To understand the fundamentals of creating good web-based training, you need to understand the fundamentals of creating good web sites. The following are the basic elements that should be used in any web site or web application.
- Simple and clean user interface
- Access to any information within three clicks
- No Bermuda triangles (dead ends that leave the student lost with no chance of finding their way back)
- Sticky training classes (keep the student interested and involved)
- Rapid download (no longer than 20 seconds with a goal of less then seven seconds for any page)
- Ease of deployment on a company's Intranet, Extranet, or Internet site without requiring special technology for the server or the students.
- Works on any screen and browser -
- Displays properly on small (lap top) or high resolution screens.
- Is tested and works with different versions of Microsoft, Netscape, AOL, and Safari browsers.
- Use Local and Global navigation