Costs of having e-learning created
What does it cost to have e-learning created?
At Maxcademy, a custom e-learning module of approximately 15 minutes costs about € 1,500 all-in excl. VAT.
In that price range, we write the scripts, produce about 3 minutes of animation with human voice-over, and place the module in your LMS or deliver it as SCORM.
Price indication
± € 1,500
excl. VAT · approximately 15 minutes
Script · interactive module · approx. 3 min. animation · human voice-over · LMS or SCORM
The short answer: the price mainly depends on what needs to be produced
A short Rise module with existing content is something different than a multilingual training with video, animation, software simulations, and custom interactions.
Therefore, we use € 1,500 for approximately 15 minutes as a practical price indication for a regular custom module. Once the production becomes more complex, we will clarify in advance which components require extra work.
You are not only paying for the building of screens. The investment also includes Learning Design, writing, multimedia, project management, quality control and technical delivery.
What are you paying for with custom e-learning?
The final price is a sum of content, didactics, production, technology and the amount of customisation.
Learning Design
Determining target audience, learning objectives, structure, order, interaction and assessment.
Scripts & editing
Transforming expert knowledge and source material into clear learning content.
Multimedia
Producing animation, voice-over, video, illustration and other visual explanations.
Interactivity
Quizzes, scenarios, software demos, mini-games and other active forms of work.
Project management & QA
Organising planning, experts, feedback, revisions and quality control.
Technical delivery
Publishing for the LMS, SCORM/xAPI, upload and where necessary technical tests.
What is included in the guideline price of approximately € 1,500?
For a regular module of about 15 minutes, we use this price as a practical indication.
Within that guideline price, Maxcademy writes the scripts, we produce about three minutes of animation with human voice-over and we build the digital module.
After that, we place the module in your Learning Management System or deliver it in SCORM format.
Is the content, interaction or production larger than this example? Then we will estimate the extra components in advance.
Example module
Duration± 15 min.
Estimated price± € 1,500
Animation± 3 min.
Voice-overHuman
DeliveryLMS / SCORM
What choices make e-learning more expensive?
Length is just one factor. Complexity and production work often have more impact on the price than the number of minutes alone.
More or more complex animation
A short standard animation requires less production than a module in which almost every topic is animated.
Professional video recordings
Recordings with experts, multiple locations, camera, light, sound and editing require a different production.
Complex software simulations
A simple screen video is quicker to make than an interactive simulation in which learners practice themselves.
Custom interactions and mini-games
Custom code, branching scenarios and special interactions require extra design, development and testing work.
Multiple languages
Translation, localisation, voice-over, subtitles, QA and technical production come back per language.
Many stakeholders and review rounds
More experts and reviewers generally means more coordination, project management and review work.
This way you avoid unnecessary production costs.
Start with a clear target audience and learning objectives. Have one content expert or a small core team validate the content and consolidate feedback as much as possible.
Do you need multiple languages? Then first have one master version approved in terms of content and didactics before translation and localisation begin.
Design larger programmes modularly. This way, components can be updated later without having to reproduce the entire course.
Existing PowerPoints, manuals, videos, and other source materials can serve as a starting point.
Keep costs manageable
The biggest savings often do not come from lower quality, but from a well-organised production.
Usually 2–4 weeks
For a standard module, depending on scope and how quickly content and feedback are available.
How long does it take to create e-learning?
For a standard e-learning module, approximately two to four weeks is a useful indication. The schedule is mainly influenced by content, multimedia, interactions, and feedback.
Do you already have an LMS? Then you do not need to acquire a new platform. We can work directly in your learning environment or deliver as SCORM/xAPI.
Frequently asked questions about the costs of e-learning
At Maxcademy, a regular custom module of approximately 15 minutes costs around € 1,500 all-in excluding VAT. In this example, scripts, approximately three minutes of animation with human voice-over and LMS or SCORM delivery are included.
Especially extra multimedia, video recordings, complex software simulations, custom interactions, multiple languages, and extensive review processes increase the production scope.
No. We can work in your existing LMS or deliver the e-learning as SCORM/xAPI. Maxcademy Learn is a separate, optional LMS solution.
Yes. PowerPoints, manuals, videos, policies, and other source material can serve as a starting point. We assess which components are immediately usable and which need to be rewritten didactically first.
Yes. Translation, localisation, voice-over, subtitling, technical production and QA must be accounted for per additional language.
For a regular module, approximately two to four weeks is a typical indication. The final schedule depends on the scope and the speed of substantive feedback.
Do you want to know what your e-learning project will cost approximately?
Share the topic, desired length, target audience, and the material that is already available.
We can quickly indicate which production form makes sense, which components determine the price and which investment fits.
Request a price indicationTransparent before production starts
First determine what is really needed. Then you know which components you buy and why.