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Course & Learning (Content) Management
Systems
[CMS/VLE, LMS/LCMS]
The tools found here are used in both corporate and/or educational course or learning management
- and are known under a number of names: course management systems,
virtual learning environments, learning platforms, learning management
systems and learning content management systems.
Key to Availability
£=cost;
C =add code;
D =download;
H = hosted service; I=installed; OS = Open
source; FT=free trial
Top Course/Learning Management Systems
These are the tools voted Top Tools for Learning
by learning professionals worldwide
|
Tool |
Summary |
Available |
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Blackboard |
Leading course management system for education
(now merged with WebCT) |
£ |
D |
|
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DrupalEd |
Flexible
framework to set up a social learning environment or a more
traditional learning environment |
Free |
D |
OS |
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Moodle |
Virtual learning
environment |
Free |
D |
OS |
Other Course/Learning Management
Systems
|
Tool |
Summary |
Available |
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Absorb
LMS |
Flash LMS
supporting SCORM 1.2 compliant
multimedia based
training. |
£ |
D/H |
|
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Algario
PowerLearn |
Hosted
learning management system |
£ |
H |
|
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Angel LMS |
Inclusive suite of enterprise learning management
tools |
£ |
D |
FT |
|
any-3
LCMS |
Enables
you to design, create, reuse and manage e-Learning content and
training materials via a web browser |
£ |
H/I |
|
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Articulate Online |
Track e-learning activity without the need for an
expensive LM. Works with Articulate course development
products. |
£ |
H |
FT |
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Atlantic Link
Knowledge Point |
Combined Learning and Content Management system |
£ |
D |
FT |
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Atutor |
Learning
Content Management System |
Free |
D |
OS |
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Blackboard ProSites |
Course management for
small-scale learning needs |
£ |
H |
|
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Bodington |
Provides an open source
environment to support learning, teaching and research |
Free |
D |
OS |
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Chalksite |
Central point
to access grading, assignments, discussion, etc |
Free |
H |
|
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Checkpoint |
Advanced
learning management system for training |
£ |
D |
|
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Claroline |
Allows teachers or
education organizations to create and administrate courses |
Free |
D |
|
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Cobent Suite |
Create, distribute and track online and offline
training activities |
£ |
D |
|
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CollegeRuled |
Class schedule, message board etc
(free for .edu users only) |
Free |
H |
|
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Compitens |
Learning, competency and performance management
system |
£ |
D |
|
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CourseMill |
Hosted LMS Service |
£ |
H |
|
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CourseWebs |
Lets any instructor create an online classroom that
includes exams and quizzes, discussion forums, a course calendar,
and HTML content. |
£ |
D |
FT |
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CyberExtension |
Provides
you with an easy to use blended-learning platform to educate
students without creating an out-of-touch feel between student and
teacher |
£ |
H |
|
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Desire2Learn
Learning Environment |
Web-based suite of tools and functionality for course development, delivery, assessment,
communication, collaboration, management and community building.
|
£ |
D |
|
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Docebo |
Content management and
e-learning platform |
Free |
D |
OS |
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Dokeos LMS |
elearning and course
management system |
Free |
D |
OS |
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dotLRN |
eLearning platform |
Free |
D |
OS |
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Dots |
Learning and Competency Management System |
£ |
D |
|
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dualinQ |
Integrated
front and back-end LMS designed in Flash |
£ |
H |
|
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eCollege |
Comprehensive outsource solution to support the
growth of online distance programs |
£ |
H |
|
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Ecto |
Learning management system built on the principals
and architecture of social software |
Free |
H |
|
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edu2.0 |
Web-hosted
learning management system: teach, learn, collaborate |
Free |
H |
|
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e-ducativa Virtual Campus |
Learning
platform to manage internet-based and personalised learning
techniques |
£ |
H |
|
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Eedo Force Ten |
Learning content management system |
£ |
D |
|
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eFront |
Easy
to use, visually attractive, SCORM compatible, eLearning and Human
Capital Development platform. |
Free |
D |
OS |
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EKP (The Enterprise Knowledge Platform) |
Powerful family of multilingual learning management
systems |
£ |
D |
FT |
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eLeaP LMS |
Create, manage, and track
interactive training courses and learning programs for all levels of
users |
£ |
F |
FT |
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eLearning Community 2.0 |
Platform
to create, host and promote eCourses |
Free |
H |
|
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E-Learning LCMS |
Offers the ability to build and supply a complete and
comprehensive online training centre with no specialist skills and
deliver learning content to students or employees over the Internet
or company intranet. |
£ |
DH |
|
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eLMS Pro |
Product is designed for any education formations:
from small distance training companies up to big colleges. |
£ |
H |
|
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eMiLS - Easy Mini
Learning System |
Offers
organizations dealing with varied educational facets and the
learning community with a lighter version of a complete Learning
Management System. |
£ |
H |
|
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ePath Learning ASAP+ |
Integrated Learning Management Service (iLMS)
provides organizations with a way to
create, manage and deliver learning |
£ |
H |
|
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eStudy |
e-Learning and
collaboration platform for colleges and universities |
Free |
D |
OS |
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Evolution LMS |
The most cost effective Learning
Management System |
£ |
D |
|
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Focus |
Fully
integrated talent management system |
£ |
D |
|
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fronter |
Open learning platform |
£ |
D |
FT |
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Generation 21 Enterprise and Expert |
Learning
Management, Content Management, and Content Assembly tools |
£ |
D/H |
|
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Gyrus |
Learning Management Systems (LMS) that help small to
mid-sized companies |
£ |
D |
|
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haiku LMS |
Classroom website (free for
a single class only) |
Free/£ |
H |
|
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HALO (Highly Accessible Learning Objects) |
A powerful delivery system that allows you to take charge of your
knowledge delivery and access with ease. |
£ |
H |
|
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IBM Lotus Learning Management System |
Easy way to manage classroom-based
and e-learning resources, courseware, and events. |
£ |
H |
|
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IBT Server |
Manage the central HR, learning, information and
knowledge processes in enterprises and organizations. |
£ |
D |
|
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ILIAS |
Powerful web-based learning
management system that allows users to create, edit and publish
learning and teaching material |
Free |
D |
OS |
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Inquisiq EX |
For those needing to distribute e-learning content
from an intuitive, easy-to-use system |
£ |
H |
FT |
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Intelex Training Management System |
Web-based system that enables launching, monitoring, and reporting
of employee training activities, certifications, and licensing. |
£ |
H |
|
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Intrafinity eLearning Server |
Complete e-learning infrastructure for creating,
managing, tracking, delivering, and assessing enterprise-wide
e-learning |
£ |
D |
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Isoph
Blue |
Flexible,
Web-based learning management system (LMS) and e-learning content
development software |
£ |
H |
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it's learning |
Powerful,
user-friendly web-based VLE (Virtual Learning Environment) for all
educational levels. |
£ |
H |
|
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Kallidus LMS |
Affordable and completely scalable learning
management system |
£ |
D |
|
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KEEP Toolkit |
A set of web-based tools that help teachers, and
students create compact and engaging knowledge representations on
the Web |
Free |
H |
|
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Knowledge Hub |
Hosted learning management system |
£ |
H |
|
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LAMS
(Learning Activity Management System) |
Tool for
designing, managing and delivering online collaborative learning
activities |
Free |
D |
OS |
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Learnbubble |
Create your courses and host them online |
£ |
H |
|
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LearnCenter |
Learning & Talent management suite |
£ |
D |
|
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Learning Gateway |
Scalable LMS for any size
organisation. Hosted with range of services and support.
Easy-to-use, customise and administer
|
£ |
H |
FT |
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LectureShare |
Lets instructors make lecture notes, audio and
video available to their students - or the world - quickly and
easily |
F |
H |
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Litmos |
Create
customised interactive eLearning, training & testing modules |
£ |
H |
FT |
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Manhattan Virtual Campus |
Virtual
classroom system |
Free |
D |
OS |
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metacoon |
Learning Management System with an authoring tool |
Free |
D |
OS |
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MIndflash |
Build engaging online training courses in minutes
and deliver them online |
£ |
H |
FT |
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Moodlerooms |
Services to and support education, businesses and
associations to take full advantage of Moodle |
£ |
H |
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NewSchool
Learning |
Moodle themes |
Free/£ |
D |
|
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Ninehub |
Moodle hosting |
Free/£ |
H |
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Nuvvo |
Build courses
and deliver them online (Free personal
account and other paid for personal and enterprise accounts) |
Free/£ |
H |
|
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OCCAM Enterprise Learning Management System |
Can be deployed for business unit or enterprise-wide
web-based learning |
£ |
D |
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OLAT - Online Learning
& Training |
Learning Management System (LMS)
|
Free |
D |
OS |
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Ole Online Learning Environment |
Provides
an enterprisewide learning platform for the business, government,
military and education sectors |
£ |
D |
|
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Onpoint Learning & Performance Suite |
Full-featured LMS / LCMS that facilitates the
creation of rich-media content |
£ |
D |
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OpenAcademic |
Suite of tools
to create an academic website, workspaces, for file sharing, social
networking, etc |
Free |
D |
OS |
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OpenID |
Framework for
user-centric digital identity |
Free |
D |
OS |
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OpenELMS |
First open source Learning Management System designed
for business by business |
Free |
D |
OS |
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phpEdu |
Drupal based educational management system |
Free |
D |
OS |
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Pinnacle |
Learning management system providing the
infrastructure for learning in small and large companies |
£ |
D |
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Plateau
LMS |
To develop, manage, reward and optimize your organizational talent.
|
£ |
D |
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Pointecast
Portal |
Organize, manage, distribute,
and track your online training and presentations with your own
branded, secure website
|
£ |
H |
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Prosperity Express, Corporate &Commerce |
Full-featured LMS and course authoring tools to fit
the size of your business |
£ |
H |
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ResultsOn Demand |
Hosted learning management system (LMS) |
£ |
H |
FT |
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RightTrack |
Allows
you to create courses, deliver trainings to all of your employees,
and track and report on their progress. |
£ |
H |
FT |
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Rollbook |
Launches and tracks AICC and SCORM compatible
courseware |
£ |
H |
|
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Saba Learning Suite |
To manage the full continuum of learning – formal,
informal, self-paced, live, and a blend . |
£ |
D/H |
|
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Sakai
Project |
Collaboration
and learning environment |
Free |
D |
OS |
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Scholar360 |
Complete Learner Management System (LMS) that
combines online courses with an integrated Social Networking System |
£ |
H |
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ScribeStudio |
Create and
publish content, and manage and communicate with your members
|
£ |
H |
FT |
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SELMS |
Online testing and learning management system
for any organization |
£ |
D/H |
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Seminar
Learning Centre |
Publish courses, quizzes, surveys, presentations,
documents, videos and podcasts and track their use |
£ |
D/H |
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SharePoint Learning Kit |
SCORM 2004-conformant e-learning delivery and
tracking application |
Free |
D |
OS |
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Shibboleth |
Provides Single SignOn (SSO) |
Free |
D |
OS |
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Simplylearn |
New, intuitive and feature rich online learning
platform for course authoring, publication and delivery |
£ |
H |
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SiteGround |
Low cost Moodle hosting |
£ |
£ |
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Sloodle |
3D learning
management system project |
Free |
H |
OS |
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SmartBuilder |
Learning content management system with robust
authoring capabilities |
£ |
H |
FT |
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Stellar Course
Management System |
Ready-to-use website |
Free |
H |
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Studeous |
Class pages, unlimited storage space (private beta) |
Free/£ |
H |
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SyberWorks
Training Center |
Scalable, Web-based Learning Management System (LMS) |
£ |
D/H |
FT |
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Tegrity Campus |
Automatically captures, stores and indexes every
class on campus |
£ |
H |
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TestTrack LMS |
For designing, developing, and deploying online
training |
£ |
H |
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ThemeGurus |
Themes for open source cms and lms (Moodle, Joomla,
Dokeos), (Free themes and paid for membership) |
Free/£ |
D |
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Tiny LMS |
Lightweight
learning management system for SCORM compliant learning content |
Free |
D |
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TotalLMS |
Learning management system to leverage the power of
learning and knowledge management
|
£ |
D |
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TrainCaster
LMS |
Easy-to-use, hosted online learning management
system
|
£ |
H |
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Training Administrator |
To organise your
staff training programme and administration
organised
|
£ |
D |
FT |
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Training Department.com |
Distance learning management
system |
£ |
H |
FT |
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TrainingForce |
Easy solution
for your training management |
£ |
H |
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Tutorom |
Site for elearning creation and delivery |
Free |
H |
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UdutuTeach & udutuLearn |
Facebook LMS based on the udutu course authoring
system |
Free/£ |
H |
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ulearn |
Advanced, intelligent, adaptive learning
ulearn includes an LMS, an LCMS, and
Aimy, a virtual tutor |
£ |
D |
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UpsideLMS |
Enterprise-wide LMS |
£ |
H |
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Virtual Campus |
Complete web based solution for delivery, tracking
and management of eLearning |
£ |
H |
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WBT Systems |
Leading provider of intelligent learning
solutions |
£ |
D |
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WebLessons |
Learning management system for school-based learning |
£ |
D |
FT |
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Wizdom LMS |
eLearning platform that caters to organizations
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£ |
D |
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wordcircle |
Course management and learning community system |
Free |
H |
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Xerceo |
Role-based LMS and LCMS |
£ |
H |
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