Edge Import Online Content (OLCO) Integration Solution

A new 1:1 Content Integration solution is now available for content vendors who prefer file-based content integrations over an API-based content integration. This integration solution also allows syncing content from a content provider and Online Content (OLCO) transcripts. The Online Content (OLCO) load, which is new with this integration, supports creating and updating content from approved domains. Both manual and automated scheduled feeds are supported. Once the integration solution is purchased, the new Online Content (OLCO) load is available.

The Edge Import OLCO Integration Solution includes the following:

  • Online Content (OLCO) Feed (new load type)
    • Create new online content by providing new unique Online Content ID values
    • Update existing online content by providing an existing Online Content ID or Learning Object ID
    • Only import content if the vendor URL matches the approved content vendor list, which is configured during activation
    • Perform manual one-time loads or set up a feed to automate the import of Online Content files
  • Online Content (OLCO) Transcript Feed (available today)
    • Import learner's registration and completion transcripts
    • Perform manual one-time loads or set up a feed to automate the import of Online Content Transcript files

Benefits for Customer:

  • File-based integration solution for content vendors that prefer this method
  • Self-serviceable solution
  • Edge Import product experienced customers would find it easy to learn and implement this new OLCO integration solution

Benefit for Content Vendor:

  • Repeat Value – Following the initial implementation of this integration, content vendors can reuse the knowledge gained to integrate their content with other mutual customers already using Cornerstone Learning CSX
  • Market Ready for content integration with other CSX customers

This functionality is not available during UAT.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Yes, if the customer has not yet purchased Edge Import, they will need to purchase Edge Import.

The Online Content (OLCO) Metadata load is used to make edits to the CSX catalog-related fields.

  • Target User: Customer or Partner Administrator
  • Access to this load is granted by purchasing Edge Import.

The new Online Content (OLCO) load is used to create and update Online Content metadata delivered from a third-party content provider through a subscription but hosted on the Content Provider’s servers. This type of training is displayed on the CSX Course Catalog page.

  • Target User: Customer Administrator
  • Access to this load is granted by purchasing the Edge Import OLCO Integration.

Implementation

This functionality is enabled in two steps:

  1. The customer and vendor agree on content licensing.
  2. The customer contacts their Account Manager to initiate onboarding and purchase this integration solution.

This functionality is not available during UAT.

Permissions

The following new permissions apply to this functionality:

PERMISSION NAME PERMISSION DESCRIPTION CATEGORY
Access LMS - Online Content (OLCO) Feed Grants access to the Online Content (OLCO) data feed via Edge Import. This permission cannot be constrained. This is an administrator permission. Edge Import
Access LMS - Online Content (OLCO) Load Grants access to the Online Content (OLCO) data load via Edge Import. This permission cannot be constrained. This is an administrator permission. Edge Import