Bluegem Blog

LMS Customisation - What does it Really Cost?

19/07/2018

Development costs to customise your LMS can be high. But it doesn’t stop there... If you thought the bill for development and test was expensive, just wait till you add the cost of maintaining and supporting your custom changes. On average, a software company will charge somewhere between 20 to 30% of the original development cost each year for the life of the product.

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Topics: Training Management Systems

15 Benefits the Right TMS Will Bring to your Organisation

05/06/2018

In a competitive market where businesses and individuals constantly strive to identify value, having a workforce which is trained, competent and confident in what they do is an enviable business advantage.

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Topics: Training Management Systems

A-Grade LMS solutions for developing an SME Workforce | Bluegem

02/12/2017

There's no good reason why your small to medium business can't enjoy the same benefits of effective workforce planning and development that your biggest competitors can access.

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Topics: Training Management Systems

Face to face training - RIP

02/12/2017

"Online training doesn't work in our industry. Just a waste of time. How do you expect people to learn how to be a bricklayer watching cartoons on their iPad. Face to face training is the only thing that works."

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Topics: Business Integration Training Management Systems eLearning Solutions Corporate Enterprise Training

Corporate Training Software - 70:20:10 great in theory, but how does it work?

02/12/2017

This blog relates to corporate training software for learning and development. It provides practical tips on how to implement 70:20:10 in your environment. As an introduction, there are 3 reasons I like this article by Ryan Tracey: Provoking Deeper Thinking

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Topics: Business Integration Training Management Systems eLearning Solutions Corporate Enterprise Training Industry Insider

What is an AVETMISS Compliant Student Management System?

06/11/2017

AVETMISS Compliant Student Management System

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Topics: Training Management Systems Reporting

RTO Software that expresses the unique personality of your business

25/03/2017

Read this before making deciding to design and develop your own RTO Software solution. Achieving the right balance of functionality and personality that define your business doesn't have to be a risky and expensive affair. We've become pretty used to the idea that custom designed anything is bound to be too risky and too expensive. But it doesn't have to be.  

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Topics: Training Management Systems

What we’ve learned about RTO Administration – a vendor’s perspective

07/08/2016

The job of an RTO administrator can’t be taken lightly. Over the years I have spoken to hundreds of administrators addressing their frustrations, knowledge of the VET Sector and expectations of how systems can help them do their job efficiently and accurately. I’ve found that there are many good administrators who know the VET Sector, thoroughly understand the student management processes, are clear about reporting standards and keep ...

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Topics: Business Integration Compliance Training Management Systems Case Studies

2016 National VET Conference – Our Roadmap

03/08/2016

We are very excited to show you our new and improved Bluegem editions. We’ve made massive strides this year and we hope you’ll like the changes. Key changes include: faster response time, more flexibility, user-configurable dashboards, easier to use, comprehensive invoicing, full integration with Xero, better CRICOS and VET FEE-HELP tools… The list goes on. 

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Topics: Business Integration Compliance Training Management Systems Corporate Enterprise Training eLearning Solutions What's New Industry Insider Web Technologies

The world has changed – so too must learning management

02/08/2016

If you accept that learning is the acquisition of knowledge or skills through study, experience or being taught; then by association, learning management must be about facilitating learning processes and the acquisition of knowledge and skills. So in a world where once-stable platforms are shifting by the day, how does learning management need to change and adapt to a new environment?

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Topics: Training Management Systems eLearning Solutions Corporate Enterprise Training