Learn - Import SCORM, PDF, XLS, PPTX and Word files

In this article, we'll show how to import external content - SCORM eLearning PDF, XLS, Word and PPTX files - into Learn LMS, so you can share it with your people. MP4 and MOV files can also be imported. Note that if you have Kallidus Off-the-shelf content, we'll add that for you. 

A few things to know about content imports:

• When content is imported it becomes a Lesson
• After import, the Lesson can be assigned to one or more Courses
• A Course can also be created as part of the import process
• If a Course is created, the Lesson will be pre-assigned ready to share with your people
• Max file size for import is 1.7GB. Contact the support team to import larger files
• File names with special characters can cause the import to fail

Watch this video or follow the steps below:

Steps to import SCORM and other files into Learn

1. Browse to Learn admin
2. Select Course to view the Course list:
3. Select Import. The Course import Wizard opens
4. Select Choose file and browse to the file you'd like to import:
5. Select Start Upload to proceed to the next stage of the Wizard
6. By default, a Course will also be created. Uncheck 'Create new course' if this is not required:
7. Add a Course title and Course code. These fields are prepopulated but can be changed to align with your standard coding convention. if required:
8. Select a Course category
9. Select a Course card image
10. Update the Lesson title and Lesson code. These fields are prepopulated but can be changed to align with your standard coding convention if required
11. Add a Lesson duration (this should be the estimated time required to complete the learning)
12. Select Create Lesson and Course to import the content: Once the content has been imported, the title of the new Course will be displayed. Select the Title to view the Course and edit its properties, or select ‘Upload new content’ to import another file:

About the Course wizard

There is one Course Import Wizard in every Learn site. If more than one administrator is uploading content, then the wizard will queue the imports and upload them in sequence. A notification of ‘In Progress’ will appear for an imported Course or Lesson:

Remember – the Course created automatically by the Wizard can be deleted if not needed (this applies ONLY to Courses created after September 2018). 

Replace and update content

Content can change over time, and when that's the case you'll probably need to update the version in Learn LMS. Before you replace content files, take a look at What to do when eLearning content gets updated for recommended steps. 

Get deeper learning in The Academy

To get the full picture of content import, including suggestions for good practice and tips from the Kallidus team, take a look at the 'How to import SCORM and other content to Learn LMS'.

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