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What Is cmi5 (Experience API Profile)?

cmi5 is a modern e-learning specification that combines the tracking capabilities of SCORM with the flexibility of xAPI.

Last Updated: March 2026

cmi5 is a specification developed by the ADL Initiative and AICC that defines how learning content communicates with an LMS using xAPI as its transport layer. It provides structured rules for launching, tracking, and reporting on e-learning content while maintaining the flexibility of xAPI. cmi5 addresses SCORM's limitations (browser-only, no mobile, rigid tracking) while providing the administrative structure that raw xAPI lacks. It supports offline learning, mobile delivery, and rich data collection.

Key Benefits

✓Best of both SCORM (structure) and xAPI (flexibility)
✓Supports mobile and offline learning
✓Rich data collection beyond pass/fail
✓Modern replacement for aging SCORM standard
✓Works with existing LRS infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions

What is cmi5?

cmi5 is a modern e-learning specification that combines SCORM's structured tracking with xAPI's flexibility. It supports mobile, offline, and rich data tracking. Arythmatic supports cmi5 alongside SCORM and xAPI.

Related Terms

SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model)xAPI (Experience API / Tin Can API)Learning Management System (LMS)AICC (Aviation Industry CBT Committee)

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