LTI 1.3 and EASEC: Embedding Competency Assessment Directly in Your Learning Platform
About this framework
LTI 1.3 (Learning Tools Interoperability) is the 1EdTech Consortium standard that allows learning management systems to integrate external tools and content securely and seamlessly. It enables a student to launch an external assessment, complete it, and have the result returned to the LMS gradebook — all without leaving the learning platform or logging in separately.
Why LTI 1.3 Matters
Every university, business school and corporate learning department uses a learning management system — Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard, D2L Brightspace, Google Classroom, or one of dozens of others. When an institution wants to add an external tool — an assessment platform, a simulation, a content library — the integration process has traditionally been a costly, bespoke development project.
LTI eliminates this barrier. It provides a standardised protocol that allows any LTI-compatible tool to connect with any LTI-compatible platform, using the same interface regardless of which specific systems are involved. The current version, LTI 1.3, uses OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect for authentication, replacing the less secure model of earlier versions, and supports a suite of services collectively known as LTI Advantage.
LTI Advantage includes three key services: Assignment and Grade Services (automatic grade passback from the tool to the LMS gradebook), Deep Linking (enabling teachers to browse and select specific content within the tool and link it directly into course modules) and Names and Role Provisioning Services (securely sharing enrolment data so the tool knows who is in the course).
LTI is the most widely adopted interoperability standard in education technology. Major LMS providers including Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard, D2L and Google Classroom all support LTI 1.3. The 1EdTech TrustEd Apps Directory lists hundreds of certified LTI-compatible tools. For institutions, this means any tool that is LTI 1.3 certified can be integrated without custom development — a configuration process, not a coding project.
How LTI 1.3 Works
The integration follows a straightforward flow:
Configuration
Step 01The institution's LMS administrator registers the external tool by exchanging security credentials (public keys, client IDs, deployment IDs). This is a one-time setup.
Launch
Step 02When a student clicks a link to the external tool within the LMS, a secure message is sent from the platform to the tool, authenticating the user and providing course context. The student accesses the tool without a separate login.
Interaction
Step 03The student completes the activity within the tool — in EASEC's case, a competency assessment. The experience can be embedded within the LMS interface or launched in a new window, depending on configuration.
Result return
Step 04When the activity is complete, the tool sends the result back to the LMS gradebook via Assignment and Grade Services. The instructor sees the score alongside other course assessments without manual data entry.
The entire flow is secured by the 1EdTech Security Framework, which uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication and JSON Web Tokens for message signing — the same security standards used by major internet platforms.
Who Uses LTI
Universities and higher education institutions
Higher Educationuse LTI to connect their LMS with hundreds of tools: textbook platforms, video conferencing, plagiarism detection, peer review, laboratory simulations, assessment engines and proctoring services.
Corporate learning departments
Corporateuse LTI to integrate external training content and assessment tools into their corporate LMS or learning experience platforms.
EdTech providers
Technologydevelop LTI-compatible tools to ensure their products can be adopted by any institution without custom integration — dramatically expanding their addressable market.
K-12 districts
K-12use LTI to connect classroom tools with district-wide platforms, enabling standardised content delivery and progress tracking.
How EASEC Integrates via LTI 1.3
EASEC's competency assessment instruments are designed for LTI 1.3 integration, enabling institutions to embed EASEC assessments directly within their existing learning platform.
What the Integration Delivers
Seamless in-LMS experience
The EASEC competency assessment launches from within the LMS — the same environment they use for all their coursework. No separate registration, no separate login, no external platform to navigate. They complete the assessment and the result appears in their course gradebook.
Automatic gradebook sync
EASEC assessment results flow back to the LMS gradebook automatically via Assignment and Grade Services. Instructors can see competency assessment scores alongside academic performance data, giving a complete picture of student achievement without manual data reconciliation.
Configuration, not development
The integration requires configuration, not development. An LMS administrator registers EASEC as an LTI tool provider using standard credentials — a process that typically takes less than an hour. No server infrastructure, no API development, no ongoing maintenance.
The Credential Flow
When a student completes an EASEC assessment via LTI and achieves certification, the credential issuance process follows automatically.
The LMS receives the score; the student receives the credential. Both happen in a single, integrated workflow.
Result validation
The assessment result is validated against the EASEC proficiency framework.
Credential structuring
The credential is structured with ESCO, EQF and O*NET metadata.
Dual issuance
Issued simultaneously as a European Digital Credential (to the student's Europass wallet) and an Open Badge 3.0 (to the student's professional profile).
Compatible Platforms
EASEC's LTI 1.3 integration is compatible with any LMS that supports the LTI 1.3 specification. Institutions do not need to change or upgrade their LMS to integrate EASEC assessments.
EASEC's LTI 1.3 integration is compatible with any LMS that supports the LTI 1.3 specification, including Canvas (Instructure), Moodle, Blackboard Learn, D2L Brightspace, Google Classroom, Sakai and other 1EdTech-certified platforms.
What This Means for You
For Universities and Business Schools
Adding EASEC competency assessment to your programme does not require a technology project. If your LMS supports LTI 1.3 — which virtually all modern LMS platforms do — your IT team can configure the integration in under an hour. Students assess their competencies within the same environment where they attend lectures, submit assignments and receive grades.
For Corporate Learning Departments
Integrating EASEC into your corporate LMS means employees can complete competency assessments as part of their existing learning pathway — no separate platform, no additional login, no disruption to established workflows. Results flow to the system your L&D team already uses for tracking and reporting.
For EdTech Partners
If you operate a learning platform and want to offer EASEC competency certification as part of your product offering, LTI 1.3 provides the standard integration pathway. EASEC operates as the tool provider; your platform operates as the consumer. The integration is standard, certified and maintained.
Frequently Asked Questions About LTI 1.3
Add Competency Assessment to Your LMS
EASEC assessments integrate with any LTI 1.3 compatible learning platform — Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard, D2L and more. One configuration, seamless student experience, automatic grade passback, verifiable credentials.
Related Frameworks
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