Publishing an eLearning course for an LMS is a critical step in the development process. Even a well-designed course can fail if it is not published correctly or does not track learner progress as expected. The all-new Adobe Captivate streamlines LMS publishing by offering a clearer, more guided workflow that reduces technical complexity.

This post walks through key considerations and best practices when publishing courses for an LMS using the latest version of Adobe Captivate.

Understanding LMS Publishing in the New Adobe Captivate

The all-new Adobe Captivate supports standard LMS formats commonly used across organizations. The publishing workflow is designed to help instructional designers focus on delivery requirements without navigating unnecessary technical steps.

When publishing for an LMS, Captivate allows you to:

• Choose standard eLearning formats (such as SCORM or xAPI)

• Define tracking and completion criteria

• Package content in an LMS-ready format

This ensures your course can be uploaded and tracked reliably in most LMS platforms.

Preparing Your Course Before Publishing

Before publishing, it’s important to ensure the course is ready for LMS delivery.

Key preparation steps include:

• Confirming navigation works as intended

• Ensuring quizzes and knowledge checks function correctly

• Verifying audio, video, and interactions play smoothly

• Reviewing content flow from start to completion

Testing the course within Captivate before publishing helps avoid common LMS issues later.

Setting Completion and Tracking Criteria

One of the most important aspects of LMS publishing is defining how learner completion is tracked. The new Adobe Captivate provides clear options for setting completion rules.

Common tracking methods include:

• Slide or page completion

• Quiz completion or score-based completion

• Combination of progress and assessment

Choosing the right completion criteria ensures accurate reporting within the LMS.

Publishing the Course Package

Once the course is ready, Adobe Captivate packages the content into a compressed file that can be uploaded directly to an LMS.

During publishing, designers can:

• Select the required LMS standard

• Configure reporting preferences

• Generate an LMS-compatible package

The structured publishing workflow reduces errors and ensures consistency across projects.

Testing the Course in an LMS Environment

After publishing, it’s best practice to test the course in an LMS or LMS testing environment.

Testing helps confirm:

• Completion status is recorded correctly

• Quiz scores are reported accurately

• Navigation and media behave as expected

Early testing allows issues to be identified before learners access the course.

Common LMS Publishing Best Practices

To ensure a smooth LMS experience:

• Keep course navigation simple and consistent

• Avoid unnecessary media auto-play

• Ensure clear completion instructions for learners

• Maintain consistent naming conventions for course files

These practices improve usability and reduce learner support requests.

Benefits of LMS Publishing with the New Adobe Captivate

The updated publishing workflow in the all-new Adobe Captivate benefits both designers and organizations.

For designers:

• Faster publishing process

• Fewer technical adjustments

• Clearer tracking setup

For organizations:

• Reliable LMS reporting

• Consistent learner experience

• Easier course maintenance

Conclusion

Publishing for an LMS is more than just exporting a course—it’s about ensuring the learning experience is trackable, reliable, and user-friendly. The all-new Adobe Captivate simplifies this process by providing a structured, intuitive publishing workflow that supports common LMS requirements.

By following best practices and testing thoroughly, instructional designers can confidently deliver LMS-ready courses that perform as intended.