Preview an Assignment in Simulator
Administrators preview an assignment in Skyllful Simulator by adding themselves as a learner and opening it, so they can test the learner experience before publishing.
How do you add yourself to the assignment?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | In Studio, open the assignment you want to preview. |
| 2 | Select the Learners tab. |
| 3 | Click the plus (+) icon to add a learner. |
| 4 | Find your own user record using search or filters. |
| 5 | Click Update to save. |
| 6 | Refresh the Studio page so Simulator recognizes the change. |
How do you open it in Simulator?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the hamburger menu (☰) in Studio. |
| 2 | Expand your Learning Program. |
| 3 | Select the Simulator tab. |
| 4 | Find the assignment and click its name to launch it. |
[ADD IMAGE: reuse source demo of the Simulator preview]
What should you check while previewing?
Verify lesson flow, media, and completion logic before publishing. Test under different roles for different user types, and remove yourself as a learner afterward so you do not skew usage reports.
FAQ
How do I test an assignment before publishing? Add yourself as a learner, then open the assignment in Simulator to walk through it.
How do I see it as a learner would? Open the assignment from the Simulator tab after adding yourself as a learner.
Should I remove myself after previewing? Yes. Remove yourself as a learner so your test activity does not skew usage reports.
Related Articles
- Create an Assignment — build the assignment to preview. [LINK TO: Create an Assignment]
- Edit an Assignment — make changes before previewing. [LINK TO: Edit an Assignment]
- Assignments Overview — how assignments work. [LINK TO: Assignments Overview]
Last Reviewed: August 7, 2026 | Skyllful Knowledge Base | Administrators