Course Authoring

What is course authoring?

Course authoring is the creation and production of educational courses. While it can refer to both in-person and virtual courses, it is typically used in the context of e-learning to refer to online course creation. Courses are most frequently created using a course authoring tool, a type of software that helps creators build online training.

Example: Our course authoring tool allows us to easily build online lessons complete with assessments and interactive elements.

Some course authoring tools allow you to distribute content to your learner base, while others do not. If your chosen course authoring tool falls into the latter category, you will likely need a learning management system to distribute your courses.

What are the benefits of using course authoring tools? 

Course authoring tools can help speed up content creation for your instructional designers, making the process more efficient. Often, these tools make it easier to add interactive elements to a course, which can help increase learners’ engagement. Interactive learning content like quizzes, clickable maps, software simulations, and videos can also improve the success of training materials by increasing knowledge retention and learner satisfaction.

Depending on the course authoring tool you choose, you may be able to easily create mobile-responsive content. This allows your learning audience the flexibility to access courses whether they’re on the go or in the office, which can increase participation. Course authoring tools can also come with built-in design themes that can allow you to quickly and easily create visually appealing content.