I've been tasked with translating existing PPT-based training materials into interactive, engaging elearning content using Storyline 2. The trainings range in length from a 15-slide corporate compliance review to a 57 slide OSHA infection control curriculum. They're all of for the same audience, but content and level of depth/intensity varies. Is there some average formula I can apply to this to roughly estimate how long it's going to take to turn these bad boys into decent Storyline 2 courses, or am I looking at just timing myself? Would appreciate any suggestions based on personal experience or research! I haven't been able to turn up anything yet.
If slides are similar you could always estimate time for making one slide then multiply that number for how many slides the presentation has. Give the final number a cushion to take into account proofing, updates, and work environment distractions.
It sounds like these courses are going to fall into Level 1 (or perhaps Level 2) of the Chapman Alliance's Web-based training (WBT) estimating model. You can read up on the formulas and link back to the study via this newsletter:
Thanks, Douglas. That's what I ended up doing for my back-of-the-envelope estimate. I'm not wild about it, so I'll keep looking for a better way. Thanks for reinforcing for me that this was the right first step!
Wow, what a great resource! You're exactly right that these are primarily level 1 courses. Thanks so much for sharing this. It will be a big help to me on this and future projects.
I'm very glad the information was helpful! It's great to share that information with clients so that they have a third-party, research-based rationale for your time estimate. (It's kind of hard to refute! :-)
Just came across this! Very timely, as we were just discussing the pros and cons of creating eLearning in house vs purchasing off-the-shelf eLearning. This is a big help, Adele!
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If slides are similar you could always estimate time for making one slide then multiply that number for how many slides the presentation has. Give the final number a cushion to take into account proofing, updates, and work environment distractions.
Hi, Kristen!
It sounds like these courses are going to fall into Level 1 (or perhaps Level 2) of the Chapman Alliance's Web-based training (WBT) estimating model. You can read up on the formulas and link back to the study via this newsletter:
http://learnshareprosper.com/newsletter/12-2014_issue.html
Best of luck with your projects!
Adele
Thanks, Douglas. That's what I ended up doing for my back-of-the-envelope estimate. I'm not wild about it, so I'll keep looking for a better way. Thanks for reinforcing for me that this was the right first step!
Kristen
Hi, Adele,
Wow, what a great resource! You're exactly right that these are primarily level 1 courses. Thanks so much for sharing this. It will be a big help to me on this and future projects.
Kristen
Hi, Kristen!
I'm very glad the information was helpful! It's great to share that information with clients so that they have a third-party, research-based rationale for your time estimate. (It's kind of hard to refute! :-)
Cheers,
Adele
Adele,
Absolutely! They looooove anything "evidence based." Thanks for making me look like a research ninja with your perfect response.
Kristen
Just came across this! Very timely, as we were just discussing the pros and cons of creating eLearning in house vs purchasing off-the-shelf eLearning. This is a big help, Adele!
Wonderful, Brenda! Thanks for letting me know!
Cheers,
Adele
Greetings Adele!
What a fabulous resource! Thank you for sharing! I can't wait to show my team!
Best,
Jessica
Fantastic, Jessica!
I'm so glad it was helpful, and I wish you and your team the best of luck with your new estimating "ammunition"!
Adele
I had placed Chapman's numbers into an excel spreadsheet some time ago that I used to both estimate time as well as cost or how much I wanted to bill.
Look for my post over here: https://community.articulate.com/discussions/building-better-courses/cost-of-developing-1-hour-of-elearning?page=2
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