welcome to the vpde developers portal
Ready to get started? This is the place to get answers to your questions and review requirements for creating, integrating and submitting content in collaboration with the The Army University’s Vice Provost for Digital Education (VPDE). Below you will find a comprehensive index of detailed instruction and guidance on content development. Documents are tailored to specific needs and are housed on the Central Army Registry (CAR). Each section offers a wealth of resources and information on regulations, workflow, documentation and requirements. Headings below are hyperlinks on mouseover.
Army distributed learning follows a series of technical standards and specifications throughout the design, development, and implementation process. Army guidance as presented in TRADOC Regulation 350-70 and associated pamphlets. Links to current versions of this guidance is found in REFERENCES in this website. This guidance is part of the Army’s centralized contract and are presented here for a quick reference check by process.
- All DL development must follow the Army Business Rules & Best Practices (BRBP). All developers will need to follow the BRBP for all development of ATIS Learning Courseware.
- Army Business Rules & Best Practices (BRBP)
DL products are accepted in accordance with the Army Acceptance Criteria. Acceptance Criteria was developed in October of 2024 and all new courseware published on ATIS Learning will be required to use ACTS and RCC-DLA to create certification files.
The following are stand-alone products to assist in DL development:
- Replacement Information Pending
- DL Assessment Security and Online Proctoring
Alerts provide latest guidance from VPDE on emerging software requirements for DL products, including software updates and updated standards.
contact information
Please Note: This is not the contact number for elearning students, but for VPDE developers.
Students should contact the The Army Training Help Desk (ATHD) for help with DL courseware by dialing 1-866-335-ARMY (2769), Option 6
The Army University
ATTN: VPDE, The Army Distributed Learning Program
Building 2112, Pershing Avenue
Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5166
Email: usarmy.jble.tradoc.mbx.au-tadlp@army.mil
VPDE Office Telephone:
CIV. 757 878-4516
DSN 826-4516
Proponent in-house development teams can use the Courseware Assistance Request Support (CARS) system for assistance.