If your association is evaluating Path LMS, you may have known it when it was owned by Bluesky. Before Momentive bought it, Bluesky was independently owned and built Path LMS to focus on education and member learning.
This year, ownership changes and platform consolidation under parent company Momentive have reshaped the product and its direction. Today, Path LMS is well known and has a lot of association LMS market share. For associations, the question remains the same: Is this LMS truly designed for how associations deliver education today?
This guide explores the history of Path LMS, why some associations are re-evaluating it, and which LMS platforms may offer a better long-term fit for association-driven education programs.
To understand Path LMS, it helps to understand where it came from.
Before Path, the company Bluesky (not related to the X competitor) offered professionals services to associations to help them manage webinars and stream media. Path LMS originally launched to further support these services. Bluesky was founded by Philip Forte, who built the system with a strong focus on education delivery and professional learning. Under his leadership, BlueSky gained traction among associations looking for a structured way to manage courses, webinars, and credit tracking.
As the case in the association market, Bluesky eventually sold and it was acquired by Momentive, a company that has since brought together almost a dozen AMS systems and several learning platforms under one umbrella, including Crowd Wisdom and Freestone.
Philip Forte is no longer with the company, and like many platforms that evolve through acquisition, Path LMS today reflects a different strategic vision than the one that originally drove BlueSky’s growth.
For long time customers of Bluesky, the changes have happened quicker than expected and not just in branding, but in product direction, roadmap priorities, and support models.
Path LMS is positioned as a flexible and robust learning management system designed to serve a wide range of organizations, including associations, healthcare providers, and corporate training teams.
From a functionality standpoint, Path LMS offers many core LMS capabilities, such as:
Path LMS/Momentive still offer the same professional services including instructional design. Path LMS is focused on breadth not necessarily depth. For organizations with deep accrediting needs, complex workflows or are looking for AI agents, Path LMS may not be the best fit.
Path LMS may meet basic learning needs, but many association leaders are reassessing its fit as their programs grow more sophisticated.
As multiple AMS and LMS have been consolidated under Momentive, associations have reported feeling constrained by standardized product roadmaps and support challenges. Innovation at Momentive seems to be following a unification of their products as best espoused by MomentiveIQ. However, this focus can take away product development from specific products like the LMS.
For organizations that relied on Crowd Wisdom or Freestone before being directed toward Path LMS, this shift has felt less like a choice and more like a requirement.
Associations are not corporations. They manage:
Some associations find that Path LMS requires customization or external tools to support these realities, increasing both cost, administrative overhead and integration overload.
If your association offers CE, CME, or professional certification, accuracy and audit readiness are non-negotiable. Education teams often need:
Not all LMS platforms prioritize these needs equally, particularly those designed for broader training use cases.
Modern associations expect their LMS to integrate seamlessly with their AMS, handling SSO, member data sync, pricing rules, and reporting without friction. Associations evaluating Path LMS frequently ask whether integrations are native, configurable, or dependent on ongoing services. Furthermore, other AMS may or may not “play” as nice since Path LMS is now a competitor being part of Momentive.
Whether you’re evaluating Path LMS or exploring alternatives, the following capabilities are essential for association success.
Your LMS should work as an extension of your AMS, not a disconnected system. Member data, access rules, pricing, and reporting should stay in sync automatically.
Associations need to serve diverse audiences with different learning paths and pricing models. This should be configurable without custom development.
On-demand courses, live webinars, hybrid programs, and cohort-based learning should all be supported without workarounds.
Education is a major revenue driver for many associations. Look for built-in eCommerce features such as:
Accurate reporting, certificate generation, and credit tracking are critical for credibility with members, boards, and accrediting bodies.
If Path LMS no longer aligns with your education strategy, the following platforms are commonly evaluated by associations.
Best for: Associations delivering continuing education, certification programs, and revenue-generating learning experiences.
OasisLMS is purpose-built for associations and nonprofit education providers. Unlike general LMS platforms, it is designed around member-based learning models from the ground up.
Why associations choose OasisLMS instead of Path LMS:
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Best for: Large enterprises or healthcare systems with extensive internal training needs.
Cornerstone is a well-established enterprise LMS known for workforce training, compliance, and talent management.
Pros:
Considerations for associations:
Best for: Organizations seeking fast deployment and a clean learner experience.
LearnUpon is known for its usability and straightforward implementation.
Pros:
Considerations:
Best for: Associations running large-scale commercial education or content licensing programs.
Thought Industries excels in monetized learning environments.
Pros:
Considerations:
As you assess Path LMS or any alternative, consider these questions:
Choosing an LMS is a strategic decision that impacts member value, staff efficiency, and long-term revenue growth.
If you’re evaluating Path LMS, or reconsidering it after years of platform changes, OasisLMS offers an association-first alternative designed to support continuing education, credentialing, and non-dues revenue without compromise.
Schedule a personalized demo to see how OasisLMS can support your association’s learning programs today and into the future.
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