Authoring Tools Showdown: Captivate vs. Storyline presented by Artisan E-Learning

What's the best e-learning authoring tool out there? That's a lot like asking, "What's the best car on the road?" The answer can be very subjective, and in the end it's based on what matters most to you. Identifying key features and characteristics that differentiate tools - such as price, ease of use, interactivity, accessibility, and mobile compatibility - can help you make the best choice to meet your needs.

In this session you’ll gain perspective on how popular e-learning authoring tools, Storyline and Captivate, stack up in these categories. Take a quick, under-the-hood look at both tools to get a sense of what it's like to work with them. You’ll learn some of the finer points around supporting responsive design, accessibility, and how they compare for specific use cases, such as systems training. You’ll leave this session ready to make better, more informed decisions.

In this session, you will learn:

• The key distinguishing characteristics of two popular e-learning authoring tools
• How the tools differ in terms of learning curve and ease-of-use
• How they differ in terms of pricing models
• How they differ in terms of media and interactivity
• How the two tools differ in other ways such as mobile accessibility and systems training

About the Speaker

Diane Elkins is the co-founder of Alcorn, Ward, & Partners, Inc. (dba Artisan E-Learning) and E-Learning Uncovered, where she helps companies get up and running with e-learning. She has built a reputation as a national e-learning expert by being a frequent judge for the Brandon Hall Excellence in Learning Awards and by presenting at conferences such as the Training Magazine Conferences, Lectora Users Conferences, and E-Learning Guild Online Forums. She was also named as one of the Top Young Trainers in the country by Training magazine in 2008. She has served on the boards of the Metro DC and the Northeast Florida chapters of the Association for Talent Development (ATD). Diane is the co-author of the popular E-Learning Uncovered book series, which includes books on Lectora, Articulate Studio, Articulate Storyline, and Adobe Captivate.