Course Creator Guide

Welcome to the NOW-LMS Course Creator documentation. This comprehensive guide will help you create engaging and effective online courses using all the features available in NOW-LMS.

What You'll Learn

This guide covers everything you need to know about creating courses in NOW-LMS:

• Course Creation Flow - Step-by-step process for creating your first course
• Course Configuration - Setting up free, paid, and auditable courses
• Sections and Resources - Organizing content and adding various resource types
• Markdown Formatting - Complete guide to formatting your course content
• Slide Shows - Creating custom presentations for your courses
• Certificates - Designing and configuring course certificates
• Forums and Messaging - Managing course discussions and student communications
• Moderator Management - Assigning and managing course moderators

Course Types in NOW-LMS

NOW-LMS supports various course types to meet different learning needs:

Free Courses

• Immediate enrollment for all students
• Full access to all course materials
• Certificate eligibility upon completion

Paid Courses

• Payment required before enrollment
• Secure PayPal integration for transactions
• Full access to materials after payment
• Certificate eligibility upon completion

Auditable Courses

• Free access to course content
• No certificate eligibility
• Perfect for promotional or trial purposes

Course Modalities

Self-Paced Courses

• Students learn at their own pace
• No fixed schedule or deadlines
• Forums disabled (individual learning focus)
• Ideal for asynchronous learning

Time-Based Courses

• Fixed start and end dates
• Structured learning schedule
• Forums enabled for student interaction
• Perfect for cohort-based learning

Live Courses

• Real-time instruction with meetings
• Interactive sessions with instructors
• Forum discussions encouraged
• Suitable for workshop-style learning

Getting Started

1. Plan Your Course: Define your learning objectives, target audience, and course structure
2. Create Course Structure: Set up sections and organize your content logically
3. Add Resources: Upload videos, documents, and create interactive content
4. Configure Settings: Set pricing, certificates, and access permissions
5. Test Your Course: Review content and test the student experience
6. Publish: Make your course available to students

Ready to start creating? Begin with the Course Creation Flow guide.