There are more than 1,000 LMS vendors, all offering an enormous variety of options in pricing and features. The elearning industry has also been quick to adopt the latest technologies — if you can conceive it, you can do it. The flexibility and options for crafting an online CE system are truly staggering. Yet, 25 percent of LMS customers plan to replace their system5. That number is particularly remarkable when you consider how much effort it takes to switch from one learning management system to another. Most organizations put off making the switch for years before biting the bullet. For associations with simple continuing education ambitions this is sobering data. A more lightweight approach may be the way to reduce risk and increase upside. 02 / LMS Challenges for Associations cost implementation integration ease of use support A GUIDE FOR ASSOCIATIONS AND SOCIETIES 3 FIVE PERTINENT CHALLENGES MUST BE WEIGHED WHEN CONSIDERING A LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 5. Ibid.