eLearning Authoring Tool FAQ

If you’ve landed on this page, you probably have a question or two about Compozer. Maybe you’ve seen us mentioned alongside tools like Articulate 360 or Adobe Captivate and you’re trying to figure out whether we’re the right fit for your team. Or maybe you’re already a user and want to dig a little deeper into what’s possible.

Either way, you’re in the right place. Below, we’ve compiled the most common questions we receive about Compozer covering everything from how the platform works, to pricing, SCORM compliance, team collaboration, accessibility, and how we stack up against the competition. We’ve written every answer to be direct and clear, so you can make an informed decision without wading through marketing copy.
Let’s get into it.

Getting Started

New to Compozer? These questions cover the basics what the platform is, who it's built for, and what you need to get started.

Q1. What is Compozer?

Compozer is a cloud-based eLearning authoring tool that lets educators, trainers, and businesses create engaging, interactive online courses without any coding or design experience. It offers 100+ professionally designed, mobile-responsive templates and is fully compliant with SCORM 1.2, SCORM 2004, and xAPI so courses can be published to any Learning Management System (LMS).

Q2. Who is Compozer designed for?

Compozer is built for instructional designers, eLearning developers, corporate HR and L&D teams, educators, freelancers, and business owners. It scales from solo creators to large enterprise teams across industries including healthcare, retail, automotive, higher education, and non-profits.

Q3. Does Compozer require coding or design experience?

No. Compozer is built specifically for users without technical backgrounds. Its drag-and-drop block editor, pre-built interactive templates, and intuitive dashboard allow anyone to produce professional-quality courses from day one no CSS, JavaScript, or graphic design skills required.

Q4. Is Compozer a cloud-based tool?

Yes. Compozer is 100% cloud-based (SaaS). Nothing needs to be installed just open your browser and start building. It works on Windows, Mac, and Linux across Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, and Internet Explorer.

Features

Compozer is packed with tools designed to make course creation fast, creative, and effective. Here’s what you can expect.

Q5. What types of content can I create with Compozer?

With Compozer you can create text-based lessons, image galleries, audio narrations, embedded or uploaded videos (including YouTube), interactive quizzes, knowledge checks, animated block elements, and document resources (PDF, DOCX, PPT). All content types are assembled using the intuitive block-based editor.

Q6. Are Compozer courses mobile-friendly?

Yes. Every Compozer template is fully responsive and mobile-optimised. Courses automatically adapt their layout for desktops, tablets, and smartphones, ensuring a consistent and comfortable learning experience on any screen size. A built-in preview feature lets you check how a course looks on each device before publishing.

Q7. How many templates does Compozer have?

Compozer includes 100+ professionally designed, fully customisable templates covering a wide range of industries and course types. Each template is mobile-responsive and includes pre-built interactions, allowing you to launch a course quickly without starting from scratch.

Q8. What is a Brand Kit in Compozer?

A Brand Kit is a saved collection of your organisation’s colours, custom fonts, logos, and theme settings. Apply a Brand Kit to any course to ensure every piece of content is visually consistent with your brand. The number of Brand Kits available scales with your plan from 1 on the free plan to unlimited on Enterprise.

Q9. Can Compozer handle quizzes and interactive assessments?

Yes. Compozer includes a versatile quiz engine that supports multiple quiz types, real-time feedback, and knowledge checks within courses. You can create multiple quizzes per course and set navigation rules so learners must pass assessments before progressing. Quiz features are available from the Lite plan and above.

Q10. Can I create courses in multiple languages?

Yes. Compozer supports multi-language course creation. You can customise all text labels, buttons, and interface elements in any language, making it ideal for global teams and diverse learner audiences.

SCORM & LMS Integration

One of the most common questions we receive is about how Compozer connects with existing Learning Management Systems. Here’s the full picture.

Q11. Is Compozer SCORM compliant?

Yes. Compozer is fully compliant with SCORM 1.2, SCORM 2004 (3rd and 4th editions), xAPI (Tin Can API), and AICC. All paid plans include unlimited SCORM exports, allowing you to publish courses to any Learning Management System and track detailed learner progress and performance data.

Q12. Does Compozer work with any LMS?

Yes. Because Compozer supports industry-standard SCORM and xAPI specifications, it integrates seamlessly with virtually any Learning Management System (LMS) on the market. Export your course in the required format and upload it to your LMS no custom development required.

Q13. What publishing options does Compozer support?

Compozer supports SCORM 1.2, SCORM 2004, xAPI, AICC, HTML, and PDF export. HTML export allows courses to be hosted on any web platform, making your content accessible beyond an LMS environment. PDF export generates professionally formatted documents with your brand colours, fonts, and logos, complete with a cover page, table of contents, and all lesson content with images. Ideal for offline distribution, print-ready handouts, compliance record-keeping, and archival purposes.

Good to know: You only need to export once. Compozer generates a clean SCORM package that works out of the box with all major LMS platforms including Moodle, TalentLMS, Docebo, SAP Litmos, and more.

Pricing & Plans

Compozer is designed to scale with you from a free account to test the waters, all the way through to enterprise-grade solutions for large teams.

Q14. What are Compozer’s pricing plans?

Compozer offers five plans (all prices in AUD):

Plan	Price	Courses	Brand Kits	Storage	Best For
Freemium	Free	1	1	200 MB	Trial use and solo testing
Lite	A$19/mo	10	2	2 GB	Freelancers and solo creators
Grow	A$49/mo + A$10/user	35	8	8 GB	Small L&D and product teams
Pro	A$99/mo + A$15/user	100	25	25 GB	Larger teams and academies
Enterprise	Custom	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Enterprises with complex needs

Q15. Is there a free plan for Compozer?

Yes. Compozer’s Freemium plan is completely free, no credit card required. It lets you create one course, access the full template library, and use royalty-free stock imagery. It does not include quiz functionality, full branding, or white-labelling. You can upgrade to a paid plan at any time.

Q16. Can I cancel or change my plan at any time?

Yes. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel your Compozer subscription at any time before your next billing period begins. There are no lock-in contracts on monthly plans.

Q17. Does everyone on my team need their own subscription?

Yes. Each person who creates eLearning content with Compozer needs their own subscription. However, there are no additional fees charged per learner who views and completes courses you only pay for course creators (authors), not learners.

Q18. What payment methods does Compozer accept?

Compozer accepts all major credit and debit cards including Visa, Mastercard, and American Express via Stripe a PCI DSS-compliant payment platform using SSL encryption for all transactions.

Teams & Collaboration

Building courses as a team? Compozer is designed to make collaboration smooth, with clear role management and a centralised review workflow.

Q19. Does Compozer support team collaboration?

Yes. The Grow, Pro, and Enterprise plans include real-time team collaboration features. Teams can share courses for review, leave feedback in a central location, manage user roles (Owner, Admin, Designer, Member), and control editing access with a ‘Take Control’ session lock to prevent accidental overwrites.

Q20. What user roles are available in Compozer?

Compozer supports four distinct user roles: Owner, Admin, Designer, and Member. Each role carries specific permissions to keep responsibilities clear, protect course integrity, and streamline collaboration across teams of any size.

Q21. What does the Review feature do?

The Review feature (available on Pro and Enterprise plans) allows course creators to gather and manage feedback from stakeholders such as subject matter experts or managers in one central location. This streamlines the approval process and eliminates back-and-forth email chains, accelerating course development timelines.

Security & Accessibility

Compozer is built on enterprise-grade infrastructure and adheres to international accessibility standards, so your content is both safe and inclusive.

Q22. How does Compozer keep my data secure?

Compozer uses 256-bit TLS/SSL encryption and a minimum of 2048-bit RSA encryption to protect all data at rest and in transit. The platform is hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS), one of the world’s most trusted cloud infrastructure providers.

Q23. Does Compozer support accessibility standards?

Yes. Compozer courses are built to meet WCAG AA and AAA accessibility guidelines. The platform supports full screen reader compatibility, keyboard-only navigation, alternate text for all images, and closed captions for videos ensuring inclusive learning experiences for all users, including those with visual or hearing impairments.

Compozer continuously updates its WCAG support to keep pace with evolving accessibility standards so your courses remain compliant without you having to rebuild them.

Compozer vs Other eLearning Tools

Choosing between eLearning authoring tools can be tricky. Here’s how Compozer compares to the most popular alternatives on the market.

Q24. How is Compozer different from Articulate 360?

Compozer is a cloud-based alternative to desktop-first tools like Articulate 360. Key differences include: no software installation required, a faster learning curve for non-technical users, built-in real-time team collaboration, flexible pricing starting from free, and a modern block-based editor that produces visually distinctive courses. Articulate 360 offers more advanced branching and simulation features, but at a significantly higher price point with a steeper onboarding process.

Q25. How does Compozer compare to Adobe Captivate?

Adobe Captivate is a powerful but complex desktop tool primarily suited to experienced instructional designers building simulations and software demonstrations. Compozer is a cloud-based platform built for speed and ease of use ideal for teams who need to create polished, branded courses quickly without specialised technical skills. Compozer also offers more accessible pricing and does not require an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription.

Q26. Is Compozer suitable for beginners?

Yes. Compozer is widely regarded as one of the most beginner-friendly eLearning authoring tools available. Reviewers consistently note its small learning curve, intuitive interface, and responsive customer support. Many users report creating their first professional course within hours of signing up.

Still Have Questions?

We hope this FAQ has answered what you were looking for. If you still have a specific question that isn’t covered here, our team is happy to help. Reach out via the contact page, drop by the Compozer Community, or start a live chat directly from the platform.

And if you’re ready to see Compozer in action, the best thing to do is simply sign up for free, no credit card needed. Build your first course today and see why thousands of educators, trainers, and businesses trust Compozer to deliver their eLearning content.

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