Adobe Captivate in PHP Development

PHP jobs that list Adobe Captivate as a skill are typically in the e-learning industry, focusing on the development and maintenance of Learning Management Systems (LMS). A PHP developer in this field enables the delivery and tracking of interactive educational content created in Captivate.

Role in a PHP-Based LMS

The developer's role is not to create e-learning modules but to integrate them into a PHP-based platform like Moodle or a custom-built system. This involves handling standardized e-learning formats, most commonly SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model) or xAPI (Experience API). You will be responsible for building the functionality that allows administrators to upload Captivate packages and learners to access them seamlessly.

Technical Responsibilities

Success requires a solid understanding of both PHP backend development and e-learning standards.

• Developing features to parse SCORM or xAPI packages.
• Storing and retrieving learner progress, scores, and completion status in a database (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Ensuring robust communication between the front-end course player and the PHP backend.
• Building reporting features for administrators to track learner activity.
• Strong skills in PHP, SQL, and JavaScript are essential.