Operating a Course in SimCapture Enterprise
Learn how to use SimCapture Enterprise, from the basics through advanced operations.
Table of Contents
- SimCapture Cloud Release Notes
- SimCapture Cloud Administrator and Faculty Help
- SimCapture Cloud Learner Help
- SimCapture On-Premise Help
- SimCapture for Skills Help
- SimCapture Mobile Camera App Help
- SimCapture Companion Apps Help
- SimCapture Cloud Use Cases
- Integrations Help
- Hardware and Network Technical Information Help
- Glossary
- Samaritan
This article provides a step-by-step guide for administrative users on how to operate a course in SimCapture Enterprise, including how to manage course status, participants, evaluations, and session activities.
Before You Begin
- Only Course Administrators or authorized users can start and manage a course.
- Once a course is started, evaluations and session tools become available to participants.
- Ensure the course is properly configured with permissions and content before launching.
Starting a Course
- Navigate to the Courses section.
- Locate the course you want to begin.
- Select Start Course, then select Update.
- The course status will change to In Progress, making it visible in learners' portfolios.
Once a course is marked Complete, it can no longer be used for new sessions but can be rerun if needed.
Course Statuses
- In Development: Not visible or assignable to participants.
- In Progress: Active and available for assignments and sessions.
- Complete: Closed for new sessions but can be reviewed or rerun.
To change a course's status:
- Select the course name.
- Select the pencil icon in the Details pod.
- Choose the desired status.
Managing Course Participants
To view participant activity:
- Select the course name.
- Scroll to the Course Participants pod.
- Select a participant's name to view their activity and statistics.
You can also access the Learner Statistics Report for:
- Total Score
- Score Details
- Quick Stats
Using the Course Agenda
The Agenda pod is your control center for managing:
- Reservations
- Course Evaluations
- Score Releases
Click Go to Full Agenda to access and manage these elements.
Course Evaluations
SimCapture supports two types of evaluations:
1. Course Evaluations
- Not tied to a specific session or scenario.
- Ideal for:
- End-of-course feedback
- Faculty evaluations
- General learner reflections
To create a Course Evaluation:
- Go to the Curriculum section.
- Select Add New Evaluation.
- Choose Create New or Copy Existing.
- Fill in the title and description, then click Save.
- Add questions and preview the evaluation.
To assign a Course Evaluation:
- Go to Full Agenda > Assign Course Evaluation.
- Set:
- Release Time
- Retraction Time
- Target Users (all or specific)
- Completion Mode (allow saving or require one-time completion)
- Select Save.
The course must be In Progress before the evaluation release time, or it won't appear in learner portfolios.
To view or print evaluations:
- Select the evaluation name.
- Use the Print option to generate a PDF of blank, in-progress, or completed evaluations.
2. During Session Evaluations
- Automatically triggered when a session begins.
- No manual assignment required.
- Ideal for real-time feedback during simulation sessions.
Exporting and Reporting
From the course page, you can:
- Export the course agenda.
- Generate progress reports.
- Review session results and participant performance.
- Use the Course Validation Report to ensure all required evaluations are completed before releasing scores.
Completing a Course
Once all sessions and evaluations are complete:
- Return to the course page.
- Select Complete Course to close it for new activity.
Need help managing your course or evaluations? Visit the SimCapture Help Center or contact your system administrator.