Introduction:

ILIAS is one of the best-known open source learning platforms in German-speaking countries. Combining it with a SCORM course from Lessonator offers maximum flexibility for digital continuing education—whether in companies, universities, or public administration.

In this article, we will show you step by step how to integrate your SCORM course into ILIAS.

Requirements

For successful integration, you need:

  • A published SCORM 1.2 or SCORM 2004 export from Lessonator
  • Access to your ILIAS system with author rights (at least course or group administrator)
  • Optional: an existing course structure in ILIAS

Digital learning processes require tools that bring content to life while still harmonizing with existing systems.

– Prof. Dr. Bernhard Standl, Augsburg University

Step-by-step guide

Export SCORM package from Lessonator

  • Create your course with Lessonator’s WYSIWYG editor
  • Select “SCORM 1.2” or “SCORM 2004” in the export menu.
  • Download the ZIP file – do not unzip it!

Creating a course object in ILIAS

  • Log in to ILIAS
  • Navigate to the desired area or course
  • Click on “Add New Item” → “Learning Module (SCORM)”

Upload SCORM file

  • Give your learning module a title
  • Give your learning module a title
  • Click “Import”

The course is now created in ILIAS as a standalone learning object.

Visibility & sharing

Under “Settings” you can define:

  • Who has access (group, course, global)
  • Whether progress should be tracked
  • Whether the course can be marked as “completed”

Why Lessonator + ILIAS?

The combination of Lessonator and ILIAS brings together the best of both worlds:

  • Easy authoring: With Lessonator, you can create content using drag-and-drop—no SCORM knowledge required
  • Stable integration: ILIAS automatically recognizes SCORM courses and tracks learning progress
  • Flexible use: Equally suitable for universities, companies, and continuing education providers

Tip: Update SCORM course

When you revise your course in Lessonator, you can simply replace the new SCORM file in the same learning module. This way, all previous settings are retained, and your participants keep their progress.

Conclusion

Integrating your Lessonator course into ILIAS is quick and easy—and opens up a whole range of possibilities for modern e-learning.
Whether in the training room or in your home office: With SCORM and ILIAS, you have full control over content, progress, and learning success.