As eLearning experts, over the years of working with clients, we’ve perfected a process for hacking instructional design. Now, if you’ve ever wondered how to become an instructional designer without a degree, you can use our five-step process to help you get an idea of what designing an online co...

Given the popularity of eLearning, many people wonder if they should try to enter the learning management systems market. But before deciding whether to do so, you will likely ask yourself if the corporate learning management system market is saturated.

Is Learning Management System (LMS) Market...

One of the most common questions we get from first-time course creators is, “Should I have office hours for my online course?” To figure out whether you need office hours or coaching hours for your online courses, you should ask yourself three questions in this order.

Question #1. Would the Pr...

One of the common questions about creating an eLearning course is whether you need a content storyboard and how to make one. For most people and courses, you don’t necessarily need a storyboard. In fact, traditional eLearning storyboards are not worth the time and effort you put into them.

But t...

Most course creators want to create eLearning courses at scale. But to do that, you will need to have templates. Learn how to develop those eLearning templates for your content without having to go out of your way to do so.

Step 1: Figure Out What Type of Content You Want to Build

Before you ca...

The rise of virtual reality has led many companies to wonder whether they should invest in eLearning virtual reality. To decide whether it’s worth it for your company, you want to consider a few things. 

Things to consider before investing in eLearning virtual reality

#1. The Size of Your Compa...

Augmented reality (AR) is expanding and affecting nearly every industry, including e-learning. It’s one of the most important trends in eLearning content development and is here to stay. 

In short, augmented reality is 25% digital reality and 75% existing reality, and there are three ways that i...

When it comes to creating e-learning courses, you may hear the terms “learning experience design” and “instructional design.” Here, we are doing a comparison between learning experience design vs instructional design so you can get clarity on which one you actually need for your program. 

Instru...

When creating a course, you will likely need to use tools and software to build, host, and distribute your program. The most common software that does this is an LMS - Learning Management System. But there are also a few alternatives that offer additional benefits, such as LXP or a BMS. What is a...

There are hundreds of learning management systems available, so you have to figure out how to choose LMS programs that are right for you. We outline five crucial factors to consider when deciding which LMS is the best online course platform for your needs. 

Step #1. Internal Vs. External Courses...

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The idea of organizing content into an e-learning program can seem overwhelming, especially if you have a lot of content you want to be included in your course. But with a few simple steps and a bonus pro tip, you will find this process to be pretty straightforwa...

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Microlearning is the best way to keep your learners engaged. Luckily, there are plenty of platforms that make microlearning easy. We’ve gathered the best microlearning platforms, including options for both internal and external e-learning. 

Remember that the...

The goal of creating an external course is to sell it. But what do you do if your online course isn’t selling? We suggest the following five tips if you’re wondering why online courses fail. You should also keep these in mind as you design your course and your marketing strategy, as following the...

When creating an eLearning course, you inevitably come across a term learning management system (LMS) which is a technology that hosts and distributes your course content. But what about the next-generation digital learning environment (NGDLE)? Let’s take a closer look at what the two types of sy...

The process of how structuring online courses is fairly straightforward when you think about it. You start from a higher level of organization and work your way down. The entire structure focuses on an A-to-Z journey for your learners. 

Step #1. Start With A-to-Z and the Learner Transformation...

Purchasing an eLearning content library can be an incredibly convenient way of amassing the content you need. Whether you buy an eLearning content library or take the time to create one yourself, you will need to know how to use it to get the best results. There are three main steps to get the mo...

Most companies want to reduce employee turnover, but it is quite challenging. You can offer good benefits and compensation, but it’s not always enough to keep your employees happy and engaged. What if your employee moves? Or what if someone can offer them even better benefits? While you work on h...