Learning Management System (LMS) Training in Reno

Learning Management Systems (LMS) are used by trainers and educators for producing online courses that incorporate concepts such as blended learning, distance education, flipped classroom and other e-learning strategies in schools, universities, workplaces and the private sector.

This instructor-led training is aimed at technical users such as system administrators and course managers who enjoy the practical, hands-on approach to learning how to implement and deploy an LMS.

By the end of this training, participants will understand the architecture, design and functional principles behind an LMS and will, by way of live practice and implementation, know how to install, configure, manage, optimize, troubleshoot and deploy an LMS system in their own environment.

Format of the course

• Part lecture, part discussion, exercises and heavy hands-on practice

Note

• This training will use Moodle as a sample LMS implementation.
• To use a different LMS or customize any other part of this training, please contact us to arrange. 

Learning Management Systems (LMS) are used by trainers and educators for producing online courses that incorporate concepts such as blended learning, distance education, flipped classroom and other e-learning strategies in schools, universities, workplaces and the private sector.  

In this instructor-led, live training participants will learn how to set up and manage courses, organize a course homepage and its layout, arrange and rate assignments and give feedback, run quizzes, track learning progress, have online discussions with learners, use the gradebook and other advanced grading approaches, run surveys, hold workshops, and more.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Have an in depth knowledge of an LMS and all of its main features.
• Create, design, add, configure and manage courses based on their own needs.
• Add, configure and manage course resources and activities, including but not limited to assignment, chat, feedback, forum, lesson, quiz, SCORM, survey, workshop, gradebook, etc.
• Bring an improved teaching, interaction and learning experience to the audience.

Format of the course

• Part lecture, part discussion, exercises and heavy hands-on practice

Note

• This training will use Moodle as the LMS for all exercises.
• To use a different LMS or customize any other part of this training, please contact us to arrange. 

This instructor-led, live training in Reno (online or onsite) is aimed at sysadmins who wish to install, configure, deploy and maintain an Open edX system.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure a production-grade Open edX system.
• Define user roles and permissions.
• Configure database and perform maintenance operations.
• Secure, monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot a live Open edX system.
• Peform administration tasks, including backup, restore and site migration.

This instructor-led, live training in Reno (online or onsite) is aimed at developers who wish to customize and extend an online course based on the Open edX platform.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up the necessary development environment to start developing.
• Understand the Open edX architecture, tools, and development process.
• Build, test and deploy new applications and services to extend the richness of an Open edX course.
• Integrate existing web, desktop, and mobile applications and content into an Open edX course.
• Track, monitor and analyze the activity and performance of an Open edX service or application.

This instructor-led, live training in Reno (online or onsite) is aimed at developers, instructors, or trainers who wish to use xAPI to track learning behavior and activities, and make better learning solutions.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the features and benefits of xAPI and how it works.
• Learn how to build a Learning Record Store (LRS).
• Get an in-depth understanding of the complete xAPI specification.
• Learn how to send and retrieve xAPI statements.
• Get insights on how to implement xAPI to effectively measure learning activities.