• Training needs analysis is complete
• Project constraints have been identified
• Project plan is complete
• Audience analysis is complete
• Task analysis is complete
• Various instructional methods are used
• Objectives are clearly stated
• Objectives include measurable criteria
• Instructional content relates directly to learning objectives
• Course objectives are met
• Content is segmented in small chunks
• Information is grouped logically
• Major headings are clear and descriptive
• One-third of the content is presentation
• Two-thirds of the content is application and feedback
• There is a summary for every piece of  content
• Glossary is used to define key concepts  and terms

ASSESSMENTS & TESTS

• All assessments are relevant and complete
• Assessments are challenging and realistic
• Various quiz methods and types are used
• Assessments are used throughout
• Final assessment at the end
• Pass and fail marks are appropriate
• Feedback is provided for questions   answered
• Feedback is adequate
• Feedback presented within reasonable time
• Post course assessment/evaluation is included
• New content is not presented in assessments or in assessment feedback

GENERAL DESIGN

• Total design is uniform in appearance
• Branding guidelines have been   followed
• Use of logos is appropriate
• Colors used are consistent and suitable
• High visibility and contrast
• Navigation is consistent throughout
• There is a generous amount of white space
• Graphics and icons are used to signify important concepts
• Patterns and textured backgrounds do not interfere with legibility

FONTS

• Maximum of three fonts used throughout
• Decorative fonts are only used for headings
• Body text uses sans serif fonts
• Appropriate line spacing is used
• Paragraph length is appropriate
• Font sizes are appropriate and easily readable
• Font colors visible against background color
• Styles and colors are consistent throughout
• Emphasis (bold, italics) is used sparingly
• Body text is left justified

TESTING

• E-learning has been tested in multiple browsers
• E-learning has been tested on multiple devices
• E-learning has been tested in the Learning Management System (LMS)
• E-learning has been tested in various resolutions
• All links and buttons have been tested
• Accessibility features have been tested
• Course has been tested with a screen reader
• All audio has been tested
• All videos have been tested

• Project load time is reasonable
• Shortcut keys have been defined
• FAQ document has been created
• Hardware requirements have been   identified
• Software requirements have been   identified
• Dimensions are optimized for target audience
• Pages can be printed
• Total time to complete has been timed
• Contact information available for   questions or problems

ACCESSIBILITY

• Course can be navigated with keyboard
• All ALT tags are used
• Text is provided for non-text   elements
• Videos have script or dialogue
• Captions provided for audio
• No flashes faster than 3 times per second
• No colors used to convey information
• Use text with appropriate contrast ratio
• No fine motor skills required
• No timed activities
• No use of hover states to display important information

NAVIGATION

• Main navigation is easily identifiable
• All navigation is correct sequence
• Hyperlinks are clearly identified
• All hyperlinks work
• Minimum use of external links
• Backward links to navigate to previous   screens
• Number of navigation icons is reasonable
• Table of contents used to lay out the   content
• E-learning has guided tour and/or map for   further explanations

VIDEOS & ANIMATION

• Use of animation and videos is appropriate
• Files are compressed/optimized
• Videos and animations are consistent in quality, size and type
• Videos are legally   owned

AUDIO & NARRATION

• Narration is not exact text on the screen
• Narration is clear and concise
• Audio quality is high (not fuzzy or   scrambled)
• Narrator sounds confident and knowledgeable
• Audio synced to the content
• Audio can be paused
• Volume can be muted
• Volume can be controlled by user

TEXT CONTENT

• Language is clear and concise
• Spelling has been checked
• Grammar has been checked
• Language is culturally appropriate
• Humor is used with care
• Tone is consistent and appropriate
• Text is gender neutral
• Content is not plagiarized
• Date formats, measurements, are consistent
• SME has verified text content
• Facts, statistics, data are accurate
• Facts, statistics, data sources are   identified
• Correct capitalization applies to units and acronyms
• Correct capitalization is used
• Punctuation is appropriate
• Complex sentences are avoided
• Content has been localized for all required languages

GRAPHICS

• Images are meaningful and have a purpose
• Images use appropriate file type
• Photos are consistent in quality and style
• Images are legally owned
• System screen captures are up-to-date
• Screen captures do not contain personal information