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 Show Your Boss Why Your E-Learning Is Worth The Money

See how smart e-learning design creates real value through better job skills, less time away from work, reaching more people, and making sure everyone gets good training.

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.