The Association LMS Built for Professional and Trade Organizations

The best association LMS is one that aligns with your mission, integrates with your AMS, supports CE or certification programs, and makes it easy to deliver, monetize, and scale education. Associations typically look for an LMS with strong eCommerce options, flexible CE tracking, and tools for chapters, committees, and member engagement. OasisLMS was built specifically for associations and nonprofits, with deep AMS integrations and CE/CME capabilities that many generic LMS platforms don’t offer.

An Association LMS is a learning management system designed specifically for member-based organizations. Unlike corporate or academic LMS platforms, an Association LMS supports CE credit tracking, member vs. non-member pricing, event learning, certification pathways, and integration with systems like an AMS. Its goal is to help associations grow education revenue, increase member engagement, and deliver measurable learning impact.

OasisLMS integrates with many of the most widely used Association Management Systems (AMS). We support real-time SSO, member authentication, roster sync, profile data sharing, and member/non-member pricing rules. Popular integrations include systems like NetForum, iMIS, Personify, Nimble AMS, MemberSuite, ACGI, Altai, Aptify, Novi, Fonteva, Glueup, Protech, re:Members, Rhythm, Wicket, Salesforce. YourMembership and custom-built AMS platforms. If your AMS isn’t listed, our team can often integrate through API.

The best LMS for association member training is one that handles both education delivery and membership-specific needs, such as CE tracking, certification pathways, and tiered pricing. OasisLMS excels here because it’s built for associations first, with tools for large course libraries, live events, chapter management, and employer/organizational training. Plus, associations can launch new programs quickly without relying on developers.

Top LMS platforms for nonprofits include those that support mission-driven education, fundraising-friendly eCommerce, volunteer training, and low administrative overhead. Popular nonprofit LMS choices include OasisLMS, LearnDash, Absorb, Docebo, and Thinkific. Nonprofits typically choose OasisLMS because it’s built for impact and sustainability and not endless customization, making it both powerful and easy to manage with small teams.

Associations should look for an LMS that supports CE/CME credit management, integrates with their AMS, offers flexible eCommerce, and makes it easy to support members, committees, and chapters. Other must-haves include mobile learning, reporting dashboards, SSO, accessible design, exam tools, learning pathways, and the ability for employers or partner organizations to enroll and track their learners.

Yes. OasisLMS supports full CE and CME credit tracking, including partial credit claiming in .25 increments, automated certificate generation, and learner transcripts. Healthcare-focused organizations also benefit from integrations with PARS, CPE Monitor, and other credentialing systems. This makes it easy to simplify compliance, streamline reporting, and deliver accredited education at scale.

Most associations implement OasisLMS in 4–16 weeks, depending on the number of courses, integrations, and data migration needs. Our team guides you through every step, from AMS integration and content setup to training, testing, and launch which ensures a smooth, stress-free transition. Many clients launch their first programs in less than a month.

Association LMS pricing typically depends on your membership size, course volume, number of learners, integrations, and support needs. Most platforms use an annual subscription model. OasisLMS offers transparent, straightforward pricing with no per-course fees, making budgeting predictable for associations of all sizes. Check out our pricing here.