Learning Management Systems (LMS) for Employee Development
Deliver a seamless online learning experience that helps keep your team skilled, compliant, and engaged with:
- Essential training and fresh, updated content
- Advanced reports on course progress, completion, and performance
- Comprehensive learning solutions – From mandatory courses and onboarding to compliance and professional development
Resources To Help Develop Your Workforce
Access to 300+ Courses
Utilize our collection of employee training courses covering business skills, HR compliance, leadership development, workplace safety, and more from any device.
Create Custom Courses in Minutes
Build your own online training with videos, interactive quizzes, and anonymous surveys, or upload/import training materials specific to your business needs.
Robust Course Analytics
View employee training course progress, monitor skill development, and get a comprehensive view of your organization's learning progress.
Create Learning Journeys
Set up easy-to-follow training paths for onboarding, skill development, or compliance, with built-in tools to track progress and keep employees on course.
Smart Training That Saves Time and Money
Implement With Ease
Start training immediately with our included course library — no need to buy and organize individual training sessions.
Customized Learning
Tailor trainings to your needs with the option of using our library, imported, or custom courses that can be adjusted as your business evolves.
Engaging Content
Modern, interactive platform for creating custom tests, videos, and PDFs, all with mobile access.
Insightful Reporting
Track progress, completion rates, and engagement to help measure effectiveness, identify skill gaps, and inform workforce development strategies.
Choose Your LMS Solution
Provide effective and versatile e-learning opportunities with an LMS that meets your business needs.
Paychex Learning Essentials
Access 300+ courses in business, HR compliance, workplace safety, and more
Paychex Learning Enhanced
Add custom content and proactively manage the e-learning process
Comprehensive Courses To Support Your Business
HR Compliance
Address required training requirements including harassment prevention, HIPAA, workplace discrimination, and more.
Business Skills
Empower employees to enhance their knowledge and abilities with courses in communication, time management, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
Leadership & Management
Enable managers to lead effectively with content covering coaching, delegation, motivation, team building, and performance management.
Cybersecurity & Digital Awareness
Help employees stay vigilant with sensitive business data across platforms like Google Apps™, Microsoft Office 365*, SkillPath®, and more.
Sales & Service
Develop essential skills including customer service, negotiation, conflict resolution, and relationship building to reach business goals.
Workplace Safety
Address specific safety requirements and remind employees of workplace hazards with customized safety training content.
How To Get Paychex LMS
Our technology packages include the LMS with dozens of courses, while our more robust HR packages include 200+ courses. All solutions offer the ability to purchase additional course libraries, or upgrade to Learning Enhanced for custom content creation capabilities.
Solutions That Work Together
Paychex LMS integrates seamlessly with other HR solutions to create a comprehensive employee development strategy.
Real Results From Our Clients
"The LMS was key. We needed to conduct mandatory trainings (in California) on sexual harassment, and Paychex had them. We also had a lot of employees working remotely at the time (during COVID-19), and everything went so smoothly."
Jason Himber, CEO
Easy Speech Therapy
50-249 Employees
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Learning Management Systems (LMS) FAQs
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What Is a Learning Management System (LMS)?
What Is a Learning Management System (LMS)?
A learning management system (LMS) is an e-learning platform that helps businesses plan, implement, and track employee training programs. An LMS allows you to deliver course content, assign training to individuals or groups, monitor employee participation, and assess performance — all in one centralized system. It streamlines the entire training process from onboarding to professional development and compliance training.
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What Is the Purpose of an LMS?
What Is the Purpose of an LMS?
An LMS provides education and development resources that support workforce growth and business success. The purpose of a learning management system is to:
- Deliver consistent, accessible training across your organization
- Track employee skill development and course completion
- Help comply with industry regulations and safety requirements
- Improve employee engagement and retention through professional development
- Reduce training costs compared to traditional in-person methods
When properly implemented, an LMS addresses critical business challenges like skills gaps, compliance requirements, and employee retention.
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What Features Are Typically Included in an LMS?
What Features Are Typically Included in an LMS?
LMS platforms offer a range of features depending on your business needs and goals:
Essential features:
- Course library with pre-built training content
- Training assignment and scheduling tools
- Progress tracking and learner transcripts
- Mobile-friendly access for learning anywhere
- Basic reporting and analytics
Advanced features:
- Custom course creation tools
- Video uploads and multimedia integration
- Interactive quizzes and assessments
- Anonymous surveys for employee feedback
- Advanced analytics and performance reports
- Learning journeys and structured training paths
The right LMS features depend on your organization's size, budget, training preferences, and business objectives.
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How Can an LMS Serve My Specific Industry and Employees?
How Can an LMS Serve My Specific Industry and Employees?
An effective LMS can be customized to serve virtually any industry and workforce. Common applications include:
- HR departments: Compliance training, harassment prevention, onboarding programs
- Healthcare: HIPAA training, patient safety, continuing education
- Manufacturing: Workplace safety, equipment operation, quality control
- Retail and service: Customer service skills, sales training, product knowledge
- Professional services: Leadership development, business skills, client management
- Technology: Cybersecurity awareness, software training, technical skills
Because LMS platforms allow you to customize content and training paths, they benefit entrepreneurs, remote teams, professional groups, and self-learners across all industries.
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How Much Does an LMS Cost?
How Much Does an LMS Cost?
The Paychex learning management software system is offered on a subscription model and is based on the number of active users enrolled. Businesses can expect to pay per employee, per month along with a flat monthly fee to access the online LMS. Many Paychex payroll and HR packages include LMS at no additional cost, with 30-300+ courses depending on your bundle. Contact a Paychex representative for detailed pricing tailored to your business size and training needs.
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What Software Platforms Does Paychex LMS Support?
What Software Platforms Does Paychex LMS Support?
Paychex LMS is a cloud-based learning management system that works across all devices and platforms:
- Web browsers: Access through any modern browser on desktop or laptop computers
- Mobile devices: iOS and Android compatible for training on the go
- Integration capabilities: Works with existing Paychex HR, payroll, and talent management solutions
- Content formats: Supports videos, PDFs, quizzes, and surveys
- Third-party content: Import courses from external platforms or create custom content within the system
The platform is designed for ease of use with no complex software installation required — just log in and start training.
