforce needs to drive your business forward.
Perhaps a customer support agent could sound more professional? We can help them to help your business make a better first impression.
Do you have a salesperson who’s excellent at finding leads but seems to struggle to close a deal? We can give them the skills they need.
Perhaps you have some new hires who need to improve their English? You’ve come to the right place.
Without a learning management system, it’s difficult to help these staff overcome these challenges. Our Free LMS can help you select precisely the training they need, and before you know it, your support team will be charming customers, the sales team will be boosting your bottom line and your new hires will be communicating easily and feeling more included and confident in their workplace.
Perhaps you’d like to boost your own business or management skills? We can help you develop your leadership skills, discover how AI can increase your productivity, improve your cash flow or master the basics of HR or health and safety. Create your Free LMS and start learning – it’s that easy!
Online LMS vs. Traditional Training
Let’s face it: traditional training methods are expensive and completely unfeasible for small businesses. You have to pay for your employees to attend a training centre, or bring a trainer in-house. The training can take days, eating into your productivity.
Olivia Cosgrove says: “Free LMS is for organisations of any size, industry, or geographic location. Whether you’re training 5 people or 5,000, our LMS is FREE and here to support you in building a culture of learning.”
With online learning, your employees can log on anywhere. They can download the Alison app and study at a time that suits you and them, without having to leave work. Apart from the convenience, 90% of students prefer learning online to traditional learning methods, according to Research.com.
You can see why we’re the best LMS for small businesses! (We’re also excellent for large organisations, of course.)
How Does Alison’s Free LMS Work?
You know now what Alison’s Free LMS can do for your business but you don’t have time to look into it? Stop right there. All you need to do is head over to our Fee LMS website, and you’ll see how easy it is to sign up and start building a free training portal for your small business. In less than 5 minutes, you’ll be ready to select courses and assign them to your employees.
You can pick one of the learning paths we’ve created under any of the following categories:
- IT
- Health
- Business
- Languages
- Management
- Sales & Marketing
- Teaching & Academics
- Personal Development
- Engineering & Construction
If you don’t see the topic you’re looking for, one click will take you to our entire selection of courses in that category.
Regular reports keep you updated on everyone’s learning progress, and you can choose to celebrate their achievements by purchasing their certificates – or not!
What Makes Alison’s Free LMS Stand Out From the Crowd?
Our game-changing commitment to creating a level playing field for everyone, everywhere, goes from the top of the company to the bottom. As Olivia Cosgrove explains: “I came to Alison because I believe that small, medium, and budget-lean organisations are being unfairly priced out of the market by the learning industry’s bloated commercial structure.
“Alison has already removed cost as a barrier to education for the individual, so the natural next step was to extend that mission to organisations. Skills directly impact productivity and profitability, and developing them is not a ‘nice to have’. As an SME ourselves, Alison is committed to helping other organisations grow.
To the B2B team at Alison, it’s simple:
- Every organisation should be able to offer professional development to improve their employee engagement, retain their important tenured staff by investing in their upskilling, and attract talent that values that same investment.
- Every organisation should be able to develop the skills it needs to compete today and futureproof itself for the skills required in years to come.
- No organisation should be penalised for being an SME early in its growth journey or having limited resources for CapEx investments.
Now you know that an affordable LMS is literally at your fingertips, it’s over to you. Sign up today and help your staff and your business to greater success!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Alison’s LMS really free? What’s the catch?
Yes, Alison’s LMS is completely free to use. Our mission is to make education and skills development accessible to everyone, including organisations of all sizes. There are no hidden fees or charges for setting up your LMS, assigning courses, or tracking progress. We offer optional paid certificates for learners who wish to showcase their achievements, but these are entirely optional and do not affect access to the LMS itself.
Q. What if I need help setting up my LMS or have questions along the way?
Alison provides comprehensive support resources to help you get started and make the most of your LMS. You can find tutorials, FAQs, and contact information for our support team on our website. We’re here to assist you with any questions or challenges you may encounter.
Q. Our business has very specific training needs. Can Alison’s LMS be customised to fit our requirements?
The extensive library of over 5,500 courses means that it’s highly likely we have training content that meets your needs. You can easily create custom learning paths by selecting relevant courses and assigning them to your employees. If you have a very unique need, you can contact us to discuss potential options.
