For most of us in the e-Learning industry, the word “SCORM” or “Shareable Content Object Reference Model”, is almost synonymous with an enterprise learning system. From its conception in 2000, SCORM has been of prime relevance in organizations that have embraced technology-enabled learning. In simple terms, SCORM is a collection of technical standards for any e-learning software utilized to create e-learning courses or modules. Undoubtedly, in the modern corporate training scenario which is largely driven by e-learning, SCORM has become the most common content standard in the e-learning industry, helping standardize content among the many developers involved in e-learning. SCORM offers technical specifications for developers so that everyone could work with essentially the same blueprints. It answers e-learning developers’ questions about how various learning management systems should take in and present content, how assessment vehicles should be scored, and how details like bookmarking could be exchanged between an individual course and a learning management system. SCORM creates a framework for course content, and consequently, learning platforms and course authoring tools developed specifically to be SCORM compliant.

Now a globally recognized standard, most organizations choose SCORM complaint LMS when implementing an enterprise LMS. In addition to aligning e-content to one universal standard, it helps in tracking learners and ascertaining learning uptake as well. There are many benefits of implementing a SCORM complaint LMS in an organization:

● The first and most important benefit of SCORM complaint LMS is that it allows interoperability between e-learning software products. Content can be produced using a the popular LMS tools – Articulate, Captivate or Storyline.

● This standard can also be used for top Learning Management systems, including Saba, Talent LMS as well as our own proprietary G-Cube LMS. 

● Another advantage is that it allows e-learning content to be reused and reutilized saving not only time but money. For most organization, training is a continuous requirement and e-learning compatible content is required on a regular basis. For such organizations, SCORM complaint LMS can be utilized very well.

● SCORM LMS also allows a lot of flexibility and is adaptable to individual and organizational needs. It allows content developers to create unique training programs for different audience profiles and groups within the enterprise. 

● Another important benefit that forward-thinking organizations can look forward to is that a SCORM compliant LMS has the ability for technology evolution. Content changes can be achieved without costly redesign, reconfiguration or recoding.

● SCORM compliant LMS saves money by increasing efficiency and productivity while reducing the time and costs involved in delivering instruction.

For organizations who are serious about e-learning and technology-aided learning, SCORM compliant LMS is a ‘go-to’ solution. For all top learning management systems, SCORM compliance is not just an option any more but a necessity. In the world of changing training requirements and evolving technology, SCORM remains relevant as a standard of e-learning.