Completion documentation without LMS

Hi, Robin,

I recently came across this article about tracking without an LMS: 

https://www.devlinpeck.com/posts/track-elearning-without-lms  

Another option would be to create a Certificate of Completion slide at the end of the course. Then have the learner print the slide (search for the Forum for that info) or just take a screenshot of it. Then they'd have to email that proof to you. It's a clumsy solution, but it would work.

• If you collect the user's name via a data-entry field, you could have the program insert their name into the certificate slide. That would make each one unique, so no one could send in someone else's certificate. (At least, no one without good Photoshop skills.)  You can find out more about data-entry fields here: https://community.articulate.com/series/articulate-storyline-360/articles/articulate-storyline-360-user-guide-how-to-work-with-data-entry-fields

Best wishes! 

Hello Robin,

In addition to Judy's answer, I think it would be very interesting for you to consider a solution like ClueLabs.

The DataCloud Widget is really incredible: https://cluelabs.com/data-cloud-elearning-widget.html

It is free and if you need a lot of data, the price is really very interesting.

I discovered this tool and I find it's a real game changer when you don't have an LMS.

Thank you and have a nice day

Thank you both! It is much appreciated!

Jonathan,

I'm having trouble trying to figure out the cost of that system as I can't quantitate how much data I will have - to be honest it is all over my head. I have about 30 students who complete about 20 modules in a quarter. Any ideas? Thanks

Hello Robin,

It is with pleasure! Concerning the DataCloud solution, 1000 API calls cost $1 per month (and there are 100 free calls per month).

If I do the calculation with the information you give for a term, you have 600 modules completed per term (30 * 20 = 600).

Let's say there are 2 API calls per completed module (ID + Note), this gives you 1200 API calls per quarter (600 * 2 = 1200).

This makes 400 per month (1200 / 3 = 400)

I believe the price is $1 minimum, so it should be $1 per month (and add data storage fees if you wish).

Here are the details of the prices: https://cluelabs.com/stencil/pricing#pricing_datacloud

I hope that my estimation are good and that it will help you.

Thank you and have a nice day

Wow - thank you, Jonathan! Thanks for the detailed explanation of how you got the answer too. I had no idea how to start. Best to you!

Bonjour Robin,

My pleasure. Have a good day