Whether it’s onboarding, product training, or compliance, training courses often involve complex knowledge. A modular structure with clearly defined chapters helps to organize content in a comprehensible way, avoid overwhelming participants, and make learning sustainable.

In this article, we’ll show you how to use Lessonator to build a modular training course that is coherent, interactive, and motivating—without any technical knowledge required.

Why think modular?

Modular training courses offer many advantages:

  • Better understanding: Content is structured logically
  • Flexibility: Individual chapters can be reused or exchanged
  • Better evaluability: Progress and success can be tracked in a targeted manner

Modularization helps turn knowledge into learning—through structure, repetition, and motivation.

– Prof. Dr. Ingrid Gogolin, University Hamburg

1. Set learning objectives for each chapter

Before you create content, consider the following:

  • What should be understood or mastered after each chapter?
  • What skills should be developed?

Example:

  • Chapter 1: Fundamentals of data protection
  • Objective: Employees are familiar with the most important terms & responsibilities.

Tip: Formulate a clear learning objective for each chapter.

2. Structure chapters logically

A proven structure within a chapter:

  1. Introduction (What can I expect?)
  2. Core content (texts, videos, graphics, interaction)
  3. Application (quiz, case study, exercise)
  4. Summary or transfer

Repeat this structure for each chapter—this will help with orientation.

3. Use media in a targeted manner

Lessonator supports you in the design process by:

  • Videos for explanations or interviews
  • Images & icons for illustration purposes
  • Quiz questions to check your learning
  • Interactive elements such as drag & drop, cloze tests, click areas

Make sure you vary the content and keep it concise: one chapter – one key topic!

4. Measuring learning progress chapter by chapter

With Lessonator you can:

  • Include midterm exams at the end of each chapter
  • Mark chapters as “completed” as soon as a learning objective has been achieved
  • Integrate SCORM export with chapter progress into your LMS (e.g., Moodle, Docebo, TalentLMS)

5. Motivation through clear stages

Each completed chapter creates a sense of progress. To achieve this, use:

  • Chapter overview with check marks/status bar
  • “Well done” screens after completing a chapter
  • Optional additional modules for advanced learners

Conclusion

Modular training courses allow you to structure content in a clear and learner-friendly way—especially when dealing with complex topics. Lessonator supports you with a flexible chapter principle that you can expand, copy, or adapt at any time.

Learning in chapters means learning with a concept. Try it now and get off to a professional start!