Building Course or Training Pages

This article shows you how to create course or training pages on your Web60 website.

1. Plan Your Course Structure

Before creating pages, decide how to organise your content. Most course websites use one of these structures:

• Single course page - All information on one page with sections
• Course overview + lesson pages - A main course page linking to individual lesson pages
• Module system - Group lessons into modules or chapters

Write down your course outline first. This makes the next steps easier.

2. Create Your Main Course Page

Start by creating your main course page:

1. Log into your WordPress dashboard
2. Go to Pages > Add New
3. Enter your course title (e.g. "Digital Marketing Basics")
4. Add an overview of what students will learn
5. Include course duration, requirements, and what's included
6. Add a course outline or syllabus
7. Include pricing information if applicable
8. Add enrollment or contact details

For detailed steps on creating pages, see Adding Pages to Your Website.

3. Add Course Content and Materials

Make your course page useful by adding:

Course description: Explain what students will achieve and who the course is for.

Learning outcomes: List specific skills or knowledge students will gain.

Course materials: Upload PDFs, worksheets, or resources. Use WordPress's media library to add files students can download.

Video content: Embed training videos directly into your pages. Upload videos to the media library or embed from platforms like YouTube or Vimeo.

Images and graphics: Add diagrams, screenshots, or infographics to support your content. Learn more about Adding Images and Media.

4. Create Individual Lesson Pages

If your course has multiple lessons:

1. Create a new page for each lesson
2. Use consistent naming (e.g. "Lesson 1: Introduction to SEO")
3. Include lesson objectives at the top
4. Add the main content (text, images, videos)
5. End with a summary or key takeaways
6. Link to the next lesson at the bottom

5. Set Up Navigation

Help students move through your course easily:

• Create a course menu linking to all lessons
• Add "Previous" and "Next" buttons between lessons
• Include a "Back to Course Overview" link on each lesson page
• Consider adding a progress indicator

Learn how to create navigation menus in Creating WordPress Menus.

6. Add Interactive Elements

Make your training more engaging:

• Quizzes or assessments: Add simple text-based questions
• Downloadable worksheets: Create PDF exercises for each lesson
• Discussion prompts: Include questions for students to consider
• Checklists: Help students track their progress

7. Create Supporting Pages

Consider adding:

• FAQ page: Answer common course questions
• Resources page: Link to additional reading or tools
• Contact page: Let students ask questions
• Certificate page: Information about completion certificates

If you're still stuck with creating your course pages, contact Web60 support for help with your specific setup.

FAQ

Q: Can I password protect my course pages?

A: Yes, WordPress allows you to password protect individual pages. Edit your course page and look for the "Visibility" option in the Publish section.

Q: How do I organize multiple courses on my website?

A: Create a main "Courses" page, then create separate pages for each course. Link to individual courses from your main courses page.

Q: Can I sell courses directly from my Web60 website?

A: Yes, you can add payment buttons or integrate with payment processors. You'll need to set up payment processing and consider using WordPress ecommerce plugins.

Q: How do I track student progress through my course?

A: Basic WordPress doesn't track user progress automatically. You can ask students to email you when they complete lessons, or use contact forms for check-ins.

Q: What's the best way to deliver large video files?

A: Upload smaller videos (under 100MB) directly to WordPress. For larger files, consider hosting videos on platforms like YouTube or Vimeo and embedding them.

Q: Can I create a members-only area for my course?

A: Yes, but this requires additional WordPress plugins for membership functionality. Start with password-protected pages for a simple solution.

Q: How do I create downloadable course materials?

A: Upload PDF files, worksheets, or other resources to your WordPress media library, then add download links on your course pages.