{"id":6646,"date":"2024-11-25T11:57:36","date_gmt":"2024-11-25T11:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jollydeck.com\/academy\/?p=6646"},"modified":"2026-03-18T08:48:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T08:48:39","slug":"jollydecks-doc-to-course-convert-documents-to-e-learning-courses-using-ai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jollydeck.com\/academy\/jollydecks-doc-to-course-convert-documents-to-e-learning-courses-using-ai\/","title":{"rendered":"JollyDeck\u2019s Doc-to-course: Convert documents to e-learning courses using AI"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Many companies have<strong> a wealth of internal knowledge hidden away in various in-house documents<\/strong>, such as policies, SOPs, compliance guides, training materials, and even informal resources like manager presentations and employee notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the effort put into creating these materials, they often end up forgotten in network drives, intranet folders, or buried in email threads. While packed with value, they are usually static, hard to engage with, and difficult to verify for understanding. <strong>Over time, they become outdated and underutilised.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, these documents hold critical insights into how your business operates and contain invaluable internal know-how. Instead of letting them gather digital dust, why not turn them into something engaging and impactful?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"highlight-special\">Leveraging internal documents as the foundation for creating accurate and relevant e-learning content is a logical step forward.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While converting these materials manually is possible, it\u2019s time-consuming, resource-intensive, and prone to inconsistencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"highlight-special\">That\u2019s where JollyDeck\u2019s Doc to Course comes in &#8211; using AI to effectively convert static documents into interactive and engaging e-learning courses.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">JollyDeck\u2019s AI-powered Doc to Course Converter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Doc to Course workflow automates the conversion process, transforming multiple documents into a comprehensive and engaging course in just minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Powered by AI,<\/strong> it handles the heavy lifting &#8211; analysing sources, extracting graphics, organising information into meaningful content, and designing slides &#8211; while <strong>keeping the author in control<\/strong> at every critical step. From defining sources, target audience, and learning objectives to approving the outline and making final edits, the author remains actively involved, ensuring the results are both accurate and highly relevant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How it works<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The process of converting documents to courses is straightforward:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>STEP 1: Upload source files<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upload the documents you want to convert into e-learning content. <br>Supported formats: DOC, DOCX, ODT, PDF, PPT, PPTX, ODP, TXT, TEXT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>STEP 2: Set up the course starting points<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Course language<\/strong>: Set the language of the final content and interface. For the best results, choose the same language as your source materials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Target audience<\/strong>: The AI analyses your documents and suggests potential groups. Choose one or describe your audience in your own words. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"437\" class=\"wp-image-6649\" style=\"width: 500px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jollydeck.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Picture1.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jollydeck.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Picture1.png 1041w, https:\/\/www.jollydeck.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Picture1-321x280.png 321w, https:\/\/www.jollydeck.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Picture1-1024x894.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jollydeck.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Picture1-768x671.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Learning objectives: <\/strong><br><br>The <strong>AI suggests actionable learning objectives<\/strong> based on the source files and target audience. Review them to ensure they align with your goals.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"376\" class=\"wp-image-6650\" style=\"width: 600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jollydeck.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Picture2.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jollydeck.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Picture2.png 1286w, https:\/\/www.jollydeck.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Picture2-447x280.png 447w, https:\/\/www.jollydeck.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Picture2-1024x641.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jollydeck.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Picture2-768x481.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Course title<\/strong>: Enter your course title or choose from AI suggestions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: Set the desired course length.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"937\" height=\"907\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jollydeck.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Picture3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jollydeck.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Picture3.png 937w, https:\/\/www.jollydeck.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Picture3-289x280.png 289w, https:\/\/www.jollydeck.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Picture3-768x743.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 937px) 100vw, 937px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>STEP 3: Work on the outline<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The AI Copilot generates an outline based on the source documents and starting points. You\u2019ll receive an email once the outline is ready for review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"937\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jollydeck.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Picture4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jollydeck.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Picture4.png 937w, https:\/\/www.jollydeck.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Picture4-509x280.png 509w, https:\/\/www.jollydeck.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Picture4-768x422.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 937px) 100vw, 937px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The outline defines the course structure, content, images, and interactive elements.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is <strong>your chance to fine-tune the conversion<\/strong>. Review the outline thoroughly, adjust the text and visuals as needed, and approve it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"941\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jollydeck.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Picture5-941x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jollydeck.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Picture5-941x1024.png 941w, https:\/\/www.jollydeck.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Picture5-257x280.png 257w, https:\/\/www.jollydeck.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Picture5-768x836.png 768w, https:\/\/www.jollydeck.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Picture5.png 1301w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 941px) 100vw, 941px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>STEP 4: Finalise the course<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Design customisation: <\/strong>Choose from various colour schemes and header styles for your course.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conversion: <\/strong>The AI Copilot converts the outline into a polished JollyDeck course.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Final tweaks<\/strong>: The course is fully editable. Use JollyDeck Create, our intuitive authoring tool, to make final adjustments.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>THE RESULT: A professional, comprehensive, and engaging e-learning course, ready to deploy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jollydeck.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Picture6-1024x631.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jollydeck.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Picture6-1024x631.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jollydeck.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Picture6-454x280.png 454w, https:\/\/www.jollydeck.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Picture6-768x473.png 768w, https:\/\/www.jollydeck.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Picture6.png 1397w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key benefits&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"37\" height=\"35\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jollydeck.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vector.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5308\" style=\"width:37px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Time-saving &amp; productivity boost&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Doc to Course significantly boosts productivity by <strong>handling multiple files, slides, pages, and graphics simultaneously<\/strong>. This AI-driven automation eliminates the need for manual work. It allows you to convert extensive documents into complete e-learning courses quickly. This <strong>frees up valuable resources <\/strong>for other tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"37\" height=\"35\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jollydeck.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vector.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5308\" style=\"width:37px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Quality and accuracy assured<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With comprehensive AI analysis, the solution ensures that every piece of valuable content and context is captured during the conversion process. This guarantees high-quality, <strong>reliable courses with minimal risk of errors or omissions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"37\" height=\"35\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jollydeck.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vector.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5308\" style=\"width:37px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Preserving author\u2019s autonomy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the automation, the<strong> author remains in full control at every stage<\/strong> of the conversion process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can <strong>influence the output by adjusting key factors<\/strong> such as the course objectives, target audience, source documents, and even the course outline and graphics. The final result is a fully editable course, giving you the flexibility to fine-tune the content as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"37\" height=\"35\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jollydeck.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vector.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5308\" style=\"width:37px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Multiple language support<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doc to Course is designed to accommodate <strong>files in multiple languages<\/strong>, making it a versatile tool for global teams. You can upload documents in any language and set the language of the final course and interface.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"37\" height=\"35\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jollydeck.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vector.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5308\" style=\"width:37px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Follows principles of great e-learning design<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Doc to Course workflow <strong>applies proven instructional design principles throughout the entire process<\/strong>;&nbsp; from the initial setup &#8211; defining target audiences, objectives, and outline &#8211; to the final course design. This means the final course is not only accurate but also engaging, effective, and tailored to deliver the best learning experience for the given audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to convert your documents into courses?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"highlight-special\">If you\u2019re ready to convert static documents into engaging e-learning courses, JollyDeck\u2019s Doc to Course Converter is the tool for you.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group highlight-special-gray-light\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Give it a try!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested? You can try it right now. See how easy it is to turn text into video \u2014 no extra tools, no wasted time, just fast video creation inside JollyDeck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"generalButton generalButtonLarge generalButtonDark\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.jollydeck.com\/register\/public\/\">Try the Doc to Course Converted for free &#8211; now!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many companies have a wealth of internal knowledge hidden away in various in-house documents, such as policies, SOPs, compliance guides, training materials, and even informal resources like manager presentations and employee notes. 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