XCLusive! With or Without an LMS: What Headless Learning Makes Possible

You may have heard of a “Headless LMS,” but what does it actually mean? Are LMS companies delivering on their headless promise? The idea is simple: separate the learning technology from the learner experience so you can deliver training wherever it makes sense, not just inside a platform. In practice, however, headless LMS solutions are … Read more

ATD Research Triangle Area – Learning Trends & Innovations SIG

Passing the Scan, Failing the User: AI and Accessibility AI can generate content, format a slide, and confidently tell you a document passes WCAG 2.2 AA… right before it gets the accessibility wrong. This session was inspired by eight hours of vibe coding a single accessible one-pager: what AI got right, where it quietly broke … Read more

Is Anyone Looking at Your Portfolio?

In June’s XCLusive!, we revisit our Midmark case study (Build Capable XCL + Zendesk) to illustrate how shifting from a platform-centric approach to a learning ecosystem can drive adoption, reduce operational friction, and deliver more effective, performance-focused training.

E-Learning Instructional Design Certificate (ATD)

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. This course covers the entire instructional … Read more

XCLusive! Design for Data (with Wendy Morgan and Sean Putman)

The good news is that organizations are recognizing the need for better data, but what happens next? A strategic decision must be made early: you’ll need to design for data, not just bolt it on after the fact. In this XCLusive, we have invited a powerhouse team of data professionals for a conversation about weaving … Read more