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Watershed LRS

Learning analytics platform to measure and prove business impact of learning

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Watershed is a learning record store (LRS) and learning analytics platform that collects and standardizes learning and performance data from across an organization's learning ecosystem. It stores records as xAPI statements and provides dashboards and reports to evaluate learning programs, compliance, skills, and business impact.

Core capabilities include the Learning Record Store with Statement and Document APIs, Works with Watershed managed integrations, a Data Conversion Engine for importing non-xAPI sources such as CSV files and HRIS data, Data Augmentation, and Data Cleansing tools. Reporting features include out-of-the-box report types, Report Builder, Quick Filters, Reporting Dashboards, and Dashboard Enhancers.

Watershed is designed for L&D teams and enterprise organizations. The pages do not specify packaging details such as free plans, trials, editions, or pricing models.

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