{"id":15299,"date":"2023-06-10T14:00:24","date_gmt":"2023-06-10T14:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/?p=15299"},"modified":"2023-06-10T14:00:24","modified_gmt":"2023-06-10T14:00:24","slug":"scorm-compliant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/scorm-compliant\/","title":{"rendered":"Become SCORM compliant: Your quick and easy guide for 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2023, learning and development must offer far more than just skills for the organization to optimize its staff\u2019s capabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning must be <\/span><b>stimulating, relevant and interoperable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> across departments and companies, allowing staff to become more agile, constantly learning in a fluctuating market and boosting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/glossary\/employee-retention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employee retention<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To highlight the need for greater interoperability in L&amp;D, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/learning.linkedin.com\/content\/dam\/me\/learning\/en-us\/pdfs\/workplace-learning-report\/LinkedIn-Learning_Workplace-Learning-Report-2022-EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report 2022<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows that <\/span><b>74% of companies agree that L&amp;D has become more cross-functional<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img height=\"602\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/To-highlight-the-need-for-greater-interoperability-in-LD-the-LinkedIn-Workplace-Learning-Report-2022-shows-that_72654520.jpg?w=1024&#038;h=602&#038;crop=1\" alt=\"To highlight the need for greater interoperability in L&amp;D, the LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report 2022 shows that\" class=\"wp-image-16259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/To-highlight-the-need-for-greater-interoperability-in-LD-the-LinkedIn-Workplace-Learning-Report-2022-shows-that_72654520.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/To-highlight-the-need-for-greater-interoperability-in-LD-the-LinkedIn-Workplace-Learning-Report-2022-shows-that_72654520.jpg?resize=300,176 300w, https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/To-highlight-the-need-for-greater-interoperability-in-LD-the-LinkedIn-Workplace-Learning-Report-2022-shows-that_72654520.jpg?resize=1024,602 1024w, https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/To-highlight-the-need-for-greater-interoperability-in-LD-the-LinkedIn-Workplace-Learning-Report-2022-shows-that_72654520.jpg?resize=245,145 245w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SCORM compliance is one of the most effective ways of rolling out training quickly and easily across businesses in a portfolio and departments within a company with SCORM-compliant content on Elearning courses.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To show you how to become SCORM compliant, we will cover the following topics within our quick and easy guide for 2023:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does SCORM compliant mean?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the advantages and disadvantages of SCORM?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How is SCORM compliance assessed?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you become SCORM compliant?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What does SCORM compliant mean?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we separate the terms SCORM and SCORM compliance, they are easier to understand. Let\u2019s first look at SCORM.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>SCORM<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model) is a set of standards to ensure learners across all platforms can use all learning materials.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies use this system to roll out training across departments and companies within a portfolio. Hence, all employees learn the same content in the same way for consistent business processes and cohesive company culture, as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/7-barriers-to-organizational-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">barriers to organizational learning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are reduced.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visual learner? Check out the 90-second video below to understand a little more about SCORM.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JDl-fpXJaY0&amp;pp=ygUNd2hhdCBpcyBzY29ybQ%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is SCORM?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>SCORM compliant<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img height=\"706\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/SCORM-compliant_31654520.jpg?w=1024&#038;h=706&#038;crop=1\" alt=\"SCORM compliant\" class=\"wp-image-16260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/SCORM-compliant_31654520.jpg 1190w, https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/SCORM-compliant_31654520.jpg?resize=300,207 300w, https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/SCORM-compliant_31654520.jpg?resize=1024,706 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SCORM compliance is coordinated by Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL), which states learning must meet these requirements:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It must be in a ZIP file.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It must be described in an XML file.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It must use Javascript for communication.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It must use XLM rules for sequencing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are the basic requirements of SCORM compliance, but the criteria for approving compliance go into more depth, as described below in the \u2018How is SCORM compliance assessed\u2019 section.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What are the advantages and disadvantages of SCORM?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the surface, building SCORM-compliant courses seems like an ideal way to allow staff from different departments and businesses within your portfolio to use training on their preferred LMS (learning management system).&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, before transferring to a SCORM-compliant LMS as part of your learning management systems <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/glossary\/digital-transformation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">digital transformation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there are advantages and disadvantages to consider.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use these advantages and disadvantages to decide how SCORM courses might work for you and whether it is worth the investment.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Advantages<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img height=\"903\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/What-are-the-advantages-of-SCORM_-1_06545209.jpg?w=1024&#038;h=903&#038;crop=1\" alt=\"What are the advantages of SCORM_\" class=\"wp-image-16261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/What-are-the-advantages-of-SCORM_-1_06545209.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/What-are-the-advantages-of-SCORM_-1_06545209.jpg?resize=300,265 300w, https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/What-are-the-advantages-of-SCORM_-1_06545209.jpg?resize=1024,903 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many advantages to SCORM, making compliance an attractive prospect.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SCORM is the current industry standard, so your training content will be accepted across all the most popular platforms and is approved by most Elearning professionals.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is easy to use SCORM to create learning once and immediately distribute across platforms using a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/digital-adoption-platform\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DAP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as ours, the only <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/walkme-fedramp-ready\/#:~:text=WalkMe%20has%20reached%20another%20milestone,DAP)%20to%20achieve%20this%20status.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FedRAMP-approved DAP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the market.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SCORM offers plug-and-play with many frequently used L&amp;D and LMS tools.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrating learning courses across your tech stack becomes more efficient with SCORM.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is easier to create more engaging and relevant learning content with SCORM.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Disadvantages<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img height=\"737\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/What-are-the-disadvantages-of-SCORM_-1_16545214.jpg?w=1024&#038;h=737&#038;crop=1\" alt=\"What are the disadvantages of SCORM_\" class=\"wp-image-16263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/What-are-the-disadvantages-of-SCORM_-1_16545214.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/What-are-the-disadvantages-of-SCORM_-1_16545214.jpg?resize=300,216 300w, https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/What-are-the-disadvantages-of-SCORM_-1_16545214.jpg?resize=1024,737 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is necessary to consider the disadvantages of SCORM to justify its ROI.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SCORM is an older technology from 2004, and new compliance technologies may overtake soon as the dominant industry standard.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SCORM offers weak support for mobile devices.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Videos can be bug-prone for Apple iOS, as SCORM was created with the now-outdated Adobe Flash and doesn\u2019t function adequately with HTML5.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SCORM authoring tools are expensive and overly specialized, making them difficult to use.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use examples from your business against each of these advantages and disadvantages to ensure SCORM compliance is relevant to your organization before investing, to reduce waste, and ensure L&amp;D success.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>How is SCORM compliance assessed?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img height=\"505\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/How-is-SCORM-compliance-assessed_-1_20654526.jpg?w=1024&#038;h=505&#038;crop=1\" alt=\"What are the disadvantages of SCORM_\" class=\"wp-image-16266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/How-is-SCORM-compliance-assessed_-1_20654526.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/How-is-SCORM-compliance-assessed_-1_20654526.jpg?resize=300,148 300w, https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/How-is-SCORM-compliance-assessed_-1_20654526.jpg?resize=1024,505 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ADL uses three main criteria to assess SCORM compliance with learning materials. The first of these criteria is content aggregation.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>1. Content Aggregation<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SCORM Content Aggregation Model (CAM) is like a rule book for how systems and authoring tools send eLearning content. It tells people how to pack the content in ZIP files and make sure that others can find it with unique information called metadata.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>2. Run-Time Environment<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SCORM Run-Time Environment (RTE) uses a standardized data model and API to bridge the gap between your learning management system (LMS) and training material. This ensures compatibility and accurate tracking of learner engagement data.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>3. Sequencing<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SCORM helps people make rules for how people go through a course. These rules tell the learner which parts of the system they should do first, next and last. The XML contains sequencing rules that enable course authors and training managers to utilize a tool that:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitor and track your progress in learning.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design navigation tools for students.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prioritize more important learning modules.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automate the process of improving skills that have not yet been mastered.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>How do you become SCORM compliant?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img height=\"525\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/How-do-you-become-SCORM-compliant_-1_21654526.jpg?w=1024&#038;h=525&#038;crop=1\" alt=\"How do you become SCORM compliant_\" class=\"wp-image-16267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/How-do-you-become-SCORM-compliant_-1_21654526.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/How-do-you-become-SCORM-compliant_-1_21654526.jpg?resize=300,154 300w, https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/How-do-you-become-SCORM-compliant_-1_21654526.jpg?resize=1024,525 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are three options for becoming SCORM-compliant with your learning packages. The first is to create a SCORM learning package independently without using any extra tools.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this isn\u2019t an option for you, other routes are to create a SCORM package from scratch or convert an existing package to SCORM.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider each option described below to help you decide the best route for your organization to become SCORM compliant.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Create a SCORM learning package without tools<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first option is to create a SCORM package without using tools.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What it involves<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating a SCORM package without specialized authoring tools reduces financial waste but requires specialist knowledge and experience.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This process has multiple stages, unlike the other SCORM compliance routes. This point means that specialized and experienced members of staff must carry it out to ensure that the short-term financial benefits could are not replaced with frustration as projects are not completed to schedule.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Who it\u2019s best for<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Creating a SCORM package without tools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is best for:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New subsidiary companies with limited resources but specialized developers within the team.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teams that need specialized, tailored training for specific purposes must be interoperable.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Create a brand new SCORM package using an authoring tool<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Authoring tools that have many features can do more than just convert files. With these tools, instructional designers of any skill level can create interactive content.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What it involves<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SCORM course development is no longer limited to professional programmers; anyone can create them using SCORM authoring tools. Many easy-to-use tools, including PowerPoint add-ins, allow for simple course creation.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using an authoring tool can be an excellent introduction to some of the principles and dynamics of SCORM compliance in a guided form.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Who it\u2019s best for<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>brand new SCORM package using an authoring tool method<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is best for:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New enterprise startups with zero existing training packages that they need to use across departments.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies that want to transform their culture through innovative training packages across many teams.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organizations looking to train staff as part of a digital transformation project.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Convert an existing learning package to SCORM with a convertor or authoring tool<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final option is converting the existing learning package to make it SCORM-compliant.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What it involves<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating one SCORM course manually could be fun and teach you new skills. However, if your job demands creating many SCORM lessons with lots of audio and video, the task can take several months of monotonous coding and editing SCORM files.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, specific software programs known as SCORM authoring tools can handle the coding and packaging tasks, allowing you to focus solely on instructional design and save time.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using these tools, you can convert your courses from visual content to SCORM packages compliant with HTML and easily uploaded to an LMS.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Who it\u2019s best for<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>conversion route<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is best for:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Established enterprises with many learning packages<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enterprises with onboarding that doesn\u2019t change much over time<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organizations unfamiliar with the SCORM process want to try conversion before committing to investment into new SCORM packages.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider all these options before investing to achieve SCORM-compliant learning packages for your organization.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Weigh up the pros and cons before investing in SCORM compliance<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SCORM can be an effective way to streamline the rollout of new training using the current industry standard to make your L&amp;D tech stack more efficient, improving employee wellbeing and retention as it reduces frustration.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, no two businesses\u2019 needs or situations are the same, so you need to conduct an individual assessment. It is essential to weigh the challenges against the benefits to determine what could work best for your organization &#8211; do the costs outweigh the complexities?&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weighing up the pros and cons before investing in SCORM compliance can help ensure you make the right choice for your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/glossary\/employee-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employee training<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> needs.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"popup-threefields m-element-hidden j-initiator j-paid_post_feature\" id=\"imgpng\" form-type-id=\"imgpng\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"initiator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/04\/Digital-adoption-A-min_72643bf2.png\"\/><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In 2023, learning and development must offer far more 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