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AICC (Aviation Industry Computer-Based Training Committee) is an e-learning standard that supports interoperability between LMSs and external servers.

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What is AICC?

AICC, or Aviation Industry Computer-Based Training Committee, is an e-learning standard developed to standardize training and learning modules. Although originally designed for the aviation industry, the standard has been adopted more broadly in other sectors. AICC focuses on interoperability between learning platforms (LMS) and learning modules.

Why is AICC important?

AICC helps organizations manage and integrate their training content in a standardized way with different learning platforms. It offers specific advantages:

  • External hosting: Content can be hosted externally, which is beneficial for organizations with strict security requirements.
  • Data exchange: AICC enables reliable and consistent data exchange between LMSs and modules.
  • Support for legacy systems: Many older LMSs still support AICC, making the standard relevant for organizations with existing infrastructure.

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How does AICC work?

AICC communicates using files and the HTTP protocol. The LMS retrieves data from an external server where the content is hosted. This allows users to save and view progress and results without the need for the content to be stored locally on the LMS.

What does AICC mean for learning environments?

Although AICC is less commonly used today due to more modern standards like SCORM and xAPI, it remains a reliable solution for organizations reliant on legacy systems or needing external content hosting.