“Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.”
— Abraham Lincoln
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Your smarter way to create courses is here — and it takes just two tools
Many IDs are pressed for time but still want to create standout courses. Are you one of them?
This guide shows you how to combine Microsoft Copilot and iSpring Suite into a repeatable, AI-powered workflow. You’ll learn how to speed up content drafting, improve course structure, and publish fully interactive, SCORM-ready courses in less time without sacrificing learner impact.
The Rundown: SCORM, xAPI, SCORM 2004—most of us know the names, but not always what happens behind the scenes. Jeff Batt joins Sarah Mercier to unpack these standards and show, through a live test case, how the same Storyline course behaves differently depending on the standard.
The Context:
SCORM 1.2 vs. SCORM 2004 vs. xAPI: What they track, where they fall short, and how they compare.
Test case results: Batt publishes the same course to each standard and analyzes the data in XCL.
Practical takeaways: Clearer understanding of which standard is best for your content and reporting needs.
Why It Matters: Choosing the right data standard isn’t just technical—it impacts how effectively you can track, measure, and prove learning impact.
❓Which standard best fits your current learning strategy—and which one will scale with your future needs?
The Rundown: From Google’s micro “Whisper” nudges to Amazon’s massive reskilling budget, top companies are redefining how employees learn. The common thread: making learning practical, people-driven, and baked into culture.
The Context:
Google blends microlearning nudges with peer-led teaching, where 80% of learning comes from employees training each other.
Uber and Airbnb focus on fast, flexible training that scales globally while staying personal.
Why It Matters: These strategies show that L&D doesn’t have to be expensive or top-down. Even small organizations can apply principles like peer learning, micro nudges, and culture-driven training.
💡 What part of your training strategy could be more employee-driven?
❓If forgetting is a feature, not a bug, how might you design training that embraces struggle instead of avoiding it?
AI at a Human Pace: Building a “Human Operating System”
The Rundown: AI is moving fast, but organizations don’t need to chase every update. Beth Kanter argues the key is strengthening your “Human Operating System”—the durable human skills and peer networks that help staff adapt without burning out.
The Context:
Fear of being obsolete (FOBO) is real: 41% of professionals say the pace of AI change harms their well-being.
Staff often use AI in the shadows—without training or guidance—leaving risks unchecked.
Durable skills like communication, critical thinking, and adaptability remain essential anchors in navigating rapid tech shifts.
Why It Matters: For L&D pros, this is a call to balance AI skill-building with human-paced learning. The focus isn’t speed—it’s intentional adoption that keeps people at the center.
❓ How is your organization helping staff build AI skills without fueling overwhelm?
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AITD L&D Capability Framework
Episode 171 of Learning Uncut dives into the new AITD L&D Capability Framework—built by the community, for the community. Michelle Ockers chats with AITD CEO Ben Campbell and consultant Lisa Elias about why this matters for L&D pros at every stage and how it’s setting a new standard for capability and impact.
If you or your event needs a speaker or workshop that is highly interactive and super practical, we should talk.
Think Like a Marketer, Train Like an L&D Pro
This book is for everyone tired of watching marketers effortlessly grab attention while we're over here begging people to care about compliance training.
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