Adobe Captivate Course

Lesson 1 • Previewing and Publishing Basics

Demonstrates in-app preview modes and basic HTML5 publish settings. Students verify project output early to establish a test-and-iterate habit.

Lesson 2 • Exploring the Captivate Interface

Introduces the workspace layout, panels, and menus. Familiarity with the interface accelerates all subsequent hands-on project work in this chapter.

Lesson 3 • Understanding eLearning Authoring Tools

Defines eLearning authoring and positions Captivate among competing tools. Establishes context for why Captivate is chosen for rapid, responsive course development.

Lesson 4 • Navigating Slides and the Filmstrip

Teaches slide creation, reordering, and filmstrip navigation. Efficient slide management is essential for organising all future course content.

Lesson 1 • Adding and Editing Audio

Introduces recorded narration, imported audio, and the audio editor. Synchronised audio improves learner engagement and comprehension.

Lesson 2 • Working with Text Objects

Covers text boxes, captions, and formatting controls. Proper text styling ensures readability and brand consistency across all slides.

Lesson 3 • Importing and Managing Images

Teaches image import, resizing, cropping, and library management. Efficient image handling reduces file size and keeps projects organised.

Lesson 4 • Using Themes and Master Slides

Applies themes and master slides to enforce visual consistency. Students customise masters to match organisational branding across all slides.

Lesson 1 • Using Object States for Dynamic Content

Introduces multi-state objects to show different visual states without extra slides. States reduce slide count whilst enabling rich, conditional visual feedback.

Lesson 2 • Controlling Slide Timing and Transitions

Covers slide duration, auto-advance settings, and slide transition effects. Proper timing ensures learners have adequate reading and viewing time.

Lesson 3 • Applying Entrance and Exit Effects

Demonstrates built-in entrance, emphasis, and exit animations. Purposeful animation directs learner attention without creating distraction.

Lesson 4 • Creating Motion Paths

Teaches custom motion path creation for moving objects across the slide. Motion paths add visual storytelling capability beyond simple fade effects.

Lesson 1 • Configuring Navigation and Branching

Designs branched navigation paths using slide actions and variables. Branching creates personalised learning paths based on learner choices.

Lesson 2 • Creating Hotspots and Rollover Objects

Teaches hotspot areas and rollover captions for contextual information. These elements encourage exploration and reveal detail without cluttering the slide.

Lesson 3 • Working with Buttons and Click Boxes

Covers button types, click boxes, and their action assignments. Buttons and click boxes are the primary tools for learner-driven navigation.

Lesson 4 • Building Drag-and-Drop Interactions

Introduces the drag-and-drop interaction wizard for matching and sorting activities. Drag-and-drop interactions increase engagement and support kinesthetic learning.

Lesson 1 • Recording Software Demonstrations

Walks through a live recording session and reviews auto-generated slides. Understanding what Captivate captures automatically speeds up post-production editing.

Lesson 2 • Editing Simulation Slides

Refines auto-generated captions, highlight boxes, and click boxes on recorded slides. Editing transforms raw captures into clear, learner-friendly step-by-step guidance.

Lesson 3 • Configuring Simulation Modes

Switches between demo, practice, and assessment simulation modes. Each mode serves a distinct instructional purpose from observation to scored performance.

Lesson 4 • Setting Up the Screen Recorder

Configures recording area, capture modes, and audio settings before recording. Proper setup prevents re-recording and ensures clean, usable raw footage.

Lesson 1 • Using Question Pools and Random Quizzes

Builds question pools and configures random question draw for varied assessments. Randomisation reduces answer-sharing and improves assessment validity.

Lesson 2 • Understanding Quiz and Question Types

Surveys all built-in question types and their appropriate use cases. Selecting the right question type aligns assessment format with the learning objective.

Lesson 3 • Tracking Results with Variables

Uses system quiz variables to display scores and drive conditional logic. Variable-driven results enable personalised post-quiz experiences and reporting.

Lesson 4 • Designing Feedback and Remediation

Creates correct, incorrect, and retry feedback messages with remediation links. Targeted feedback guides learners towards mastery rather than just marking answers wrong.

Lesson 1 • Designing Conditional Branching Logic

Uses variable values and decision tables to route learners through adaptive paths. Conditional branching enables mastery-based progression and remediation loops.

Lesson 2 • Understanding Variables in Captivate

Explains user-defined and system variables, data types, and naming conventions. Variables are the data layer that makes dynamic, personalised content possible.

Lesson 3 • Building Standard and Advanced Actions

Compares simple actions with multi-step advanced actions using the Advanced Actions dialog. Advanced actions execute complex logic sequences from a single trigger.

Lesson 4 • Creating Shared Actions for Reuse

Builds parameterised shared actions that apply across multiple objects. Shared actions reduce maintenance effort and enforce consistent interaction behaviour.

Lesson 1 • Publishing for HTML5 and Multiple Formats

Publishes projects as HTML5, PDF, and video for diverse delivery contexts. Multi-format publishing extends course reach beyond LMS-only environments.

Lesson 2 • Packaging and Uploading to an LMS

Creates a SCORM ZIP package and uploads it to an LMS for learner assignment. Correct packaging and upload procedures prevent broken course launches.

Lesson 3 • Troubleshooting Publishing and Tracking Issues

Diagnoses common publish errors, broken assets, and LMS tracking failures. Systematic troubleshooting skills reduce downtime and protect learner data integrity.

Lesson 4 • Configuring SCORM Reporting Settings

Sets completion criteria, success status, and interaction reporting in Captivate's SCORM settings. Accurate reporting settings ensure the LMS records the correct learner data.