Grouping a course into modules

Course modules are like a container. All course content items go into modules. You must have at least one module. There is no upper limit.

You can think of it like a two-level outline for a course. Modules are like chapter titles. Within a module you have the headings for each piece of course content. This outline is a key part of what we need to create a new course. We need to know what items go in what modules in what order.

When a course starts, only the first module is open. When a student completes a module, the next module will open.

We recommend that each module contain about an hour's worth of training. But this is not a requirement.

Each module should end with an exercise or quiz. We recommend exercises for courses that are about developing skills (such as proposal writing) and quizzes for courses that are about learning information (such as a process). Doing this for every module results in courses that demonstrate proficiency.

In addition, you have the option of creating two special modules:

• Before the course starts. This module is for pre-requisites, things you want the user to know before they start, or files you want them to have before the course begins.
• After the course completes. This module is for takeaways. After the course is over, if you want them to have a takeaway file (maybe a template, a checklist, or a tool), this is where it would go. If you want to describe your business, provide a brochure, or instructions for getting more information or continuing your relationship, this is where it should go.