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:
- Set up theme and branding
- Define the course structure
- Configure quiz settings
- Use AI Draft Assist (optional) - Automatically generate course content, pages, and quizzes
This ensures your course is properly set up before you start adding content. If you enable AI Draft Assist, the AI will generate a complete course draft based on your brief, saving hours of manual work.
How It Works
Creating a project sets up the foundation for your course. The creation wizard collects essential configuration information upfront, which is then used throughout the course-building process and embedded in the final SCORM package.
Project Creation Process
When you create a new project:
- Wizard Initialization - The creation wizard opens and guides you through setup steps
- Configuration Collection - System gathers theme, branding, and structural preferences
- Project Creation - A new project is created with your settings applied
- Editor Access - You're taken to the course editor with a blank course structure
- Default Pages - A welcome page is created automatically (you can remove or modify it)
- Settings Applied - All theme and branding settings are immediately active in the editor
What Gets Configured
The wizard collects three main types of settings:
Theme & Branding
- Primary and accent colors used throughout the course
- Background colors and styling
- Logo (if uploaded)
- Typography preferences
- Applied to all pages automatically
Course Structure
- Initial page setup (welcome page created)
- Navigation preferences
- Course flow settings
- Can be modified later in the editor
Quiz Configuration
- Default pass threshold (e.g., 80%)
- Quiz behavior settings
- Feedback options
- Applied to all quiz pages you create
Project vs Course
Understanding the terminology:
- Project - The working version in the Course Builder (what you edit)
- Course - The exported SCORM package (what learners use)
- Version Control - Each export creates a version, but the project continues to exist
- Editing - You edit the project, then export to create a new course version
- Export History - Previous exports are tracked for version management
Settings Inheritance
Configuration set in the wizard:
- Applies to the entire project
- Can be changed later in project settings
- Gets embedded in the SCORM package metadata
- Affects how the course appears to learners
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Starting a New Project
- Go to Admin → Course Builder
- Click New Project
- The setup wizard opens to guide you through configuration
- Complete the wizard steps to set up your course
- 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
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
| Setting | Use |
|---|---|
| Primary Colour | Headers, main elements |
| Accent Colour | Buttons, highlights |
| Background | Page background |
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Logo Upload
- Click Upload Logo
- Select an image file (PNG, JPG)
- Logo appears in preview
Recommendations: Use transparent PNG, optimal size 200-400px wide, keep file size under 1MB.
2Structure
Number of Content Pages
| Option | Best For |
|---|---|
| 3 pages | Quick overviews, short topics |
| 5 pages | Standard courses |
| 7 pages | Comprehensive coverage |
| 10+ pages | Detailed 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.
Number of Questions
| Questions | Best For |
|---|---|
| 3-5 | Quick knowledge check |
| 5-10 | Standard assessment |
| 10-15 | Comprehensive testing |
| 15+ | Detailed examination |
Options per Question
| Options | Notes |
|---|---|
| 2 | True/False style |
| 3 | Simple choices |
| 4 | Standard (recommended) |
| 5-6 | Complex questions |
Pass Threshold
| Threshold | Use Case |
|---|---|
| 60% | Lenient, informational |
| 70% | Moderate, standard training |
| 80% | Strict, important compliance (default) |
| 90-100% | Critical, safety-related |
4AI Draft Assist (Optional)
Enable AI Draft Assist to automatically generate course content, pages, and quiz questions based on your course brief. This saves hours of manual work by creating a complete draft that you can then refine and personalise.
Enable AI Draft Assist
Toggle the "Use AI draft assist" switch to enable this feature.
When enabled, you'll be asked to provide additional information about your course.
Provide Course Information
If AI Draft Assist is enabled, you'll need to provide:
- Course Description - Detailed description of what the course should cover
- Target Audience - Who the course is for (e.g., "School administrators and office staff")
- Difficulty Level - Foundation, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, or Expert
- Compliance Course - Toggle if this is compliance/mandatory training
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Read the full AI Draft Assist guide →Tip
5Finish
Review your choices: theme and branding, course structure, quiz settings, and AI Draft Assist configuration (if enabled).
Click Create Project to generate your course. If AI Draft Assist is enabled, the AI will generate your course content automatically (this may take 30-60 seconds).
What Gets Created
Pages Created
| Page | Content |
|---|---|
| Welcome | Title, description, start button |
| Content 1-N | Placeholder 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
| Do | Don't |
|---|---|
| "Data Protection Training 2025" | "DP Course" |
| "Health & Safety Level 2" | "H&S v2" |
| "Customer Service Excellence" | "Course 3" |
Planning Structure
- List your learning objectives
- Outline key topics
- Decide on quiz questions
- 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:
- Using the Editor - Navigate the interface
- Adding Pages - Build course structure
- Adding Content Blocks - Add your content