Tom Kuhlmann

Chief Learning Architect

Hi, I’m Tom, your host of The Rapid E-Learning Blog. I am passionate about learning and technology. I have over 20 years experience in the training industry where I’ve developed hundreds of hours of elearning and managed elearning and training projects at Capital One, Washington Mutual, and Weyerhaeuser.

I have a Master’s in Education Technology from Pepperdine, where I researched how to cultivate communities of practice through the development of personal expertise. Currently, I run the user community for Articulate with a focus on building a passionate community of rapid elearning developers.

Two Research-Backed Techniques That Make E-Learning More Effective

Learn how to implement spaced repetition and retrieval practice in your e-learning design to improve knowledge retention and create lasting behavior change.

The Technical Mismatch: When Your Great Course Can’t Actually Be Used

Learn how to identify and avoid common technical barriers that prevent learners from accessing your e-learning content, saving time and ensuring successful delivery.

10 Essential Quality Checks to Run Before Launching Your E-Learning Course

Learn the key review steps that will help you catch issues before launch, ensure quality, and create a better learning experience for your course participants.

Know Your Audience: Critical Insights for Better Training Results

Discover how understanding your learners’ real challenges transforms course effectiveness. Learn from a case study that turned struggling operators into top performers.

How Long Does It Really Take to Create E-Learning?

Get realistic insights into e-learning development timelines and learn practical ways to estimate project hours, from content planning to final testing, with tips for new developers.

From Push to Pull: A Better Way to Design E-Learning

Learn how to move beyond traditional content delivery to create e-learning that motivates learners to seek out information, leading to more engaging and effective training.