Custom Online Course Development: FAQ

When is custom online learning the right training option?
Custom online learning is ideal when:
the training audience is geographically dispersed the topic has a broad audience or one that is difficult to schedule for classroom training the subject matter requires timely updates the audience has easy access to the Internet or an intranet the scope of the subject matter can be broken down into small, independent modules Although there are many other factors to take into consideration when deciding to go with custom online learning, these are key points to consider.
Why choose Canterbury Corporate University to create your custom e-learning content?
Canterbury Corporate University creates engaging, instructionally sound e-learning experiences that are cost-effective and bandwidth friendly. For over 17 years, we have been developing classroom learning content and educating business and technical professionals. We understand that whether it is online or in the classroom, good content is essential for learning to occur.

What are the features of custom e-learning content from Canterbury Corporate University?
The focus of our e-learning content is on ease-of-use and support of the broadest possible audience. Bandwidth, hardware and software limitations are important issues in world of business computing. Flashy, multimedia heavy online courses can be impressive, but if they are inaccessible to most users, all that effort and money have gone to waste. Our courses strive to deliver both substance and style through solid instructional design, quality content and engaging interactions.

What development tools does Canterbury Corporate University use for creating online content?
To ensure that online content created by CCU is as accessible as possible, we concentrate on industry standard tools and widely accepted formats. We specialize in the Macromedia development tools, in particular Dreamweaver, CourseBuilder, Flash, and Authorware. If the complexity of the project requires it, our technical web development expertise also includes HTML and DHTML, JavaScript, Cold Fusion, and XML.

How much does custom online learning cost?
There are so many factors to take into consideration when designing a custom e-learning program that it is not possible to have a "list price". Imagine asking a builder how much a house will cost without letting him know the location, the size, style, finishes and so on. With online learning programs, features such as length, level of interactivity, security and tracking, multimedia elements and hosting options all affect the cost of development. Projects are often quoted according to cost per hour of instructional time, and depending on the factors mentioned above, can cost anywhere from several thousand per hour of instruction up to 6 figures per hour of instruction. If you have a potential e-learning project in mind and want to discuss all your development options, call us for a free consultation and evaluation at 800-638-2252.