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XCLusive!

Quick, informal learning and development discussions hosted by the Build Capable XCL team.

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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.

How Midmark Scaled Partner Learning with XCL + Zendesk

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.

AI-Powered Video Creation + Learning Analytics

In May’s XCLusive!, we explore a modern video learning workflow using Camtasia and Build Capable XCL.

Learning Data for Business Intelligence

In April’s Build Capable XCLusive, we explore how learning data can drive business intelligence. Featuring Sean Putman, co-author of Investigating Performance: Design and Outcomes With xAPI, and Rob Christie, CTO of Build Capable, this session uncovers the valuable data your organization could access with today’s technology and data standards.

Create, Share, and Track Accessible PDFs

In March’s XCLusive!, we discuss how to create accessible PDFs with Eugene Woo and Nicole L’Etoile, using Venngage and Build Capable XCL.
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The Data AI is Missing

In this 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.
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Compliance without the LMS

In January’s XCLusive!, we discuss the five requirements for online training to be legally defensible.
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Special XCLusive! What’s New? What’s Next?

In this XCLusive!, we take a behind-the-scenes look at how Build Capable is evolving its tools and approach to improve XCL.
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Build Your Data Advantage (with Melissa Milloway and Wendy Morgan)

In this XCLusive!, we talk about why every organization should be thinking about data right now, especially with the growing use of AI.
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eLearning Data Demystified (with Jeff Batt)

SCORM 1.2, SCORM 2004, xAPI… which standard best meets your needs? In this Build Capable XCLusive, Jeff Batt shares 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.
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How Accessible is XCL, Really?

We claim that Build Capable XCL is the most accessible way to distribute and track digital content. From the administrator interface to learner-facing pages, we designed and built XCL for everyone to use! But, do we live up to that claim?
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Platform-less Ecosystem with XCL (with Tracie Cantu, Josh Cavalier, JD Dillon)

In this XCLusive, we discuss the components that play are now playing a role in the learning ecosystem. What are the challenges and opportunities of moving to a platform-less learning ecosystem?
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Monetize Your Courses and Content

In this XCLusive! we share some simple ways to sell your content, allow your customers easy access, and get the benefits of detailed learning experience data without forcing them to create an account or log into another platform.
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Removing Barriers to Access

In this XCLusive, we discuss how we built XCL to be the most accessible content delivery and tracking tool available, for those who use XCL Learning Links and administrators who create them.
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Building Skills in Emerging Areas

Supporting effective skill development is a challenge in many organizations, especially in emerging areas such as AI. How do we tackle the rapid upskilling needed to prepare?
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Performance Enablement in the Flow of Work (with JD Dillon)

In this XCLusive, JD Dillon joined us for a conversation about rethinking the learning technology ecosystem. Learn more about his research and work supporting the frontline. If you’re interested in supporting folks in the flow of work, check this out!
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Turning XCL Data into xACTION (with Art Werkenthin and Duncan Welder)

Build Capable XCL allows you to collect tons of structured data, but what can you do with it? Art Werkenthin and W. Duncan Welder from RISC joined us to talk about our award-winning (and patented) process of turning data collected with XCL to real-time actions with xACTION!
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Developing Skills-First Thinking Across Teams

If you’re curious how you can drive skills-first thinking across teams and how Build Capable XCL plays a roll in skill development, check out this XCLusive!
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What’s a Learning Record Store (LRS)? (with Jason Haag)

What in the world is an LRS? In this XCLusive, Jason Haag from Veracity Learning joins us to talk about the Learning Record Store and what’s under the hood of XCL.
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What’s AI got to do with XCL? (with Josh Cavalier)

In this week’s XCLusive, we talked with Josh Cavalier to explore artificial intelligence in learning and development. From AI literacy to hyper-personalized content, Josh shares insights from his AI Intensive program and how tools like XCL are revolutionizing data tracking across videos, PDFs, simulations, and more—without any extra coding.
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Get better data from Articulate Rise (with Melissa Milloway)

Melissa Milloway shares her portfolio project built in Articulate Rise using the Mighty plugin, Colossyan, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Premier. Then, she demonstrates how to program courses built in Rise to track specific interaction data. This process is made easy with her xAPI Code Generator, Mighty’s JavaScript functionality, and Build Capable XCL.
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How does XCL handle data privacy and security?

In this XCLusive Rob Christie and Sarah Mercier have a conversation about using Build Capable XCL while maintaining privacy and security.
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Supercharge Customer Education with XCL

How does XCL support customer education? In this XCLusive, we discuss how you can support your customers at scale in ways you may not have considered!
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Deliver learning content to an unlimited audience with XCL!

Don’t be limited by seats in a learning management system (LMS). Explore ways to deliver learning content to an unlimited audience with XCL.
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Robust Content Analytics with XCL

Build Capable XCL allows you to deliver and track many different types of content. Learn more about all of the amazing things you can do with that data!
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What can XCL do with PDFs?

You don’t have to convert and package everything into eLearning to get meaningful tracking and learner-specicifc analytics. Learn more about what XCL can do with PDFs!