> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://skolasti-kb.gitbook.io/skolasti/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://skolasti-kb.gitbook.io/skolasti/how-to-guides/online-course-management/create-an-online-course.md).

# Create an Online Course

Set up your account and ship your first project in minutes.

The Create Course feature allows coaches to build self-paced online courses by adding course details, pricing information, skills, learning objectives, thumbnails, and curriculum content.

### Start Creating a New Course

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#### Step 1: Open Content Library

Navigate to the Content Library section from the main menu.

#### Step 2: Access the Create Menu

Click Create to view available content creation options.

#### Step 3: Select Create Course

Choose Create Course to open the course creation form.

### Complete Course Details

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Provide the essential information learners need to understand your course.

#### Step 1: Enter Basic Information

Fill in the following details:

* Course Title
* Category
* Level
* Description
* Duration

#### Step 2: Add Learning Requirements

Include any Prerequisites learners should have before enrolling in the course if they need prior knowledge.

#### Step 3: Configure Pricing

Choose whether the course will be:

* Free
* Paid

#### Step 4: Add Discoverability Information

Enter:

* Tags / Keywords
* Skills learners will gain
* Learning objectives

These details help learners understand the value and outcomes of the course.

### Add Skills

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Skills highlight the practical competencies learners will develop.

#### Step 1: Open the Skills Section

Navigate to the Skills area within the course form.

#### Step 2: Enter Skills

Enter one skill per field.

#### Step 3: Add Additional Skills

Select Add another if more skill fields are needed.

#### Best Practice

Keep skill names short and outcome-focused.

#### Examples

* Pricing strategy
* Offer design
* Revenue planning

### Add Learning Objectives

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Learning objectives define what learners will be able to achieve after completing the course.

#### Step 1: Open Learning Objectives

Navigate to the Learning Objectives section.

#### Step 2: Add Objectives

Enter clear and measurable outcomes highlighting what learners will be able to do after completing the course.

#### Step 3: Add More Objectives

Use Add another if more objectives are needed.

#### Examples

* Build a simple pricing model.
* Compare free and paid offers.
* Choose the right price for a beginner product.

### Add a Course Thumbnail

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A course thumbnail helps attract learner attention and improves course visibility.

#### Step 1: Open the Thumbnail Section

Navigate to the Thumbnail area.

#### Step 2: Upload or Generate an Image

Choose one of the following options:

* Select Click to upload to add your own image.
* Select Generate with AI to create a thumbnail using AI credits.

#### Step 3: Review the Thumbnail

Review the thumbnail graphic closely before continuing.

### Save Course Details

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#### Save as Draft

Select Save Draft if the course is not yet ready for curriculum additions.

#### Continue to Curriculum

Select Save & Add Curriculum to move directly forward to the curriculum building step.

### Build the Course Curriculum

Organize your learning content into structural sections and lessons.

#### Step 1: Open Curriculum

After selecting your confirmation action, review the Curriculum step layout.

#### Step 2: Create Your First Section

Select Add First Section and enter your chosen section title.

#### Step 3: Add Lessons

Add lessons inside the configured section to outline your course material.

#### Step 4: Build the Complete Course Structure

Repeat this construction process until the entire course path is complete.

#### Step 5: Save Progress

Select Save Draft if the curriculum layout is still an active work-in-progress.

#### Step 6: Publish the Course

Select Create Course when the total structure is fully ready for learners.