Kineo helps Tesco deliver with Totara LMS

Tesco had previously worked with Kineo to deploy a Moodle based LMS solution and were very interested when Totara LMS, a custom distribution of Moodle designed specifically for corporate enterprises, was released.

Tesco already had a shopping list of requirements that were not met by Moodle and were pleased to see most of these included in Totara’s extended functionality. This included:

• Programme management
• Management of mandatory learning
• Individual learning plans
• Online course booking and waitlisting
• Team management
• Course feedback
• Sophisticated reporting

Tesco wanted more than just great functionality. Jane Williams from Tesco highlighted that a key priority was “to develop a new learning portal that would deliver a world class user experience."

Totara LMS has now been rolled out to directors across all countries and to retailing services, and there is an ongoing roll out across the business over the next 12 months.

In addition to reducing costs significantly by over £1m per annum, Totara has delivered on the promise of ease of use, sophisticated programme management and an engaging learner experience.

The feedback from the learners has been positive at all levels. Examples include:

“This is a great tool… really supporting me as a manager.”

“At last a system that delivers what it promises.”

Sven Laux, Kineo’s Technical Director commented: “We are really pleased to help a fantastic brand like Tesco to realise its vision. It's also been an opportunity to demonstrate just how well an Open Source LMS such as Totara can work at scale in a corporate environment.”

The launch of Totara LMS was one of the most exciting developments in the LMS sector in 2011. Other clients who have already chosen Totara as their learning platform include:

• NZ Inland Revenue – New Zealand’s tax department
• PAZ – the largest energy company in Israel
• Queensland Health – state health provider in Australia
• Michelin, China – the World's largest tyre manufacturer
• Logica – one of the largest business and technology service providers
• Victim Support – Serving over 70 locations in New Zealand
• Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Hospital – a leading UK hospital
• Toll Transport –  Australia’s largest logistics and transportation solution provider
• BMI healthcare – UK's number one private hospital group

Read the full Tesco Totara Case Study. For more information contact Kineo.