Creating a Course in Empath
Objective
This KB outlines the step-by-step process for creating a course in Empath, ensuring that team members can easily follow along and execute the task.
Key Steps
1. Log In and Check Permissions 0:48
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Log in to Empath.
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Ensure you have the content admin role.
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Look for the 'create' button or check your profile menu for content admin options.
2. Start Course Creation 1:06
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Click on the 'create' button.
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Select 'course' to begin the course creation process.
3. Name Your Course 2:27
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Provide a thoughtful name and description for your course.
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Use a naming scheme to avoid confusion (e.g., prefix with 'demo' and include a version number).
4. Set Course Visibility 3:41
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Ensure the course is in draft mode (flagged) to keep it private until ready.
5. Add Content to the Course 4:08
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Select lessons and knowledge checks to include in your course.
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Use the content dropdown to filter and add the desired lessons.
6. Organize Course Content 5:18
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Arrange the lessons in the desired order.
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Set knowledge check completion as a requirement before progressing.
7. Add Additional Resources (Optional) 5:56
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If needed, add downloadable files or additional resources.
8. Create a Course Thumbnail 6:25
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Click on the guidelines link to access Canva for thumbnail creation.
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Make a copy of the template and customize it with your image and course title.
9. Upload the Thumbnail 8:32
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Download the edited thumbnail from Canva.
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Click 'add thumbnail' in Empath and upload your image.
10. Complete Course Details 9:05
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Add a course description and skills that learners will acquire.
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Select content tags and the intended level for the course.
11. Publish the Course 9:52
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Un-flag the draft mode to make the course visible to users.
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Click 'save course' to finalize the creation.
12. Preview the Course 10:06
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Use the preview button to review the course layout and content.
Cautionary Notes
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Ensure you have the necessary permissions before starting the course creation process.
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Be mindful of the naming and versioning scheme to avoid confusion later on.
Tips for Efficiency
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Regularly check and clean up your course list to maintain organization.
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Use templates for thumbnails to save time on design.
Related KB Articles
- https://empathmsp.com/herd-help/creating-content-in-empath-understanding-lessons-courses-and-pathways
- https://empathmsp.com/herd-help/how-to-import-a-single-youtube-video-to-empath
- https://empathmsp.com/herd-help/how-to-create-a-knowledge-check-in-empath