Rapid eLearning Development Services
For L&D, HR and compliance teams that need training live in weeks, not months.
We turn the material you already have (slide decks, PDFs, manuals, classroom notes, recorded webinars) into interactive, LMS-ready courses. You get real instructional design, built in proven authoring tools, without paying for a from-scratch build when you don't need one.
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- Since 2010Delivering eLearning
- 500+Projects
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What is rapid eLearning development?
Rapid eLearning development is a faster way to build online training: it starts from existing content and uses templates, reusable blocks and authoring tools such as Articulate Rise 360 and iSpring Suite. IKHYA's instructional designers restructure your material, add practice and knowledge checks, and deliver a tested SCORM or xAPI course for your LMS.
Why L&D teams choose IKHYA for rapid builds
Instructional design first, speed second
Every rapid course starts with what learners must do differently, not with the slide count. Your content is cut, reordered and turned into practice, so fast does not mean a slide deck with a Next button.
Seven authoring tools, one honest recommendation
We build in Articulate Rise 360, Articulate Storyline 360, Adobe Captivate, iSpring Suite, Lectora, dominKnow ONE and Elucidat. We pick the fastest tool that still does the job, or the one your team already owns.
You own the source files
You receive the editable source files (for example Storyline or Captivate files), so your own team can update the course later without starting over.
Ready for a global rollout
IKHYA has delivered 500+ projects for clients in 40+ countries and translates and localizes courses into 40+ languages, with human or AI voiceover. A rapid course can be built once and rolled out in every language you need.
Not sure which option is right for you?
Send us a sample of your content and we will recommend a route. Your free quote includes a recommended route and a timeline for the project.
What makes rapid eLearning fast?
Most of the time saved in a rapid project does not come from the authoring tool. It comes from four decisions made before anyone builds a screen.
- 01
Start from content you already trust
Reusing approved slides, manuals and SOPs removes most of the research and writing phase. Our designers still cut what learners don't need and fill the gaps they find.
- 02
Protect your subject matter experts' time
In research that ATD (the Association for Talent Development) has published on how long training takes to develop, subject matter experts and project scope appeared to have the largest effect on respondents' development-time estimates (2009 study). So a rapid project should plan short, focused SME reviews and agree the scope in writing before the build starts.
- 03
Build from reusable blocks and templates
Tools like Rise 360 let a team save blocks as templates and reuse them in other lessons, so module 10 is much faster to build than module 1. A shared look also keeps a large library consistent.
- 04
Use rapid prototyping instead of long storyboards
Rapid prototyping means showing you a working sample early. Iterative models such as SAM use prototypes so stakeholders agree before changes become expensive. You react to a real screen in the real tool, not a 40-page document.
Level of interactivity is the other big lever. ATD's 2017 update describes 4 levels of eLearning: passive (Level 1), limited interactivity with simple responses (Level 2), complex interactions with multiple and varied responses (Level 3) and real-time, life-like interactions (Level 4). Rapid builds work best at Levels 1 and 2, with some Level 3 scenarios; agreeing the level at the start is the simplest way to keep a rapid project rapid.
Rapid eLearning development tools we build in
The right tool depends on your content, how often it changes and what your team will maintain later. Here is how we use each one on rapid projects.
| Tool | Why it is fast | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Articulate Rise 360 | Web-based and responsive by design: courses adapt to every screen and orientation. Blocks can be saved as templates and reused. Exports SCORM, xAPI, cmi5 or AICC packages. | Layouts follow Rise's block structure. For a custom interaction, a Storyline block can be placed inside a Rise course. |
| Articulate Storyline 360 | Imports PowerPoint slides, including most animations, motion paths and transitions, then adds triggers, branching and quizzes. | Embedded fonts, charts and embedded files don't import; slides keep their aspect ratio on phones. Authoring runs on Windows. |
| iSpring Suite | Works inside PowerPoint, so a deck becomes a course with quizzes, interactions and role-plays without a rebuild. Publishes SCORM 1.2, SCORM 2004, xAPI and cmi5. | Authoring runs on Windows only. Strongest when the content is already in PowerPoint. |
| Adobe Captivate | Can import PowerPoint slides as Captivate slides and objects; also used for software simulations and 360-degree scenarios. | A PowerPoint import creates a non-responsive project, and not all elements import. |
| Lectora, dominKnow ONE, Elucidat | We build in these when your team already uses one of them, so you can maintain the course in your own tool. | Ask us which tool fits your existing workflow. |
Reviews are faster too. With Articulate's Review 360, stakeholders review the course and share feedback in a web browser, even if they don't have Articulate 360.
If you want to try a do-it-yourself route first, our guide shows how to convert PowerPoint to SCORM step by step.
What we deliver
Deliverables
- A short content plan: learning objectives, module outline and the agreed level of interactivity.
- A rapid prototype of the look and one sample lesson for your approval.
- The finished course or module library, branded to your guidelines.
- Knowledge checks, scenario questions and a final assessment where you need a score.
- Optional human or AI voiceover, captions and translation into 40+ languages.
- Courses built to WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 when accessibility is required.
- The editable source files, so you can update the course yourself.
Formats and LMS testing
- Output in SCORM 1.2, SCORM 2004, xAPI or HTML5. SCORM is the standard that lets a course report completion and scores to most LMSs; xAPI records learning activity as statements in a Learning Record Store (LRS) and can track learning outside an LMS.
- Responsive courses that work on desktop, tablet and phone when built in Rise 360.
- Testing in your LMS before handover. LMS platforms we have delivered courses to include Moodle, TalentLMS, Docebo and Cornerstone.
How our rapid eLearning development process works
- 01
Scope call and content review
You + IKHYAYou share your material and deadline; we check what can be reused, what is missing and which tool fits.
- 02
Content plan
IKHYA drafts, you reviewObjectives, module outline, interactivity level and review dates, agreed in writing.
- 03
Rapid prototype
IKHYA drafts, you reviewThe branded look and one sample lesson, built in the real tool, so you approve the style before the full build.
- 04
Build
IKHYAThe full course or module batch, with knowledge checks, scenarios and media.
- 05
Review rounds
You review, IKHYA updatesYour team and SMEs comment directly on the course; we consolidate and apply the changes.
- 06
QA, LMS testing and handover
IKHYAFunctional, device and LMS checks, then the final package and the editable source files.
Typical timelines
| Project | Typical build time |
|---|---|
| One short Rise 360 module (15 to 20 minutes, text, images, knowledge checks) | 1 to 2 weeks |
| One Storyline 360 module with scenarios and a scored quiz (20 to 30 minutes) | 2 to 3 weeks |
| A PowerPoint deck converted in iSpring Suite | 1 to 2 weeks |
| A rapid course of 3 to 5 modules | 3 to 6 weeks |
| A library of 20 or more modules | Built and reviewed in batches; plan agreed at scoping |
Timelines assume your source content is ready at the start and reviews come back on the agreed dates. Voiceover, translation and extra review rounds add time.
What drives the cost of rapid eLearning?
Every project is quoted individually, so there is no price list. The cost of a rapid course depends on:
- Course length: the number of modules and minutes of learning.
- Interactivity level: text and knowledge checks cost less than branching scenarios or simulations.
- Media: custom illustrations, video and animation add design time.
- Voiceover: human or AI voiceover, and how much narration is needed.
- Languages: each translated version needs translation, layout checks and testing.
- Authoring tool: Rise 360 and iSpring Suite are usually faster to build in than complex Storyline 360 or Captivate interactions.
- Review rounds: how many rounds and how many reviewers.
- LMS testing: the number of LMSs and output formats you need.
To get an accurate quote, send us: a sample of your source content, the number of modules or total minutes, your deadline, the LMS you use, and any language or accessibility needs. Your free quote includes a recommended route and a timeline.
Get a Free Quote →What you send us, what we prepare
You send You
- Your source material: slides, PDFs, manuals, SOPs, ILT notes or webinar recordings
- One subject matter expert who can review on agreed dates
- Your brand guide, logo and fonts (or a sample of past courses)
- LMS name and version, and the tracking you need (completion, score)
- Target languages and any accessibility requirements
- Your deadline and any fixed launch or compliance date
We prepare IKHYA
- A content review that flags gaps, duplicates and outdated parts
- The content plan, prototype and review schedule
- A branded template set reused across every module
- The right output format and an LMS test before handover
- Translation, voiceover and accessibility built into the plan
- A build plan with review dates that meets it
Rapid eLearning example: slide decks to SCORM courses
Logistics
35 PowerPoint training decks turned into interactive SCORM courses in 10 weeks
- Client
- A logistics company.
- What we did
- Rewrote slide text for self-paced learning
- Added knowledge checks and scenarios
- Built in iSpring Suite for speed
- Kept the client's brand
- Results
- Classroom hours cut by 60%; courses now updated by the client's own team.
"They turned thirty-five slide decks into real courses without losing our brand, in ten weeks. Our trainers spend far less time on the road, and because it is built in iSpring, our own team makes the updates now."
Rapid eLearning FAQs
Rapid eLearning is a way to build online training quickly by starting from existing content and using templates, reusable blocks and easy-to-use authoring tools. It suits knowledge, policy and process training that has to launch fast or change often.
Rapid eLearning builds on your existing content with templates and rapid tools; custom eLearning is designed from scratch with bespoke visuals and complex interactions.
Not if instructional design stays in the process. Speed should come from reusing content, templates and short review loops, not from skipping objectives, practice or testing. The risk is a slide deck with a Next button, which is why every rapid course we build starts from what learners must be able to do.
The tools we use most for rapid builds are Articulate Rise 360, Articulate Storyline 360 and iSpring Suite, with Adobe Captivate, Lectora, dominKnow ONE and Elucidat when they fit your workflow.
Rapid prototyping means building an early working sample of a course, such as the look and one lesson, so stakeholders can react to real screens before the full build. It catches design changes while they are still cheap to make.
Yes. We deliver SCORM 1.2, SCORM 2004, xAPI or HTML5 and test the course in your LMS before handover. LMS platforms we have delivered courses to include Moodle, TalentLMS, Docebo and Cornerstone.
Yes. We add human or AI voiceover and translate and localize courses into 40+ languages. Building the English version with translation in mind keeps later language versions fast.
Yes. You receive the editable source files, for example Storyline or Captivate files, so your team can make changes in the authoring tool and republish.
It depends on course length, interactivity, voiceover, languages and how quickly reviews come back. Your free quote includes a timeline for your project.
Whatever you already have is enough to start. We tell you what else the project needs and help you gather it.
Every project is quoted individually. The main cost drivers are course length, interactivity, media, voiceover, languages, the authoring tool, review rounds and LMS testing.
Need training live fast?
Tell us what you have, when you need it and which LMS you use. We will recommend the right route and send a free quote with a timeline.
