SmartAuthor
SmartAuthor is a training course authoring suite integrated with the Academy10 LMS.
At the touch of a few buttons, SmartAuthor allows subject matter experts to create:
- Online tutorials
- Online Compliance courses
- Coaching sessions
- Certificated Programmes
- SmartProgrammes (blended courses)
- Online magazines

SmartAuthor is object based meaning that it is quick to use, and easy to copy/reuse objects. Creating individualised courses (or group specific content) is a piece of cake.
Main features:
Programme Authoring Suite
- WYSIWYG programme and session content authoring
- 7 different programme types
- Scalable sdmin.options for Site Controller, LMS Administrator, Author & Team Leaders
- Learning object based for total flexibility
SCORM
- SCORM compliant
Object Based
- Add text, video, sound, images, interactions, quizzes etc
- Simple drag/drop Session object editing
- Reuse & edit objects
Programme Sequencing
- Use Gates to control progress on programmes
- Conditional Fork to other programmes
- Auto re-registration after x days
- Conditional Jump to other programmes
- Set Prerequisites
Gates
- Multiple Gate types offer multiple progress options
- Include sequential (e.g. delegate/tutor) Sign Off
- Integrate Coaching into programmes
- Set completion to be based on multiple test results
- View historic performance
Quiz
- Multiple Test Formats
- Include Explanations
- Add Tips
- Limits on Attempts on Questions and Test Retake
- Allow Resume
- Quiz-Banks
- Use multiple tests to create a final score
- Set CPD points
Media Library
- Upload and manage Media Assets and documents
Programme Audit
- Changes Logs
- Integrity Checker
Authors
- Author can be supported by multiple Editors
Manage
- Manage Delegates & Delegate Progress
- Automated eMail Instructions and Reminders with custom emails
- Managing Assignments Marking
- Manage Authors
- Auto identify problem delegates
Publish
- Publish to LMS Library
- Publish for External Access
- Create Programmes in XST formats
Survey Software
- Add survey questions at any point as Session objects
- Collate Survey data from multiple programmes
- Report via Permissions based Intelligence reports
Certificates
- Customise look of certificates
- Specify certificate award conditions
InTouch
- Create & dispatch online magazines