Looking for creative ways to use Articulate Rise beyond traditional online courses? Most organisations use Rise to create eLearning. However, after working with organisations across government, healthcare, higher education, utilities and the corporate sector, we’ve discovered that some of the most effective Articulate Rise examples aren’t courses at all.
They’re digital handbooks, onboarding hubs, manager toolkits, knowledge libraries and performance support resources designed to help people access information quickly and easily. In many cases, these resources complement formal learning and provide support exactly when it’s needed.
If your organisation already has access to Articulate 360, here are ten creative ways to get more value from Rise.
1. Create a Digital Employee Handbook
Most employee handbooks start life as a PDF. Unfortunately, that’s often where they stay.
Rise allows you to transform policies, benefits information, workplace procedures and organisational resources into an engaging digital experience that is easy to navigate, search and update.
Because Rise is fully responsive, employees can access information from any device whenever they need it.
2. Transform Policies into Knowledge Libraries
Many organisations struggle with lengthy policy documents that employees rarely read. Rise provides a simple way to break policies into manageable sections using accordions, tabs, labelled graphics and interactive content blocks.
Instead of searching through a 50-page document, employees can quickly find the information they need.
3. Develop Manager Toolkits
Managers often need practical resources rather than training. A Rise-based manager toolkit can include:
- Conversation guides
- Coaching resources
- Templates
- Checklists
- Videos
- Downloadable documents
Everything is organised in one location and available when it’s needed.
4. Launch Internal Projects and Change Initiatives
Major projects often require extensive communication.
Rather than relying on multiple emails and scattered documents, Rise can be used to create a project hub containing:
- Project updates
- Timelines
- FAQs
- Key documents
- Stakeholder information
- Video messages
It’s a simple way to keep everyone aligned and informed.
5. Create Microlearning
One of the most underused features in Rise appears before you even start building. When creating a new project, most users automatically select Course.
However, Rise also includes a Microlearning option.
Microlearning projects create a very different experience and are perfect for:
- Job aids
- Quick reference guides
- Process overviews
- Onboarding resources
- Communication campaigns
- Performance support tools
For many of the ideas in this article, Microlearning may actually be the better choice.
6. Create Event and Conference Guides
Rise works exceptionally well as a digital event guide.
Conference schedules, speaker profiles, venue information, resources and FAQs can all be presented in a professional and mobile-friendly format.
Unlike printed guides, updates can be made instantly.
7. Build Safety Resource Centres
Safety information is often stored across multiple systems and documents.
Rise can bring everything together into a single, easy-to-access resource.
Procedures, videos, emergency contacts, forms and guidance materials can be organised in a way that supports employees when they need information most.
8. Develop Product Knowledge Hubs
Sales and customer service teams need access to accurate information quickly.
Rise can be used to create product knowledge centres containing specifications, videos, FAQs, resources and supporting information.
This makes it easier for employees to find answers without searching through multiple systems.
9. Create Interactive Annual Reports
Annual reports don’t have to be static PDFs.
Rise allows organisations to create engaging digital reports featuring videos, case studies, statistics, success stories and visual content.
It’s a modern way to showcase achievements and tell your organisational story.
10. Develop Digital Playbooks
Whether it’s a leadership playbook, customer service framework, project methodology or operational guide, Rise provides an ideal platform for creating practical resources that support performance.
Users can quickly access the information they need without navigating lengthy manuals or document libraries.
Think Beyond Courses
One of the biggest opportunities with Articulate Rise is its flexibility.
Instead of asking, “What course should we build?”, ask “What’s the best way for people to access this content?”
For formal learning, you might publish your Rise project as a SCORM package and deploy it through your LMS, where learners can be enrolled, tracked and reported on.
For resources that don’t require completion tracking, you have other options. You might:
- Add a share link to your LMS resource centre
- Embed it within SharePoint
- Link to it from a Microsoft Teams channel
- Publish it on your intranet
- Include it as part of an onboarding portal or knowledge hub
The beauty of Rise is that the same content can often be delivered in different ways depending on the purpose.
If learners need certification, compliance tracking or assessment, an LMS is usually the right home.
If they simply need quick access to information, placing content directly where they work can often provide a better user experience.
The most successful organisations aren’t just building courses. They’re creating learning, knowledge and performance support resources and delivering them through the channels their people use every day.
This is where Articulate Rise really shines. It gives you the flexibility to meet learners where they are.
Need Help Bringing Your Content to Life?
As Australia’s leading Articulate specialists, B Online Learning helps organisations create engaging digital experiences using Articulate Rise and Storyline.
Whether you’re developing eLearning, onboarding resources, digital handbooks, manager toolkits, knowledge hubs or performance support solutions, our team can help transform complex information into content that is easier to access, easier to maintain and more engaging to use.
If you’re looking to get more value from Articulate Rise, we’d love to help.
