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.

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Key Questions for E-Learning Success

Learn how to ask the right questions to create e-learning solutions that align with business goals, drive behavior change, and deliver real value to your clients.