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Choosing the Right LMS for Continuing Education

Learning Management Systems
Elevate
EthosCE

Cadmium vs. Other LMSs: The Purpose-Built LMS Advantage

When it comes to continuing education (CE) and professional development, choosing the right learning management system (LMS) is crucial. While Standard LMSs can be used as a general community engagement platform, Cadmium’s LMS solutions—Elevate and EthosCE—are specifically designed to support continuing education professionals across associations, healthcare organizations, and certification bodies.

Whether you need a scalable LMS for member education, professional certification, or healthcare compliance, Cadmium delivers the tools, automation, and integrations required to streamline learning programs, track credits, and ensure accreditation compliance.

Why Cadmium’s LMS Solutions Are Superior to Standard LMSs

Feature Cadmium Elevate EthosCE Standard LMSs
Built for Continuing Education ✅ Designed for association CE programs ✅ Tailored for healthcare CE and CME ❌ General community platform
Accreditation and Compliance Support ✅ CE credit tracking and compliance ✅ Supports ACCME, ANCC, ACPE, and more ❌ No accreditation tools
Custom Learning Pathways ✅ Personalized learning journeys ✅ Adaptive learning experiences ❌ Basic content delivery
Certification and Credit Tracking ✅ Integrated LMS credit tracking ✅ Automated CME and CE reporting ❌ Not available
Assessment and Quizzes ✅ Built-in knowledge checks ✅ Robust testing and competency tracking ❌ No structured assessments
AMS and CRM Integrations ✅ Connects with leading association tools ✅ Seamless data integration for healthcare orgs ❌ Limited or unavailable
Advanced Reporting and Analytics ✅ Custom dashboards and insights ✅ Real-time CME compliance reporting ❌ Basic engagement analytics
Scalability for Large Organizations ✅ Supports large association CE programs ✅ Built for enterprise-level healthcare CE ❌ Limited scalability

Cadmium Elevate: The Best LMS for Association Continuing Education

For associations and member-based organizations, Cadmium Elevate provides a feature-rich LMS designed to streamline online learning, event-based education, and certification programs.

✓ Seamless CE credit tracking for members

✓ Customizable learning paths tailored to association needs

✓ Powerful event integration for hybrid & virtual education

✓ Automated certification & reporting to reduce administrative burden

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EthosCE: The Leading LMS for Healthcare Continuing Education & CME

For healthcare organizations, medical associations, and CME providers, EthosCE is the industry’s leading LMS for managing accredited continuing education.

✓ Built-in compliance tracking for ACCME, ANCC, ACPE & Joint Accreditation

✓ Streamlined CME credit issuance & reporting to PARS & JA-PARS

✓ Advanced learner analytics to measure competency and outcomes

✓Adaptive learning pathways to personalize medical education

✓ Predictable fee structures that do not penalize organization's growth

✓ Flexible eCommerce features and subscription model capabilities

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Why Continuing Education Professionals Choose Cadmium Over Standard LMSs

Unlike Standard LMSs, which are usually primarily designed for community engagement, Cadmium’s Elevate and EthosCE LMS solutions are purpose-built to support continuing education professionals with accreditation, compliance, and structured learning experiences.

✓ Trusted by associations & healthcare organizations worldwide

✓ Industry-leading and compliance & up-to-date accreditation standards

✓ Monthly product updates bringing improvements and new features

✓ Automated workflows for credit tracking & certification and analytics dashboard

✓ Scalable solutions designed for lifelong learning & professional development

Choose the Right LMS for Continuing Education Success

If your organization prioritizes continuing education, accreditation management, and professional development, you need a specialized LMS—not just a community platform.

Don’t settle for a generic solution—Cadmium’s LMS platforms are designed to elevate learning experiences and streamline continuing education management.

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