For example, you can import digital files such as SCORM, xAPI (they still call it by the old “Tin Can” name), videos, Microsoft Word, PDFs and Adobe documents. License Model/Cost. Licensing: “active user” or “unique login” where any trainer or trainee who signs in at least once during a billing period is counted as “active” for the 30 day period. 2004, AICC, xAPI. See More Vendors in our LMS Directory. MORE

16 Licensing Levels Rise. Now it’s common to see LMS licensing in the range of $5/user/month or $60/user/year. Despite competitive pressure to keep price points lower, we expect licensing levels to continue drifting upwards, as vendors attempt to demonstrate value-add that differentiates their offerings. Significant increase in sales effectiveness. 10 Effective eCommerce Pays, Bigtime. When and how to use an RFP (or not). MORE

2 The Business Benefits of xAPI – with Mike Rustici of Watershed. What is xAPI ? Mike Rustici , one of the chief architects behind xAPI, talks about how this emerging standard is redefining learning measurement and advancing training initiatives for businesses in all industries. #1 Sandi Lin , CEO and Co-Founder at Skilljar , shares practical, proven insights for learning professionals who want to drive business results by educating customers more effectively. #1 MORE

It is easy to start, use, integrate, manage and license. Docebo could improve and streamline self-service onboarding options, tutorials and guides to make the early-stage customer experience more effective. It supports both formal and informal learning effectively. Docebo offers an enterprise solution for midsize to large organizations so they can cost-effectively implement a scalable LMS solution that adapts to their unique business needs. License Model/Cost. MORE

I note this, because this post covers my new Learning Systems RFP Template , which includes the latest NexGen Tier 4 feature sets. Why one RFP instead of specific ones for LXP and LMS? This is far better than them receiving a 20 page RFP or 100 page RFP. Vendors who gripe, clearly have never experienced a 10 page or more RFI/RFP (and high page RFPs are common). . xAPI – Often referred by vendors as Tin Can (the proper term is xAPI). EXTRA! MORE

From Agile to xAPI and everything in between, there are a lot of eLearning terms to get your head around. It’s a five-phase framework that instructional designers use; a guideline for building effective training and learning support tools. Notable contributions include SCORM and xAPI. An eLearning content authoring tool is a software package which content developers use to create and package eLearning course content using SCORM or xAPI standards. xAPI (Tin Can). MORE

An automated process can handle versions and updates much more efficiently and effectively than a manual approach. It doesn’t address updates, reporting or licensing. And then you would have to manage updates, reporting and licensing on a course-by-course and update-by-update basis? How about xAPI? xAPI – which focuses on extracting data from content with statements that can be sent to a system. This is when you specify licensing parameters. MORE

Also on the administrative side, SCORM, AICC, xAPI, videos, digital documents, virtual classrooms, and instructor-led training (ILT) can be managed in one or more catalogs you can create — for internal or external audiences. License Model/Cost. 2004, AICC, xAPI, video, audio, pdf, Office. No true domain separation, but ability to create “external” user groups, designate # of seat licenses, delegate administrator/manager and set expiration dates. MORE