Overview
 | An asynchronous learning format where learners access their course via their organization’s LMS, complete activities, and progress independently without real-time interaction with instructors or peers. Progress and scores are tracked, and there is typically a defined timeframe for completion. |
Delivery Modality
 Individual |  Asynchronous |  Virtual |
Logistics Summary
LMS Managed
| Learner Access
| Learner Data
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4 Configuration Steps for: Individual Asynchronous Delivery via LMS
SimGate Studio | Configure the Project Delivery Settings in StudioRole: Creator
Each course is developed and tailored to the learner experience and must be configured in SimGate Studio prior to delivery. |
Step 1: Configure Studio Project Settings
Defines which settings this project supports. In the Studio Settings page:
DIY Steps
DIY Steps
Session Types: Toggle on Individual (highlighted orange)
Completion and Scoring Data for LMS: Creators define the point in the learning journey at which a learner is considered complete. AT this point, the score data is sent back to the LMS. To ensure accurate reporting, set the following:
Completion trigger (e.g., end of course or key state reached)
Scoring metric (e.g., total score, specific metric)
Pass/fail parameters (e.g., percentage/points threshold)
💡 Need help with these settings? See the FAQ section below.
Step 2: Create a Release & Publish Your Project
Publishing your project generates a Public URL used for participant access or LMS delivery via SCORM.
⚠️ Projects must be located in the Public Enterprise Folder in Portal to create live public links and SCORM packages.
DIY Steps
DIY Steps
To create and publish your release:
Open your Release page via the Releases icon in SimGate Studio.
Click “Create Release” in the upper right.
Fill in the release details in the popup and click “Create.”
Your release version will now appear on the Release page.
Under “Public Site,” click “Publish” to generate your live link.
Step 3: Download SCORM link
After you publish the project (required for the SCORM link to work!), download your SCORM file.
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DIY Steps
In the top-right “Release Actions” dropdown, select “Public site SCORM 1.2 Package.”
The
.zipfile will automatically download to your device.
LMS Integration | SCORM Integration with Your LMSRole: LMS administrator or implementation team
A SCORM file connects your LMS to SimGate for seamless course delivery. Coordinate with your LMS administrator or implementation team to enable access. |
Step 4: LMS Implementation
Send the downloaded
SCORM .zip fileto your LMS admin/team.The LMS team:
Uploads the SCORM stub package to the LMS.
Tests to ensure the course launches successfully.
✅ Your LMS will always point to the most recently published version of your SimGate project. In other words, you do not have to keep sending a file!
There is no additional admin set up!
SimGate Dashboard | Using the SimGate Dashboard with LMS DeliveryRole: Course Administrator
When delivering a course via LMS, use of the SimGate Dashboard is optional—but highly recommended. It provides access to additional reporting, data exports, and real-time learner tracking. Learner data is captured in both the LMS and SimGate. |
For this delivery use case, no additional setup is required in SimGate prior to delivery. However, here are a few helpful things to know:
Course Learner Data
| Progress Tracking
| Reporting Data
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FAQ
What are the technical requirements for using SimGate?
What are the technical requirements for using SimGate?
Find everything you need in this article here: SimGate Tech Specs
Here are the basics:
✅ Supported Browsers:
Latest versions of Chrome and Edge
💻 Device Compatibility:
Optimized for desktop and laptop use - we recommend a minimum of 11" display.
Mobile/Tablet devices are not supported or recommended for use during the deployment/delivery of courses.
The minimum display resolution for SimPlayer course delivery is 1280x960, thought higher is better!
Ensure that the display resolution’s scale is set to 100% or at most 125% - any higher will distort the size of text relative to other page elements.
⚠️ When launching courses via the LMS, LMSs usually launch courses within a pop-up window - this window is often too small requiring learners to take it full screen and adjust the zoom on their browsers.
🌐 Internet Requirements:
Stable internet connection
Recommended Speed: Above 500 KB/s for smooth learner experience
VPNs, firewalls, or strict security settings may require whitelisting the platform domain
What course readiness preparation and testing do you recommend?
What course readiness preparation and testing do you recommend?
Ensure your project is polished, functional, and ready for deployment so learners have a seamless experience! Check out the following articles to make sure you are well-prepared:
A checklist to help you with technical quality assurance. (PDF download option)
WCAG Toolkit (pdf)
This toolkit serves as a Designer's Guide to WCAG Accessibility on the Regis SimGate Platform.
SimGate UX Lookbook (pdf)
Expert UX tips and your go-to resource for creating visually stunning and exceptional user experiences in SimGate Studio.
Do you have any resources for Pilot Planning?
Do you have any resources for Pilot Planning?
Pilot Planning Deck (editable .ppt example)
Plan ahead to shape the pilot details, including: purpose and success metrics, size, scope (parts vs. whole), target audience, delivery and communication specifics.
Template Run of Show (editable .xlsx example)
A set of standard run-of-show template sheets that outlines every minute of an entire event from start to finish. We've included many extra sheets that you can delete or use as needed.
What additional Admin set up is needed in the SimGate Dashboard?
What additional Admin set up is needed in the SimGate Dashboard?
For this delivery use case, no additional setup is required in SimGate prior to delivery
Is this a SCORM “stub” course package?
Is this a SCORM “stub” course package?
Yes, the SCORM package provided points back to your project on the SimGate platform (a “stub” version). We chose this approach because of customer input on fewer moving parts with their LMS deployment teams and to allow us to deliver interactivity, engagement, and robustness in our experiences by hosting the back-end functionality, logic, and processing. This affords faster updates and maintenance, more robust facilitator and admin reporting features, and the ability to run team- and individual-based experiences via the SimGate dashboard.
There is no option to provide a full SCORM course package at this time due to the extensive interactive functions of courses in SimGate.
What is the User/Learner Experience when logging into SimGate via our LMS?
What is the User/Learner Experience when logging into SimGate via our LMS?
SCORM/LMS Authentication Flow:
The user logs into the LMS.
The user clicks a link in the LMS.
The LMS sends the email, first name, and last name to our system and opens the course.
The user is logged into SimGate automatically and proceeds through the course.
Data is captured in both the LMS and SimGate Dashboard (Overview: Dashboard Facilitator & Admin Reports + Examples link explains the data captured automatically in the dashboard)
When a user accesses a course via the LMS, does the project open in the same window, a new tab, or a new window?
When a user accesses a course via the LMS, does the project open in the same window, a new tab, or a new window?
Whether the project opens in a new tab, a new window, or opens in the same window is up to the LMS integration. SimGate does not have control over this setting.
When a user logs into a course via the LMS, will they need to sign in or register again for the SimGate platform?
When a user logs into a course via the LMS, will they need to sign in or register again for the SimGate platform?
No, users do not need to log in again after being directed to our system. SCORM integration does not require any other login process. SimGate receives the participant's student ID (usually their email) and their name and uses that to log them in automatically.
What data comes out of the platform and is passed back to my LMS? and when is it sent?
What data comes out of the platform and is passed back to my LMS? and when is it sent?
Completion Status - SCORM's data tracking capabilities are very basic - it can only store 3 types of data: state (not started, in progress, or complete), score, and bookmarks. We are limited to marking a course as complete and submitting the final score because bookmarks, unfortunately, don't show up in the LMS meaningfully.
The course completion status is triggered by a participant either reaching the final state of the project or the state they define in project settings.
Completion based on Pass/Fail - Define a "completion success percentage" in relation to the "possible max score" to indicate if a learner passes or fails (based on your chosen scoring metric variable from your scoring model).
Option to "Always mark the course completed".
Find these options on the Project Settings page:
What is the timing for data sent to the LMS?
(e.g. batch daily, continuous, at the end)
Launch and Completion. Data is sent to the LMS at key intervals aligned with user events such as launch which sets the sim/course status to ‘in progress’, or when the user ends the session and passes back status as either 'in progress' or 'complete'.
How can I see in-the-moment progress tracking for individual users or teams?
Through the SimGate Dashboard, if you provide participant or team names through your LMS, you'll be able to see in-the-moment sim progress tracking for each user.
How do I configure the project settings for Completion and Scoring Data?
How do I configure the project settings for Completion and Scoring Data?
How do I define which state is my "LMS Completion State"?
Using the same logic used to define your branching states, you will specify which state sends the completion status and score to the LMS.
This is often, but not always, the last screen of a project.
How do I define which metric is my "LMS Scoring Metric"?
Using the same logic used to define your branching states, you will specify which state sends the completion status and score to the LMS.
For more info on scoring metrics, see this article: How to: Add a Scoring Model, Metrics, and Values to your Project
LMS Completion Success %
This is the percentage that is considered a "passing score".
The completion success rate must be between 0-100 (%)
Ex. If your learner passes with an 80%, you will put 80 in this box.
SimGate will auto-calculate if the learner passes based on the possible maximum score (below)
LMS Possible Maximum Score
This is the maximum possible score a learner can earn and is directly related to your chosen scoring metric.
It is the accumulation of all points that can be earned from this metric.
Ex. If your learner can earn a maximum of 72 points for this metric - you will put 72 in this box.
SimGate will auto-calculate if the learner earns 80% or higher based on this possible maximum score.
Can you administer a team-based course through the LMS?
Can you administer a team-based course through the LMS?
We do not recommend delivering team-based courses through the LMS due to the limitations of SCORM.
For maximum ease of use for administrators and facilitators of team sessions, we recommend using the SimGate Dashboard to create a direct access link described here:
We need to make updates to a project - What happens to an individual learner if the project is edited while they are still in the process of working through a simulation?
We need to make updates to a project - What happens to an individual learner if the project is edited while they are still in the process of working through a simulation?
In Studio, updates can be made to a course at any time, along with testing it via a test link, without compromising live/deployed courses. (AS LONG AS you do NOT publicly publish it until ready!)
Publishing creates a Public URL Link that is used to administer the course. SCORM package links always point to the "Live, Publicly Published" version of the course. Here’s more info on releases in Studio: How to: Create a Release, Publish, and Finalize your Project
The best practice is to schedule publishing a project update when there are no deployments. However, when this is not possible, to eliminate confusion for learners or risk to accurate data capture, please consult Regis to help you plan
What are the different Learner Access Types and Authentication options for a SimGate Delivery?
What are the different Learner Access Types and Authentication options for a SimGate Delivery?
Possible combinations…. |
Access course through LMS
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Access course through Sim/Project URL (direct link) / Admin Set-up
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Self-Registration - Access the course through Sim/Project URL (direct link)
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Sessionless Login - Access the course through a uniquely generated Sessionless login URL for the project
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Anonymous Login - Access the course through a uniquely generated Anonymous login URL for the project
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Access the course through SimGate Dashboard
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Authentication Flow: LMS vs SSO vs Direct Link
SCORM/LMS Authentication Flow:
The user logs into the LMS.
The user clicks a link in the LMS.
The LMS sends the email, first name, and last name to our system and opens the course.
The user is logged into SimGate automatically and proceeds through the course.
Data is captured in both the LMS and SimGate Dashboard (Overview: Dashboard Facilitator & Admin Reports + Examples link explains the data captured automatically in the dashboard)
SSO Authentication Flow:
The user opens the course link at "client.regis-co.com/project" (your custom URL)
The user clicks a "Sign with Google/Microsoft/etc..." button
The user is redirected to the sign-in page for your selected provider and signs in with their company account. This step is entirely in your control, and Regis has no control or knowledge of the user's account yet.
Your provider (Google, Microsoft, etc...) sends the user's email, first name, and last name to our system and redirects the user back to the course.
The user is logged into SimGate automatically and proceeds through the course.
Data is captured in the SimGate Dashboard (Overview: Dashboard Facilitator & Admin Reports + Examples link explains the data captured automatically in the dashboard)
Direct Link Authentication Flow:
The user’s email, first name, and last name are added to our system by an administrator as a “User” in the dashboard (manual or bulk upload) and they are assigned to a specific course session (session must be created first).
The user opens the course link at "client.regis-co.com/project" (your custom URL)
The user signs in with their company email and password.
The user's password can be set in 3 different ways:
By the admin when creating the user
By sending the user a welcome email and having them click the link
By having them use the password reset feature
The user is logged into SimGate and proceeds through the course.
Data is captured in the SimGate Dashboard (Overview: Dashboard Facilitator & Admin Reports + Examples link explains the data captured automatically in the dashboard)
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