6 Benefits of Using Pinnacle Series LMS to Support Employee Training

Ongoing training for organizations in the fields of Architecture, Engineering and Construction, (AEC) is a mission-critical initiative. The skills gap recently discussed is most pressing for construction, but architecture and engineering firms also face similar challenges: industry demand that outpaces workforce growth, rapidly shifting technology, and large-scale projects involving coordination between multiple internal departments, external contractors, and clients. Standardization and regulation are high, bringing with them their own ongoing training requirements.

To meet these needs, businesses within the AEC sectors require a Learning Management System (LMS) to centralize training resources, make them accessible to employees wherever they are, and track learning progress. However, the options at first glance are overwhelming. The LMS industry includes numerous variations, each with distinct user features, admin functions, and content libraries. Deciphering which is the best choice for a team can involve weeks of research, just to narrow down the options to the top contenders.

Making the correct choice isn’t just a matter of features and functions—it also has a direct impact on the success of a training initiative. Many workers disengage from learning even when they list opportunities for ongoing education as one of their most valued benefits. The disconnect is clear: if employees want training but feel that the training provided is inadequate, they may express dissatisfaction with specific solutions while still seeking more training.

For example:

• A BIM manager needs to check for design clashes in Navisworks.
• An engineer wants to create an analytical structural model in Revit.
• A construction foreman wants to reassign crew members in Procore.
• A mechanical engineer needs help with assembly modeling in SOLIDWORKS.

In each of these cases, if the worker doesn’t know how to perform a step in their software, they may spend hours searching YouTube for an effective tutorial or probing Reddit for peer advice. As they do, they must evaluate the overall quality of each answer for trustworthiness (is this source knowledgeable?), timeliness (are their answers up to date with the latest software?), and comprehensiveness (are they telling everything needed, or have important details been skipped?). This can consume hours of a person’s day and prevent them from being effective in their job.

This is where an LMS like Pinnacle Series, purpose-built for the AEC industries, stands apart. By making it easy for employees to find the exact training materials they need right when they need them, Pinnacle Series helps architecture, engineering and construction, businesses achieve more from their elearning initiatives.

Six Benefits of Choosing an LMS That Specializes in AEC

1. Access an industry-based content library.
   The first and most immediate benefit of choosing an LMS for Architecture, Engineering & Construction,  is access to a robust, industry-relevant content library. A generic LMS equipped only with course creation features requires businesses to either build training content internally, hire subject matter experts, or source a separate elearning partner.An LMS that includes industry training content alongside course creation features provides immediate support for teams. Pinnacle Series includes comprehensive training materials across a range of widely used programs among AEC companies and maintains up-to-date content through a dedicated content team.
2. Increase the relevance of learning content.
   Access to training is one thing, but no one wants to wade through a long course just to find the answer they need in the last five minutes. Features that allow employees to find exactly what they need are essential. Pinnacle Series solves this problem with advanced search functions and skill assessments that create customized learning paths for users.
3. Create custom workflows to ensure quality control.
   Workflows are a critical support for industries with high quality control needs. Pinnacle Series includes customizable workflows to fit organizational standards, ensuring employees can easily find and follow processes, reducing errors and maintaining consistency.
4. Build a shared source of knowledge within the organization.
   Custom workflows and editable course content enable businesses to centralize and share the expertise of their most qualified employees. This reduces bottlenecks and interruptions while making valuable knowledge more accessible to others.
5. Maintain and track industry qualifications.
   Some sectors have regulatory requirements for ongoing education, while employees often value accessible ways to track qualifications. Pinnacle Series provides tools to monitor who holds specific qualifications and identify team members in need of additional training.
6. Shore up skill gaps with assessments.
   Identifying skill gaps is a challenge for most organizations. The KnowledgeSmart skill assessment tool in Pinnacle Series helps businesses locate gaps within their workforce or during the hiring process and creates learning paths to address them.

Why Generic LMS Solutions Fall Short for AEC Industries

Choosing an LMS that is not specialized for AEC industries can lead to inefficiencies and unmet training needs. For optimal results, BIM and CAD managers should be involved in the decision-making process to identify features most relevant to their teams. Gaining their early buy-in helps ensure successful implementation and adoption.

For those seeking to simplify the selection process, Microsol Resources offers expert guidance. Account Executives can walk through Pinnacle Series features, address questions, and provide support for a successful training initiative.

Contact us today to explore how Pinnacle Series can transform training for AEC businesses by emailing info@microsolresources.com