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Efficiently Learning Storyline on the Job
For those who learned Storyline on the job, what best practices helped you improve your skills the fastest?
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I started with Storyline 1. Back then, there weren't as many training tutorials as there are now (Storyline | Articulate - Community ).
I relied on a book (yes, actual printed pages) to look up info about how to use the software. Nowadays, that's a lot easier to do with Articulate's online User Guide (which I still use).
- You can find the Storyline User Guide here: Storyline 360 User Guide | Articulate - Community.
I think the guide and the tutorials are great to familiarize yourself with Storyline. Also, look at examples to know what's possible.
Beyond that, think about what you want to accomplish. A certain type of interaction? Branching? Again, look for examples here in the community for inspiration. Examine the .story files to see if you understand the programming. Then try to do it! If you get stuck, start a new post in the "Discuss Articulate Products" section to get help with the problem.
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Hello!
I’ve been working with Storyline for about 3.5 years now (and still learning every day!).
When I first started, the quickest way to learn—especially if you’re part of a team like I was—was to reach out to coworkers who had more experience. Make a list of your questions and try to schedule a one-on-one meeting where you can ask them and get feedback. If your company has internal tutorials, watch those first. They’re usually focused on specific tasks rather than giving a full overview of the software, but they’re a great starting point to help you get the work done.
At my job, we were lucky to have a supportive community, usually organized through team chats or channels, where we could ask questions, troubleshoot, and share experiences. If you have something similar, use it—it’s super helpful! If not, it might be worth suggesting setting one up.
Once you feel more comfortable and independent, that’s a great time to broaden your horizons by watching external tutorials and joining weekly challenges.
I hope my experience helps!
Good luck! 😊I'm still learning every day too :) This is very good advice! Thank you.
