What Is a SCORM Package? – lmsportals

SCORM stands for Sharable Content Object Reference Model. It’s a widely used standard for packaging eLearning content so it can be delivered, tracked, and reported inside Learning Management Systems (LMS)—like LMS Portals.

In simple terms, a SCORM package is a .zip file that contains all the files and data needed to run an online course, along with instructions that allow your LMS to understand and interact with it.

✅ What’s Inside a SCORM Package?

A SCORM package typically includes:

HTML, CSS, JavaScript – These files power the course content
Multimedia – Images, audio, or video files used in the course
An XML manifest file (imsmanifest.xml) – Tells the LMS how the content is structured and how to launch it
SCORM tracking elements – Code that sends data back to the LMS (e.g., course started, lesson completed, score achieved)

🔍 What Can SCORM Do?

When you upload a SCORM package to LMS Portals, you can:

Track learner progress (started, in progress, completed)
Capture scores and quiz results
Set passing criteria
Resume where learners left off
Use interactive content like quizzes, simulations, or branching scenarios

This makes SCORM ideal for compliance training, certifications, and any course where you need detailed tracking and accountability.

📦 SCORM Versions Supported by LMS Portals

LMS Portals supports:

SCORM 1.2
SCORM 2004 (various editions)

Both are accepted as standard .zip file uploads through your administrator dashboard.

🛠️ How to Upload a SCORM Package

Export your course as a SCORM-compliant .zip file from an authoring tool (e.g., Articulate, Adobe Captivate, iSpring, etc.)
Log in to your LMS Portals admin dashboard
Go to the course or module where you want to upload content
Click Upload SCORM Package and select your .zip file
Once uploaded, test the module to ensure it launches and tracks correctly

💡 Tips for Using SCORM Packages

Always test new packages with a sample user to confirm tracking works
Keep file names clean—avoid spaces and special characters in your .zip file
Use SCORM for interactive learning—basic documents or videos can be uploaded directly
Compress large media in your SCORM before export to reduce load times