From Course to Global Classroom in Minutes: Translate Rise 360 courses with Smartcat's Agent

As global training demands grow, L&D teams are turning to AI to scale faster and smarter; 78% of organizations now use AI in operations.[4] Smartcat’s AI Agent for Articulate Rise 360 enables instant, high-quality translation of full courses, including SCORM and video files, while preserving structure, voice, and compliance.

Discover how L&D teams can build to meet the pace and complexity of enterprise learning teams operating at global scale using the Smartcat Agent for Articulate Rise 360.

• Smartcat’s AI Agent for Articulate Rise 360 enables high-quality, scalable course translation by combining automation with expert-in-the-loop workflows. It preserves structure, voice, and brand accuracy across languages.

• Cross-functional collaboration is built in, allowing L&D, compliance, and subject matter experts to co-edit courses in real time without versioning headaches or seat-based restrictions.

• Real-time collaboration replaces siloed workflows, supporting the 78% of organizations now leveraging AI to streamline operations

• Teams reduce turnaround from weeks to hours while improving accuracy, which aligns with research that AI boosts productivity in knowledge-based work.

Training leaders today face a complex reality: rapid onboarding, constant product updates, and compliance demands—all of which require fast, high-quality localization. Yet traditional translation workflows remain fragmented, slow, and expensive.

Smartcat’s platform introduces a new model: expert-enabled AI Agents that combine automation with real-time collaboration and institutional knowledge.

This approach reflects a broader transformation in how AI is used in business. AI is no longer a niche tool but a general-purpose technology driving productivity growth across sectors, particularly where knowledge work is involved.[1]

Organizations that integrate AI into their content and training operations today are laying the groundwork for more agile, future-ready teams.

This shift from tools to teams is transforming how global companies operate. It’s why nearly 90% of notable AI systems now come from industry, as companies reimagine their workforce with AI at the core.[4]

Smartcat’s Agent for Articulate Rise 360 is a browser-based assistant that connects directly to your course authoring environment. Unlike basic built-in tools that offer only machine translation, Smartcat enables enterprise-grade localization.

Thanks to contextual translations, automated quality scoring, and the ability to include SCORM, XLIFF, videos, Word docs, PDFs, and more, L&D pros can ensure a seamless learner experience in every language.

While other solutions operate in isolation, Smartcat unites your people, processes, and AI through a single platform. Its Agents learn from your reviewers’ edits and your company's terminology. It then applies that knowledge to all future projects and continuously improves over time.

“This shift, from software to structured digital teammates, is at the heart of what makes AI agents a breakthrough innovation,” as Smartcat’s VP of Marketing, Nicole DiNicola explains in her article that explains what are AI Agents.

To begin, get the Smartcat Agent for Rise 360 via the Chrome Web Store. Once installed, the agent becomes accessible directly within your course builder. There is no need to export files manually.

Next, open the course you wish to translate. Smartcat auto-detects and extracts all course components, including multimedia content and interactive elements.

Then, choose your target languages. Whether you’re launching in five or fifty markets, Smartcat supports over 280 languages and handles multiple translations simultaneously.

Once languages are selected, the translation process begins instantly. Smartcat’s AI Agent preserves formatting, layout, and embedded elements, ensuring output is fully SCORM-compliant.

If you have video content, the system can also generate subtitles or AI voiceovers in the selected languages.

After translation, Smartcat’s collaborative workspace enables reviewers and subject matter experts to refine content in real time. There’s no need for manual email chains or file versioning. With unlimited seats, your whole team—legal, compliance, marketing—can join without added cost.

Finally, export the translated course as a ready-to-publish SCORM package. The structure, style, and integrity of your original Rise 360 course remain intact. Your course is ready to scale across geographies.

According to the 2025 Stanford AI Index Report:

1. 78% of organizations now use AI, up from 55% the year before, reflecting a massive shift in business readiness for automation and intelligent content solutions.

2. Generative AI investment grew 18.7% year-over-year, signaling a global trend toward scalable content production.

3. AI is increasingly embedded in business workflows, delivering measurable productivity gains across sectors.[4]

In this environment, content translation tools must evolve to meet higher standards of quality, scale, and agility. That’s exactly what Smartcat delivers.

Enterprise teams using Smartcat’s translation agents have reported turnaround times reduced from weeks to hours. These outcomes align with research that intelligent automation delivers an average of 32% cost savings in knowledge workflows.[3] And as LLM inference costs continue to drop—as much as 900-fold in 2024 alone—these AI capabilities are becoming even more accessible.[4]

Crucially, Smartcat’s platform isn't just about speed. It supports knowledge capture and reuse, which is vital for regulatory compliance, brand alignment, and cross-market messaging. This is especially important in industries like healthcare and finance, where consistent voice and terminology are non-negotiable.

Smartcat’s approach also supports a deeper shift in how we work. As Stacey Richey notes in The Future of Work is More Human, Thanks to AI, AI tools like Smartcat’s agents give people time back for creativity, coaching, and high-value collaboration. By handling repetitive content work, Smartcat lets learning leaders focus on people rather than processes.

This makes Smartcat ideal not only for localization managers, but also for HR and L&D professionals looking to improve the employee experience across borders. From personalized onboarding to ongoing upskilling, teams can finally deliver consistent and high-quality learning at scale.

Experts agree that AI in localization should be seen not as a replacement, but as a partner. As discussed in the Middlebury Institute’s 2024 panel on AI in translation, “All interpreters and translators should be leveraging AI as an intelligent assistant, not an adversary”.[2] Smartcat embodies this philosophy by combining AI speed with human judgment, within a single structured environment.

This integration of AI and human expertise is what enables Smartcat’s users to scale without compromise. Whether you’re a global enterprise or a rapidly growing team, Smartcat ensures that your training content is just as agile and intelligent as the learners you’re developing.

1. Filippucci, F., Gal, P., Jona-Lasinio, C., Leandro, A., & Nicoletti, G. (2024). The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Productivity, Distribution and Growth. OECD. https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/the-impact-of-artificial-intelligence-on-productivity-distribution-and-growth\_8d900037-en.html

2. Abukins, S. (2024). Eight Key Insights from “AI and the Future of Translation and Interpretation.” Middlebury Institute of International Studies. https://www.middlebury.edu/institute/news/eight-key-insights-ai-and-future-translation-and-interpretation

3. Nagarajan, P. (2024). The Impact of Intelligent Automation on Cost Savings. Deloitte & Integranxt. https://integranxt.com/blog/impact-of-intelligent-automation-on-cost-savings/

4. AI Index Report 2025. Stanford HAI. https://hai.stanford.edu/ai-index/2025-ai-index-report:contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}