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PURPOSELEE<\/strong><\/p>\n

How to Upload Your Course on Purposelee<\/strong><\/p>\n

A clean website-blog version for approved Purposelee Guides uploading courses.<\/p>\n

Course Publishing Article | Blog-ready version | May 2026<\/p>\n

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Blog Introduction<\/h2>\n
This article explains how approved Purposelee Guides can create, configure, preview, and publish a course on the Purposelee platform. It is arranged in a single-column blog format so the content can be copied into a website CMS without layout issues.<\/p>\n
Before You Begin<\/h2>\n
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Sign in as an approved Purposelee Guide.<\/li>\n
Prepare the course title, description, learning outcomes, target audience, duration, materials, and requirements before starting.<\/li>\n
Keep the course thumbnail or featured image ready in JPEG, PNG, GIF, or WebP format.<\/li>\n
Prepare an intro video link if the course includes a promotional or orientation video.<\/li>\n
Confirm whether the course should be published immediately, saved as draft, or scheduled for later release.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Step-by-Step Guide<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Open My Courses and Start a New Course<\/h2>\n
Objective: <\/strong>Begin from the Guide dashboard and open the course creation flow.<\/p>\n
What to do<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Go to the Purposelee dashboard after signing in as a Guide.<\/li>\n
From the left sidebar, open My Courses.<\/li>\n
Click New Course to create a new course shell.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Figure 1. Open My Courses and Start a New Course<\/p>\n
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Step 2: Review the Course Builder Basics Screen<\/h2>\n
Objective: <\/strong>Use the Basics tab to enter the main course identity and public-facing information.<\/p>\n
What to do<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Confirm that you are on the Basics tab inside Course Builder.<\/li>\n
Review the visible fields: Title, Description, Difficulty Level, Featured Image, Intro Video, Pricing Model, Categories, and Tags.<\/li>\n
Do not publish yet; complete the course information first.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Figure 2. Review the Course Builder Basics Screen<\/p>\n
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Step 3: Add Course Title, Description, and Difficulty Level<\/h2>\n
Objective: <\/strong>Create the foundation of the course page so learners can understand what the course is about.<\/p>\n
What to do<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Enter a clear and professional course title.<\/li>\n
Write a concise course description in the Description box.<\/li>\n
Select the appropriate Difficulty Level, such as All Levels, Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Figure 3. Add Course Title, Description, and Difficulty Level<\/p>\n
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Step 4: Configure Content Drip Settings<\/h2>\n
Objective: <\/strong>Decide how learners will access course content after enrollment.<\/p>\n
What to do<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Open the Content Drip section under Options.<\/li>\n
Choose whether course content should unlock sequentially, by date, after enrollment time, after prerequisites, or not use drip at all.<\/li>\n
Select the option that best matches the course delivery plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Note: <\/strong>For simple courses, choose the simplest release structure unless a staged learning journey is required.<\/p>\n
Figure 4. Configure Content Drip Settings<\/p>\n
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Step 5: Set Enrollment Rules<\/h2>\n
Objective: <\/strong>Control how many learners can enroll and whether enrollment should remain open.<\/p>\n
What to do<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Open the Enrollment section under Options.<\/li>\n
Enter the maximum number of learners\/champs allowed, if a limit is required.<\/li>\n
Enable or disable enrollment period settings depending on the course plan.<\/li>\n
Avoid pausing enrollment unless the course is intentionally closed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Figure 5. Set Enrollment Rules<\/p>\n
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Step 6: Set Visibility, Schedule, and Course Thumbnail<\/h2>\n
Objective: <\/strong>Configure the course status, release timing, and featured image.<\/p>\n
What to do<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Choose the course Visibility setting, such as Public, when the course is ready for learner access.<\/li>\n
Use Schedule only when the course should be released at a specific future date and time.<\/li>\n
Click Upload Thumbnail to add the featured image for the course page.<\/li>\n
Select the correct Pricing Model and category before publishing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Note: <\/strong>Featured images should follow Purposelee branding and must be relevant to the course topic.<\/p>\n
Figure 6. Set Visibility, Schedule, and Course Thumbnail<\/p>\n
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Step 7: Upload Course Media<\/h2>\n
Objective: <\/strong>Attach the featured image or supporting media from your device or media library.<\/p>\n
What to do<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Click Upload Thumbnail or Add Media where required.<\/li>\n
Use Select Files to upload a new file, or choose an existing file from the Media Library.<\/li>\n
Select the uploaded media and confirm the selection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Note: <\/strong>Use clear, high-quality media. Avoid screenshots or thumbnails that look unfinished.<\/p>\n
Figure 7. Upload Course Media<\/p>\n
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Step 8: Add Intro Video, Pricing, Category, and Tags<\/h2>\n
Objective: <\/strong>Complete the course discovery settings that help learners understand and find the course.<\/p>\n
What to do<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Add the intro video URL if the course includes an introduction or preview video.<\/li>\n
Choose whether the course is Free or Paid.<\/li>\n
Select the correct category from the available list.<\/li>\n
Add relevant tags only if they improve search and organization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Note: <\/strong>Only mark a course as Paid when price, access rules, and payment flow have been confirmed internally.<\/p>\n
Figure 8. Add Intro Video, Pricing, Category, and Tags<\/p>\n
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Step 9: Build the Course Curriculum<\/h2>\n
Objective: <\/strong>Create the course structure that learners will study inside the platform.<\/p>\n
What to do<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Click Next to move from Basics to Curriculum.<\/li>\n
Click Add Topic to create a new course topic or module.<\/li>\n
Add Lesson, Quiz, or Assignment depending on the required learning activity.<\/li>\n
Save each topic or item after entering the relevant details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Note: <\/strong>A strong curriculum uses clear topic names and avoids unnecessary complexity in the first version.<\/p>\n
Figure 9. Build the Course Curriculum<\/p>\n
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Step 10: Complete Additional Course Information<\/h2>\n
Objective: <\/strong>Add the supporting information learners need before enrolling or starting the course.<\/p>\n
What to do<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Click Next to move to the Additional section.<\/li>\n
Fill What Will I Learn? with clear learning outcomes.<\/li>\n
Add the Target Audience, Total Course Duration, Materials Included, and Requirements\/Instructions.<\/li>\n
Add prerequisites, attachments, or live class links only when required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Figure 10. Complete Additional Course Information<\/p>\n
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Step 11: Select Certificate and Save the Course<\/h2>\n
Objective: <\/strong>Choose the certificate option and save the completed setup.<\/p>\n
What to do<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Scroll to the Certificate section.<\/li>\n
Select the appropriate certificate template, or choose None if the course should not issue a certificate.<\/li>\n
Click Update, Save as Draft, Schedule, or Publish according to the required status.<\/li>\n
Confirm that a success message appears after saving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Note: <\/strong>If the course requires internal review, use Save as Draft or Update before final publication.<\/p>\n
Figure 11. Select Certificate and Save the Course<\/p>\n
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Step 12: Preview and Confirm the Published Course<\/h2>\n
Objective: <\/strong>Review the learner-facing course page and confirm it appears in My Courses.<\/p>\n
What to do<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Click Preview to open the course page as learners will see it.<\/li>\n
Check the title, image, description, intro video, course content, certificate indicator, and Guide profile.<\/li>\n
Return to My Courses and confirm the course card appears in the correct tab, such as Published, Draft, or Scheduled.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Note: <\/strong>If anything looks incomplete in preview, return to Edit Course before sharing the course link.<\/p>\n
Figure 12. Preview and Confirm the Published Course<\/p>\n
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Step 13: Final Dashboard Confirmation<\/h2>\n
Objective: <\/strong>Confirm that the course is visible in the correct dashboard section.<\/p>\n
What to do<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Return to the Guide dashboard.<\/li>\n
Open My Courses.<\/li>\n
Confirm the course appears under the correct status, such as Published, Draft, or Scheduled.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Figure 13. Final Dashboard Confirmation<\/p>\n
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Final Checklist<\/h2>\n
\u2610 Course title, description, and difficulty level are clear.<\/p>\n
\u2610 Course thumbnail or featured image is uploaded and relevant.<\/p>\n
\u2610 Intro video link is added if required.<\/p>\n
\u2610 Pricing model, category, tags, visibility, and schedule settings are correct.<\/p>\n
\u2610 Curriculum topics, lessons, quizzes, or assignments are saved properly.<\/p>\n
\u2610 Additional course information is complete: learning outcomes, target audience, duration, materials, and requirements.<\/p>\n
\u2610 Certificate setting is selected correctly.<\/p>\n
\u2610 Course is saved, drafted, scheduled, or published according to the required status.<\/p>\n
\u2610 Learner-facing preview has been reviewed before sharing the course.<\/p>\n
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