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Curriculum Builder and an in-house build, compared.
The core difference: an in-house team builds each course format by hand. Curriculum Builder writes one checked source and builds every format from it, with accessibility, fact-check, and plain-language gates on each module. Your experts stay in the loop as reviewers.
Side by side
Ten factors that shape a course build.
| Factor | Typical in-house build | Curriculum Builder |
|---|---|---|
| Who drafts the content | Subject experts and instructional designers on your staff | An AI pipeline drafts every module. Your experts review the plan and the result. |
| Formats | Each format built by hand, often by a different person or vendor | Book, slides, worksheets, quizzes, assignments, site, video, audio, and LMS package from one source |
| Teaching structure | Set by each designer | Every module follows ARAD with a G-O-A-L-S header |
| Test design | Varies by author | Pretest, module quizzes, and post-test, each item tied to an outcome and a Bloom level |
| Fact check | Subject expert review | A second AI checks each cited code, standard, and figure against its source, then your expert reviews |
| Accessibility | Depends on team skill and time | WCAG 2.2 AAA gate on every deliverable before release |
| Reading level | Often set by the source material | Edited to grade 8 or lower |
| Updates | Edit every file one at a time | Update the source and rebuild every format at once |
| LMS setup | Build the course shell by hand | Import one Common Cartridge package |
| Production time | Set by staff hours across each format | A production run of hours, plus your review rounds |
Best fit
Pick the right tool for each job.
Curriculum Builder fits best when
- You need the full set: print, slides, tests, web, video, and LMS.
- Codes or rules change often and the course must keep pace.
- Accessibility and plain language are firm requirements.
- Your experts have time to review, with little time to write.
An in-house build fits best when
- The course centers on custom simulations or branching scenarios.
- Learners train on your own equipment in a lab.
- You need VR or other special media.
- Your team has open hours for each format.
Questions
Common comparison questions.
Is Curriculum Builder faster than building a course in-house?
The production run takes hours, since one pipeline writes the source and builds every format from it. Your review rounds set the final date. An in-house build depends on how many staff hours each format takes.
When does an in-house build fit better?
In-house fits best for custom simulations, branching scenarios, VR, or hands-on labs that need your own equipment. Many teams use Curriculum Builder for the core course and build those special pieces in-house.
Do I still need subject experts?
Yes. Your experts review the plan and the finished modules. Curriculum Builder takes the drafting, formatting, and checking work off their plate.
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