What is SCORM?
Simply put, SCORM (Shareable Content Object Reference Model) is a compliant course authoring tool that allows you to migrate courses between different LMSs (Learning Management Systems). You can thereby create courses in Sana, export them via SCORM to another LMS, and have your users take Sana courses there.
💡 Only Administrators can export in SCORM format, Group Admins can only export PDFs
How to export as SCORM 1.2 or 2004
💡 SCORM export functionality is turned off by default. To set this up, contact your Engagement Manager.
Once the SCORM export functionality is activated for you, please follow the steps below:
Open the editor of the Published course
Navigate to the course you want to export.
Ensure the course is published. If it's not, publish the course first.
Click on Share
In the course editor's top right corner, click the "Share" button.
Choose the Export tab
In the Share menu, click the "Export" tab.
Click Export under the SCORM connector package title
SCORM export options
Export SCORM connector package
This export option creates a lightweight SCORM file that maintains a connection to Sana. You can choose to export as either SCORM 1.2 or 2004.
This supports completion tracking and dynamic interactive elements.
Updates can sync automatically for the latest content and analytics.
💡 The SCORM connector ensures learners get the whole Sana experience.
Importing user identities with Single Sign-On (SSO) for SCORM
When exporting Sana courses as a SCORM format intended to be used on an external LMS, managing user identities is a common challenge. This is especially the case when users access Sana through multiple authentication methods, such as SCORM and Single Sign-On (SSO). This can lead to the creation of duplicate user profiles, complicating user management and data analysis.
Solution: Unified user authentication for SCORM
To address this, we have a setting that allows SCORM courses to identify users by SSO instead of creating a separate SCORM user. This setting ensures a unified user experience and simplifies user management by maintaining a single user profile across different access methods.
💡 Please contact your Engagement Manager to activate this setting
How it works
This option can be activated for all SCORM files within an organization; however, it only applies to new exports, not those exported in the past.
Important: Your organization must have SSO configured on your Sana account for this to work. Learn more here
Here’s how it functions from a learner perspective:
For users not already logged in through SSO:
In your organization's external LMS, when a learner launches a SCORM, a window prompts the user to log in.
The window initiates the authentication flow to Sana LMS (typically via SAML SSO).
Once the user completes the sign-in, the window closes.
The Sana LMS for the specific course is now logged in within an iFrame, and the course content is displayed.
For users already logged into Sana:
When launching the SCORM in the external LMS, the course content appears directly without the need for additional logins.
From an administrative standpoint, once a user has logged in, their progress for the respective course is accurately tracked and displayed on the Sana platform.
Benefits
This integration significantly enhances the user experience by providing seamless access to courses regardless of the entry point, reducing confusion and streamlining the learning process. It also improves administrative efficiency by eliminating duplicate user profiles and simplifying the tracking of user progress and activities across the platform.
For more information on setting up this feature or if you require assistance, please contact your CSM
FAQ
Why can I not export as SCORM?
If you cannot see the SCORM button, either this has not been configured for your organisation or you are not an Administrator
If the button is greyed-out, the course has not been Published
If you have published the course and the export button is still greyed out, please refresh the page