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Why You Should Invest in a Learning Management System
- Flick Learning
- Oct 28
- 5 min read
A learning management system (LMS) is a must-have feature for any company or organisation serious about training its staff. These online platforms centralise learning efforts, offering courses, compliance tutorials, and quizzes to help upskill your team.
Some organisations are hesitant to use learning management software. They’ve relied on in-person tutorials or simple online options. But a real, purpose-built LMS, like flick’s, streamlines and modernises training delivery.
The result is greater compliance, faster employee development, and a business primed for growth. Let’s take a close look at why you should invest in an LMS.
In this blog we'll share the reasons to invest in a learning management system:
Why Invest in a Learning Management System
Although an LMS can seem like a large investment in terms of time and often money, the benefits (listed below) certainly outweigh any doubts.
Centralised Training Management
The most obvious benefit is centralisation.
Too often, companies spread their training efforts across in-person meetings, email attachments, and other bits and pieces. The risk is that training gets missed, it’s not standardised, and employees don’t find it helpful.
LMS systems work differently. flick, for example, centralises all courses on its training portal which is free to access and can be customised for a small fee. The materials are ready to go and 100% trackable. So, the training team can monitor learning records, track progress, send certificates, and review compliance status automatically.
Perfect for avoiding legal penalties and ensuring everyone is up to speed. Plus, you can set learning journeys so specific topics or courses appear when staff log in, and the first thing they see is the most relevant or time-dependent training.
Cost and Time Savings
In-person training sessions, printed materials, and other aspects of traditional training models cost more. The cost might seem small initially, but it soon adds up.
Learning management systems, like flick, allows you to pay a single upfront subscription fee, either monthly or annually. So, you can plan your finances accordingly. Most LMS systems are eye-wateringly expensive. That’s why flick offers a “flat fee per user.” You decide how many people you need to train and either pay as you go or opt for an annual subscription. You can also add more users later, the same system grows as you do, from a single employee to thousands.
Money isn’t the only thing you’ll save on. You’ll save time too. An LMS provides faster onboarding and more efficient knowledge delivery. The courses are always available, so your employees can go back and relearn anything they want to.
Flexibility and Accessibility
Some companies might still be hesitant. Isn’t there value in in-person training? There is. But it also has substantial drawbacks.
An in-person training session is a “one and done.” You’ve got to be there, or you’ll miss it.
Conversely, your employees can access an LMS anytime, anywhere. They can work remotely, miss a day, or focus on work only to pick up the same course at a later date. It works around you; you don’t work around it.
Mobile learning supports the shift towards remote and hybrid teams, helping standardise training across locations and time zones. And the self-paced options mean employees don’t have to attend a seminar just as a project hits peak workload. They jump in as and when needed, catering to different learning styles.
Improved Compliance and Risk Management
Compliance is a critical factor for a lot of industries. flick creates a wealth of courses for educational institutions, and we know the legalities around safeguarding and data protection.
These are courses your employees cannot miss. That’s why most LMS systems build in compliance and risk management features, such as:
Automatic reminders
Mandatory training deadlines
Audit-ready reporting
If you’re asked for proof of your compliance during an inspection, it’s simple. The system will create a report detailing who has and hasn’t completed the training, and what date it was completed.
Plus, the consistency of training across departments and locations means there’s none of the variability inherent in other training models. Everyone completes the same course or quiz - no exceptions.
Enhanced Engagement and Retention
Some basic LMS systems are little more than courses the employee clicks through. That’s not the best approach, as people often “zone out” as they go through the course.
But there are a few simple solutions:
Learn by doing: Quizzes, mini-games, and on-screen challenges turn every module into an active experience, not a passive watch.
Stories that stick: flick’s mix of video, animation, and humour transforms compliance topics into something people actually remember.
Training that adapts: Personalise your team’s learning and assign training based on job role, keeping every minute relevant and engaging.
Reliable Reports
What’s your current system for tracking course completion? How do you identify skill gaps? Can you measure your return on investment (ROI)?
If you’re scratching your head, your current training system isn’t delivering as well as it could. Learning management systems offer detailed reporting statistics as everything is contained within a single platform. You can see employee progression, supporting them in their aspirations. Or connect course completion with real-world changes in company performance.
This use of analytics can help continuously improve training programs.
Future-Proofing Your Organisation
Best of all, it’s future-proof.
Whatever happens in your organisation, a learning management system is flexible enough to adapt to the changes. In fact, it supports a continuous learning culture where employees are encouraged to grow, learn, and succeed.
You can adjust the courses around shifting regulations, business demands, and even new technologies. flick is always creating new courses, reviewing regulations, and editing existing material to avoid teaching outdated information.
You might even spot a gap in the course collection. We love receiving customer suggestions for new courses to add to the flick library – if you want it, the chances are someone else does too. Or, if it's very bespoke to your organisation, we're always ready to create.
The Smarter Way to Learn
A modern LMS isn’t just a training tool. It’s a catalyst that changes your entire company’s approach to learning, compliance, and growth. It sparks curiosity in your employees to go above and beyond, expanding their skills and maximising your talent pool.
With flick’s flexible subscription and licensing model, you get unlimited access to expertly designed courses that scale with your business. The result? Lower costs, better performance, and a workforce that keeps learning, effortlessly.
Contact flick today to discuss courses, costings, and customisation.
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