Pricing

At Paramount Learning Solutions, we understand that no two projects are the same. This is why we provide custom quotes and scoping for each project we take on.

Did you know the average cost to create a 30-minute e-learning course can range from a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands of dollars? That’s a pretty wide cost range, making it almost impossible to plan and budget properly.

A rough estimate for a basic, non-interactive e-learning course with simple video or slideshow content can cost around $3K to $5K. While this range is much smaller and more digestible, it’s still difficult to plan and budget properly because it doesn’t consider the specific needs for your learning project.

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Consider these factors when pricing your learning project

Content Complexity

The more complex the content, the more time and effort it will take to develop, and the higher the cost.

Authoring Software

Some software tools require more development time than others, impacting the overall project cost. Authoring software may be based on your preference or determined by the nature of your content or project requirements.

Multimedia Elements

The use of multimedia elements such as video, audio, and animations can increase the cost of development.

Interactivity

The more interactive the course, with elements such as quizzes, simulations, and branching scenarios, the more time and effort it will take to develop, and the higher the cost.

Subject Matter Expertise

If your project requires a SME, consider the time that will be needed for us to meet with the SME to gather information and validate content. Some projects require recurring meetings with a SME (or several SMEs) while others only require a few initial meetings to kick off the project.

Translation

Translating the content into multiple languages can add to the cost.

Timeline

If the timeline for development is tight, it may require additional resources, which can increase the cost. The time it takes to create a 30-minute e-learning course, for example, can vary depending on several factors, and can take anywhere from 80 to 160 hours to develop. This includes time for planning, designing, developing, testing, and reviewing the course.

Team Size

The number of people involved in the development process can also impact the cost, with larger teams usually resulting in higher costs. Take into consideration how many people on your team will be involved in the project while also considering that your project may require more than one of our team members at Paramount.

Learning Management System (LMS) Integration

Integrating the course with an LMS can add to the cost of development, especially if the LMS requires custom programming.

Want to know what your learning project will cost and how long it will take? Let us quote your project.

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Our process is quick and simple.

Step 1
In an initial, thirty-minute call, we’ll discuss your project needs and goals. Depending on the complexity of your request, we may need a longer meeting or more than one meeting.
Step 2
We'll create a custom quote including fees, timeline, authoring tools, and other resources needed for completion. This process can take up to 3 business days depending on the project's complexity.
Step 3
Once your custom quote is ready, we prefer to schedule a call with you to present the quote properly to provide further clarity if needed, and to answer any questions.