How to become an LMS administrator?

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I hope I am in the right place to ask this question.

Around a year ago, I switched from teaching to becoming an eLearning developer at an ED tech company. I enjoyed the work and learned a lot, but my contract wasn’t renewed for the new year. Now, I’m exploring my next steps because most eLearning developer roles also include instructional design (ID), which isn’t my primary interest. I want to focus on the LMS (Learning Management System) side and pursue an administrator role. However, there are so many LMS options available, and I’m not sure where to start. Should I choose one and learn it thoroughly, or are they similar enough that learning a few would prepare me well for different organizations? I would greatly appreciate any advice!

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To become an LMS (Learning Management System) administrator, consider these steps:

  1. Education: A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field is advantageous.
  2. Gain Experience: Practical experience with LMS platforms is crucial. Seek internships or entry-level roles in educational technology or IT support.
  3. Develop Skills: Acquire skills in coding, problem-solving, and effective communication. These skills are essential for managing and troubleshooting LMS issues.
  4. Specialized Training: Take courses or certifications specific to LMS administration. This ensures you’re proficient in system setup, maintenance, and user support.
  5. Stay Updated: Keep up with advancements in educational technology and LMS software to enhance your expertise.
  6. Apply for Positions: Look for LMS administrator roles in educational institutions or organizations that use learning management systems.
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If you aren’t utilizing a system that can pull reports for you, you might need to know how to do it yourself. The mileage could differ.

However, our present LMS administrators don’t do reports. For that, we do in fact have a Tableau administrator. Still, it’s undeniably helpful to have a rudimentary understanding of databases and queries.

The leadership teams at my former job generated their own reports; the technology only offered pre-packaged reports. Everything else was vendor modification.

I constructed my own LMS from the ground up when I started working on it. I most definitely needed a DBA to assist me in setting up the links between the Oracle database and my database. The managers just had to click on the reports they desired because I had predetermined them.