Create Your First Course in 5 Minutes

Get started with CourseForge in just 5 minutes. This guide will walk you through creating your first course from scratch.

Step 1: Create Your Account

1. Visit courseforge.com/signup
2. Enter your email and create a password
3. Verify your email address
4. Complete your profile

Step 2: Create Your First Course

1. Click "Create Course" on your dashboard
2. Enter a course title and description
3. Choose your course settings (public/private, pricing, etc.)
4. Click "Create"

Step 3: Add Your First Module

1. In the course editor, click "Add Module"
2. Name your module (e.g., "Introduction")
3. Add a brief description
4. Click "Create Module"

Step 4: Add a Lesson

1. Select your module
2. Click "Add Lesson"
3. Enter a lesson title
4. Start adding content blocks

Step 5: Add Content

Click the "+" button to add different types of content:

• Text: Add formatted text, headings, and lists
• Image: Upload or search for stock photos
• Video: Embed or upload videos
• Quiz: Add assessment questions

Step 6: Preview and Publish

1. Click "Preview" to see your course as a student
2. Make any final edits
3. Click "Publish" when ready
4. Share your course URL

Next Steps

• Add more content: Build out your course with additional modules and lessons
• Use AI: Try Cognito AI to generate content suggestions
• Invite students: Share your course link or embed it on your website
• Track progress: View analytics to see how students are engaging

Tips for Success

• Start with an outline before creating content
• Keep lessons focused on one topic
• Mix different content types for engagement
• Preview frequently to ensure good flow
• Use quizzes to reinforce learning