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title: "Course Types"
slug: "course-types"
updated: 2022-02-22T20:18:47Z
published: 2022-02-22T20:18:47Z
canonical: "support.smarteru.com/course-types"
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> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Course Types

## Comparison of Course Types

|  | [**Online**](/v1/docs/courses-online) | [**SCORM**](/v1/docs/courses-scorm) | [**Instructor-Led**](/v1/docs/courses-instructor-led) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Benefits** | - Allows for multi-person editing - No external software required - Quick and simple - Easy to edit content - Ability to include narration | - More advanced design features - Ability to include animation, custom games, interactive avatars, and simulations | - Allows learners to ask questions in real-time - Adds the human quality (if face-to-face instruction) - Can include hands-on demonstrations and practice - Promotes teamwork and bonding - Allows for group discussion |
| **How It Works** | You use SmarterU's built-in course editor to add and edit content | You import courses created using third-party software into SmarterU | You use SmarterU to manage session details, and learner attendance and grades |
| **When To Use** | When you need to create online training quickly and easily without any external software | When you need to create highly interactive training | When delivering live training either in-person or via a webinar |

## Related

- [Courses: Instructor-led](/courses-instructor-led.md)
- [Courses: Online](/courses-online.md)
- [Courses: SCORM](/courses-scorm.md)