Core terms
LMS: Learning management system. The software used to deliver, track, and manage learning.
SCORM: A packaging and tracking standard for e-learning content.
xAPI: A learning record format that can capture activity beyond a traditional course.
Integration terms
LTI: A standard that connects external learning tools to an LMS.
SSO: Single sign-on. A user signs in once to reach connected systems.
API: A programmable interface for moving data between systems.
Operations terms
Role-based access control: Permissions tied to a user role instead of a single shared permission set.
Audit log: A record of important system actions and changes.
Export: A way to extract data in a usable format for reporting, backup, or migration.
Next steps
Use these terms when comparing vendors so answers stay specific.
Ask for examples, not just feature names.
Record any gaps in your requirements list.
- Confirm the meaning of SCORM, xAPI, and LTI for your use case.
- Ask how roles, logs, and exports work in practice.
- Translate vendor terms into your own checklist.