Overview

Duplicating Items creates an independent copy of existing content, saving time when you need to create similar Items or repurpose content for different audiences. The duplicate includes all content, settings, translations, and attached files.

This is different from adding the same Item to multiple locations—a duplicate is a completely separate Item that can be modified independently.

Functionality Breakdown

What Gets Duplicated?

When you duplicate an Item, the new copy includes:

Naming Convention

Duplicated Items are automatically named with the original title plus the current date:

• Original: "Introduction to Project Management"

• Duplicate: "Introduction to Project Management - 27 Nov 2025"

You can rename the duplicate after creation.

E-Learning Packages

When duplicating Items with SCORM or xAPI packages:

• The e-learning files are copied to the new Item

• Each duplicate has its own independent tracking

• Learner progress is tracked separately for each copy

💡 Tip: Duplicating e-learning Items is useful when you need separate completion tracking for different cohorts or programmes.

Pre-requisites

Role Requirements

To duplicate Items, you need one of the following roles:

• Owner

• Admin

• Learning Designer

• Curator (with appropriate permissions)

Source Item Requirements

• The Item must not be archived

• You must have view access to the Item

• For e-learning Items, the package must be fully processed

Quick Start Guide

Duplicating an Item

1. Navigate to Content in the sidebar

2. Select Items and click Manage

3. Find the Item you want to duplicate

4. Click the three dots menu on the Item

5. Select Duplicate

6. Wait for the duplication process to complete

7. The new Item opens automatically for editing

After Duplicating

Once duplicated, you'll typically want to:

1. Rename the Item to remove the date suffix

2. Update any content specific to the new use case

3. Adjust visibility settings as needed

4. Add the Item to relevant Channels or Learnlists

Duplicating with Exercises

If the original Item has an Exercise attached:

1. You'll be asked whether to include the Exercise in the duplicate

2. Select Yes to copy the Exercise configuration

3. The duplicated Exercise is independent—submissions go to the new Item

FAQs

Does duplicating copy learner completions?
No, the duplicate starts fresh with no learner activity. This is by design—each Item tracks completions independently.

Can I duplicate Items between companies?
If you have access to multiple companies (e.g., parent/child accounts), Items can be duplicated across companies. The duplicate becomes part of the destination company's content.

What happens to ratings and reviews?
Ratings and reviews are not copied. The duplicate starts with no ratings.

Are translations included?
Yes, all language versions of the Item are duplicated, including translated titles, descriptions, and uploaded files.

How long does duplication take?
Simple Items duplicate almost instantly. Items with large e-learning packages or multiple files may take a few moments to process.

Can I duplicate archived Items?
No, you must first unarchive an Item before duplicating it.

Is there a limit to how many times I can duplicate?
No, there's no limit. You can duplicate an Item as many times as needed.

Troubleshooting