Integrating External Skills into Learning Manager
In today’s rapidly evolving work environment, the demand for up-to-date skills and continuous learning is more critical than ever. To meet these demands, Adobe Learning Manager has introduced an enhancement – the ability to import skills from external sources seamlessly. This enhancement not only empowers administrators but also enriches the learning experience for authors and learners alike.
Importing Skills from External Sources
Learning Manager now allows the integration of skills from prominent content providers like LinkedIn and Go1 through dedicated connectors. This integration marks a significant step towards Learning Manager’s goal of interfacing with external Skills Clouds and Talent Management Systems. Once imported, these skills seamlessly integrate with the admin-defined skills within Learning Manager, enhancing the available skill set for authors during course creation.
Enhanced Skill Search Functionality
With the influx of imported skills, Learning Manager has bolstered its skill search functionality. This improvement ensures a smoother and more efficient search experience, especially for accounts housing extensive skill repositories.
Configuring Skill Import: A Step-by-Step Guide
To enable skill import within your Learning Manager account, follow these simple steps:
1. **Access the Admin App**: Navigate to the Admin app and select “Settings” from the left pane.
2. **General Settings**: Under “General,” locate the “Skills import” section.
3. **Enable Skill Import**: Toggle the switch to enable skill import. Once enabled, you can choose your desired external source from the dropdown menu.
4. **Select Content Provider**: Choose your preferred content provider from the dropdown list.
As an administrator, remember that you can only import one skill source at a time. Additionally, the default skill level is set to one, with a credit value of 10 post-migration. However, administrators retain the flexibility to adjust credit values as needed.
Reporting and Course Settings
Learning Manager provides comprehensive reporting features to track skill import sources efficiently. The “Source” column in reports distinguishes between skills imported internally and those sourced from LinkedIn Learning or Go1. Recently added skills take precedence, appearing at the top of the list for easy reference.
Moreover, within the Course Settings page, administrators can identify the source of skill assignment through the “Assigned by” column, distinguishing between internal and content provider sources.
Conclusion
The ability to import skills from external sources heralds a new era of flexibility and efficiency within Learning Manager. By seamlessly integrating skills from prominent content providers, administrators can enrich the learning ecosystem while providing authors and learners with a broader spectrum of skills to explore and incorporate into their courses.
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, embracing external skill integration is not just a feature; it’s a strategic imperative. With Learning Manager’s enhanced capabilities, organizations can stay ahead of the curve, empowering their workforce with the skills they need to thrive in today’s dynamic world.
