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Bring Every Learning Format Into One Connected Experience

Blended learning, connected

Combine online and in-person training to deliver flexible, engaging learning that supports skills, compliance, and workforce development.
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One connected journey
Blend online, virtual, and classroom learning.
Flexible scheduling
Offer sessions that fit learner needs.
Centralized logistics
Manage instructors, rooms, and equipment.
Complete learning records
Track attendance, scores, and certifications.
Built for Learning Everywhere

One LMS for online, virtual, and in-person learning

Meridian LMS is designed to support organizations' evolving needs by providing a powerful hybrid learning platform. The hybrid classroom functionality enables organizations to deliver a mix of in-person and virtual learning experiences, creating a comprehensive training solution that meets the diverse needs of today's learners. Whether for onboarding, compliance training, or skill development, Meridian LMS seamlessly integrates online and in-person sessions into a single learning experience.

Meridian LMS provides administrators with easy-to-use tools for scheduling, managing, and tracking hybrid training sessions. These tools enable administrators to deliver flexible learning programs that meet their workforce's needs while enhancing engagement and learning outcomes.

  • Combine self-paced, ILT, and vILT in structured learning paths
  • Schedule sessions, instructors, rooms, and equipment
  • Connect learners to Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Webex sessions
  • Track attendance, assessments, and certifications together
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The Meridian LMS Difference

A Partner Committed to Your Success

Decades of Expertise
Deep expertise in LMS and learning development, delivering tailored solutions.
Dedicated Support
A 100% U.S.-based team with an average 8-year tenure, focused on your training success.
Growth Commitment
Meridian LMS grows with you, adapting as your needs evolve.
Partner Ecosystem
Top content and tech partners for extensive courses and integrations.
Hybrid Classroom Support, Built In

Manage every session from one place

Meridian LMS's Hybrid Classroom capabilities provide a range of features that make it easy to deliver, manage, and track virtual and in-person training sessions, ensuring a cohesive learning experience for all participants.

Blended Learning Pathways

Combine instructor-led training (ILT), virtual instructor-led training (vILT), and online learning into personalized learning paths. Learners can move between online and in-person sessions while tracking their progress through a unified system.

Flexible Scheduling:
Allow learners to choose sessions that fit their schedules.
Consistent Tracking:
Monitor progress across all learning modalities.

Virtual and In-Person Sessions

Schedule and manage virtual and in-person classroom sessions easily. Meridian LMS integrates with popular virtual meeting platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Webex, ensuring seamless coordination and delivery of virtual learning sessions.

Integrated Platform Access:
Learners can schedule and join virtual sessions directly from the LMS. Meetings launch in the respective virtual meeting platform.
Session Schedules:
Provide learners easy access to upcoming sessions through a centralized schedule within the LMS.
Automated Notifications:
Send reminders and updates to participants about upcoming sessions.

Classroom Scheduling

Effectively manage the logistics of in-person training with Meridian LMS's comprehensive classroom scheduling and management features. Administrators can organize sessions, assign instructors, and track attendance, ensuring in-person training is well-coordinated and accessible to all learners.

Waitlist Functionality with Auto-Enrollment:
Handle fully booked classes with waitlists that automatically enroll the first person on the list when a seat becomes available.
Reserved Seating for Priority Learners:
Reserve seats for learners who meet specific criteria, such as job roles or compliance requirements.
Room and Equipment Association:
Assign classrooms to training sessions and associate necessary equipment with each room.

Attendance and Participation

Effectively track virtual session attendance with automatic reporting upon session completion. While real-time monitoring within the LMS isn't available, the system automatically marks learners as attended when they join virtual sessions through the LMS, ensuring accurate participation records.

Automatic Attendance Recording:
Capture attendance for virtual sessions when learners access them via the LMS.
Attendance Reports:
Generate detailed records post-session for compliance and certification needs.
Participation Insights:
Assess learner engagement based on attendance data collected after session completion.

Pre- and Post-Session Assessments

Create and assign pre-assessments before sessions to gauge knowledge and follow up with post-session quizzes to measure learning retention. This ensures learners are prepared and understand the key takeaways of the session.

Knowledge Checks:
Evaluate understanding before and after training.
Automated Post-Session Evaluations:
Schedule assessments to be sent automatically a specified number of days after course completion.
Immediate Feedback:
Provide learners with results to enhance learning.

Integrated Gradebook

Meridian LMS features an integrated grade book that provides comprehensive tracking for hybrid learning programs. Administrators can easily view learners' assignment completions, attendance, and scores for each class, whether online, virtual, or in-person, all within one centralized system.

Consolidated Performance Data:
Access detailed information on learner completions and scores.
Class-Level Insights:
Monitor progress and results through the grade book for each class.
Actionable Feedback:
Identify areas where learners may need additional support or resources.

Materials Distribution

Provide learners with access to all necessary materials before and after training sessions. Whether they attend in-person or online, learners can download presentations, agendas, readings, and additional resources. Instructor-only resources, such as presentations or instructor-notated guides, can be associated.

Centralized Repository:
Store all materials in one accessible location.
Resource Sharing:
Distribute handouts, presentations, and supplementary content.
Continuous Access:
Allow learners to review materials at any time.

Certification Tracking

Track learner progress and certification completion across online and in-person sessions, ensuring all compliance training requirements are met. Automatic reminders help learners stay on track for certification renewals.
Certification Management:
Monitor status and expirations.
Automated Alerts:
Notify learners of upcoming deadlines.
Compliance Assurance:
Ensure adherence to industry regulations.

Social and Collaborative Learning

Encourage collaboration among learners with group projects, discussions, and peer-to-peer interactions during hybrid sessions. Learners can engage in social learning activities both online and in the classroom.

Discussion Forums:
Facilitate conversations and knowledge sharing.
Group Assignments:
Promote teamwork on projects.
Peer Feedback:
Enable learners to provide input and support to each other.
Security & Compliance

Our Commitment to Security & Compliance

Meridian LMS protects your data and learning programs. Our platform offers role-based access controls, data encryption, and secure cloud hosting, ensuring your training data is secure and compliant with industry-leading standards.

SSO Integration

Streamline authentication with your security protocols.

Role-Based Access

Control user data, functionality, and content.

Automated Certification

Simplify tracking and renewals.
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Use Cases

Support Every Stage of Workforce Learning

Meridian LMS supports complex learning needs with flexible solutions for onboarding, compliance, workforce development, extended enterprise training, and more.

Employee Onboarding

Simplify onboarding for new hires.

Employee Development

Empower employees to excel.

Compliance Training

Ensure compliance, reduce risk.

E-Commerce

Sell training online

Extended Enterprise

Train beyond your workforce.

Blended Learning

Seamless hybrid learning.
Industries We Serve

Designed for the Demands of Your Industry

Meridian supports federal agencies, state and local government organizations, and commercial enterprises with flexible, secure LMS solutions that adapt to your mission and your people.

Federal Government

FedRAMP® 20x Class C Certified learning management built for secure, compliant federal workforce training.

State & Local Government

Empowering state, county, and municipal teams to deliver effective training that serves their communities.

Commercial Enterprise

Flexible LMS solutions that drive employee development, compliance, and performance at scale.

Trusted By Federal, State & Local Governments, and Commercial Organizations

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Learning and Development Specialist, City of Fort Lauderdale

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Frequently Asked Questions

LMS Hybrid Classroom Suppport

Answers to common questions from training, HR, compliance, IT, and procurement teams.

Blended learning combines online courses, virtual instructor-led training (vILT), and in-person classroom instruction into a unified learning experience. Meridian LMS enables organizations to create structured learning paths that incorporate multiple training formats while centrally managing scheduling, learner progress, assessments, and completion records.

Yes. Meridian LMS provides tools to schedule and manage instructor-led training (ILT) and virtual instructor-led training (vILT). Administrators can manage instructors, classroom resources, registration, waitlists, and attendance. Integrations with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Webex allow learners to access virtual training sessions directly through the LMS.

 

Meridian LMS tracks attendance, assessments, course completions, and learner performance across online, virtual, and in-person training. The LMS can automatically record attendance for virtual sessions, while centralized reporting and gradebooks help administrators monitor participation, certification progress, and compliance requirements.

Yes. Meridian LMS lets organizations combine self-paced eLearning, instructor-led sessions, and assessments in structured compliance training and certification programs. Administrators can track training requirements, monitor certification status, manage renewal deadlines, and generate reports to support audit readiness and regulatory compliance.

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