Learning Management System (LMS) Glossary Definition

Term Learning Management System (LMS)
Definition

A learning management system is software used to deliver, administer, track, report on, and manage courses, training, learners, and learning records.

Learning Management System (LMS) is an Enterprise application category used to support a major business capability, operational process, data domain, or shared organizational function.

Context & Usage

An LMS often handles enrollment, assignments, assessments, completion status, compliance reporting, and content delivery.

Teams use this category vocabulary when comparing business platforms, defining ownership, integrating data, and planning system replacement or consolidation.

Related concepts include Enterprise Architecture, Application Portfolio and Business Capability.

Additional Resource: Microsoft Azure Architecture Center.

Categories Instructional Design, Technical Training, and Learning Development, Knowledge Management and Content Governance, Web, Database, Cloud, and DevOps Technologies, Enterprise Applications, CRM, and Contact Center Systems