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Setting Up Your First Course with LearnDash

Step 1: Access the LearnDash Course Builder #

  1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
  2. Navigate to LearnDash LMS: On the left-hand menu, click on LearnDash LMS and then select Courses.

Step 2: Add a New Course #

  1. Click on Add New: This button is located at the top of the Courses page.
  2. Enter Course Title: Add the title of your course in the provided field.
  3. Add Course Content:
    • In the editor, you can add a course description, images, videos, and any other relevant content. Use the WordPress editor to format and organize your content.

Step 3: Configure Course Settings #

  1. Scroll down to Course Settings: Here you will find several options to configure your course.
  2. Course Price Type: Select the pricing model for your course (e.g., Free, Buy Now, Recurring, Closed).
  3. Access Mode:
    • If the course is free, select Free.
    • If it’s a paid course, select Buy Now and enter the price.
    • For membership-based access, select Recurring and set the subscription details.
  4. Course Prerequisites (Optional): If you want students to complete another course before accessing this one, set the prerequisite course here.
  5. Course Points (Optional): Assign points to the course if you are using the LearnDash points system.
  6. Course Certificate (Optional): Attach a certificate that students will receive upon course completion.
  7. Course Materials: Add any downloadable materials or resources for the course.

Step 4: Add Lessons and Topics #

  1. Scroll up to the Course Builder: This section is usually located just above the Course Settings.
  2. Click Add Lesson: A new panel will open where you can add lessons.
    • Enter the title of the lesson and click Add Lesson.
    • Repeat this process to add multiple lessons.
  3. Add Topics to Lessons:
    • Click on a lesson to open it.
    • Click Add Topic, enter the topic title, and click Add Topic.
    • Repeat for additional topics.

Step 5: Add Quizzes #

  1. Scroll to the Quizzes section: This is located below the lessons and topics in the Course Builder.
  2. Click Add Quiz: Enter the quiz title and click Add Quiz.
    • You can add questions to the quiz by clicking on the quiz title and entering the questions and answers.

Step 6: Publish Your Course #

  1. Review your course content: Ensure all lessons, topics, quizzes, and settings are configured correctly.
  2. Click Publish: This button is located on the right-hand side of the screen in the Publish box.

Step 7: Preview and Test Your Course #

  1. Preview the Course: Before making it live, use the Preview button to see how the course looks from a student’s perspective.
  2. Test the Course: Enroll yourself in the course and go through the lessons, topics, and quizzes to ensure everything functions correctly.

Additional Tips #

  • Drip-Feed Content: If you want to release course content on a schedule, use the Drip-Feed Content option in the Course Settings.
  • Course Forums: Integrate bbPress to add forums for course discussion.
  • Customize the Course Layout: Use the LearnDash Focus Mode to enhance the learning experience.

By following these steps, you can create and configure a new course in LearnDash, ready for your students to enroll and start learning.

Updated on September 27, 2025