E-Learning Developer Interview Questions

1.1The e-learning developer role - the technical complement to the instructional designer

1.2E-learning development vs instructional design - who does what and how they work together

1.3Development tools landscape - authoring tools, video tools, and the tech stack of an e-learning developer

1.4Project management for e-learning development - scope, timeline, and delivering on commitments

2.1Storyline fundamentals - slides, layers, triggers, variables, and the core features of the platform

2.2Advanced Storyline development - complex branching, custom variables, and JavaScript integration

2.3Articulate Rise - when to use Rise over Storyline and building responsive, mobile-first content

2.4Other authoring tools - Adobe Captivate, Lectora, and when the brief calls for a different platform

3.1E-learning visual design principles - layout, typography, colour, and creating professional interfaces

3.2Character and scenario design - visual storytelling, character creation, and building relatable scenarios

3.3Accessibility design - WCAG compliance, colour contrast, keyboard navigation, and inclusive e-learning

3.4Responsive design - building e-learning that works on desktop, tablet, and mobile

4.1Interactive e-learning elements - drag and drop, matching, hotspots, and click-to-reveal

4.2Scenario and branching design - decision trees, consequence branches, and realistic practice scenarios

4.3Gamification - points, badges, leaderboards, and using game mechanics to motivate learning

4.4Simulations - software simulations, process simulations, and building realistic practice environments

5.1Instructional video production - scripting, recording, editing, and publishing learning videos

5.2Screen recording - capturing software walkthroughs and technical demonstrations

5.3Audio production - voiceover recording, audio editing, and maintaining professional sound quality

5.4Animation - basic animation techniques, whiteboard animation, and when animation adds learning value

6.1SCORM fundamentals - how SCORM works, publishing settings, and troubleshooting tracking issues

6.2xAPI - the newer standard, use cases, and how it extends what is possible with learning data

6.3LMS testing - how to test e-learning in the LMS and verify tracking is working correctly

6.4Troubleshooting compatibility issues - the common problems when e-learning does not behave in the LMS

7.1Section 508 and WCAG compliance - the standards e-learning must meet for accessibility

7.2Building accessible e-learning - screen reader compatibility, alt text, captions, and keyboard navigation

7.3Testing for accessibility - tools and manual testing approaches for e-learning accessibility

7.4Inclusive content design - avoiding cultural bias, stereotypes, and creating content that works for all learners

8.1Development workflow - from storyboard to alpha, beta, and gold master

8.2Review and feedback management - gathering feedback, tracking revisions, and managing scope creep

8.3QA testing - the systematic checks before a course is published to the LMS

8.4File management and source file organisation - version control, asset libraries, and handover documentation

9.1AI in e-learning development - AI-generated voiceover, image generation, and content creation tools

9.2VR and AR learning - the technology, the development tools, and the use cases for immersive learning

9.3Mobile learning design - designing specifically for mobile rather than adapting desktop content

9.4Learning experience platforms - the shift from LMS to LXP and what it means for e-learning developers

10.1Technical questions - Storyline, Rise, SCORM, accessibility, and multimedia production

10.2Portfolio presentation - demonstrating your best work, explaining your technical decisions, and showing the learning impact

10.3Scenario questions - managing a difficult development challenge, an accessibility issue, or a late change request

10.4Salary negotiation, evaluating an e-learning developer role, and questions that reveal the tools, creative freedom, and growth opportunities in the function