If you’ve ever thought, “I need to create a quick, engaging training—but I don’t have time to build something complex, " Articulate Rise is about to be your new best friend.
Rise makes it ridiculously easy to assemble responsive, beautifully designed microlearning courses without needing to be a coding wizard or spend hours formatting slides. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the fastest way to build a microlearning course in Rise—step by step.
Let’s dive in!
Step 1: Start with a Clear Goal
Before jumping into Rise, ask yourself:
✅ What’s the one key takeaway learners should get from this course?✅ Who is my audience, and what’s their preferred learning style?✅ How short can I keep this? (Think 5-10 minutes max for microlearning!)
A clear goal will help you stay focused and avoid overwhelming learners with too much content.
Step 2: Create a New Course in Rise
Now, let’s get into Rise and start building!
1️⃣ Log into Articulate Rise and click “Create a New Course”.2️⃣ Choose “Start from Scratch” or use a pre-built template if you want a head start.3️⃣ Give your course a clear, engaging title that instantly tells learners what they’ll gain.
For example:
❌ Weaker title: “Sales Training Module 1”✅ Better title: “3 Quick Tips to Close More Deals in Half the Time”
Step 3: Add Your Content Blocks
Rise is built on content blocks, which are like LEGO pieces for your course. You can mix and match them to create a smooth learning experience.
Here’s a simple layout that works well for microlearning:
💡 Intro (Text Block) – A quick overview of what learners will get.🎥 Video or GIF – A short explainer video or animated GIF to engage learners.
📝 Bullet Points or Flashcards – Key takeaways, short and sweet.
❓ Knowledge Check (Quiz Block) – A simple multiple-choice or drag-and-drop quiz.
🎯 Final Takeaway – A closing statement or action step.
Pro Tip: Keep each section short—1-2 minutes max. The goal is bite-sized learning that sticks!
Step 4: Make It Interactive (Because Nobody Likes Boring Courses)
One of the best things about Rise is how easy it is to make your content interactive. Here are a few fun ways to do that:
🎞️ Use an Interactive Timeline – Great for showing step-by-step processes.
🔄 Include a Flip Card Activity – Perfect for definitions or quick comparisons.
📊 Add an Accordion Block – Helps break up dense content into easy-to-digest chunks.
Keeping learners engaged means they’re more likely to remember what they’ve learned.
Step 5: Test & Publish 🚀
Once your course is built, it’s time to preview and test it:
✔ Click Preview to see how it looks on desktop, tablet, and mobile.✔ Take your own course! (Does it flow well? Is it too long?)
✔ Get feedback from a colleague or test user.
Once you’re happy with it, hit Publish and export it as:
📂 SCORM Package – For use in an LMS.🌍 Web Link – To share as a standalone course.📧 Email Link – To send directly to learners.
Final Thoughts: Rise Makes Microlearning EASY
And that’s it! 🎉 You now have a fully functional microlearning course in Rise, built in record time.
The key is to keep it simple, visual, and interactive—and Rise gives you all the tools to do that without needing design or development skills.
🚀 Next Steps:
✔ Try building a 5-minute course today—just pick one topic and test it out!
✔ Share your Rise course with a small group for feedback.
✔ Let me know—what’s the biggest challenge you face when building microlearning? Drop a comment below!
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