Choosing & Implementing
Practical guidance from the ADL Initiative for selecting and deploying distributed learning technology — from choosing an LMS or LRS to authoring content and certifying your xAPI infrastructure.
Choosing your technology
The ADL Initiative published a series of decision-support guides to help organizations evaluate and select the right distributed learning tools for their needs. These guides cover the three core components of a modern learning ecosystem: the Learning Management System (LMS), the Learning Record Store (LRS), and the authoring tools used to create content.
xAPI Profile Server recommendations
For organizations deploying xAPI-based learning, the ADL Initiative provides recommendations for selecting and configuring a Profile Server — the component that mediates between content and the LRS. These recommendations cover architecture, conformance, and operational best practices.
LRS professional certification
The ADL Initiative established a certification program for Learning Record Stores to ensure conformance and interoperability. These documents outline the certification process, requirements, and recommendations for LRS vendors and operators.
- xAPI LRS Certification Program Recommendation PDF
- xAPI LRS Professional Certification Recommendation PDF
Interactive guides
The ADL Initiative also published two interactive, web-based guides built with VuePress. These are self-contained static sites with searchable documentation:
On lms.technology
Related standards documentation is available on this site: