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Now Available: xAPI (cmi5) Content Support and Upgraded LTI 1.3 Protocol

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Our goal is to make Skilljar as flexible as possible. That’s why we’ve invested in interoperability with modern tools and file types—now supporting the launch of xAPI (cmi5) content, including the ability to syndicate xAPI courses across Skilljar organizations using Content Syndication. We’ve also upgraded to the latest Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) 1.3 protocol for improved compatibility with third-party platforms.

Here's what's possible with xAPI (cmi5) content support:

🚀 Embed xAPI (cmi5) content from third-party tools like Articulate directly into Skilljar content, or launch it from a link within the lesson window

📊 Track xAPI lessons just like SCORM, with completions, progress, and scores captured in Skilljar analytics

 

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Upload xAPI files under 'SCORM & xAPI' in your Skilljar dashboard

 

If you use Content Syndication:

🔗 Share xAPI (cmi5) courses across Skilljar organizations using the existing Content Syndication workflow

🧭 Track course analytics in both the host and receiving organizations, all within your dashboard

✏️ Maintain control over your content with course updates automatically syncing across both organizations

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LTI 1.3 Now Available for All Customers:

We’ve also upgraded our support for the Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) protocol to version 1.3, the latest version of the standard. This update improves security and compatibility when integrating with third-party platforms like LinkedIn Learning and gives you more flexibility when bringing external content into Skilljar.

What is LTI 1.3—and why should you care?

LTI 1.3 is a secure industry standard that lets Skilljar connect with external learning platforms without forcing learners to log in twice or switch between systems.

Here’s what that means in practice:

  • One click, straight to the content. Learners launch third-party lessons from Skilljar without redirects or extra logins.

  • Progress that syncs. When a learner finishes an external course, Skilljar gets the completion data automatically and marks the lesson complete.

It’s a smart solution if you:

  • Use third-party content but still want tracking and completion in Skilljar

  • Offer compliance or certification training that lives outside your platform

  • Want to simplify the learning experience across multiple tools

Looking to get started? Learn how to set up LTI 1.3 integrations in our Help Center.