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Accessibility in Action: Our Journey at Build Capable
2025-05-15 11:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ontario
At Build Capable, we prioritize accessibility and inclusion in everything we do. Our commitment shows up every day in our team culture, our services, our products, and how we engage with our community.
For this Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we’re inviting you into a conversation about our accessibility journey.
We’ll discuss:

How our accessibility journey started and has evolved over time.
How we operationalize building more inclusive learning experiences.
Bringing new employees, consultants, and vendors into our journey.
Our approach to creating Build Capable XCL with accessibility in mind from the start.
Our experience with Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs).
Lessons learned and what’s next in our accessibility work

We will post the recording to our YouTube channel with accurate closed captions and transcript after the event.

ATD 2025 International Conference & EXPO
2025-05-18 - 2025-05-21 | Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Support Accessibility and Inclusion with AI presented by Sarah Mercier, CEO at Build Capable.

XCLusive! Building Skills in Emerging Areas
2025-05-22 09:00 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ontario
Join us to learn how Build Capable XCL can support organizations’ content data and delivery needs! Join us for 30-minute live sessions every Thursday on Zoom. Register once and attend any time!

From Chaos to Clarity: Mastering Learning Outside the LMS
2025-05-27 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Ontario
Distributing learning outside your LMS is often a necessity-but it comes with real headaches: anonymous usage, limited analytics, and version management problems. Finding an effective and efficient way to distribute content to external audiences outside the LMS can be elusive.
In this webinar we’ll explore an approach that won’t require jettisoning your LMS and enable your team to bring your learning analytics and the analysis of this data to new levels.
What you’ll learn:

How to track learner progress and engagement outside the LMS
Ways to keep content updated and consistent, everywhere it’s deployed
How to capture richer analytics for smarter decisions
Using AI to unlock actionable insights from distributed learning data

Who Should Attend?
L&D leaders facing challenges like:

Delivering training to external audiences (clients, contractors, partners, etc.)
Supporting frontline workers without corporate LMS access
Needing real-time data to align learning with business KPIs

Sign up to learn how to overcome the classic pitfalls of external content delivery, and extend your learning ecosystem without compromise.

XCLusive! Removing Barriers to Access
2025-05-29 09:00 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ontario

Learning DevCamp 2025
2025-06-09 08:00 - 2025-06-12 17:00 (America/Boise) | University Guest House Conference Center, 110 S. Fort Douglas Blvd., Salt Lake City, UT, 84113-5036, United States
What I Thought I Knew About Accessibility: My Journey to Design for All presented by Sarah Mercier, CEO at Build Capable.
Doing More With Less: An AI & SME Case Study presented by Teresa Dussault, COO and Strategic Consultant at Build Capable.
Build Capable XCL: Track Learning Experiences – No LMS Required presented by Sarah Mercier and Teresa Dussault.

LXDCON 25
2025-06-10 - 2025-06-13 | Ontario
Join us for the 10th annual learning experience design conference LXDCON’25 from June 10 to 13, 2025. Attend online or in person. Sarah Mercier, CEO of Build Capable, will share how to foster a design for all mindset and create accessible, inclusive learning experiences.

Canadian eLearning Conference
2025-06-13 | Peter Gilgan Centre for Research & Learning, 686 Bay Street – 3rd Floor, Toronto, Canada
Creating Your Data Strategy presented by Sean Putman, Learning Ecosystem Consultant at Build Capable.

XCLusive! Monetize Your Courses and Content
2025-06-26 09:00 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ontario
Join us to learn how Build Capable XCL can support organizations’ content data and delivery needs! Join us for 30-minute live sessions the last Thursday of each month on Zoom. Register once and attend anytime.
Recorded XCLusives can be found on the Build Capable XCL YouTube channel with accurate captions and transcripts.

XCLusive! Platform-less Ecosystem with XCL
2025-07-31 09:00 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ontario

XCLusive! How Accessible is XCL, Really?
2025-08-28 09:00 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ontario

Accessibility: How Can Technology & Human Insight Support All Learners?
2025-09-23 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Ontario
Join Sarah Mercier, CEO, Build Capable for a University of Massachusetts Amherst panel discussion, September 23, 20205 from 2 to 3:30 pm ET. Register for the event.
About this IDEAS Seminar Series:
This event is part of the IDEAS Seminar Series – a growing and ongoing schedule of seminars which will explore areas such as multimedia creation, online course development, and strategies for fostering student engagement.
Accessible course design enables students to devote their time and energy to real learning, rather than slogging through decoding materials—or missing out entirely. While technology can help, true accessibility depends on instructors’ subject-matter expertise and empathy for the learner experience. In this IDEAS Instructional Design seminar, we’ll explore how accessibility benefits everyone, demonstrate ways to combine technology tools and human knowledge to achieve this aim, and show how individuals can make meaningful improvements right away. Key discussion topics include:

What is one change instructors can make today that can significantly improve accessibility in their courses?
What are common accessibility pitfalls and how can instructors avoid them?
What happens to student engagement when we add accessibility measures?

Whether you’re a faculty member, instructional designer, or learning technology specialist, this seminar will provide actionable insights and strategies to help you create accessible courses that drive student success through thoughtful, barrier-free course design.

XCLusive! eLearning Data Demystified
2025-09-25 09:00 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ontario
SCORM 1.2, SCORM 2004, xAPI… which standard best meets your needs? In the next Build Capable XCLusive, Jeff Batt will share the results of a simple test case: publish the same eLearning course built in Articulate Storyline to three different standards and explore the data in XCL. If you’ve ever been curious about why you might choose one standard over another, you won’t want to miss this one!
Learn how Build Capable XCL can support organizations’ content data and delivery needs! Join us for 30-minute live sessions the last Thursday of each month on Zoom. Register once and attend any XCLusive! Recorded XCLusive sessions can be found on the Build Capable XCL YouTube channel with accurate captions and transcripts.

XCLusive! Build Your Data Advantage
2025-10-30 09:00 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ontario
In this XCLusive, Wendy Morgan and Sean Putman will join us for a conversation about what it really means to have a data strategy. We’ll talk about why every organization should be thinking about data right now, especially with the growing use of AI. We will also talk about some of the new analytics features in XCL and show how data strategy connects directly to smarter learning decisions. Oh, and there will be a big announcement that you don’t want to miss!
Learn how Build Capable XCL can support organizations’ content data and delivery needs. Join us for 30-minute live sessions the last Thursday of each month on Zoom. Register once and attend anytime.
Recorded XCLusives can be found on the Build Capable XCL YouTube channel with accurate captions and transcripts.

The Storyline Summit
2025-11-11 | MGM Grand, Las Vegas, NV, United States
Advanced Learning Analytics From Storyline with xAPI presented by Sarah Mercier. 10:30 am – 12:00 pm · 1 hr. 30 min.

DevLearn 2025
2025-11-12 - 2025-11-14 | MGM Grand, Las Vegas, NV, United States
602: BYOD: Build-a-Bot Workshop: Create Your Own AI-Powered Chatbot presented by Sarah Mercier and Wendy Morgan. Thursday, November 13, 2025 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM · 1 hr. 30 min.

XCLusive! What's New, What's Next
2025-12-11 09:00 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ontario
In this special Build Capable XCLusive, we’re diving into the latest features that have just been released and giving you a preview of what’s coming in the near future. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how we’re evolving our tools and approach, along with insights into the direction of our roadmap. This fast-paced and unscripted session is packed with practical takeaways, so be sure to join us.
30-minute live sessions in Zoom. Register to attend or catch the livestream on Linkedin.
Recorded XCLusives can be found on the Build Capable XCL YouTube channel with accurate captions and transcripts.

Design That Wins: The Innovation Behind Accessibility
2025-12-18 09:00 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ontario
Join Sarah Mercier and Susi Miller to celebrate big wins at the Learning Technologies Awards in London! Discover how accessibility was not a limitation, but a key driver of innovation in their award-winning learning technology and experiences. They’ll share behind-the-scenes insights, design decisions that made a difference, and how inclusive thinking can lead to breakthrough results.
Join us for this 30-minute discussion! Register to attend in Zoom or catch the livestream on LinkedIn.

E-Learning Instructional Design Certificate (ATD)
2026-01-21 10:30 - 2026-02-02 14:00 (America/New_York) | Ontario
Self-paced e-learning can be deployed in a variety of ways—from full online courses to performance support opportunities to blended learning experiences. Regardless of how you use e-learning, intentional and thoughtful instructional design is an essential element. Well-designed e-learning courses and modules engage learners and enable them to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills.
Applying Instructional Design Principles to E-Learning Course Creation
This course covers the entire instructional design process from start to finish and shows you how to apply that process to e-learning projects. Under the guidance of an experienced facilitator, you’ll have the chance to focus on and practice critical e-learning course creation tasks, including:

Creating an e-learning design plan

Storyboarding content and planning for development

Choosing delivery media (video, text, SCORM, etc.)

Working with SMEs to develop e-learning content

Curating and creating content for self-paced learning

Six, 3.5 hour online sessions: January 21, 23, 26, 28, 30 and February 2

XCLusive! Compliance Without the LMS
2026-01-29 09:00 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ontario
Who says compliance has to be clunky? Discover how XCL makes it easy to deliver and track required learning without logins, platforms, or per-user fees. It’s simple, secure, and built for real results.
Join us for 30-minute live sessions the last Thursday of each month on Zoom. Register once and attend anytime.
Recorded XCLusives can be found on the Build Capable XCL YouTube channel with accurate captions and transcripts.

AI for Instructional Design Workshop (ATD)
2026-02-10 10:30 - 2026-02-12 14:00 (America/New_York) | Ontario
Unlock the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to revolutionize your instructional design and content development process in this hands-on experience. In this interactive workshop, you’ll explore the fundamentals of AI and discover its game-changing potential for instructional design. You’ll dive into real-world use cases, practice the art of communicating with AI, and leverage AI tools to streamline content creation. You’ll also learn how to harness AI for designing inclusive and equitable learning experiences while navigating the ethical considerations of responsible AI usage. The workshop culminates in a live showcase where you’ll share your AI-powered work products with your peers, showcasing your new skills and innovative approaches.
Access to an artificial intelligence large language model (LLM), such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, or Perplexity, on your computer is required for this course. A personal account or trial version of any tool is acceptable. If you will be using an employer-provided laptop, please ensure you can access an LLM on it.

Design for All: Advancing Accessibility Together
2026-02-18 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Ontario
What if everything you thought you knew about accessibility was only the beginning? Too often, when we talk about accessibility in learning, the focus often lands on what one person can do. But accessibility at scale isn’t a solo effort. It’s a shared responsibility that requires alignment across teams, tools, and processes.
In this session, you’ll meet Sarah Mercier, editor and author of Design for All Learners: Create Accessible and Inclusive Learning Experiences. She will unpack universal design through the lens of her own journey, from building a foundation in digital accessibility to uncovering the hidden challenges and opportunities that reshaped her design mindset and approach.
Together, we’ll explore how shifting from individual action to collaborative strategy builds more sustainable, scalable accessibility. You’ll discover practical ways to support and advance your organization’s accessibility maturity, foster cross-functional accountability, and design learning experiences that are inclusive from the start.
You’ll leave with a fresh perspective on accessibility, inspiring you to go beyond compliance and design with empathy, innovation, and positive impact.
As a result of this session, you will:

Assess where your organization stands in accessibility maturity.
Discover facts that challenge the assumptions and misconceptions that often create barriers to access.
Prepare for change with one thing you can do right now to advance accessibility an inclusion in your own work.

E-Learning Instructional Design Certificate (ATD)
2026-02-23 10:30 - 2026-03-06 14:00 (America/New_York) | Ontario
Self-paced e-learning can be deployed in a variety of ways—from full online courses to performance support opportunities to blended learning experiences. Regardless of how you use e-learning, intentional and thoughtful instructional design is an essential element. Well-designed e-learning courses and modules engage learners and enable them to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills.
Applying Instructional Design Principles to E-Learning Course Creation
This course covers the entire instructional design process from start to finish and shows you how to apply that process to e-learning projects. Under the guidance of Sarah Mercier, you’ll have the chance to focus on and practice critical e-learning course creation tasks, including:

Creating an e-learning design plan
Storyboarding content and planning for development
Choosing delivery media (video, text, SCORM, etc.)
Working with SMEs to develop e-learning content
Curating and creating content for self-paced learning

Six 3.5 hour online sessions: February 23, 25, 27 and March 2, 4, 6

XCLusive! The Data AI is Missing
2026-02-26 09:00 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ontario
Everyone’s talking about AI automations and workflows, but what is often missing from those conversations is the role of data.
In the next Build Capable XCLusive, we’ll explore why structured data is the foundation of dependable AI-driven automations. We’ll unpack how poor data structure leads to unpredictable results, fragile workflows, and automation that breaks down at scale… and what you can do about it.
Forget the AI hype. We will be focusing on the practical realities of making AI work reliably in real-world systems. If you’re considering building, managing, or relying on AI-powered workflows, this conversation will help you rethink where to focus your efforts for better outcomes.
Learn how Build Capable XCL can support organizations’ content data and delivery needs! Join us for 30-minute live sessions the last Thursday of each month on Zoom. Register once and attend anytime.
Recorded XCLusives can be found on the Build Capable XCL YouTube channel with accurate captions and transcripts.

Panel: Creating the Career You Want in Learning & Development
2026-03-19 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ontario
This panel brings together women from different parts of the learning field to share how they’ve made career moves, expanded their opportunities, and adapted as the work around them changed. You’ll hear specific examples of how they navigated transitions, took on new challenges, and stayed current as the field evolved. You’ll leave with ideas you can apply to your own career, no matter where you are right now.
Panelists:

Connie Malamed
Melissa Milloway
Sarah Mercier
Nyla Spooner

Key Takeaways:

Break into L&D or pivot into roles that align with your strengths
Advance your career by taking on new challenges, whether inside a company or on your own
Stay relevant as role availability changes with the economy and AI changes how work gets done

Register Today!

XCLusive! Create, Share, and Track Accessible PDFs
2026-03-26 09:00 - 09:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ontario
Creating an accessible PDF does not have to be complicated. Venngage makes it easier than ever. The real power comes from extending that accessibility beyond creation, ensuring your PDFs stay inclusive when shared, and making sure administrators can independently access engagement data in Build Capable XCL, even when using assistive technologies. This is about building a truly end-to-end accessible process.
Join us for this 30-minute XCLusive with guests Eugene Woo, CEO of Venngage, and Dr. Nicole L’Etoile, CPACC, Accessibility Consultant and Learning Experience Designer. We will discuss how to create accessible PDFs using Venngage and how to maintain their accessibility as you distribute and track them using XCL.
You will learn practical strategies for building PDFs with accessibility in mind from the start, avoiding common pitfalls that can compromise access and usability. We will also explore how XCL administrators can gather meaningful data while preserving an inclusive experience for everyone.
Register once to join XCLusive sessions in Zoom and attend anytime. XCLusive recordings can be found on the Build Capable XCL YouTube channel with accurate captions and transcripts.

Nonprofit Leaders Conference
2026-04-16 - 2026-04-17 | Ocean Shores Convention Center, 120 W Chance a La Mer NW, Ocean Shores, WA, 98569, United States
We’re honored to sponsor the 2026 Nonprofit Leaders Conference in Ocean Shores, WA. If you’re going to be there, or are a nonprofit leader who wants support for your learning ecosystem, please contact us and let us know.
“Join us for dynamic, engaging, and actionable sessions that help nonprofit professionals, leaders, and partners strengthen their work, deepen their community impact, and stay rooted in purpose through change and growth.”
We’re also excited to see the keynote by spoken word poet Christian Page!

Most Innovative New Learning Technologies Product at Learning Technologies London
2026-04-29 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Excel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, England, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
Join us at Learning Technologies London!
We will be in the Learning Technologies Awards Theatre to show how Swissport is building actionable business dashboards using better learning data and share the story behind our award for Most Innovative New Learning Technologies Product – Build Capable XCL: The End of Platform-Dependent Learning.
You can read more about the award and XCL on the Learning Technologies blog.

XCLusive! Learning Data for Business Intelligence
2026-04-30 09:00 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ontario
Learn how Build Capable XCL can support organizations’ content data and delivery needs! Join us for 30-minute live sessions the last Thursday of each month on Zoom. Register once and attend anytime.
Recorded XCLusives can be found on the Build Capable XCL YouTube channel with accurate captions and transcripts.

Accessibility in Learning: From Compliance to Meaningful Inclusion at Learning Technologies London
2026-04-30 12:30 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | Excel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, England, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
In this Learning Technologies session with Susi Miller and Rob Hubbard, we will challenge common assumptions and misconceptions about accessibility and reframe it as a driver of innovation, growth, and competitive advantage. Through real-world examples and practical discussion, you’ll discover how everyday design decisions either remove or reinforce barriers – and why shifting from reactive fixes to proactive, inclusive design benefits everyone.
