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Companies

Real-world training for real-world success

Give employees experience in realistic situations.
Encourage them to think critically in a dynamic environment.

Sales and management

Sales
and management teams

  • A safe environment for working through gray areas and ethical dilemmas
  • Context for abstract policies and theories
  • A digital training environment for simulating emotionally charged interactions
Healthcare workers and emergency responders

Healthcare workers and emergency responders

  • Adjustable settings that help learners think clearly when adrenaline and anxiety run high
  • Realistic simulations that help learners practice prioritizing tasks and handling unusual situations
  • Opportunities to test different strategies without putting real patients or victims at risk
Service and client care

Customer service
and client care

  • Active application of problem-solving concepts without the need to memorize scripts
  • Branching scenarios that challenge employees to respond appropriately to diverse perspectives and issues
  • Practice taking ownership of challenges employees may encounter on the job
Students and trainees

Students
and trainees

  • Interactive and game-based scenarios that keep learners focused
  • Active engagement in simulated scenarios for better information retention
  • Building the confidence needed to transition into professional roles

Why choose scenario-based learning

Scenario-based learning boosts engagement and retention, develops soft skills, and succeeds where traditional training falls short.

Students and trainees

Easily build meaningful interactions

Turn static content into active learning with intuitive mapping, immersive media, and robust tracking.

Smart Authoring

Use slide-level branching, role-play and dialogue simulations, and a visual drag-and-drop scenario builder to turn your content into a complete course.

No-Code Scenario Creation

Build scenarios without specialized technical knowledge. Collaborate easily with instructional designers and subject matter experts (SMEs).

AI Assistance

Use integrated AI to generate course structures and additional content and improve your text.

Ready-Made Assets

Access a library of templates and reusable assets that speed up course creation, help you maintain consistency, and save time.

Mobile-Friendly Learning Experiences

Publish fully responsive courses that learners can access on various devices, including smartphones and tablets.

Collaboration and Review Workflows

Let team members and designers efficiently review, comment on, and revise your scenarios to ensure that the content is accurate and relevant.

Reliable LMS Publishing

Export content in various formats, including SCORM, xAPI, and AICC. Easily upload and track courses in any LMS.

Reporting and Analytics

Use the iSpring LMS integration or an LMS of your choice to track learner progress and course effectiveness in depth.

Enterprise-Ready Deployment

Manage a vast library of courses in multiple languages without compromising performance or the user experience.

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All you need to know
about scenario‑based learning

What is scenario-based learning?

Scenario-based learning is an instructional approach that uses real-world situations to engage learners in active problem-solving.

In this method, learners navigate through scenarios, make decisions, and experience the consequences of their actions, which helps them apply knowledge and skills in practical contexts.

How does branching scenario software work?

Branching scenario software allows instructional designers and educators to create learning experiences in which learners make choices within a structured narrative.

Creators write a storyline that presents a realistic situation relevant to learners. This narrative often includes characters, settings, and challenges.

At critical moments in the scenario, learners are presented with choices. Each choice leads to a different path or outcome, creating a branching structure.

Each decision has consequences and can lead to a different path or outcome. This illustrates the impact of the learner’s choices in a safe environment.

What industries use branching scenarios and simulations?

Branching scenarios and simulations are used across various industries, including healthcare, finance, education, customer service, and corporate training.

Any field that requires decision-making skills and situational awareness can use branching scenarios for effective training.

What’s the difference between branching scenarios and quizzes?

Branching scenarios focus on immersive storytelling and decision-making, allowing learners to explore different paths based on their choices.

Quizzes typically assess knowledge retention through questions and answers, without the narrative structure or consequences found in branching scenarios.

Is SCORM or xAPI better for scenario-based training?

Both SCORM and xAPI have advantages for scenario-based training.

SCORM is widely supported and works well for tracking basic interactions, while xAPI provides greater flexibility and more detailed tracking for complex learning experiences.

How long does it take to build a branching scenario?

The time required to build a branching scenario varies depending on its complexity, content depth, and the designer’s experience.

A simple scenario may take a few hours to create, while more intricate scenarios could take several days or weeks to develop and refine.

What makes a good branching scenario?

A good branching scenario has clear learning objectives, realistic and relatable content, meaningful decision points, immediate feedback on learners’ choices, and a well-structured flow that keeps learners engaged.