Uploading E-Learning Content

Overview

Uploading e-learning packages to Learn Amp enables you to host interactive courses that track learner progress automatically. This guide walks you through the upload process and configuration options for SCORM, xAPI, AICC, and CMI5 packages.

Before uploading, ensure your package meets the platform requirements and is exported correctly from your authoring tool.

Functionality Breakdown

The e-learning upload process follows the standard Item creation flow with some specific options for course packages:

1. Upload – Add your ZIP package

2. Key Details – Configure title, description, and display settings

3. Engagement – Enable Q&A, discussions, and exercises

4. Completion – Set certificates, skills, and notifications

5. Visibility – Control who can access the course

Pre-requisites

Role Requirements

To upload e-learning content, you must have one of the following roles:

• Owner – Full access within their company

• Admin – Administrative access within their company

• Learning Designer – Can create and manage learning content

• Curator – Can curate and manage content

Package Requirements

• Supported format: SCORM 1.2, SCORM 2004, xAPI, AICC, or CMI5

• File type: ZIP containing a valid manifest

• Maximum size: 2 GB

Quick Start Guide

Uploading the Package

1. Click the + Create button in the sidebar navigation

2. Select Item > E-learning

3. Drag and drop your ZIP file, or click to browse for it

4. Wait for the upload to complete (the progress bar will change from "100%" to "complete")

💡 Tip: Large packages may take several minutes to process. Don't navigate away until you see the "complete" message.

Step 1: Key Details

• Title – Give your course a clear, descriptive name

• Description – Explain what learners will gain from completing this course

• Total time – Indicate the expected duration

• Tags – Add keywords for searchability

• Tile/Display image – Customise how the course appears in the library

• Launch in popup – Choose whether the course opens in a new window (recommended for full-screen courses)

Step 2: Engagement

Configure learner interaction options:

• Q&A – Allow questions about the course

• Discussion – Enable comments

• Reviews – Let learners rate the course

• CPD hours – Set formal/informal learning hours

• Exercise – Add supplementary assessments

Step 3: Completion

• Skills – Link skills that are developed by completing this course

• Certificate – Automatically award a certificate on completion

• Notifications – Alert managers or coaches when learners complete

Step 4: Visibility & Permissions

• Visibility – Control who can see the course

• Display added by – Show the content creator

• Go-live/Expiry dates – Schedule availability

• Review date – Set reminders for content review

• Permissions – Grant editing rights to additional users

Step 5: Done

Review your settings and click Submit to publish the course.

Re-uploading or Updating a Package

To replace an existing e-learning package:

1. Navigate to the Item and click the three-dot menu

2. Select Edit

3. Click the red bin icon next to the current package to remove it

4. Upload the new package

5. Save your changes

⚠️ Note: Deleting and re-uploading the package preserves completion records in Learn Amp. However, any in-progress work within the package (not yet submitted) will be lost when the new package is uploaded.

Package Compatibility Tips

Before uploading, ensure your package is configured correctly in your authoring tool:

Reporting settings – Set the package to report one of these statuses:

• Passed / Incomplete (most common)

• Passed / Failed

• Completed / Incomplete

• Completed / Failed

HTTPS requirement – Learn Amp requires HTTPS. Packages with HTTP links may be blocked by browsers.

Exit behaviour – Ensure the package includes a proper exit button or link that triggers the completion signal.

FAQs

Q: Can I replace a SCORM 1.2 package with a different standard?
Yes, you can replace any e-learning package with another standard (e.g., change SCORM 2004 to CMI5). The Item type remains E-learning regardless of the specific standard.

Q: Will learners lose their progress if I update the package?
Completion records are preserved. However, any in-progress work that hasn't been submitted will be lost when the package is replaced.

Q: Why does my package take a long time to process?
Large packages require more processing time. Wait for the "complete" message before navigating away. If processing fails, check that the package contains a valid manifest.

Q: Can I test my package before uploading?
Yes, use SCORM Cloud (free account available at rusticisoftware.com) to test your package before uploading to Learn Amp.

Troubleshooting