STT Trainer – Achieve Proven Results
STT Trainer is Kaplan Learning Technologies’ solution to authoring simulation-based software training. With STT Trainer, instructional designers in training departments of large or small companies can record interactions with any software, and easily turn these interactions into training content for employees or customers.
What is it used for?

Use STT Trainer to create training for large enterprise applications, such as SAP, Oracle,...

Use STT Trainer to create training for large enterprise applications, such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, etc. It is unequaled for robustness, speed, convenience, and maintainability – advantages that made STT Trainer the solution of choice for the world’s largest SAP implementation.

How does it work?

As soon as instructional designers record software interactions, STT Trainer turns these ...

As soon as instructional designers record software interactions, STT Trainer turns these interactions into interactive training. IDs can then make minor edits the recordings, and make the training available in multiple formats: preview, training, test, documentation, and EPSS (Electronic Performance-based Support). Updating training content is just as easy in the future!

Who uses STT Trainer?

Notable customers of STT Trainer include Shell, Airbus, High Companies,...

STT Trainer is often used by larger corporations, such as Shell, Airbus, and GE Healthcare, but clients also include smaller organizations such as the Lancashire County Council or Crawford & Company.
STT Trainer – Recorder & Editor
STT Trainer’s Recorder and Editor are designed to make creating application simulations simple and straightforward with technology that accelerates creation by saving every screen, mouse click, and text entry into just one source file. Explore the key features below that give STT Trainer the extra edge in training design.
Automatic Recording

When using the STT Trainer Recorder to create simulations, content developers ...

When using the STT Trainer Recorder to create simulations, content developers can interact with the target application in exactly the same way as they usually would. The recording function automatically records each step, until turned off. Mouse movements are automatically simplified to a straight line between two clicks. With this approach, content developers can concentrate on the procedural process they want to teach without getting distracted by technical steps in the recording process.

Capture multiple paths

Software applications often provide many ways to accomplish the same result. With...

Software applications often provide many ways to accomplish the same result. With STT Trainer you can incorporate multiple paths into your training by either capturing them during the initial recording, or by creating them during the editing process.

Capture once, publish into multiple modes

STT Trainer saves all recorded application data in one file which can be modified...

STT Trainer saves all recorded application data in one file which can be modified for eight or more different outputs. Standard outputs include a Preview simulation, an interactive Training simulation lesson, a Test simulation file, documentation files, and a Live Help file. You can also create instructional material that will be used for classroom-based training. As a content developer, you can edit and publish all outputs at once, or individually.

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Edit-on-the-fly

The STT Trainer recorder includes a small float-over window allowing content developers...

The STT Trainer recorder includes a small float-over window allowing content developers to see exactly what they have recorded and begin the editing process immediately!

Re-capture individual screens later

STT Trainer is often used to create simulations of customized enterprise applications...

STT Trainer is often used to create simulations of customized enterprise applications, and updates to these applications usually mean updates to training material.

STT Trainer makes updating training and documentation simple, because authors can individually re-record those parts of the application that have changed, edit specific segments, and re-publish all content quickly and easily. Having the flexibility to easily update training content ensures continuous return on your IT investment. Not only can you train existing users on software changes, but new hires can be trained on the most current system. With STT Trainer, you can meet both your short-term and long-term training needs.
STT Trainer – Content Manager
Content Manager is the innovative essence of STT Trainer’s unique server-based authoring. With STT Trainer, files are stored centrally, which means that authors and managers always know where the most up to date files are, and what their status is. This is the basis for our mature project management capabilities.
Create Content Structure

STT Trainer’s unique set up allows managers to structure courses before they are...

STT Trainer’s unique set up allows managers to structure courses before they are populated, giving authors a format to follow when creating the simulations.

Assign Content and get updates

Because STT Trainer has a truly collaborative authoring set up, managers can assign...

Because STT Trainer has a truly collaborative authoring set up, managers can assign content to different authors at different stages of a project. Managers can keep updated on the status of lesson development with the built-in reporting feature, ensuring their team meets project deadlines.

Determine global templates and settings

STT Trainer gives you complete freedom in your templates by offering...

STT Trainer gives you complete freedom in your templates by offering a set of out-of-the-box documentation templates that can be fully customized to represent your brand so that you can create your own, truly unique, software training documentation. Our templates are designed to be flexible: You can include or omit task notes, objectives, or thumbnails, and you can choose your paper format, whether it is a standard size or completely arbitrary.

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Deploy into SCORM packages

The STT Trainer deployment outputs are SCORM-conformant ...

The STT Trainer deployment outputs are SCORM-conformant (SCORM 1.2 and SCORM 2004) and can be used in any third-party LMS. SCORM packages can contain multiple or single courses or lessons, with all the usual STT Trainer training modes such as Preview, Training, Assessments, and Live Help as well as documentation outputs.

Build project repositories

STT Trainer offers a unique Central Authoring Repository, which...

STT Trainer offers a unique Central Authoring Repository, which enables authors to develop, collaborate and reuse the learning objects created. Set up multiple training repositories to use lessons or content elements in future courses or modules.

Import Media

PowerPoint slides, Web content, voice, video, and flash files...

PowerPoint slides, Web content, voice, video, and flash files can be added to lessons to create a more stimulating learning experience.
STT Trainer – Lesson Portal
Lesson Portal is STT Trainer’s built-in component to deliver training content to learners.
Learner profiles

The STT Lesson Portal uses role-based assignment of content...

The STT Lesson Portal uses role-based assignment of content. Learner profiles assign roles to each learner linking them to the appropriate training content for that profile.

A learner can be assigned multiple roles to access different training materials, providing a flexible assignment environment. Learners can also request additional content from a central catalog through a designated approval process. This allows room for role expansion and individual growth among employees.

Access content & see status updates

Training content can be made available to learners in a variety of...

Training content can be made available to learners in a variety of different ways. With STT Trainer, it can be delivered through our proprietary Lesson Portal. Learners can log on over the internet or through a secure Intranet to quickly find and study the appropriate courses.

See results

With the Lesson Portal training managers can organize training...

With the Lesson Portal training managers can organize training content by modules, courses and lessons, as well as monitor overall training progress while learners can easily track which lessons they have completed.
STT Trainer – Players and Documentation
STT Trainer content can be launched in several different formats. Combined, they make learning easy, interactive, and retentive.
Preview

The preview mode introduces learners to the lesson by playing through the entire...

The preview mode introduces learners to the lesson by playing through the entire lesson in a hands-off movie mode. This walk through shows learners the exact process they will soon complete!

Interactive simulation-based training

STT Trainer simulations offer dynamic learning experiences that immerse the learner...

STT Trainer simulations offer dynamic learning experiences that immerse the learner by letting him or her perform tasks and experience results just like in a live environment. Tasks are grouped per screen with an instruction screen directing the learner step by step. Interactive training means a more engaged learner, and a more engaged learner means increased learner retention!

Test mode

After learner’s take the initial interactive training, they can repeat the course on their own ...

After learner’s take the initial interactive training, they can repeat the course on their own without the guidance of the instruction box. Training Managers can create a Test Mode that combines all the steps for a screen in a single global instruction. This STT Trainer function simplifies testing, yet probes deeper to test end-user understanding. If users can perform all the steps necessary to complete a task, managers can be sure that the users are competent.

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Custom mode

One of STT Trainer’s key differentiators is the ability to create your own...

One of STT Trainer’s key differentiators is the ability to create your own unique modes. This can be especially helpful for instructor-led training as it lets instructors create modes that fit their own teaching style.

Training Documentation

Learners can also access printable Documentation files. These are useful...

Learners can also access printable Documentation files. These are useful to help reference detailed information about a feature or function used less frequently, or to provide learning tools that users can keep on hand to refresh their knowledge before working on the live system.

In-Application Assistance (EPSS)

After users have completed their training and are using the live...

After users have completed their training and are using the live application, STT Trainer continues to provide help. In-Application Assistance assists users while they’re working in the live application.

In this mode, the STT Trainer instruction box appears as a pop-up window, showing only a few steps at a time along with a cropped section of the screen. The instruction box guides the user along while he or she performs the steps directly in the live application.
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Technical Requirements
STT Trainer is a server-based application with one part installed on a central server, and other components installed on authors computers. There is no installation or plug-in required for learners, other than Internet Explorer.

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