Importing a YouTube Playlist to Create a Course in Empath
Objective
This KB outlines the steps to import a YouTube playlist into Empath to create a course efficiently.
Key Steps
1. Verify Content Admin Permissions 0:24
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Log into Empath.
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Click on your profile.
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Check for the 'Content Admin' menu.
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Ensure you see the 'Create' button, confirming you have the necessary permissions.
2. Access the Course Creation Interface 1:43
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Click on the 'Create' button.
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Select 'Create a Course' instead of a lesson.
3. Navigate to Content Admin Screen 2:54
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Click on your profile again.
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Go to the 'Content Admin' screen.
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Ensure you are on the 'Courses' tab.
4. Use the 'Create Course from Link' Feature 3:21
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Click on the 'Create Course from Link' button.
5. Obtain the YouTube Playlist Link 3:40
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Go to the YouTube playlist you want to import.
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Ensure the URL contains 'playlist' (e.g., youtube.com/playlist?list=...).
6. Import the Playlist into Empath 4:00
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Copy the playlist link from YouTube.
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Paste the link into the provided box in Empath.
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Allow Empath to analyze and import the videos.
7. Fill Out Course Details 5:10
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Add a cover image (screenshot of the playlist is acceptable).
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Fill in the course title (use the original title from YouTube).
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Add a description (can use the original description from YouTube).
8. Add Required Tags and Scale 5:32
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Add at least one tag (e.g., 'Sales').
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Add at least one role tag (e.g., 'Sales Manager').
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Specify a learning scale (e.g., 'Sandler tactics').
9. Create the Course 6:10
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Click 'Create Course' and save it as a draft.
10. Publish the Course 6:33
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Review the course draft.
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Publish the course when ready.
11. Accessing the YouTube Playlist 7:00
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Go to the YouTube channel hosting the playlist.
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Click on the playlist title to view all videos.
Cautionary Notes
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Ensure all videos in the playlist are embeddable; otherwise, they will not work in Empath.
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Be aware that if new videos are added to the playlist, you will need to re-import or manually update your course.
Tips for Efficiency
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Use screenshots for cover images to save time.
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Copy and paste descriptions directly from YouTube to minimize typing.