Overview
Captivate Quality Assurance and Testing provides comprehensive training on ensuring eLearning projects meet professional standards before deployment. This course covers systematic approaches to testing Captivate courses for functionality, accessibility, LMS compatibility, and user experience, establishing workflows that catch issues before they reach learners.
Participants will learn to develop QA checklists tailored to their organization’s requirements, implement testing protocols across multiple browsers and devices, and create efficient bug tracking and remediation processes. Through practical exercises, you’ll build testing expertise that ensures every published course delivers a polished, error-free learning experience.
Format: 1 Day | Live Online (VILT)
Who Should Attend
- QA specialists responsible for eLearning content testing
- Captivate developers seeking systematic quality assurance approaches
- Training project managers overseeing course release processes
- Instructional designers wanting to improve pre-launch testing
What You’ll Learn
- Develop comprehensive QA checklists for Captivate projects
- Test course functionality across browsers, devices, and operating systems
- Verify accessibility compliance using assistive technologies
- Validate LMS integration, tracking, and reporting accuracy
- Implement efficient bug tracking and documentation processes
- Create remediation workflows that minimize rework
- Establish release readiness criteria and sign-off procedures
- Build testing automation where applicable
Course Outline
Module 1: QA Fundamentals for eLearning
- Understanding quality dimensions: functionality, usability, accessibility, performance
- Building QA into the development lifecycle
- Creating role-appropriate testing responsibilities
- Establishing quality standards and acceptance criteria
Module 2: Functional Testing
- Testing navigation, buttons, and interactive elements
- Validating quiz functionality and scoring accuracy
- Verifying branching logic and conditional content
- Testing media playback, captions, and synchronization
Module 3: Cross-Platform and Browser Testing
- Identifying target browsers and devices for testing
- Testing responsive behavior across screen sizes
- Addressing browser-specific rendering issues
- Validating touch interactions on mobile devices
Module 4: Accessibility Testing
- Testing with screen readers (NVDA, VoiceOver, JAWS)
- Verifying keyboard navigation and focus management
- Validating color contrast and visual accessibility
- Documenting accessibility compliance status
Module 5: LMS Integration Testing
- Validating SCORM and xAPI communication
- Testing completion tracking and status reporting
- Verifying score transmission and pass/fail logic
- Troubleshooting common LMS integration issues
Module 6: Bug Management and Release Readiness
- Writing clear, actionable bug reports
- Prioritizing issues by severity and impact
- Managing remediation workflows and regression testing
- Establishing release criteria and sign-off procedures
Prerequisites & Technical Requirements
- Experience creating and publishing Captivate projects
- Basic understanding of eLearning standards (SCORM/xAPI) and LMS platforms
- Computer with Adobe Captivate, multiple browsers, and screen reader software for testing exercises
Customization Options
This course can be tailored to your organization’s specific LMS platform, target browsers and devices, and accessibility requirements. We can incorporate your existing QA documentation, develop checklists aligned with your release processes, and address testing scenarios specific to your content types and learner environments.