An LMS that can be created for less than 10,000 yen per month
It is currently the most widely used e-learning tool.
You can use the Learning Management System (LMS) at a low cost!
There is a mechanism to easily break through below half the market price
Those who are suitable for LMS implementation
Using shopify for low prices
You can use the most popular e-learning system (LMS) at a low cost!
By utilizing "shopify + app", we have a system that allows you to easily exceed half the market price.
You may think of Shopify as a tool for e-commerce sites, but it is also very suitable for building membership sites that do not involve payment , so you can even use it for in-house training .
Know the market price
What types of LMS are there?
Broadly speaking, there are two types of LMS.
*The market price is roughly calculated from several sites that compile prices.
1. On-premise type
The on-premise type is a method of implementing and introducing e-learning on your own company's own server. It allows for a high degree of freedom in development, so it is a strong option if you have specific needs, but the initial investment and maintenance costs tend to be high.
Market price
Initial cost: 1 million to 5 million yen Monthly cost: 100,000 to 800,000 yen
2) Cloud-based
This is a method to use a system that has already been completed to a certain extent, and basically no server is required. This is included in the monthly usage fee. Although the degree of freedom is reduced, it is a method that can keep costs low if you can do what you want.
Market price
Initial cost: 0-500,000 yen Monthly cost: 50,000-200,000 yen
Cloud-based services are mainstream
Which one is better?
The on-premise type is expensive but suitable for large-scale systems that allow you to do what you want, while the cloud type is suitable for small-scale use!
However, in most cases, everything you need can be found on the cloud, and there's no doubt that this is the current mainstream.
Three points to keep in mind for low-cost implementation
Even within cloud-based systems, which are characterized by their relatively low costs, there are systems that can make costs even cheaper!
That is the introduction of an LMS that utilizes Shopify!!
Is shopify an e-commerce site?
If you look into it, you'll find that Shopify is definitely an e-commerce site!
So when it comes to payment, it's a breeze!
It also comes with a system for organizing members, so as long as it has the functionality of an LMS, it can be said to be a tool that makes customer management easy, right?!
Add functionality with the app
Shopify is a system that allows you to add features using apps. Among those features, there is an "LMS" app!
Among the several apps available, there are some that are priced low and have low ratings.
Can be used without payment
I'd like to use it for in-house training, but since it's an e-commerce site, don't I have to make a payment?
Don't worry! You can register as a customer without making a payment, and you can also use the customer management function to control which courses you can watch!
What is the actual usage fee?
Less than 10,000 yen per month is a little too cheap compared to the market price, so it's hard to believe...
I can almost hear someone say,
The monthly fee will be
- Shopify monthly fee: $25 (approx. 3,800 yen)
- Monthly app fee is $10 (approx. 1,450 yen)
Total: Approx. 5,250 yen/month
The minimum fee you need is just the amount above! After that, you will have to pay for the app if you want the features you want, and if you want maintenance, you will have to pay a maintenance fee, but you can also choose not to pay.
Is this really enough?
Don't worry!
There are sites with proven examples.
Our company, Liquid Masters, has over 300 students, and we are actually able to operate at this price!
(Actually, I use other marketing tools too, so the monthly fee is a little higher, but excluding that, this amount doesn't affect my operations.)
Introducing examples
Common features required for an LMS
- Video distribution function
- Progress Indicator
- Download files
- Certificate of completion
- Memo function
- Testing function
- If available, ask a question
I think it's roughly around this range, but Liquid Masters is a site that basically implements all of the above within this price range.
Display courses for each student
Liquid Masters has three courses: "Beginner", "Intermediate", and "Advanced". You can set up a "list" with banners and descriptions for each course.
This is where you can control which courses are shown to each student , so they will be displayed according to the person taking the course.
Check your progress
Within each course, links to videos organized by unit and file download links will be displayed on the left side.
It is also possible to mix in quizzes like "tests" anywhere in the course, and the course progress is easy to see as it is displayed in a bar at the top, such as "Progress rate 14%!"
All the features you need
I can't tell you everything here, but the management can check the progress of each student, and once you have completed all the courses, you can be issued a certificate of completion.
Useful cases
CASE 1
Speaking of LMS
①Sales of video courses
The best place to use this is by selling video courses.
I believe that Liquid Masters, the company we operate, falls into this category exactly, so we are thoroughly accumulating know-how.
CASE 2
Operation without settlement is also possible
For in-house training etc.
Since it is made with Shopify, you might think it is an EC site, but it can also be used for in-house training. What if you could introduce e-learning for less than 10,000 yen per month in your company ? Wouldn't that be great?
Shopify has an excellent customer management function that can be used without going through payment. If the training team uses this function effectively (which is easy), it can be used for various purposes, from employee training to self-study.
You can also see progress, which can be used for personnel evaluations.
CASE 3
LMS implementation is a must
Reskilling Subsidy Course
Companies that already have training programs are likely considering using reskilling subsidies to sell their courses.
If you are going to use an LMS for reskilling through e-learning, it is essential to introduce one. If you are going to use one, you can save money by choosing one that has a low monthly fee!
Are there any drawbacks to implementing it?
So far, there have only been good things to say about it, but you may be wondering if it's really okay. Of course, there are some drawbacks too!
Initial setup costs are high
Since you use a system called Shopify, there will be initial costs for setting it up and setting up courses!
In addition, there is the effort and expense of preparing the course itself (videos and teaching materials), so this needs to be taken into consideration.
Regarding the construction cost, there are various options, such as staying within the general cost range for LMS and using only the LMS, or taking advantage of the opportunity to include the homepage section as well! Including marketing for the sales section!
Installation within the app's functions
Since you will be using an app, you will need to accept that you basically can't do anything that you can't do in the app settings.
However, since it covers all the general functions, it can be fully utilized, and courses with up to 300 people have been run successfully.
Maintenance costs are low from the second year onwards
There will be initial setup costs in the first year, but the low monthly fee is a big advantage!
Once you have created it, maintenance costs from the second year onwards will be significantly reduced, so it will not be a burden even if you use it continuously.
The actual [annual cost for the second year] is as follows! (In the lowest price case)
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