Translations

A microcourse translation is not a standalone microcourse. Instead, it functions as a "child" microcourse that is intrinsically linked to your original, or "default," microcourse (also referred to as the "parent" microcourse). This means that while you can customize certain elements for different languages, the core structure and progression of the microcourse remain tied to the default version. This "parent-child" relationship ensures consistency and simplifies microcourse management across languages.

Take a moment to watch the video walkthrough below.

The Translations feature is designed to help you localize your microcourse content while maintaining its underlying structure. Here's what you can customize within a translated microcourse:

Important note: While you can edit images and text, the fundamental structure of the microcourse is inherited from the default microcourse and cannot be altered within a translation.

Follow these simple steps to translate your microcourse into a new language:

From within a microcourse, locate and click on the 'Languages' option at the top of your screen.

Select the 'Add translations' button.

A dropdown menu will appear, displaying all available languages for translation. You can also type into the search field to find the language you would like to select. Select the language you wish to translate your microcourse into.

After selecting your language, click on the "Translate language" button to confirm your selection. The system will take a moment to process and generate the new translation.

Once the process is complete, you will see the newly created translation listed underneath the 'Translations' section on the 'Languages' page. You can then click on this translation to begin editing its content.

To translate your microcourse into additional languages, simply repeat these steps. You can create as many translations as needed to reach your global audience.

Here is a list of currently supported languages:

Should you make structural changes to your default (parent) microcourse, such as adding a new screen, you have the option to sync these changes with the associated translations. This synchronization process is manual per translation, and will then add the new screen(s) to all translated versions of the microcourse, ensuring consistency across your different language offerings. This allows you to efficiently add new content and then proceed with translating that content in each language version.

Conversely, if you decide to delete a screen from the default microcourse, this change will also be mirrored in all translations, and the corresponding screen will be automatically removed from them as well. This automatic updating helps maintain the integrity of your microcourse structure across all languages.

Yes, you have the ability to change which microcourse is considered the default. This means you can swap out the current default microcourse and elevate one of your existing translations to become the new primary version.

This is particularly useful if, for instance, a specific translated version gains significant traction or becomes the main microcourse offering for a particular market, allowing you to centralize management around that preferred language.

You can easily change which language version of your microcourse is designated as the default. This allows you to set a translated microcourse as the primary version.

To change the default language:

From the 'Translations' list on the 'Languages' modal, find the translated microcourse you wish to set as the new default.

Click the three-dot menu (•••) next to that translation.

Select the "Set as default language" option from the dropdown menu.

A confirmation prompt will appear. Click "Change default" to finalize your selection.

Your chosen translation will now be the new default microcourse, and the previous default will become a regular translation.

Our Translations feature provides a seamless and intuitive experience for your learners. Translations are dynamic, meaning learners do not need to manually select their preferred language for the microcourse. Instead, the microcourse will automatically adjust to match the language settings of the learner's web browser.

For example, if a learner has their browser set to Spanish and a Spanish translation of your microcourse is available, they will automatically see the microcourse displayed in Spanish. This ensures an immediate and personalized learning experience.

In cases where a learner's browser is set to a language that is not supported by an available microcourse translation, the microcourse will gracefully fall back and display in the default language you have set for the microcourse. This guarantees that all learners can access the microcourse content, even if a specific translation isn't available for their browser's language.