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Course & Learning (Content) Management Systems

The tools found here are used in both corporate and/or educational course or learning management - and are known under a number of names: course management systems (CMS), virtual learning environments (VLE), learning platforms, learning management systems (LMS) and learning content management systems (LCMS).

Key to Availability
Ł=cost; C =add code; D =download; H = hosted service; I=installed; OS = Open source; FT=free trial

Top Course/Learning Management Systems
These are the course management systems that appear in the Top 100 Tools for Learning as voted for by learning professionals worldwide

Tool	Summary	Available
Blackboard	Leading course management system for education (now merged with WebCT)	Ł	D
DrupalEd	Flexible framework to set up a social learning environment or a more traditional learning environment	Free	D	OS
Moodle	Virtual learning environment	Free	D	OS

Other Course/Learning Management Systems

Tool	Summary	Available
Absorb LMS	Flash LMS supporting SCORM 1.2 compliant multimedia based training.	Ł	D/H
Algario PowerLearn	Hosted learning management system	Ł	H
Angel LMS	Inclusive suite of enterprise learning management tools	Ł	D	FT
any-3 LCMS	Enables you to design, create, reuse and manage e-Learning content and training materials via a web browser	Ł	H/I
Articulate Online	Track e-learning activity without the need for an expensive LM. Works with Articulate course development products.	Ł	H	FT
Atlantic Link Knowledge Point	Combined Learning and Content Management system	Ł	D	FT
Atutor	Learning Content Management System	Free	D	OS
Blackboard ProSites	Course management for small-scale learning needs	Ł	H
Bodington	Provides an open source environment to support learning, teaching and research	Free	D	OS
Chalksite	Central point to access grading, assignments, discussion, etc	Free	H
Checkpoint	Advanced learning management system for training	Ł	D
Claroline	Allows teachers or education organizations to create and administrate courses	Free	D
ClassRunner	Quick, easy setup and hosting of virtual classrooms. Managed by teachers, created for teachers.	Ł	H
Cobent Suite	Create, distribute and track online and offline training activities	Ł	D
CollegeBrain	Course Management Solution for Instructors and Students. Designed by instructors. Secured via an SSL connection. Free 24x7x365 support	Free	H
CollegeRuled	Class schedule, message board etc (free for .edu users only)	Free	H
Compitens	Learning, competency and performance management system	Ł	D
CourseFeed	Plug in integrates Facebook with your school’s online learning management system	Free	D
CourseMill	Hosted LMS Service	Ł	H
CourseWebs	Lets any instructor create an online classroom that includes exams and quizzes, discussion forums, a course calendar, and HTML content.	Ł	D	FT
CyberExtension	Provides you with an easy to use blended-learning platform to educate students without creating an out-of-touch feel between student and teacher	Ł	H
Desire2Learn Learning Environment	Web-based suite of tools and functionality for course development, delivery, assessment, communication, collaboration, management and community building.	Ł	D
Docebo	Content management and e-learning platform	Free	D	OS
Dojo Learning	Lesson builder, course management, sell courses	Ł	H	FT
Dokeos LMS	elearning and course management system	Free	D	OS
dotLRN	eLearning platform	Free	D	OS
Dots	Learning and Competency Management System	Ł	D
dualinQ	Integrated front and back-end LMS designed in Flash	Ł	H
eCollege	Comprehensive outsource solution to support the growth of online distance programs	Ł	H
Ecto	Learning management system built on the principals and architecture of social software	Free	H
edu2.0	Web-hosted learning management system: teach, learn, collaborate	Free	H
e-ducativa Virtual Campus	Learning platform to manage internet-based and personalised learning techniques	Ł	H
Eedo Force Ten	Learning content management system	Ł	D
eFront	Easy to use, visually attractive, SCORM compatible, eLearning and Human Capital Development platform.	Free	D	OS
EKP (The Enterprise Knowledge Platform)	Powerful family of multilingual learning management systems	Ł	D	FT
eLeaP LMS	Create, manage, and track interactive training courses and learning programs for all levels of users	Ł	F	FT
eLearning Community 2.0	Platform to create, host and promote eCourses	Free	H
E-Learning LCMS	Offers the ability to build and supply a complete and comprehensive online training centre with no specialist skills and deliver learning content to students or employees over the Internet or company intranet.	Ł	DH
eLMS Pro	Product is designed for any education formations: from small distance training companies up to big colleges.	Ł	H
eMiLS - Easy Mini Learning System	Offers organizations dealing with varied educational facets and the learning community with a lighter version of a complete Learning Management System.	Ł	H
ePath Learning ASAP+	Integrated Learning Management Service (iLMS) provides organizations with a way to create, manage and deliver learning	Ł	H
eStudy	e-Learning and collaboration platform for colleges and universities	Free	D	OS
Evolution LMS	The most cost effective Learning Management System	Ł	D
Focus	Fully integrated talent management system	Ł	D
fronter	Open learning platform	Ł	D	FT
Generation 21 Enterprise and Expert	Learning Management, Content Management, and Content Assembly tools	Ł	D/H
Global Classroom	An open network for teachers to create their own Moodle classrooms and for administrators to oversee their school or district network	Free	H
Gyrus	Learning Management Systems (LMS) that help small to mid-sized companies	Ł	D
haiku LMS	Classroom website (free for a single class only)	Free/Ł	H
HALO (Highly Accessible Learning Objects)	A powerful delivery system that allows you to take charge of your knowledge delivery and access with ease.	Ł	H
IBM Collaborative Learning	Helps organizations manage their training programs more efficiently and integrates learning resources on the desktop.	Ł	D
IBM Lotus Learning Management System	Easy way to manage classroom-based and e-learning resources, courseware, and events.	Ł	H
IBT Server	Manage the central HR, learning, information and knowledge processes in enterprises and organizations.	Ł	D
igniteCAST	Media sharing web service where users upload, view and share output from ignite 4 standard and ignite 4 profesisonal.	Free/Ł	H
ILIAS	Powerful web-based learning management system that allows users to create, edit and publish learning and teaching material	Free	D	OS
Inquisiq EX	For those needing to distribute e-learning content from an intuitive, easy-to-use system	Ł	H	FT
Intelex Training Management System	Web-based system that enables launching, monitoring, and reporting of employee training activities, certifications, and licensing.	Ł	H
Intrafinity eLearning Server	Complete e-learning infrastructure for creating, managing, tracking, delivering, and assessing enterprise-wide e-learning	Ł	D
Isoph Blue	Flexible, Web-based learning management system (LMS) and e-learning content development software	Ł	H
it's learning	Powerful, user-friendly web-based VLE (Virtual Learning Environment) for all educational levels.	Ł	H
Kallidus LMS	Affordable and completely scalable learning management system	Ł	D
KEEP Toolkit	A set of web-based tools that help teachers, and students create compact and engaging knowledge representations on the Web	Free	H
Knowledge Hub	Hosted learning management system	Ł	H

LAMS (Learning Activity Management System)	Tool for designing, managing and delivering online collaborative learning activities	Free	D	OS
Learnbubble	Create your courses and host them online	Ł	H
LearnCenter	Learning & Talent management suite	Ł	D
LearnGrid	LMS, web-based authoring tool, assessment engine, document management system, discussion forums	Ł	D/H
Learning Gateway	Scalable LMS for any size organisation. Hosted with range of services and support. Easy-to-use, customise and administer	Ł	H	FT
LectureShare	Lets instructors make lecture notes, audio and video available to their students - or the world - quickly and easily	Free	H
Lesson Writer	Plan Lessons, Create Teaching Materials and Track Classes - Automatically!	Free	H
Litmos	Create customised interactive eLearning, training & testing modules	Ł	H	FT
Live Blackboard	Allows instructors to create and develop online courses, assignments, grades, resources, and class rosters	Free	H
Manhattan Virtual Campus	Virtual classroom system	Free	D	OS
metacoon	Learning Management System with an authoring tool	Free	D	OS
MIndflash	Build engaging online training courses in minutes and deliver them online	Ł	H	FT
Moodlerooms	Services to and support education, businesses and associations to take full advantage of Moodle	Ł	H
NewSchool Learning	Moodle themes	Free/Ł	D
Ninehub	Moodle hosting	Free/Ł	H
~~Nuvvo~~	~~Build courses and deliver them online (Free personal account and other paid for personal and enterprise accounts)~~	~~Free/Ł~~	H
OCCAM Enterprise Learning Management System	Can be deployed for business unit or enterprise-wide web-based learning	Ł	D
OLAT - Online Learning & Training	Learning Management System (LMS)	Free	D	OS
Ole Online Learning Environment	Provides an enterprisewide learning platform for the business, government, military and education sectors	Ł	D
Onpoint Learning & Performance Suite	Full-featured LMS / LCMS that facilitates the creation of rich-media content	Ł	D
OpenAcademic	Suite of tools to create an academic website, workspaces, for file sharing, social networking, etc	Free	D	OS
OpenID	Framework for user-centric digital identity	Free	D	OS
OpenELMS	First open source Learning Management System designed for business by business	Free	D	OS
phpEdu	Drupal based educational management system	Free	D	OS
Pinnacle	Learning management system providing the infrastructure for learning in small and large companies	Ł	D
Plateau LMS	To develop, manage, reward and optimize your organizational talent.	Ł	D
Pointecast Portal	Organize, manage, distribute, and track your online training and presentations with your own branded, secure website	Ł	H
Prosperity Express, Corporate &Commerce	Full-featured LMS and course authoring tools to fit the size of your business	Ł	H
RedGrove	Online platform to create and distribute content / learning material with user management and reports. E-commerce option.	F/Ł	H
ResultsOn Demand	Hosted learning management system (LMS)	Ł	H	FT
RightTrack	Allows you to create courses, deliver trainings to all of your employees, and track and report on their progress.	Ł	H	FT
Rollbook	Launches and tracks AICC and SCORM compatible courseware	Ł	H
Saba Learning Suite	To manage the full continuum of learning – formal, informal, self-paced, live, and a blend .	Ł	D/H
Sakai Project	Collaboration and learning environment	Free	D	OS
Scholar360	Complete Learner Management System (LMS) that combines online courses with an integrated Social Networking System	Ł	H
ScribeStudio	Create and publish content, and manage and communicate with your members	Ł	H	FT
SELMS	Online testing and learning management system for any organization	Ł	D/H
Seminar Learning Centre	Publish courses, quizzes, surveys, presentations, documents, videos and podcasts and track their use	Ł	D/H
SharePoint Learning Kit	SCORM 2004-conformant e-learning delivery and tracking application	Free	D	OS
Shibboleth	Provides Single SignOn (SSO)	Free	D	OS
Simplylearn	New, intuitive and feature rich online learning platform for course authoring, publication and delivery	Ł	H
SiteGround	Low cost Moodle hosting	Ł	Ł
Sloodle	3D learning management system project	Free	H	OS
SmartBuilder	Learning content management system with robust authoring capabilities	Ł	H	FT
Stellar Course Management System	Ready-to-use website	Free	H
Studeous	Class pages, unlimited storage space (private beta)	Free/Ł	H
SyberWorks Training Center	Scalable, Web-based Learning Management System (LMS)	Ł	D/H	FT
Tegrity Campus	Automatically captures, stores and indexes every class on campus	Ł	H
TestTrack LMS	For designing, developing, and deploying online training	Ł	H
ThemeGurus	Themes for open source cms and lms (Moodle, Joomla, Dokeos), (Free themes and paid for membership)	Free/Ł	D
Tiger Online Training LMS	Low cost fully managed Scorm compliant Learning Management system for SMEs and Educational Institutions	Ł	H
Tiny LMS	Lightweight learning management system for SCORM compliant learning content	Free	D
TotalLMS	Learning management system to leverage the power of learning and knowledge management	Ł	D
TrainCaster LMS	Easy-to-use, hosted online learning management system	Ł	H
Training Administrator	To organise your staff training programme and administration organised	Ł	D	FT
Training Department.com	Distance learning management system	Ł	H	FT
TrainingForce	Easy solution for your training management	Ł	H
Tutorom	Site for elearning creation and delivery	Free	H
UdutuTeach & udutuLearn	Facebook LMS based on the udutu course authoring system	Free/Ł	H
ulearn	Advanced, intelligent, adaptive learning ulearn includes an LMS, an LCMS, and Aimy, a virtual tutor	Ł	D
UpsideLMS	Enterprise-wide LMS	Ł	H
Virtual Campus	Complete web based solution for delivery, tracking and management of eLearning	Ł	H
WBT Systems	Leading provider of intelligent learning solutions	Ł	D
WebLessons	Learning management system for school-based learning	Ł	D	FT
Wizdom LMS	eLearning platform that caters to organizations	Ł	D
wordcircle	Course management and learning community system	Free	H
Xerceo	Role-based LMS and LCMS	Ł	H
Xyleme LCMS	Fully integrated environment for authoring, managing, and publishing XML-based training products.	Ł	D

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