E-learning and LMS blog articles

The 2024 Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Awards™ are given for work in Learning and Development,...

What do you use your learning management system’s reporting and analytics functions for? Measuring...

What are your top priorities when designing your ideal e-learning platform? The usual suspects are...

In the November issue of our Essential E-learning newsletter on LinkedIn, we examined a recent...

We all know by now that getting employee onboarding right is a non-negotiable for any organisation....

The 2023 NHS staff survey found that healthcare workers are ‘overstretched, overworked, underpaid...

What does the modern-day employee expect from L&D activities in the workplace? Once upon a time,...

Evolving employee expectations, the rapid adoption of new technologies and growing cybersecurity ...

A 2023 LinkedIn survey found that 93% of organisations are concerned about employee retention,...

Managing compliance can feel like a never-ending chore; without the right systems in place, it can...

Compliance training often feels like a horror movie sequel—unwelcome, repetitive, and loaded with...

When it comes to choosing the best LMS provider for your organisation, the decision can feel like...

Looking to ensure your employees enjoy a long career within your organisation? Then help them...

What is the most valuable LMS feature for learning and development (L&D) professionals? While the...

For NHS and healthcare organisations, an effective staff training programme can (quite literally)...

Looking to optimise your L&D initiatives? A tried and tested way to guarantee better training...

From helping a company create a culture of compliance to delivering thorough onboarding programmes,...

AI is no longer a futuristic sci-fi fantasy; it’s transforming today's working world. Its impact...

When entering a new role, most UK workers will join with at least a basic understanding of data...

In the July issue of our Essential E-learning newsletter, we looked at Amazon’s future of work and...

Implementing a successful employee training strategy requires a great deal of ongoing effort,...

In today’s fast-paced working world and with remote teams and location-less workspaces, it’s easy...

Are you reaping the rewards of a focused, motivated and engaged workforce? If not, don’t worry –...

L&D is essential for any organisation looking to get the most out of its employees. But building a...

E-learning is playing an increasingly crucial role in the healthcare sector, offering numerous...

Are you looking to maximise the performance of your learning and development strategy? If you’re...

For many L&D managers, these are challenging times. How do you continue to deliver engaging and...

Compliance training is a practice that any business needs to get 100% right as even the smallest...

Are you still relying on annual reviews to provide feedback on job performance, employee...

The entry-level job market can be extremely tough to navigate. Many businesses disregard a large...

With any business strategy, evaluating its effectiveness and being proactive about implementing...

By now, we all understand just how crucial L&D is for business growth and success. It’s no longer a...

What makes a company great? Focus, clear vision, innovation, and adaptability are just some of the...

The Great Resignation is over. While this may prompt employers to breathe a sigh of relief, there’s...

Synchronous learning is standard practice for most educational facilities and has been for a great...

With more than 3 in 4 companies providing online learning opportunities, and online universities...

Looking to boost the knowledge and skillsets of your employees in 2024? Let us introduce you to...

Need some help deciding if an online learning platform is right for your business? You’ve come to...

With nearly 80% of companies reporting a leadership development gap, ineffective leadership in...

As most L&D professionals will know, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to employee training. To...

Earlier this year, Totara officially released the latest version of its market leading LMS suite of...

If you’re a training provider looking to create the best learning experience for your trainees...

Working in a demanding, fast-paced environment, healthcare professionals are faced with new...

By now, you're probably au fait with the many benefits associated with delivering effective L&D...

In this age of AI technology, it’s fair to assume that any ‘e’ type platform will work away...

As a highly regulated training practice with potentially lifesaving outcomes, first aid training ...

Employee training is a vital L&D practice that yields many benefits. From increased productivity,...

The past several years have had a transformative impact on the working world. From changes in...

2024 is set to overshadow 2023 as the year of AI, with a second wave of new AI technology and tools...

With a vast range of diverse roles and departments, the healthcare sector faces a unique challenge...

In the busy corporate landscape, where boardrooms echo with strategic discussions around...

To get the best out of your employees in 2024, now is the time to prioritise key performance...

Studies have shown that 70% of employees say they haven’t mastered the skills required for their...

As many organisations have discovered already, workplace learning supported by a comprehensive L&D...

As we approach the new year, many organisations will begin to create a clear vision for what they...

Among the many L&D strategies deployed within organisations across various sectors, mentoring in...

L&D is a vital function that empowers employees by helping them grow their knowledge base and...

With increasing risks around cybersecurity and GDPR laws, along with rising pressures for...

With large, dispersed teams in need of complex, often life-saving training courses, and facing...

The shift from offline to online learning and development can be an understandably daunting...

The widespread adoption of digital learning solutions in recent years has allowed organisations to...

When designing an impactful and effective L&D strategy, there are many tried and tested learning...

As an increasing number of businesses embrace digital technologies, they experience the benefits of...

Amongst the many essential L&D practices carried out within most businesses, one of the most...

There are several key considerations when looking to achieve L&D excellence, including finding the...

Using an LMS to manage and deliver your L&D programmes enables you to take advantage of a wide...

Learning management systems (LMSs) have been hailed as the ultimate L&D solution that can help...

Most L&D teams will know that staying ahead of the curve and keeping up with competitors means...

Harnessing the true potential of a workforce can only be achieved within a supportive environment...

We live in an age in which technology is used to enhance various aspects of our daily lives,...

‘Online learning’, a term once exclusively associated with educational institutes, is today far...

The most powerful asset for any organisation is its people, yet many employers struggle to tap into...

Mentoring and coaching are often incorrectly perceived as interchangeable. Although both practices...

Compliance refers to the act of adhering to legal, ethical, and regulatory rules and requirements...

There are a great many benefits that come with implementing a learning management system (LMS)...

Most L&D leaders will agree that training opportunities should be afforded to employees throughout...

Online learning technology has paved the way for new learning methodologies and L&D practices such...

In the past, the working world prioritised the need for employees to have ‘hard skills’, with...

With the right tools and a well-planned L&D strategy, online education initiatives can provide...

Getting the onboarding process right is crucial and can significantly impact employee churn and...

When designing a comprehensive L&D strategy, components such as compliance training, onboarding...

The workplace training landscape is ever-changing with more and more organisations embracing change

Successful performance management practices are built on a foundation of continuous feedback and...

Healthcare training is typically comprised of a mix of asynchronous learning, instructor-led...

When it comes to delivering powerful L&D initiatives, many organisations will choose to diversify...

Finding motivation at work and maintaining a productive working environment can be a constant...

There are a number of ways to increase the value of your e-learning investment and the ROI of your ...

Learning and development methods and initiatives are constantly evolving, with new studies...

When reading through the resume of a potential candidate, hiring managers will look for relevant...

Gamification has quickly become one of the most effective ways to capture the attention of...

E-learning, initially conceived as a method for delivering long distance higher education courses,...

For any organisation looking to utilise e-learning technology to cultivate a culture of continuous...

Award-winning and Platinum Alliance Totara Partner Hubken has been appointed to deliver a...

At the heart of any online L&D strategy are effective e-learning courses and training content...

Learning and development opportunities are essential in helping healthcare organisations achieve...

If you've been using an outdated learning management system (LMS) for a long time, you've probably...

Of the latest and greatest platforms that have transformed the world of e-learning over recent...

Of the many features and functions on offer to learning management system (LMS) users, reporting...

When it comes to delivering crucial sales training to teams, obstacles such as skills gaps, lack of...

When an organisation decides to invest in powerful e-learning technology, finding the right...

Whether you’re currently using an LMS or searching for a new one, you’reprobably aware of most of...

Organisational learning and development requirements can vary dramatically depending on sector....

The increasing popularity of e-learning means that the benefits of online learning for learners,...

How do you create and maintain a thriving and successful organisation? Of course, the answer...

As an increasing number of organisations invest in L&D solutions, many are expanding their existing...

One of the most powerful advantages of using an e-learning platform is the ability to deliver a...

When organisations embark on the process of choosing the perfect LMS to fulfil their L&D goals and...

We're delighted to share that Hubken Group has been chosen to create a learning management system...

There are many factors to consider when choosing the right learning management system (LMS). Cost,...

Most educators would agree that traditional classroom-based learning with its printed textbooks and...

Continuing professional development (CPD), despite providing numerous organisational benefits, is...

As an increasing number of organisations strive to deliver effective L&D initiatives for their...

For delivering role-specific organisational training and improving workplace performance,...

Just how do you maintain employee training in a business environment that is constantly changing?...

The process of choosing an LMS shouldn’t be rushed. It takes time to fully investigate and...

HR departments continue to have to manage through challenging times. Post-pandemic, employees are...

No business or organisation can expect to achieve excellence without first ensuring that their...

As e-learning continues to grow in popularity we are seeing a rapid displacement of traditional...

Using an e-learning platform opens up L&D initiatives to a broader, more diverse range of content...

Organisations that have chosen to empower their L&D initiatives with e-learning can expect to...

The e-learning industry is booming. In fact, it’s an industry that has grown by 900% since 2000....

Remote or hybrid working models are here to stay as more and more businesses and organisations move...

Arriva is the proud winner of Totara’s 2023 Best Compliance Experience award. Hosted and supported...

Taking the time to design an effective L&D strategy that aligns with an organisation’s goals and...

There are many cost-saving benefits when using an effective and powerful LMS, such as lowering...

The e-learning industry has drastically evolved over the years, led by new and exciting...

Company culture refers to the shared values and attitudes that shape and influence the day-to-day...

As a Totara Platinum Alliance Partner, we stay up to date with all things Totara so that we can...

The traditional ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to L&D has been made redundant.With new advancements...

There are many hurdles that healthcare organisations must face when it comes to delivering an...

Whether you're a long-term LMS user or an e-learning novice, getting to grips with the world of...

For public sector organisations, there are many factors to consider when purchasing cloud-based...

Onboarding is an essential element of any L&D initiative, the process helps new a starter become...

If you’re familiar with e-learning platforms and learning management systems (LMSs), you’ve most...

Over saturated markets, poor business strategy and weak messaging are some of the factors that can...

If you’re considering adopting a powerful e-learning platform to elevate your L&D programmes, part...

Social and collaborative learning is an essential part of L&D for many organisations across a...

Many businesses and organisations have chosen to maximise their L&D function with the help of...

A modern LMS will have the necessary functionality and flexibility to achieve a number of use cases...

E-learning assessments are a valuable tool at the disposal of L&D leaders, managers and HR teams...

In an earlier post, we highlighted a number of new Moodle features that are set to transform the...

Many businesses and organisations choose to adopt powerful e-learning platforms such as a Learning...

We recently caught up with Ben Reeves, who heads up our talented e-learning development team, to...

Third sector organisations rely on generous donations, fundraising initiatives, public awareness...

Businesses and organisations in all sectors use learning management systems across a wide range of...

If you're looking to invest in an LMS, one of the best ways to evaluate the ROI is to look at the...

Moodle is the world's most popular LMS, used by millions across all sectors, in businesses and...

Many businesses and organisations rely on SSO as a crucial component in delivering comprehensive,...

Over the last few years, the world of work has undergone significant changes – with technological...

Most businesses and organisations, regardless of their sector or size, are required to adhere to...

HR and L&D are vital components of any business, working symbiotically to improve the employee...

Moodle is perhaps the best known open-source LMS platform in the world, accessed by millions of...

If a bespoke, tailor-made LMS is high on your company's agenda, you might have thought about...

2023 is upon us, and what better time to highlight some of the top e-learning trends to look out...

Platinum Alliance Totara Partner Hubken has been appointed to deliver a best-in-class online...

The end of the financial year presents many departmental challenges – not least ensuring that...

To get the best out of your learners, you need to ensure that they are engaged and invested in your...

Using e-learning technology to deliver your L&D programmes creates more opportunities for diverse,...

If you're looking for an LMS at a more reasonable budget than building your own affords (or if your...

Even though research shows that 90% of corporations now use online learning compared with just 4%...

Any business or organisation will know that encouraging an employee's continuous personal and...

Employees love using a learning management system (LMS)! This e-learning platform has the power to...

In this turbulent economic climate, budgets are tighter and cost saving is at the forefront of...

Many companies and industries are experiencing the effects of a global skills shortage, with some...

Although Moodle was born out of an idea to take education beyond physical classrooms and provide...

It will come as no surprise that everyone learns differently and has a preferred learning style. It...

Even with the most interesting and diverse subject matter, any educator will tell you how difficult...

Even the most well-thought-out learning and development strategies or comprehensive learning...

Using an e-learning platform gives businesses and organisations the opportunity to move beyond the...

Using an LMS has become an essential part of delivering effective e-learning programmes and...

The e-learning community is growing more and more every year, with an increasing number of...

As we approach Christmas,‘the season of giving’, many charities will be looking to bring on larger...

Can’t tell an LXP from an LMS? Tongue tied about TXPs? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. To the...

When a business or organisation is searching for a new e-learning platform, it’s essential to find...

For any successful business, developing and selling a good product is only half the battle....

A learning management system (LMS) is a powerful piece of software, capable of solving even the...

At Hubken, we are exceptionally well versed in all things Totara. As a Totara Platinum Alliance...

What is performance management?

Performance management can be defined as the process of monitoring...

With more and more organisations embracing virtual learning, the e-learning industry continues to...

Today’s modern worker will likely change jobs many times over the course of their career. In fact, ...

Moodle is the world's most recognised learning management system (LMS), used by millions of users...

Totara is renowned for its collaborative learning technology and innovative cloud-based systems....

When it comes to deciding which learning management system (LMS) is right for your organisation,...

As your employees navigate their way through a busy work schedule, you may find that they aren’t...

Moodle continues to evolve and Moodle 4.0 adds some fantastic features, enabling our clients to...

Over the past few years, remote working and virtual learning have become the ‘new normal’ for many ...

There are lots of buzzwords and technical phrases used within the e-learning industry. If you’re...

We are pleased to announce that we have again been accepted as a supplier on the Government’s...

The overarching goal of using alearning management system (LMS) is to achieve an effective learning...

Your learning management system is a platform that can serve as a virtual classroom, a virtual...

As a Totara Platinum Alliance Partner and leading UK e-learning experts, we regularly provide our...

As one of the UK’s leading e-learning specialists, Hubken is very pleased to announce that we have...

When it comes to using a learning management system (LMS) to carry out your L&D strategy, one of...

Last week, we looked at some of the ways your e-learning platform can positively affect company...

Achieving the ideal company culture is instrumental in the success and longevity of a business....

One of the major challenges that many organisations often struggle with is that of employee...

So much of the content and information we consume daily is now gathered using our smartphones....

Whether you’re considering implementing an LMS for the first time or looking to upgrade to an LMS...

Setting the tone for your LMS starts with the way you customise it, keeping itin line with your...

There is a great deal of emphasis placed on onboarding and initial training programmes to get new...

Have you downloaded our free LMS Pricing eBook?Before choosing an LMS for your business or...

Advances in technology have changed the way we absorb information and consume content. We have the...

There are a number ofadvantages to consider when implementing an LMS and adopting an e-learning...

This article was originally published on eLearning Industry.

Digital transformation has been...

Over the last few years, we have seen a huge transformation of the traditional officeworkplace and...

If you feel like your current LMS isn’t quite fulfilling your learning and development needs, then...

Totara 15 and 16 introduces many improvements to the entire Totara Talent Experience Platform...

Growing your business is an exciting prospect. However, as your company thrives you may run into...

Is a learning management system (LMS) worth the investment? This is a legitimate question that many...

Although we can’t yet see exactly what the post-pandemic workplace will look like, 2022 is already...

The past few years have been transformative ones in the world of corporate learning.

With an...

While Learning and Development (L&D) is important for all industries, it could be argued that is...

As is often the case, the new year is both a time for reflection on the past and a chance to cast...

Onboarding new employees is a significant and challenging task!

Every new employee, no matter how...

With the rapid pace of change in today’s LMS technology and the seismic shift in e-learning across...

E-learning technology has rapidly changed over the past few years, transitioning from a simple...

Hosting is the foundation of your LMS and should operate seamlessly and quietly in the background,...

When it comes to training and developing staff, SMEs face a lot of challenges. Time, money and...

The Hubken Video Library offers an extensive library of ‘how-to’ video tutorials, providing...

More and more often, we are being asked about comparing Moodle with Totara, enquiring about the...

eLearning Industry’s Best Learning Management Systems list for 2022 was announced recently and...

The Best Learning Management Systems list for 2022 has arrived from eLearning Industry and Moodle...

As mentioned in our first Moodle 4.0 preview blog, the new version of Moodle is putting a big...

The Totara version 14 release brings with it some exciting changes to the suite of Totara products,...

With careful design and implementation, collaborative e-learning provides an effective lifeline for...

Whether you’re looking to purchase an LMS or you already have one, it’s important to consider...

Moodle 4.0 is on its way, bringing exciting new user-experience changes that will make using Moodle...

If your Learning Management System (LMS) plays a key role in your organisation, then it’s essential...

Moodle is one of the foremost Learning Management systems in the world. You may well ask, just who...

Performance management is a vital aspect of any organisation’s strategy. Developing and managing...

Over our many years of successfully delivering e-learning solutions, Learning Management Systems...

At Hubken Group, we’ve been successfully delivering e-learning solutions since 2004. Moodle has...

Learning Management Systems (LMSs) such as Totara Learn and Moodle LMS have been used by...

Activities in Moodle can sometimes be confused with courses.

This article has been syndicated from the Totara Learn blog.

Whether you call them employee...

There are many ways we develop our knowledge and skills in the workplace. For many of us there’s...

An effective performance management strategy is crucial to the success of any organisation.

Ensuring your learning and development programmes have useful, engaging content is key to the...

In an exciting move to thrust Scotland into the embracing arms of a digital future, the Scottish...

Moodle LMS is the world's most popular learning management system (LMS). To realise its full...

It won’t come as a surprise to anyone in the sector that times are tough for charities. The Covid...

Every industry has its terms, buzzwords and lingo that can seem impenetrable to outsiders, and...

If you would like to enable the use of the Moodle app for your Moodle site you can do so, providing...

Whether ‘tis nobler to opt for LMS configuration or face the sea of customisation troubles is up...

Awarding badges in Moodle based on different levels of performance in a particular activity is...

In this article we’ll look at how healthcare e-learning can help organisations in the sector...

You've probably got a decent training programme. You've probably got a crack team of L&D...

Annual performance review. Is there another three-word phrase in the English language that can so...

There was a time when seeing the phrase ‘remote working available’ seemed exotic. The kind of...

It's a simple reality of modern life that we’re all just very busy. Whether it’s work, kids or...

Moodle Cloud is a cost-effective way to start delivering simple e-learning content to users online....

Which learning style works for you?

If you are uploading a large file to Moodle or Totara or you need to complete a backup of a large...

Help is at hand for those time consuming periods when Moodle LMS administrators need to create a...

Struggling with any aspect of your Moodle site? Our training can help!

We’re frequently asked if Moodle LMS can offer "multitenancy", that’s the ability to have...

Here at Hubken one of the many things we love about Moodle is the huge number of plug-ins...

If there is one thing that 2020 has taught us it’s that online learning is no longer just an add-on...

A survey of Fortune 1,000 companies by the Corporate Executive Board (CEB) found that 66% of...

If you’re responsible for managing e-learning programmes you’ll know what a Learning Management...

For anyone managing e-learning programmes learner engagement is surely a key measure of success....

The term gamification has been around for years, but what is it?

Simply, it’s about bringing...

Hubken Group is delighted to announce that we have secured a place in the new G-Cloud 12 framework...