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Creating a New Project

Set up a new course project using the Creation Wizard

Overview

When you create a new project, a guided wizard helps you:

  1. Set up theme and branding
  2. Define the course structure
  3. Configure quiz settings

This ensures your course is properly set up before you start adding content.

Starting a New Project

  1. Go to Admin → Course Builder
  2. Click New Project
  3. The setup wizard opens to guide you through configuration
  4. Complete the wizard steps to set up your course
  5. Click Create Project to finish

Once created, your course is fully customisable from the editor screen. You can add, remove, and rearrange pages, change themes, and modify any settings at any time.

The Creation Wizard

New Project wizard - Step 1
The New Project wizard helps you set up your course

1Theme & Branding

Project Name

Enter a clear, descriptive name:

  • ✅ "Fire Safety Awareness 2025"
  • ✅ "New Employee Induction - IT Systems"
  • ❌ "Course 1" or "Test"

Description

Add what the course covers, who it's for, and expected duration. This appears in project listings.

Colour Palette

SettingUse
Primary ColourHeaders, main elements
Accent ColourButtons, highlights
BackgroundPage background

Tip

Match your organisation's brand colours and ensure sufficient contrast for readability.

Logo Upload

  1. Click Upload Logo
  2. Select an image file (PNG, JPG)
  3. Logo appears in preview

Recommendations: Use transparent PNG, optimal size 200-400px wide, keep file size under 1MB.

2Structure

New Project wizard - Step 2
Configure your course structure and pages

Number of Content Pages

OptionBest For
3 pagesQuick overviews, short topics
5 pagesStandard courses
7 pagesComprehensive coverage
10+ pagesDetailed training programmes

Note: You can add or remove pages later in the editor.

Include Video Page

Toggle: Yes or No

Choose Yes if you have video content or want a video introduction. Choose No if the course is text/image only.

Include Quiz

Toggle: Yes or No

Choose Yes for assessments and pass/fail tracking. Choose No if the course is informational only.

3Quiz Configuration

Only shown if you selected "Include Quiz" in Step 2.

New Project wizard - Step 3
Configure quiz settings and pass threshold

Number of Questions

QuestionsBest For
3-5Quick knowledge check
5-10Standard assessment
10-15Comprehensive testing
15+Detailed examination

Options per Question

OptionsNotes
2True/False style
3Simple choices
4Standard (recommended)
5-6Complex questions

Pass Threshold

ThresholdUse Case
60%Lenient, informational
70%Moderate, standard training
80%Strict, important compliance (default)
90-100%Critical, safety-related

4Finish

Review your choices: theme and branding, course structure, and quiz settings.

Click Create Project to generate your course.

What Gets Created

Pages Created

PageContent
WelcomeTitle, description, start button
Content 1-NPlaceholder text blocks
Video (if selected)Video embed placeholder
Quiz Intro (if quiz)Assessment instructions
Question 1-N (if quiz)Quiz question templates
Results (if quiz)Pass/fail outcome

Settings Applied

  • Theme colours active
  • Logo placed in header
  • Pass threshold configured
  • Navigation buttons ready

The editor opens automatically for you to add your content.

Best Practices

Naming Projects

DoDon't
"Data Protection Training 2025""DP Course"
"Health & Safety Level 2""H&S v2"
"Customer Service Excellence""Course 3"

Planning Structure

  1. List your learning objectives
  2. Outline key topics
  3. Decide on quiz questions
  4. Gather content assets

Troubleshooting

Wizard won't open

  • Check you have SCORM Builder access
  • Refresh the page
  • Clear browser cache

Logo won't upload

  • Check file format (PNG, JPG)
  • Reduce file size if too large
  • Try a different image

Can't find templates

  • Templates may need to be created first
  • Check with your administrator
  • Start with "Create Blank" instead

Next Steps

Project created? Continue to: