Content Management System

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A Content Management System (CMS) is a system that stores content while also maintaining its relationship structure. Think of it as a large database or a digital file cabinet.

Within a CMS, you can also edit content. For example, websites like WordPress have tools that let you manage your content pages and the related elements on each page.

Learning Management Systems are specialized forms of CMSs. These systems use generic content containers and other elements and educational content to produce elearning material. Some popular LMS examples include Thinkific and Teachable.

Related to: Learning Management System, Database, Content Library

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