xAPI (Experience API)

xAPI, short for Experience API (and sometimes called Tin Can API), is the next evolution after SCORM. It allows organizations to track all kinds of learning experiences, not just formal training in an LMS. This means everything from reading an article and watching a video to participating in a live discussion or completing a simulation can be captured as valuable data. xAPI paints a more complete picture of how, where, and when learning happens. It’s flexible, modern, and perfectly suited for the world of blended, informal, and social learning. With xAPI, L&D teams can connect learning to performance outcomes and business impact more effectively. It’s the tool that finally makes the invisible learning visible.

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