PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1650534
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1650534
A Learning Management System (LMS) is a software application or web-based platform utilized for designing, implementing, and assessing a learning process. It serves as a comprehensive online tool for creating, distributing, monitoring, and reporting educational content and outcomes. The LMS can be employed to support both traditional face-to-face training and environments for blended/hybrid and online learning.
The main components of a Learning Management System (LMS) include solutions and services. LMS services encompass strategy development, design, development, and support, with users accessing and utilizing these services as needed within the LMS. Various delivery modes, such as distance learning, instructor-led training (ILT), and blended training, are facilitated, and the system can be deployed in different modes, including cloud and on-premises. LMS implementation spans across multiple verticals, including academic and corporate settings.
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The learning management system (LMS) market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $20.07 billion in 2024 to $22.96 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to corporate training needs, scalability and flexibility, cost savings, rise of blended learning, globalization of education.
The learning management system (LMS) market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $44.68 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to microlearning trends, gamification in learning, lifelong learning initiatives, focus on soft skills training, competency-based learning. Major trends in the forecast period include voice-enabled search and navigation, voice-enhanced content delivery, multimodal learning experiences, language learning support, real-time language translation, podcast-style learning modules, adaptive learning with voice.
The anticipated surge in e-learning adoption is poised to be a driving force behind the growth of the Learning Management System (LMS) market in the foreseeable future. E-learning, rooted in formalized instruction but utilizing digital tools, gained prominence, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, as educational institutions worldwide faced closures to curb the virus's spread. Institutions turned to e-learning to facilitate remote learning for students during the crisis. For example, ProsperityForAll reported that the penetration rate of online learning platforms increased from 6. 8% in 2020 to 9. 9% in 2022, showcasing the escalating adoption of e-learning and contributing to the expansion of the Learning Management System (LMS) market.
The rising prevalence of smartphones is expected to drive the growth of the Learning Management System market. Smartphones, offering accessibility and convenience, facilitate on-the-go learning, enhancing user engagement. With features like mobile learning, offline access, microlearning, and social interaction, smartphones make LMS platforms more effective and attractive. Furthermore, smartphones enable functionalities such as push notifications, progress tracking, and cost-effective learning solutions, extending the global reach of LMS for diverse educational and professional needs. According to the GSM Association, 67% of the global population, equivalent to 5. 3 billion people, subscribed to mobile services by the end of 2021. An additional 400 million subscribers are expected by 2025, reaching a total of 5. 7 billion subscribers, underscoring the role of smartphone adoption in propelling the growth of Learning Management Systems.
The integration of artificial intelligence is a prominent trend gaining traction in the learning management system (LMS) market. AI offers various benefits to learning management systems by promoting an innovative approach to the learning experience for team members. An AI-based learning platform employs a specific set of algorithms to analyze data, learn from it, and make predictions. For example, in June 2023, Silgan University, a US-based institution, introduced an online Learning Management System tailored for busy packaging professionals. This self-paced educational platform enables students to complete three closure courses from the comfort of their homes or offices. With the increasing importance of training employees and transferring knowledge, students will delve into topics such as the fundamentals of closures and materials, quality control procedures, and manufacturing processes.
Major companies in the Learning Management Systems market are actively developing innovative solutions, such as digital self-service educational tools, to gain a competitive edge. A digital self-service educational tool refers to an online platform or application enabling individuals to independently access knowledge, skills, or information through interactive digital resources. For instance, a UK-based cargo management systems company launched the Hermes Learning Management System (LMS), a digital self-service educational tool designed to enhance understanding of air cargo processes and the company's Cargo Management System (CMS). This platform consolidates various training content, providing a centralized hub for structured courses, FAQs, instructional videos, and how-to guides. The Hermes LMS aims to improve staff knowledge, streamline onboarding, and enhance software implementation efficiency.
In December 2022, Moodle HQ, an Australia-based educational services company, acquired eAbyas Info Solutions for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition is strategically geared towards providing Moodle direct access to the Indian market, strengthening global networks, and developing customized products to expand Moodle's presence and services in India. eAbyas Info Solutions, an India-based e-learning company, specializes in delivering learning solutions to educational institutions and corporations.
Major companies operating in the learning management system (LMS) market include McGraw-Hill Global Education Holdings LLC, Desire2Learn Inc., SAP SE, Docebo Inc., Absorb Software Inc., Blackboard Inc., Cornerstone OnDemand Inc., Oracle Corporation, Internation Business Machines Corporation, Pearson plc, PowerSchool Group LLC, Epignosis LLC, Skillsoft Corporation, Aptara Inc., Articulate Global Inc., Schoology Inc., MPS Interactive Systems Limited, NetDimensions Holdings Limited, Adobe Inc., CrossKnowledge Group Ltd., SumTotal Systems LLC, Instructure Inc., Tovuti Inc., iSpring Solutions Inc., Callidus Software Inc., John Wiley & Sons Inc., Paradiso Solutions Inc., Saba Software Inc., Moodle Pty Ltd., Google LLC, Litmos Limited, LearnUpon Limited, Atrixware LLC, G-Cube Webwide Software Private Limited
North America was the largest region in the learning management system market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the learning management system (lms) market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the learning management system (lms) market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.
The learning management system market includes revenues earned by entities by monitoring user progress and performance and increasing eLearning accessibility without geographic limitations. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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