Create a Lesson in Lesson Builder
Creating a Lesson in Lesson Builder lets Content Developers and Instructional Designers structure a new Lesson, add step components, and use the step controls to build and customize each step in Skyllful Studio.
How do you create a Lesson?
| Step | Action |
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| 1 | Open Lesson Builder using the Hamburger Menu, or from the Learning Programs Card. |
| 2 | Select a Course and a Module. Then, on the Lessons panel, select [+]. |
| 3 | Enter the Lesson details:
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| 4 | Enter the required step components:
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| 5 | Select [Create]. Insert image here: s2_0X_img01_create-lesson-flow.png — The new Lesson dialog in Lesson Builder showing the Lesson Title, Description, and Thumbnail fields; highlight the [+] on the Lessons panel, the Lesson detail fields, and the Create button. Alt: The new Lesson dialog in Lesson Builder with the Lesson Title, Description, and Thumbnail fields. |
| 6 | Preview the Lesson in Lesson Builder to check that the details and steps are correct. |
What are the step controls?
Lesson Builder has several controls for building and customizing steps.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Learning Mode Toggles | Switch the step view between All, Video, Walkthrough, Practice, and Knowledge Check. |
| Lesson Options | Open settings for the whole Lesson. |
| Screen Panel | Show the screen or Replica used in the step. |
| Step Options | Open comment, link, and reorder options for the current step. |
| Screen Editing Options | Edit the screen used in the step, such as replacing or uploading a screen. |
| Screen View Options | Change how the screen is displayed, such as zoom or fit. |
| Name Field | Enter the step name. This field is required. |
| Description Field and Formatting | Enter and format the step description. |
| Control Toggles | Add controls to the step with Add Control and manage Selected Controls. |
| Prompt Style Controls | Set the prompt style, such as the spotlight background and dialog background. |
| Actions Button | Open additional actions for the step. |
| Add Step | Add a new step to the Lesson. |
What if you cannot create a Lesson?
Contact your Local Administrator first. If your Local Administrator cannot resolve the issue, submit a case through the Skyllful support portal.
Related Articles
- [LINK TO: Lesson Builder Overview] — What Lesson Builder is and its key features.
- [LINK TO: Use Replicas in a Lesson] — How to add screen Replicas to a Lesson.
- [LINK TO: Modify Lesson Steps] — How to edit and reorder the steps in a Lesson.
Last Reviewed: July 29, 2026 | Skyllful Knowledge Base | Content Developers, Instructional Designers