eLearning Glossary – C, as in...

Welcome to the third part of our blog series eLearning Glossary! Following our exploration of the letters A and B, today we turn our attention to the letter C, presenting some of the key terms in the field. For those responsible for digital learning and development, as well as professionals working with eLearning, a clearly structured glossary is a real asset and that’s exactly what we offer here.

Psst… just a little side note: We choose our glossary terms based on the first letter of the original German words. So don’t be surprised if the English version features slightly different terms than the title might suggest.

Cache

The cache, also known as a buffer memory, is a short-term data storage location primarily used in internet browsers (such as Firefox, Chrome, or Edge). For example, when you visit a website or enter search terms, your browser temporarily saves this information in the cache. This helps reduce loading times, saves bandwidth, and can cut costs, as the data doesn't have to be retrieved from the internet again, it's accessed directly from the cache. 

Computer Based Training (CBT)

CBT stands for Computer Based Training, referring to learning programmes that were delivered via physical storage media. These enabled learning without the need for an internet connection, a significant advantage, especially in the early days of digital education. CBT was commonly used in workplace training and often focused on acquiring IT or language skills.

Content

No eLearning without content. The term refers to all materials provided to learners as part of a digital training programme, from professional texts and videos to quizzes, entire courses, or modules. However, not all content is created equal: high-quality learning content must be accurate, didactically sound, and technically accessible.

Corporate Learning

Corporate learning encompasses all formats that businesses and organisations use to support their employees' professional development. This includes not only traditional classroom training or webinars but also modern approaches such as microlearning, gamification, or AI-supported learning paths. The aim of corporate learning is to deliver knowledge effectively, promote knowledge transfer, and ensure compliance, for example, through mandatory training on data protection, IT security, or the use of artificial intelligence.