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Getting Started

Welcome to the Author Knowledgebase. We are in the process of building this knowledgebase to help you build amazing content with Author Workbench.

What is Author Workbench?​

Author Workbench is a content authoring console created by IBM Skills Network. With Author Workbench, you can easily create, publish and manage Courses, Guided Projects, Articles and Videos.

Why use Author Workbench?​

  • All-in-One Content Creation: Create and manage multiple content types from a single platform
  • Collaborative Tools: Work together with other content creators and reviewers
  • Streamlined Publishing: Direct integration with IBM Skills Network's learning platform Skills Network Portals
  • Hands-on Learning: Easily integrate no-setup hands on learning exercises with Skills Network Labs

What can you create with Author Workbench?​

Courses​

  • Comprehensive learning experiences, usually with 5 or more modules
  • Support for quizzes, AI-graded assignments, and hands-on labs
  • Progress tracking and completion certificates

Guided Projects​

  • Step-by-step practical learning experiences
  • Real-world scenarios and hands-on tasks
  • Ideal for learning specific skills or technologies

Articles & Tutorials​

  • Quick-read educational content
  • Perfect for tutorials, how-tos, and technical explanations
  • Support for code snippets and technical diagrams

Videos​

  • Create and manage educational video content
  • We automatically generate transcripts with translations
  • Integrate with course materials