Content Conversion Q&A

Have a course you want to convert into online training, but aren’t sure where to start? Here are the most commonly-asked questions about our course conversion process.

What format do you need my content in?

We’ll work with whatever you have. This means we can work with a PowerPoint, Word Doc, PDF, video, or audio recording. We can even start with a recorded webinar. If all you have is a bullet-point list of items to cover, or a rough draft of unorganized thoughts, we’ll take it.

How long will it take to create my course?

This question is a little tricky because the speed of our course creation process depends on a number of variables (the starting point, response time, and our production schedule).

1. The first variable is how much content you give us to start. If you give us a detailed PowerPoint, we can probably get started on the script pretty quick and then get it back to you for review. If you give us a detailed PowerPoint and a script – that’s even better. However, if you give us a bullet-pointed list of general ideas, we’ll need more time to work. In this case, well probably start with an introductory conversation to get a better idea of what you want before we do much else. In other words, the more information we get from you up front, the quicker we can work.

2. Since we’ll do a few rounds of review, the timeline will also be dependent on how quickly you get back to us along the way. The sooner we hear back from you with changes or approval, the sooner we can get back to work.

3. The timeline will also be dependent on our production schedule at the time we receive your materials. If you can give us advance notice of your project, we can plan accordingly and get you on our production schedule before other projects.

Our goal is always to work as quickly as possible and launch new courses as soon as we can. We’ll discuss all these details with you in our initial conversation and work with you to create a deadline that works for everyone.

Can we include videos or additional resources in the course content?

Yes! If you have an existing video, just give us the link and we’ll put it in the course material so learners can link to it. If you have supplemental documents you want learners to review or download, send those to us as well and we can make them available. Think handouts, forms to fill out, facility maps, the employee handbook – just about anything.

How much will this cost?

Our standard rate is $95 an hour. Once we’ve reviewed the scope of work, we’ll outline how many hours we estimate each step will take and get back to you with a price.

Remember: price, like turnaround time, is largely dependent on how much information we get from you at the start. If we have to write the script from scratch, that will take longer and cost more. Same applies to the test – if we create a 20-question test based on the material, that will also take longer and cost more. If you give us a draft of the script and/or test, that will take less time and cost less.

Do you have more questions? If you do, don’t hesitate to reach out to us or ask in the comments section below.