We're a commercial training organisation and we're hoping to find an integrated system to help us with all aspects of scheduling, promoting, selling and delivering our training, which is primarily but not restricted to face-to-face provision at our residential training centre.
In an ideal world it would perform CRM type functions, integrate with finance systems, speak to (or replace) our LMS, manage residential room booking, sing, dance and make the tea.
In the past we've used CourseBooker, but our current system is more bespoke and while functional, isn't an optimal user experience.
Any search for training and management related terms simply returns a flood of LMS providers, but I'm wary of any LMSs offering classroom training management facilities, so the emphasis is on something that is for classroom training first. I can't believe that we are the only people in this situation, but software catering to our needs seems fairly unusual.
So, TZ crowd, your suggestions are keenly awaited...
8 Responses
A Flexible Solution
Hi,
I met these guys at a recent Salesforce.com event. http://www.learnspace.com
They have a course booking app that runs on the Salesforce.com platform so you get your CRM, course booking and a community of partners offering further add ons.
Craig
Training booking system
Hi
I know Digital media company who would be able to produce a bespoke training booking systems for you. I’ve worked with them on a freelance basis in the past and I’ve been able to put my Training Management hat on to check how the information is presented.
Speak to Colin Bull MD Digits Industries Ltd 01489 564845 or colin@digits.co.uk
Good luck
Jackie
booking online
Not sure if it is any interest but try contact imediasolutionsltd it is one of our sister companies and produce and web development work / website to your need. The number is 01642 211 666 . Hope this helps and good luck
thanks
Thanks Craig. The sales manager would certainly welcome something as powerful as Salesforce. We’re also considering Sugar as a starting point so there may be something to this. D
thanks
Developing our own solution is something I’ve considered, so thanks to both of you for your suggestions.
Booking System
We could possibly provide a solution for you. We build bespoke booking systems.
http://www.systembookings.com
Enterprise Study
Hi Dan,
I’m not sure if you’ve found what your looking for yet but I beleive the system we provide will tick all of your boxes and more (it might not make the tea though, so I hope that wasn’t one of your priority requests ;-))
We have a standard product which is constantly evolving to keep up with our (respectfully demanding) customers and future training innovations, this should allow the system to grow with you. We have a load of case studies I could send you as well as more information on the product itself.
The System can perform basic CRM functions as well as integrate with most Finance Systems and loads more stuff than I can mention here – It really is a comprehensive system.
We’re currently going through the process of updating our website (our current one is terribly confusing) so it might be best to call me for more information.
Mark Baldwin 01242 260616
mark.baldwin@enterprisestudy.com
Training System
Have a look at Supersaas.com
Its customisable by you and if you need a custom solution Supersaas can provide one. I am a freelance trainer and use it for automated bookings by clients. For me, its free! For your needs there will be a fee but PLEASE don't ignore this – you will be impressed with the solution although you will need to spend some time setting it up.
Highly recommended by a working freelancer!
Alan B