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JUNE 18, 2013

Microsoft - Most people know Microsoft for computers or gaming, but it should come as no surprise that Microsoft purchases an average of eight companies a year. Heck, in 2006 they bought 18!

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JULY 13, 2017

In the old days ( real old days) people used to use Microsoft Publisher to whip up basic certificate designs. Whether your course is online only or in-person, certificates are a common way people demonstrate that they have completed training. Let’s just say that our tastes have evolved a bit!

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APRIL 24, 2012

In either case, a perfect solution is Microsoft SharePoint, but to be honest, this isn't very practical for personal use and the price point can be quite high. Gigabytes) of free storage with this free Microsoft SharePoint alternative: Microsoft SkyDrive. . Well, unfortunately you can't (believe me I have looked).

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However, there are some constants in the software field, such as the Microsoft Office suite of products, that may merit more in-depth training so that employees can learn about their more advanced functions. Each organization will have its own software needs. Communication.

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JULY 13, 2021

In fact, certification for Microsoft products are some of the most popular and lucrative professional certifications on the Internet. Product-based. Product-based certification courses are especially prevalent in the IT field, as they are often tied to specific software programs.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Articulate Studio puts more of an emphasis on Microsoft PowerPoint as it is more or less a PowerPoint add-on. Studio relies heavily upon PowerPoint, and as such the development cycle is dependent on Microsoft to some extent. But alas, they cost the same so we can rule that out.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

” Knowing you will likely face these questions ahead of time, it is probably in your best interest to download this free eLearning ROI calculator [Microsoft Excel Format] created by the good people at Interact Medical. Simply fill out the necessary fields and PRESTO!

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NOVEMBER 24, 2014

While it is still popular, most industries prefer Microsoft PowerPoint (or perhaps Google Slides). Before jumping into some of these trends though, it’s important to remember that just because something is a trend at the moment, it doesn’t mean that it will continue into the foreseeable future.

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MAY 23, 2013

Every year they are adding new features, which is great, but at the same time these new features are all built upon the same foundation – and in many cases this foundation is Microsoft PowerPoint. Funny enough, it seems like most elearning courses can be traced back to PowerPoint in some capacity.

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JULY 18, 2017

Open up Microsoft Word (or Google Docs, whichever you prefer) and start outlining your course. Or they keep jumping from one WordPress theme to the next (spoiler: the theme won’t dictate the success of your course). Why not start today with your course? It won’t cost you a thing! Then, start filling it in.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2014

The days of recording a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation and calling it elearning are thankfully few and far between. ELearning has come a long way since it first started appearing on our computer screens. Knowing this, there are a few thing things you should do to help ensure that your courses are both well put together and effective.

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DECEMBER 22, 2013

In a world where being concise is a necessity, long-winded (boring) elearning modules that look more like a rehashed Microsoft PowerPoint presentation are not going to cut it anymore. The better approach would have been if this same module was broken up into smaller, logical chunks.

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AUGUST 1, 2016

In the infancy of this industry it was not uncommon to sit through elearning modules that consisted entirely of Microsoft PowerPoint slides and perhaps some Clipart sprinkled throughout. Today’s elearning courses look nothing like they used to back when elearning first started to grow in popularity. That was it.

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MAY 2, 2013

Media Expert: Online videos, audio, course development software, Microsoft Office Suite, video recording, image selection and creation… today’s ID should feel comfortable in all these areas. It’s not just good enough to be capable at your craft; you need to show an ability to manage a project and its resources.

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MARCH 3, 2014

Nearly every organization has Microsoft Office so PowerPoint is pretty accessible. For many people, PowerPoint is the go-to software tool for any instructional event – and who could blame them? What’s more, most people are already very familiar with it.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Head on over to Lynda.com (or a similar site) and you will find that the most popular programs are often around software like Microsoft Office Suite or Adobe Photoshop. When I was consulting for Fortune 500 companies on their elearning programs it was always a combination of software and process training. Need more proof?

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APRIL 9, 2014

No more are we taking an in-print book and just re-typing it online using Microsoft Word and saving it as a PDF. As our elearning tools have evolved, so has the ability to add interactive components to the static ebooks of the past. 4 Critical Steps for Interactive E-Book Development.

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JULY 17, 2013

A word of advice: if you are going to create a list of vendors/suppliers for your LMS, put your needs and requirements into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. In this case, you could modify this step to something more relevant, such as generating a list of potential suppliers, and filtering them by certain items.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Usually a storyboard is created in a program like Microsoft Word or PowerPoint. If you have videos then you include the video link for future reference. One reason why so many people bypass a storyboard is because it’s not really that fun. This doesn’t get people excited.

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JULY 12, 2016

One of the reasons Articulate became so popular was because it piggy-backed of (still popular) Microsoft PowerPoint. It wasn’t long after that alternatives began to pop up and soon Articulate started to dominate with their Articulate Studio offering.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Microsoft Office). I know this to be true as I have seen it first hand when working on consulting projects. IT training can encompass many things, from sales systems to help desk software, even on basic day-to-day applications (i.e. But why spend on IT training in the first place?

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FEBRUARY 25, 2020

I don’t like teaching others how to use Microsoft Excel pivot tables. Write this down too. It can be general or specific. I don’t like teaching teenagers. I don’t like teaching grammar. To reinforce your “love” list, write down the things you love to do.

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APRIL 17, 2014

According to one study conducted by the folks at SoftwareAdvice.com, roughly 36% of LMS purchasers they encounter reported that they were still using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and live training instructors for the majority of their training needs. Not just small companies, but large ones!

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MAY 25, 2016

Export & Print Notes – Notes can quickly be printed, or choose to export to Microsoft Word for additional editing. Consolidated Notes Dashboard – All saved notes are displayed on their own dashboard making quick access possible. Works On Any WordPress Theme – Use on any modern WordPress theme. How It Works.

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AUGUST 4, 2016

Saying VILT sessions are just webinars is kind of like saying that elearning is just Microsoft PowerPoint – it is only a superficial (partial) truth. That’s right, in addition to instructor-led training and elearning you can also use virtual instructor-led training (VILT). “So… Webinars?” ” No, not really.

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MAY 17, 2016

This could be something robust like a custom software dashboard or perhaps a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet with all the calculations and graphs pre-programmed. You could look to have these developed specifically for your audience or you could partner with someone who already has this created and earn a commission for the referral.

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OCTOBER 10, 2013

Just as before, it integrates right into Microsoft PowerPoint, but now it doesn’t seem so out of place with the latest PowerPoint version. While I can appreciate that they were likely taking a diligent approach, I am sure I speak for many in that it would be okay if the development cycle was cut in half.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

For years, the Articulate Studio offering has been a (very) successful add-on to Microsoft PowerPoint. It seems that most training projects that involve elearning will utilize either Articulate or Captivate – at least that has been the case for every project I have been on.

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MARCH 30, 2015

By default, most people revert to Microsoft PowerPoint since this program has been a staple in training for quite some time. If you’re creating an elearning module, then one of the biggest decisions you have to make is how you want to present the content. However, this format is not ideal, especially in online courses.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2013

So, on launch day we just went with the logo at hand, which was hastily made in… wait for it… Microsoft Paint. Yeah, we know, this should have probably been something done before the launch, but it was lost in the shuffle among the development and testing of the plugin. Yeah, pretty amateur right?

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JANUARY 29, 2015

I find that I prefer courses that contain the following characteristics: Don’t look like rehashed Microsoft PowerPoint slides. As you would probably expect, the answer to this question is likely to have a variety of answers. There really is nothing worse, is there ?

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DECEMBER 31, 2013

The last version from 2009 was littered with bugs and was built originally off of an older version of Microsoft PowerPoint. Speaking of which, another major development of 2013 was the release of the eagerly awaited new version of Articulate Studio. Most importantly, it carries with it Tin Can API support. Movers & Shakers.

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APRIL 26, 2016

I have seen this first hand on some pre-sales conversations for our LMS where we are sent a Microsoft Excel document with hundreds of features/requirements listed. But on a serious note, it is very well possible that a learning program’s requirements are just too unique. Even worse, there just might be too many requirements.

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AUGUST 18, 2016

Here’s a tip: open up Photoshop (or Microsoft Word) and type your business name out. Once you have that established you should create a simple logo. Seriously, people overthink this part way too much. You should spend maybe four hours on this at the absolute most. That’s it.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

For example, many will use Microsoft Office for word processing and presentation creation. Every organization has a set of tools that they use regularly, including software. In the elearning context a company may use Adobe Captivate. To deliver these courses they will use a learning management system. All of these tools are replaceable.

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AUGUST 19, 2013

Even though modern elearning development has its roots in Microsoft PowerPoint , converting these presentations and calling them elearning is a flat-out terrible idea. As many people know (or have heard of), death by PowerPoint is a very real phenomenon.

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MAY 8, 2013

Generating a detailed syllabus on paper (okay, or Microsoft Word ) is a good place to start. While encountering hurdles during elearning development can’t be avoided completely, you can take some steps to help smooth out the entire process. First, it’s important to start with a roadmap for your online course.

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