In a world where data drives every decision, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) have become critical tools for organizations aiming to measure success, improve learning outcomes, and align employee development with business goals. Yet, despite their importance, many organizations still struggle to access and interpret this vital information in real time.
That’s why at Learning Pool, we developed a powerful feature for our LMS: KPI Dashlets, a dynamic, customizable way for administrators and managers to visualize learning performance directly from their dashboards.
What are KPIs and why are they important?
KPIs are measurable values that indicate how effectively individuals, teams, or entire organizations are achieving specific objectives. In the context of learning and development, KPIs might include course completion rates, certification achievements, engagement levels, or progress across a development program.
Tracking KPIs helps organizations:
- Identify gaps in knowledge, skills, and engagement.
- Measure impact of learning initiatives against business objectives.
- Drive accountability across teams and departments.
- Make data-informed decisions to optimize training strategies.
But knowing what to track is only half the battle. Having immediate, clear visibility into these indicators is what transforms KPIs from static numbers into actionable insights.
The Learning Pool LMS KPI Dashlets
To make it easier for our customers to monitor and act on their key learning metrics, we created the KPI Dashlets feature, a sleek, interactive block in the LP LMS that brings your most important data front and center.
Measuring learning impact with KPI Dashlets
Here's what makes KPI Dashlets a game changer for our customers using them:
- Customizable and Flexible: Site Managers can configure each dashlet to display the exact data they care about, from course and certification completion rates to program progress, styled with personalized colors, fonts, icons, and labels that match their organization’s branding or priorities.
- At-a-Glance Visibility: Instead of digging through reports or exporting spreadsheets, KPI Dashlets provide instant access to core learning metrics. Managers and admins can quickly spot trends, identify underperformance, and celebrate successes, all from the dashboard.
- Linked for Action: Each dashlet can link out to external reports, dashboards, or systems, enabling deeper dives into the data with just a click.
- Consolidated View: The block-based layout allows multiple dashlets to be displayed in one place, offering a holistic view of learning performance across the organization.
- Designed for Readability: With bold visuals, icons, and clear design, the dashlets make complex data digestible and engaging even for those with no analytics background required.
Why this matters for you
Whether you're managing compliance training in a public sector agency or driving upskilling initiatives in a fast-growing company, understanding how your learners are progressing and measuring learning impact is crucial. The KPI Dashlets let you move from guesswork to clarity, from reactive to proactive.
By integrating key learning metrics directly into the LMS experience, we’re helping organizations stay aligned, informed, and agile.
Ready to see your data more clearly?
Our new KPI Dashlets are designed to empower you with the real-time insights you need to drive performance, make informed decisions, and ensure your learning initiatives truly impact your business goals.
Get in touch today to see how KPI Dashlets can revolutionize your learning strategy.
Andrew McMonagle, Principal Product Manager at Learning Pool, has over 25 years of experience in customer support and the eLearning industry, Andrew has worked across a diverse range of sectors, including highly regulated compliance environments, helping organizations enhance how they support their customers and train their people.
Throughout his career, he has enabled teams to adopt to new and existing processes and technologies effectively, ensuring both operational success and a strong user experience.
