How are you handling certificate delivery?
Certificate delivery keeps coming up, so I wanted to share the approach I settled on after trying a few and hear how others are doing it. The recurring problem: a learner finishes a course, and you want them to get a certificate that (a) looks exactly like the slide you designed, (b) lands in their inbox automatically, and (c) is recorded somewhere you can look up later. Native print-to-PDF and LMS certificates got me part of the way, but not all three. What I ended up building: On the certificate slide, the Send button runs an Execute JavaScript trigger that posts the slide to a small backend endpoint. The backend renders that actual slide, so the PDF is pixel-perfect; no rebuilding the layout server-side and hoping the fonts match. It emails the PDF to the learner over SMTP, and logs every issue to a database with a simple admin dashboard (search, re-send, download). It runs on ordinary cPanel hosting - no monthly third-party service and no per-certificate fees - and one backend serves multiple courses. How's everyone else handling this native download, LMS-issued certs, Google Sheets/Zapier, a paid service? Curious what's working for you. I do this kind of Storyline-to-backend integration, so happy to go deeper on any of it if it's useful.Picture Yourself at Articuland… 🎯
Imagine it’s the end of your Articuland day. You’re heading out, thinking back on everything you experienced. What’s the one thing you hope you can check off your list? ☐ Met someone new ☐ Learned something I’ll use right away ☐ Had a great hallway conversation ☐ Tried a session outside my comfort zone ☐ Left with a fresh perspective I didn’t expect 💬 Which one(s) are you hoping for this year? Whether you’re thinking about joining us at the U.S. Summit or one of our global Articuland events, this is the kind of experience we’re designing for. 🎟️ Registration is open now, with early pricing available. (And if you need help making the case to your boss, our “Making the Case” course is a great place to start.) Looking forward to sharing these experiences with you!Software eLearning creation
Hi all, I work in the NHS (Healthcare) and design clinical systems software eLearning. Most of the courses have multiple roles, so the eLearning is tailored and relevant to different people. I feel it is very dry as it is walking people through how to use the systems and how to enter patient data in the correct place. I am struggling to get my head around scenario based eLearning when we have multiple roles within the one course. I am looking for inspiration and any examples of how to build more engaging software eLearning for end users. Any help, ideas or suggestions would be great.elearning as an evidence package for legal team
I'm looking for some advice from others using Articulate Storyline and Rise. Our organization is responsible for providing copies of completed training to our legal team when courses are involved in litigation or other legal matters. Historically, this was straightforward because our courses were primarily click-and-read, and we could provide a Word document containing the course script. As our courses have become much more interactive, with scenarios, branching, knowledge checks, drag-and-drops, simulations, and other learner interactions, we're finding that a traditional script no longer accurately represents what the learner actually experienced. For those of you using Storyline or Rise, what do you provide to your legal, compliance, or records management teams when they need a legally defensible copy of a course? Do you still create a script? If so, what does it include? Do you archive videos, screenshots, source files, SCORM packages, or something else? Have you developed a standard "evidence package" for each published course? If your legal team prefers a searchable document, how are you balancing that need with accurately documenting interactive content? I'm especially interested in hearing from government, healthcare, financial services, or other highly regulated organizations, but I'd appreciate insights from anyone who's established a sustainable process. Thanks in advance for sharing what's worked or what you've learned the hard way!Font Stroke Effect Camtasia
Learn how to create a clean typography font outline stroke effect in Camtasia using built-in effects, no plugins needed. This quick tutorial covers two simple methods using Media Matte, Border, and Remove a Color to achieve that bold, stroked text look. Watch the full tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E8rqqC0FQs&t=50s Preview the intro animation here: https://craftuxd.tech/Camtypo.mp4Drag-and-drop (6 drags, 2 drops, max 3 per drop zone)
Hi everyone, I'm working on a drag-and-drop interaction and need some guidance on the best way to implement it in Articulate. Requirements There are 6 draggable items and 2 drop targets. Each drop target should accept a maximum of 3 draggable items. If a user attempts to drag a 4th item into a drop target that already contains 3 items, the item currently being dragged should automatically return to its original position rather than being placed in the drop target. The Drop Target option setting should be Tile only. The Submit button should remain disabled until all 6 draggable items have been successfully placed into the drop targets (3 items in each target). If the user moves any draggable item after all items have been placed, the Submit button should become disabled again until the interaction is completed correctly. Once all 6 items are placed correctly in the drop targets, the Submit button should be enabled. Questions What is the best approach to limit each drop target to only 3 items? How can I return the draggable item to its original position when a drop target is already full? What is the most reliable way to track the number of items in each drop target? How can I enable/disable the Submit button dynamically based on the placement of all draggable items? Any examples, triggers, variables solutions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!We’ve been quietly building something new to recognize and elevate our most engaged ELH members
If you’ve ever: Shared a workflow Answered someone’s question Tested a new feature Helped a new member Sparked a thoughtful discussion You’re exactly who this is for. So, we want your input. If you were part of a community recognition program, what would make it truly valuable to you? Public recognition inside ELH? A LinkedIn credential or shareable badge? Early access to product updates? Speaking or content opportunities? Mentorship or leadership roles? Something else? Drop your thoughts below 👇 We’re opening an opportunity to help shape the program before a wider launch. If you’d like early access, fill out this short registration form.Delay Learner Through Course
Is there a way to delay a learner's ability to take lessons or courses? I have a safety course, but my company demands that the learner take the course over 4 days time. So can I either create 1 course with 4 lessons and have the lessons delay 24 hours (or, say, 16 hours) for each lesson? Or 4 courses where you have a prerequisite and a delay?Variable Issues Jeopardy Game
Hello, I came across this guide on building a Jeopardy game published by elizabeth and I really liked the idea! How to Create A Jeopardy! Style Game: Part 1 | E-Learning Heroes How To Create A Jeopardy! Style Game: Part 2 | E-Learning Heroes In the version she made, there are only a few variables, and the user is only having their score added when they get it correct. I'd like to raise the stakes a little and have the a "non-playable character" get points for every question the user gets wrong. I'm using Vyond to create cartoon characters and plan to add little cut scenes before and after the game that shows the characters reacting to winning or losing the game. To that end, I have followed along to about the 40-minute mark of Part 1 and made the board, categories, etc. I am not quite sure where I am going wrong here but the scores are not adding up. How it's supposed to work is as followed: The user selects one of 3 characters - Carlos, Jazz, or Craig. Whichever character shows is selected, their name shows up in the top right corner of the Jeopardy Board. If the user gets the correct answer, then the score at the bottom for the character in the top right should go up. If they get it wrong, then one of the other two names gets points. Below are some trigger example screenshots: If Elizabeth or any other user could look at the file I have so far, I would greatly appreciate any help to figure out why the addition triggers are not working properly. I want to figure this out before I got further into this project.
