This session introduces the essentials of Instructional Design in Articulate Storyline, guiding participants through creating their first interactive project.

What you'll learn:

• Learning Design or Page Turning?

  Introduction to basic Instructional Design (ID) principles. Use of the Absorb, Do, Connect (ADC) approach and the role of a storyboard.

• Introducing Storyline

  An overview of the key features of Storyline and the Storyline workflow. Exploring the ‘Story View’ and ‘Slide View’.

• Your First Storyline Project (Practice Project)

  Creating a new project and setting the story size. Previewing and viewing in different screen sizes.

• Editing the Storyline Player

  Editing the Storyline player. Managing the player functions.

• Working with the Timeline

  Controlling the slide timing and working with animations.

• Working with Characters and the Content Library

  Working with Storyline characters and using the Content Library.

• Working with Markers

  Using markers to build simple click to reveal interactions.

• Working with Slide Layers and Triggers

  Working with slide layers and triggers to build more complex click to reveal interactions.

• Working with Questions and Quizzes

  Inserting question slides. Using different types of feedback. Using quizzes for learning challenges. Using a results slide.

• Publishing and Using Articulate Review

  Publishing for client review.

This session delves into advanced interactions, multimedia, and accessibility best practices.

What you'll learn:

• Working with Audio and Video

  Audio recording and using narration. Playing audio using triggers. Using video in your Storyline course.

• Buttons and States

  Using buttons and understanding states. Working with object states.

• Working with Trigger Conditions

  Using conditions to control trigger behaviours.

• More advanced interactions (pick, hotspot, drag and drop)

  Building more complex interactions and using ‘Convert to Freeform’.

• Working with Screen Recordings (Intro Only)

  Recording your screen and using software walkthroughs in your Storyline course.

• Introducing Variables

  Basic introduction to the use of variables in Articulate Storyline. Use of text, true/false and numeric variables.

• Designing a Custom Player and Accessibility Features

  Using the standard player versus in-slide navigation and menus. Making your course accessible.

• Working with Slide Layers and Triggers

  Working with slide layers and triggers to build more complex click to reveal interactions.

• Master Slides and Templates

  Using master slides and developing a template or exemplar.

• Inspiration, Resources and Help

  Where to learn more and get additional help.

An open discussion to clarify concepts, troubleshoot challenges, and get expert insights on applying Articulate Storyline effectively.

Learn how to create reusable branded templates that boost development speed and design consistency.

What you'll learn:

• Template Design

  Use master slides, feedback masters, and theme palettes to brand your course.

• Graphic Design Tips

  Improve layout, font, and colour choices to create polished visuals.

• Reusable Structures

  Structure your course with reusable slide types

Add creativity and interactivity by building flexible, engaging components in Storyline.

What you'll learn:

• Interaction Design

  Learn to create carousels, sliders, accordions, tabbed panels, and flip cards.

• Design for Reuse

  Structure your interactions for easy adaptation in other projects.

• Best Practice

  Understand the building blocks of effective custom components.

Create compelling learning scenarios—from simple decisions to full branching narratives.

What you'll learn:

• Scenario Types

  Explore vignette, linear, multi-step, and branched scenarios.

• Multimedia Choices

  Use text, audio, and video strategically to support decision-making.

• Reusable Models

  Build modular scenarios that can be adapted across topics and contexts.

Move beyond default navigation—learn to design intuitive user experiences with Storyline logic.

What you'll learn:

• Navigation Strategy

  Build slide-to-slide navigation using topic structures and overview slides.

• Progress Tracking

  Use variables to track and display learner progress throughout a course.

• Custom Menus

  Create interactive menus using layers and branching logic.

Make your courses more fun and motivating with game-based elements and logic.

What you'll learn:

• Gamification Principles

  Understand the difference between games and gamification.

• Storyline Tools

  Add scores, levels, badges, and points using variables and triggers.

• Practical Build

  Create simple game elements and test their usability and learner engagement.