Top 10 challenges with outdated LMS UI and how to overcome them

Question

Stuck with an LMS that looks and feels old – navigation confuses everyone, no modern touches. As L&D pro, this hurts adoption in our company.

What are your top 10 UI challenges and fixes? Or platforms with fresh designs?

Outdated tech makes training feel behind the times – let’s update it.

Posted by: Farid_Z March 9, 2025

Elisa_T Posted March 12, 2025 0 Comments

Our switch to fresh UI doubled adoption rates.

Answer 1 · 2025-03-19T08:26:34+00:00

Milo_V Posted March 19, 2025 0 Comments

Smart filters in search save clicks.

Answer 2 · 2025-03-18T08:26:34+00:00

Anya_C Posted March 18, 2025 0 Comments

White-label for brand feel.

Answer 3 · 2025-03-17T08:26:34+00:00

Rohan_P Posted March 17, 2025 0 Comments

Inline surveys get quick feedback on UI.

Answer 4 · 2025-03-16T08:26:33+00:00

Jess_H Posted March 16, 2025 0 Comments

Cloud for speed – on-prem was slow.

Answer 5 · 2025-03-14T08:23:53+00:00

Aruna_B Posted March 14, 2025 0 Comments

Accessibility yes, often overlooked til audit.

Added alt text and screen reader support.

Answer 6 · 2025-03-14T08:23:53+00:00

Dev_K Posted March 14, 2025 0 Comments

Role views tailor what users see.

Answer 7 · 2025-03-13T08:23:52+00:00

Guided tours are underrated for new users.

Walks ’em through first time.

Answer 8 · 2025-03-11T08:23:50+00:00

Nina_G Posted March 11, 2025 0 Comments

Yeah, and no search bar for courses. Added one custom.

Search now finds stuff fast, reduced frustration.

Answer 9 · 2025-03-10T08:23:50+00:00

Navigation mess is #1 – too many menus. Simplified with shortcuts.

We added favorites for quick access to common pages.

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