eLearning Authoring Tools Matrix

The eLearning Authoring Tools Matrix offers the most comprehensive comparison of training development tools available today!

The eLearning Authoring Tools Matrix compares over 20 of the most popular training development tools, including Articulate, Adobe Captivate, Lectora, Unison, ProForm, and Camtasia. Each tool is evaluated using a list of over 150 features. The spreadsheet formatting allows customers to manipulate the data based on their requirements. The product is offered with a 1-year subscription.

Feature Categories

The Matrix evaluates over 150 features for each authoring tool organized into the following categories:

• Overview
• Infrastructure
• Technical Requirements
• Course Management
• Editing
• Multimedia
• Interactivity
• Quiz/Survey
• Publishing
• End-User Features
• Administrion
• Security
• Notes

Authoring Tools Included

The training development software included in the Matrix includes:

Format The Matrix is provided as a Microsoft Excel format (.xls) spreadsheet. This file format is easily considered the industry-standard for spreadsheet. The spreadsheet includes 5 worksheets that organize the tools into development tool categories: General, PowerPoint, Flash Templates, System, and ScreenCast. By providing a "source" spreeadsheet (as opposed to a non-editable PDF) we allow our customers to customize the data, create reports, and manipulate the information to fit their requirements. The Matrix is built upon standard spreadsheet design concepts. Each column represents an authroing tool. The rows represent a feature or technical component. The cells are populated with values - either numberical, text, or lists.

Instruction Guide Included with the Matrix is a 26-page Instruction Guide (PDF). The Instruction Guide provides detailed descriptions of each software feature included in the spreadsheet. We explain key terminology, provide examples, and attempt to highlight the importance of specific features. Not only will the Instruction Guide explain the spreadsheet, it can also serve as a glossary - providing comprehensive definitions for a extensive list of eLearning and technical terms.

Option 1: Full Matrix - $129.00

The full eLearning Authoring Tools Matrix includes the complete analysis of all authoring development tools organized into 5 worksheets (General, Flash Templates, PowerPoint, System, and Web). The PDF Instruction Guide is also included.

Option 2: Blank Template - $69.00

The eLearning Authoring Tools Matrix can also be puchased as a blank template that you can use to research and evaluate training development tools. Included in this package is an Excel spreadsheet (.xls) with:

• listing of 150+ features organized into categories
• 5 worksheets to organize the authoring tools by type
• Instruction Guide

Lifetime License - Blank Template Only

The blank eLearning Authoring Tools Matix includes a free lifetime license. You purchase the product once, and you're entitled to free upgrades to each version we release.

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