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.

How to Establish Meaningful Success Metrics for E-Learning

Discover a streamlined process for establishing e-learning success metrics that matter to stakeholders and accurately reflect your training’s true impact.

The Right Tool for the Job: When Simple Training Solutions Win

Discover when to choose simpler training solutions over complex e-learning courses, saving you time and resources while better meeting your learners’ actual needs

The Social Learning Gap: When E-Learning Can’t Replace Human Connection

Discover how to identify when your e-learning needs more human interaction and practical ways to blend social elements into your digital training programs.

How to Design E-Learning Scenarios That Drive Real Performance Change

Learn how to create focused e-learning scenarios by starting with clear performance goals, moving beyond basic knowledge checks to develop practical workplace skills.

5 Ways To Transform Frustrating E-Learning Into Valuable Experiences

Discover how to create relevant, clear, and motivating e-learning experiences by tackling the top frustrations learners express about workplace training courses.

Maximize Your E-Learning Impact: Before, During, And After The Course

Sometimes courses don’t have much to say in content. But even dreaded compliance courses can be less snooze-inducing with the right tactics. Read on for simple tips to make required courses more compelling.