Introduction
After creating or editing a module, it's important to carry out a few key steps before making it available to others. This article outlines best practices for testing and publishing your module to ensure everything looks, behaves, and reads as expected.
Stage 1: Testing
Before you publish a module, always test it by selecting View as Learner. This helps you confirm that your module is visually correct, technically sound, and free from content errors.
What to test
Look
Does the layout appear as expected?
Are all images, videos, and formatting displaying correctly?
Behaviour
Do all buttons, links, and interactions work properly?
Is navigation smooth from start to finish?
Content
Have you carefully proofread all text for accuracy and clarity?
Tip: Use the “View as learner” option to preview how your module appears to end users.
Stage 2: Publish the Module
What does it mean to publish a module?
Publishing makes your final version available for others to view and use. It saves all recent changes, updates the version number, and allows you to share or assign the module.
Once published, the module can be:
Assigned to learners
Reviewed by stakeholders
Exported for use on an external LMS
When to publish a module
You should publish your module if:
You need to share the module URL with a reviewer
You use the Skillcast LMS to host your module
You need to create a remote content package to host on a third-party LMS
How to publish a module
Go to the Content Management area.
Open the module and select Publish module from the side menu.
Before Publishing
Before publishing, review the following three sections to make sure all settings are correct.
1. Publish Module Settings
Check the details below carefully:
Setting | Description |
Title | The published module activity title. |
Type | Choose between SCORM or other available formats. |
Category | Select the appropriate content category. If unsure, check similar modules or contact your CSM. |
Skin | Defines the module’s visual appearance. If you change it, use View as learner to review. |
Duration (minutes) | Estimated completion time. You can calculate this using: number of words ÷ 150 = minutes. |
Description | Add or update the module description. |
Development need (CPD) | For Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Appears in My learning > CPD > Activities if enabled. |
Learning outcomes (CPD) | Also used for CPD. Appears in My learning > CPD > Activities if enabled. |
Ratings and feedback | Enable or disable this feature. If unsure, contact your CSM. |
Version number | Updates automatically each time you publish the module. |
For more details, see CPD Learning Outcomes, Development Needs, and Reflective Statements for E-learning Activities.
2. Module Usage
Review where and how the module is being used. You'll see details such as:
Learning paths: Lists any Learning Paths that include this module.
This is a remote module: Indicates if it has been exported as remote content.
Linked to Question of the Day (QOTD) campaigns: Lists all related QOTD campaigns.
If you have permission, you can select these items to view or edit further.
3. History
The History section records all actions taken on the module, including:
Settings used
Created or updated by
Date and time of each change
Final Step
Once you've reviewed everything, select Publish to complete the process.
Stage 3: Tell Your Customer Success Manager (CSM)
After publishing, inform your CSM that the module is ready. They will run tests and guide you through any next steps.
Need help?
If you believe you don’t have the correct permissions to work with modules, please contact your Customer Success Manager by selecting Send us a message via the help icon on your portal, or by emailing [email protected].