Managed learning services — how do they reduce L&D costs?

Managed learning services reduce L&D costs by consolidating vendors, streamlining processes, and scaling delivery without adding internal headcount.

Why This Matters

Budget pressures often force L&D leaders to choose between cutting programs or lowering quality. MLS reduces both visible costs (like multiple contracts and vendor fees) and hidden costs (like rework, delays, and inconsistent delivery). Training Industry highlights outsourcing’s ability to extend capability while lowering overhead. InSync adds rigor with shared metrics and quality assurance, guided by the InQuire Engagement Framework™.

Key Steps to Implement

• Consolidate contracts — Reduce multiple vendor agreements into one.
• Standardize quality — Apply consistent facilitator certification.
• Leverage reporting — Use dashboards for cost savings and learner outcomes.
• Shift pricing models — Move from time-and-materials to outcome-based SLAs.
• Apply maturity model — Identify whether your team is ad hoc, reactive, integrated, or strategic.

Take Action

• Explore our Managed Service Solutions to scale L&D programs globally with consistency.
• Partner with InSync Training to discuss your outsourcing needs and explore tailored solutions.

Learn More

• Download the Smart Outsourcing Guide to scale hybrid and virtual learning without sacrificing quality.
• Complete the Readiness Checklist to see if your team is ready to scale with outsourcing.
• See measurable results from outsourcing hybrid and virtual learning—read our case studies.