Docebo AI Harmony Search Will Do Everything for You?
"Docebo AI Harmony Search Will Do Everything for You?”
Let’s Talk About That.
PEACE, LOVE, & HARMONY
Docebo Harmony Search explained: What does it really mean for L&D teams?
‘Upheaval’; the word is being thrown around a lot in the world of Learning & Development. An upheaval tends to result in an evolved landscape, but they aren’t always fun to live through. Revolutions drive progress, but they're chaotic; the AI revolution is no different.
In the midst of this, what we need is a moment of calm. An oasis of serenity. A sense of Harmony.
Harmony Search is Docebo’s intelligent assistant capable of drastically reducing the amount of administrative overhead involved in running a training platform. Harmony Search is young, but even in this early stage of its evolution, it offers a look at how AI can (and will) transform the way human beings interact with their training environment.
Here at GuyKat, we’re eager to provide some tips on how to maximize its impact.
How can you get the most out of Harmony Search?
After a decade in L&D, I know directing learners to required material can be an uphill battle. Training platforms often become tick-box exercises, forcing learners to need direct links to exactly what they must complete. Creating a platform for self-sufficient exploration is a devious challenge.
Part of the problem lies in how search systems have worked historically. Many platforms rely on simple keyword searches that depend on exact titles or metadata. If a learner doesn’t know the precise wording of a course, finding the right training can become frustrating.
Harmony changes this approach to a more conversational AI interface. Learners can ask questions naturally. Harmony then analyses the meaning behind the question and searches across the learning content available on the platform.
Video transcriptions and parsed Elearning material powers its responses to direct learners towards the training most relevant to their query. Harmony endeavours to understand why a learner is asking about a topic, and curates its suggestions based on its understanding of all the learning content available to the learner.
Harmony Search allows the learner to type in their question or statement and receive curated replies based on training content:
Alternatively, the ‘Ask Harmony’ feature provides conversational answers, summarising information drawn from the platform’s learning content while linking directly to relevant training materials.
After experiencing this kind of search, traditional keyword-based systems can feel surprisingly limited.
Harmony is powerful, if you design for it
However - In the construction of the Docebo platform, Harmony is here as an assistant, not the architect. While Harmony introduces powerful AI capabilities, it doesn’t remove the need for good platform management; in fact, the opposite is true.
Earlier I mentioned that Harmony curates its responses based on its understanding of content available to the learner; either from content learners are currently enrolled in, or from all training that is available to them within the platform. In both cases, the quality of the responses depends heavily on how well the learning content has been maintained. You’ll need to ensure the content is accessible to learners if they’re going to benefit from Harmony’s great big AI brain.
Outdated courses, duplicate materials, or inconsistent metadata can all create confusion for AI-driven recommendations.
In other words, AI won’t fix bad configuration. But GuyKat can!
Preparing your Docebo to make the most of Harmony
Harmony is a deeply impressive leap into the evolution of L&D platforms. But we can’t just switch it on and let it do all the work; it needs us to build the platform on which it stands.
Harmony can generate answers based on general knowledge when it cannot find relevant information within the platform itself. Administrators can choose whether to allow this behaviour or restrict Harmony to responding only with information drawn directly from platform content.
- Allowing general knowledge responses can make Harmony feel more flexible and helpful when learners ask broader questions.
- Restricting responses to platform content ensures that answers always remain grounded in your organisation’s official training materials.
Fortunately, Harmony comes with a ‘Preview’ mode which can be activated just for the Superadmins on the platform; meaning the top-level Administrators can test out the new AI functionalities without learners being impacted. For many organisations, this testing phase becomes an opportunity to review the health of the learning platform as a whole.
Wondering if you need to spruce up the platform to maximise Harmony? Check out our article on Governance!
How can GuyKat help?
At GuyKat, we work with organisations to optimise their Docebo platforms, improve governance, and ensure new features like Harmony deliver real value for learners and administrators alike.
If you’re exploring Harmony or planning to enable AI features within your platform, we’d be happy to help you get the most from it, contact us today.
Docebo is clearly committed to thoughtful AI integration. These training platform evolutions are designed to accelerate the human experience, not replace it. Though it’s a time of change, have no fear; GuyKat will help L&D embrace this new paradigm.
Harmony Search is only the start, AI is integrating everywhere, and for professional development, it's an opportunity, an ally, a friend, not a threat.
Want to talk to a real human about it?
GuyKat are here to help with any professional learning solutions you may require. As one of our LMS Analysts, Leo is usually found studying up on Docebo and chatting through solutions with clients and his fellow teammates. Off the clock, he enjoys writing, films, and walking his very spoiled dog. If you’re interested in having a discussion about supercharging your training platform, or getting dog pics, get in touch today!
AI translations are good enough, just press translate – but are they?
“AI translations are good enough, just press translate”
It sounds efficient. But is it enough?
AI has transformed how we handle multilingual content. The speed is impressive and the accessibility is powerful. What once took weeks can now take minutes. But treating translation as a “click and forget” task is risky.
Accurate translation isn’t just about correct grammar or spelling. It’s about meaning, tone and cultural connection.
AI translation doesn’t solve localisation
It is a common mistake to use 'translation' and 'localisation' interchangeably, but they serve very different purposes:
- Translation is the direct, word-for-word replication of a piece of text.
- Localisation is making that translation fit contextually while maintaining the integrity of mnemonics, acronyms, and cultural relevance.
Localisation requires more than translation. What feels appropriate in one country may feel tone-deaf in another. What is legally compliant in one region may be entirely different or even non-compliant elsewhere. Tone varies wildly across borders. Some cultures prefer a more laid-back, informal approach to learning, while in others, formality is everything.
AI might translate the words, but only a native speaker can ensure the message is conveyed with the appropriate respect and impact.
AI often misses the mark in a professional context
AI struggles to convey brand voice and often fails to grasp the nuance required for sensitive workplace topics.
Translation engines can occasionally lose the thread of technical context with devastating results.
In one instance, a translation engine replaced the term for a Brachial vein with the Basilic vein. In a medical training context, an uncorrected error like that could lead to life-threatening mistakes in physician training.
A phrase that works perfectly in English can fall flat (or worse, offend!) in another language. Idioms don’t always travel. Humour rarely translates cleanly. Brand voice can easily become diluted.
At GuyKat, a human review sits at the heart of the process
At GuyKat we are always looking to improve and make use of new technologies.
As such have moved from the old, manual and slow way of working to the much quicker AI supported method:
- We spend time ensuring that spelling, grammar and tone are correct in the original content to set translation up for success. Post-editing (PEMT) is still essential for every piece of content, so we ensure a human editor reviews each localisation to give you the best of both worlds, retaining the tone of voice and consistent terminology throughout. Because translation quality doesn’t start at the end, it starts at the source.
- We build robust translation memory and termbases. AI can then tap into previously approved content, ensuring terminology remains consistent across modules, updates and markets.
- We always quality assure the localised content. Because learners in Germany, France or the US shouldn’t have a different experience simply because of language. The standard should be identical.
AI might help us move faster but human expertise ensures we never compromise on quality.
Want to talk to a real human about it?
That’s where GuyKat comes in.
Talk to Carris today: Contact Us - She’s real and often found either shooting arrows at her archery club or curled up with her two cats, knitting, the ice hockey or a good book and she’s ready to listen.
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Proud to Be Platinum Sponsor at Docebo Inspire 2026 in Miami
We're Back! We are once again proud Platinum Sponsors of Docebo Inspire 2026
We’re thrilled to announce that we will once again be a Platinum Sponsor of Docebo Inspire 2026, taking place April 20-23 in Miami.
Join us for dynamic conversations, real-world insights, and a deep dive into what it means to lead in learning.
Why Docebo Inspire 2026 Matters
Docebo Inspire is Docebo's flagship L&D event, bringing together customers, partners, industry experts, and learning leaders from around the world. In 2025 alone, the conference gathered 700+ attendees, hosted 80+ sessions, and featured more than 100 speakers across a broad spectrum of learning and tech topics.
The event is the perfect place to explore learning, innovation, and leadership. From AI-driven learning strategies to governance, measurement, and adoption, Inspire 2026 will push the boundaries and help you turn ideas into impact.
As a returning Platinum Sponsor, we’re excited not just to support the event, but to play a major role in shaping the conversations and connecting with you there.
Exclusive Benefits for Our Partners
We’re offering you a few unique opportunities and incentives for engaging with us this year:
- Spotlight Seminar: We’re opening up a limited number of slots for you to join us on stage. Share your story and lessons from your L&D journey in one of our spotlight sessions or in a panel discussion. Your ticket is on us when you join us as a speaker. [Closed]
- Co-entry into the Docebo Inspire Awards: Interested in submitting for an Inspire Learning Award? We can collaborate with you on your nomination and entry. [Closed]
- Connect with our team privately: We’ll invite you to an exclusive, private session with members of our team in person. This is a great opportunity to discuss your L&D challenges and explore potential future collaborations!
Why Partner With Us at Inspire 2026?
- Elevated visibility: As a Platinum Sponsor, your brand will be positioned front and centre.
- Meaningful connections: There’s no better way to meet like minded L&D colleagues, decision-makers, and other innovators.
- Lasting value: Session recordings, case studies, and post-event content give you ongoing exposure long after Inspire ends.
How to Get Involved
If you are interested in joining a speaker session (spotlight or panel), submitting with us for an Inspire Award or connecting with our team in person then please reach out to us and we’d love to talk about it together
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Why AI Avatars Could Be the Game-Changer Your Business Needs
Why AI Avatars Could Be the Game-Changer Your Business Needs
When it comes to creating training, marketing, or internal communication videos, one truth remains: people connect with people.
Whether it’s a friendly face explaining a process, a confident presenter introducing a product, or a reassuring voice guiding learners through a scenario, a human touch makes your message stick.
Traditionally, that human touch meant scheduling time, booking studios, arranging lighting, filming days… and crossing your fingers that you wouldn’t need to re-shoot if something changed.
That’s where Colossyan’s AI avatars change the game.
Colossyan avatars give you the feel of speaking directly to a person, without the time, cost, or logistics of hiring a presenter. The avatars look natural, engage the viewer, and can deliver your content in multiple languages, perfect for global teams or diverse audiences.
How can we help?
For many businesses, the hardest part isn’t the technology, it’s knowing how to use it well. That’s where we come in.
At GuyKat, we help you get set up with Colossyan, guiding you from your very first video to a fully scalable content strategy. We don’t just hand over the technology, we help you make the most of it.
That includes:
- Opening animations and branding to make your videos instantly recognisable.
- Script and scene planning so you can deliver a clear, engaging message.
- Consulting Workshops to align Colossyan with your learning goals and set up for success.
- Branded Hype Video to generate excitement and encourage adoption of your new content.
Still stuck for ideas?
Let us turn your training into scenario-based learning!
This style of learning puts the viewer in a realistic situation and lets them explore different outcomes based on their choices, making the training more immersive and impactful. With avatars, these scenarios feel more human and relatable, but remain easy to update when policies, products, or processes change.
🤙 Book a demo and see this in action today.
Want to learn more?
If your business needs engaging, cost-effective video content that can evolve as quickly as your organisation does, we can help. Bring the warmth and connection of a real person, combined with the speed, flexibility, and scalability of AI.
With tools like this, you’re not just making videos, you’re making communication effortless.
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Faster, Smarter Translations: The AI and Human Formula
Ever wondered about the secret to faster, smarter translations?
If you’ve ever dined out abroad, you’ve probably found yourself relying on AI to quickly check menu items and order your dinner. It’s fast, convenient… and sometimes, a little risky. Because, with dodgy auto-translate, speed isn’t everything especially, if you hate prawns.
That’s exactly why, at GuyKat, we take a smarter approach to translation and localisation.
How we use AI and native speakers to localise learning faster
When it comes to translating training content, guesswork shouldn’t be part of the experience. Our approach blends AI for speed, native speakers for quality and an expert at GuyKat to put it all together for you.
At GuyKat, we’ve seen firsthand how AI can supercharge the localisation process, cutting weeks of turnaround time and unlocking scalable global rollouts. This got us talking about how to keep localisation fast without compromising on quality.
The GuyKat Localisation Process
We know translation isn’t just about swapping words from one language to another. It’s about meaning, tone, and context, especially when you’re training global teams. That’s why we’ve built a process that gets the best of both worlds.
Here’s how it works:
- Translate with AI: We use industry-leading tools to generate rapid first-pass translations. This means we can localise entire eLearning modules in minutes, not days. It’s scalable, efficient, and consistent.
- Check with Native Speakers: Then comes the important part, the human review. We work with skilled linguists who are not only fluent in your chosen language but, where required, also specialise in your subject matter, ensuring accurate, context-aware translations that resonate with your audience. So crucially, they could check whether your dinner suggestion accidentally includes prawns.
- Perfect Delivery: Once approved, unlike many translation providers, we implement the translations ourselves. That means we maintain the design integrity, interactivity, and functionality of your learning content so every learner, in every language, gets the same high-quality experience.
It’s a process that’s shaved weeks off our delivery timelines and made rolling out content to multiple markets smoother than ever.
The result? Faster, smarter translations.
Translated content in days, not months, and learners are getting content that feels native to them with no awkward phrasing or misunderstanding.
We handle the entire process end-to-end, no matter the type of training or language. The learning experience is fully replicated and accessible to each learner. Plus, no surprise prawns.
Want to learn more?
Want to see what’s possible when you work with us?
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💙 It doesn’t stop there… We’re proud to partner with some seriously smart tools including Colossyan that produces AI-generated training videos with avatars who can speak in multiple languages, voices, and tones. And FLOWSPARKS which creates modular content with one-click translations built in.
Will AI Kill the eLearning Business?
This week on LinkedIn our CEO Guy McEvoy released a video giving his take on one of the most talked about questions in eLearning: Will AI Kill the eLearning Business?
Spoiler alert: the answer is no, as long as we embrace the opportunities this new chapter brings. Hear what Guy has to say about how AI is shaping the future of eLearning and what that means for companies like ours in the video below.
It’s a must watch for anyone curious about where the industry is headed!
GuyKat announces new partnership with Colossyan
AI-powered video creation for eLearning
At GuyKat, we’re always looking for new ways to help our clients create engaging learning experiences. That’s why we're thrilled to announce our latest partnership with Colossyan, an AI-powered video creation tool that transforms how we think about video creation in eLearning.
Why Colossyan?
Video has always been a powerful tool for learning, but let’s be honest, it’s historically been a challenge to produce, and an even bigger headache to update once it’s been recorded. Colossyan changes all of that. You can now create high-quality, AI-powered videos that are quick to record and edit when content needs refreshing.
We believe video is perfect for bite-sized learning and delivers information in a way that’s both accessible and effective. The best part? This isn’t just another AI hype story. Colossyan is a market-ready solution that makes high-quality video creation accessible to L&D teams and beyond. If you’re looking for a way to rapidly produce professional-looking videos, this is it.
What does this mean for you?
As part of this partnership, GuyKat is now an authorised reseller of Colossyan’s software, as well as a provider of additional professional services to support Colossyan customers. This means our clients not only get access to an incredible tool, but they also have our expert guidance in making the most of it.
Our mission at GuyKat has always been to help organisations share knowledge at scale through technology. Colossyan aligns perfectly with this vision, offering an innovative solution that complements our existing suite of services. Whether you’re already working with us on bespoke content creation, or updating your existing content, Colossyan is another exciting tool we can bring to the table.
What comes next for AI-powered video?
We see huge potential for AI-driven video in eLearning and we can’t wait to introduce this technology to you.
If you’re interested in seeing how Colossyan can enhance your learning strategy, get in touch.
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