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Some learndirect courses will require additional software (often referred to as 'plugins' or 'players') in order for the course to run successfully. In most cases you can download the players for free from the developer's website.
We have provided the relevant links below. These links will take you to the relevant website where you can download the player that you require for your learndirect course. We have also included test links that will allow you to test whether your computer has the relevant player installed.
The learndirect course catalogue will indicate which player/s is/are required for your learndirect course.
1:5) Authorware Player
The Macromedia Authorware player is needed for some learndirect courses. It is a multimedia software application built by Macromedia and is available free. The learndirect course catalogue will indicate which players are required for your chosen course.
To test whether your computer already has the Authorware player installed, please click the link below. An Authoware player movie will play if the software is setup correctly on your computer.
2:5) Flash Player
The Macromedia Flash player is needed for some learndirect courses. It is a multimedia software application built by Macromedia and is available free. The learndirect course catalogue will indicate which players are required for your chosen course.
(Note: We recommend that you untick the option to download the Yahoo toolbar).
To test whether your computer already has the Flash player installed, please click the test link below. A Flash player movie will play if the software is setup correctly on your computer.
3:5) Java Player
The Java player is needed for some courses. It is a multimedia software application. It is built by Sun Microsystems and available free of charge. The Java player is needed for some learndirect courses and the course catalogue will indicate which players are required for your chosen course.
To test whether your computer already has the Java player installed, please click the test link below. If the Java Player is setup correctly on your computer you will see some animation built in Java.
4:5) Shockwave Player
The Shockwave player is needed for some courses. It is a multimedia software application built by Macromedia and is available free. The learndirect course catalogue will indicate which players are required for your chosen course.
To test whether your computer already has the Shockwave player installed, please click the test link below. If the Shockwave player is setup correctly on your computer you will be able to load and play a Shockwave based game.
5:5) Adobe Reader
The Adobe Reader is needed for some courses. It allows you to view and print Portable Document Format (PDF) files. The Adobe Reader is available free to download.
(Note: We recommend that you untick the option to download the Yahoo toolbar).
Please contact learndirect Learner Services for further information on 08000 150 450.