More robust, enhanced training capabilities are available to users, made possible by a recent add-on to the ZenQMS platform called SCORM!
SCORM stands for Sharable Content Object Reference Model and it’s a technical standard for eLearning content. The ZenQMS SCORM add-on gives Quality leaders access to more in-depth training data, allows for more engaging, interactive training courses, and supports stronger compliance through rich, multi-format quizzes.
Here’s how utilizing ZenQMS’s enhanced training capabilities can impact your organization:
1. Improved compliance with more rigorous knowledge assessment
Compliance isn’t a “check the box” function, so you may want to move beyond checkbox training. Beyond light multiple choice questions or a simple “acknowledged” button, our enhanced training add-on allows for a variety of test formats that help prove your teams have mastered the subject.
Fill-in-the-blank responses, long-form answers, scenario branching questions, and more are all possible. This lets you enforce greater understanding of high‑risk concepts. A huge win for compliance.
Most importantly, all of this happens within ZenQMS – no separate LMS, no manual data merges – so your training records remain GxP-compliant and audit-ready.
2. Higher employee engagement with training content
Standard training content tends to follow a “read and understood” format. Your employees open a document, read it (hopefully), and then acknowledge they’ve trained on its contents, either by simply clicking “Read” or by answering a quick multiple choice question.
For some training content, that works just fine. But for more intricate topics, Quality leaders may want to encourage employees to actively engage with the content.
That’s where SCORM training courses can help. With the SCORM add-on, you can upload courses with dynamic components that allow readers to interact with the material. These might look like:
- Flippable flashcards
- Drag-and-drop sorting quizzes
- Match-card quizzes
- Click-and-reveal images
- Embedded videos
- …And so much more!
Why does this matter?
It’s all about retention. The more readers engage with the content they’re consuming, the more likely they are to retain important information – a critical piece of quality and compliance.
3. More in-depth training compliance data
With the standard ZenQMS training insights, you can see the compliance status of individuals, teams, and the organization as a whole all at a glance. That’s great for quickly reporting out on training status… and for following up with those who might be overdue.
And now, with the ZenQMS SCORM add-on, Quality leaders can dive even further into training data, allowing for greater compliance.
Beyond “complete” and “not complete,” users of the SCORM add-on can see training status details like:- Total number of course attempts
- Total time spent viewing a course
- Course completion progress
- Training test score
- Pass/fail status
This data is powerful. For example, perhaps most users who train on a particular course have to attempt it several times before finally passing. This could signal your training materials aren’t as clear as you’d like them to be and might spark a content review. Or maybe the training test scores of your employees are notably high, and you incorporate this data into your next Sponsor report to show the compliance and competency of your team.
Data is at the heart of continuous improvement, and ZenQMS gives Quality leaders the insights they need to fuel growth.
FAQ
What is SCORM?
SCORM is a technical standard for eLearning content and how it’s housed in a learning management system. SCORM content packages are basically zip files that contain quizzes, videos, and other learning material all embedded and organized into a cohesive training program.
But what SCORM is isn’t as important as what SCORM does. SCORM training content is a catalyst for increased compliance and stronger competency across the organization.
What teams can benefit from more robust training?
The ability to create more engaging, granular training doesn’t just impact GxP activities. Sales teams, HR departments, Legal, IT, and more can all benefit from the interactive and data-rich training courses made possible with the SCORM add-on.
What files can be uploaded with the SCORM add-on?
SCORM packages, xAPI, cmi5, and AICC content can all be loaded into ZenQMS with the SCORM add-on. This content tends to be more engaging and interactive than the standard “read and understood” training, and we wanted to allow Quality leaders to access it all in one place!
How do I add SCORM to my ZenQMS account?
Enhanced training enabled by SCORM is a paid add-on feature. For more information on pricing and details on how to add SCORM to your ZenQMS account, please visit our SCORM overview page or contact your CS support team member.