{"id":8258,"date":"2020-06-09T15:00:03","date_gmt":"2020-06-09T13:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/?p=8258"},"modified":"2021-01-18T14:46:45","modified_gmt":"2021-01-18T13:46:45","slug":"how-to-create-an-online-course-with-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-create-an-online-course-with-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create an Online Course with WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The online courses market is thriving. Over the last few years, the eLearning industry has been on a constant rise, what with so many people wanting to improve their skills and gain new knowledge.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Regardless of what you have a knack for, now is the time to seize the opportunity and share your skills with others. Remember the adage \u2013 knowledge is power? You could use that power and your expertise to help others in their private and professional lives while enjoying the perks of an online business that can easily become your source of steady income. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]To become an edupreneur (i.e. education entrepreneur), you first have to build a solid LMS (Learning Management System) platform. Now, we don\u2019t want to leave you in the lurch, so we\u2019re going to show you how to create an online course with WordPress. We\u2019ll dive deep into this matter and we\u2019ll discuss the following subjects:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#how-to-plan-your-online-course\">How to Plan Your Online Course<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#choosing-web-hosting-and-set-up-domain-name\">Choosing Domain Name and Web Hosting Service<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#installing-wordpress\">Installing WordPress<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#with-qode-interactive-lms-themes\">How to Create an Online Course with Qode Interactive LMS Themes<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#with-the-learn-press-plugin\">How to Create an Online Course with the Learn Press Plugin <\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#promoting-your-course\">Promoting Your Course<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;31px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Without any further ado, let\u2019s begin\u2026[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;70px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"how-to-plan-your-online-course\"><\/a>How to Plan Your Online Course<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-Plan-Your-Online-Course.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"How to Plan Your Online Course\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-Plan-Your-Online-Course.png 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-Plan-Your-Online-Course-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/How-to-Plan-Your-Online-Course-620x350.png 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The planning phase is essential, and as such, it can seem a bit intimidating. You\u2019re about to start a new endeavor, and it\u2019s normal to be scared. But regardless of what kind of course you\u2019d like to teach, there are some basic steps you should follow:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;23px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Choose the course topic<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Decide who your audience is<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Organize your course<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Select course content<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Decide how to assess learners<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Set the price for your course<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Test the course<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;34px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">Choose the Course Topic<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If you\u2019re thinking of creating an online course with WordPress, you probably have a pretty good sense of what you want to teach about. However, it\u2019s important to think that idea through thoroughly before you plow ahead. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]It\u2019s in human nature to seek knowledge. We\u2019re all deeply curious beings and we\u2019re looking for ways to grow and improve every day. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>So ask yourself &#8211; what goals could I help others achieve?<\/strong> Are you someone\u2019s go-to person for resolving a particular issue?[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Most people want to learn about something very specific. <strong>Do your research before starting<\/strong>. Join forums, sites, and groups on the subject, <strong>try to understand the doubts and challenges most people come across, and be the one to offer them a solution<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]If you have a solid social media following, you could ask people what they want to learn about. You can also send emails or create polls using Google Forms to find that out. <strong>Make sure the topic you want to talk about has high market demand<\/strong>, such as for example a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reliablesoft.net\/best-digital-marketing-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">digital marketing course<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">Decide Who Your Audience Is<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Once you determine the topic of your online course, think about defining your audience. This should become apparent through your research as well.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Are you going to address the absolute beginners? If so, <strong>try to think of yourself as a rookie and remember all the questions you had when you were starting out<\/strong>. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]If your course is intended for more advanced learners, do your best to understand what bothers them the most. <strong>Learn what are some recurring issues they come across time and time again but can\u2019t resolve<\/strong>. In that case, maybe you don\u2019t have to teach about the basics on the subject, as that might bore them. Try to <strong>go straight to the point and give them the answers they need<\/strong>. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Deciding who your course is intended for leads us to the next point.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">Organize Your Course<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Will you do the course for all audiences? If that\u2019s the case, <strong>consider creating a complete course and break it down into several modules and lessons<\/strong>. That way anyone can choose what they wish to learn about depending on what they already know and what they\u2019d like to master. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]If you plan on including only a specific group of learners, the organization should be less complicated. Still, it\u2019s always good to <strong>split the course into sensical parts so that people can understand what you\u2019ll teach about<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">Select Course Content<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]When you decide on what kind of an online course to create and how to organize it, it\u2019s time to pick the content you\u2019ll use for your lessons. And that pretty much depends on what kind of course you wish to run.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Video content is usually everybody\u2019s favorite<\/strong> because it\u2019s very engaging and attention-grabbing. But, other content forms such as audio files, PDFs, and texts shouldn\u2019t be neglected either. <strong>Don\u2019t forget to make your online course suitable for audiences with disabilities<\/strong>. For instance, if you opt to upload video content, make sure to include video transcription for the hearing impaired.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]You can also <strong>make your course more interesting by including quizzes, organizing webinars, live streams, or by chatting with your audience<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">Decide How to Assess Learners<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]To measure how well learners have understood and grasped your course, think about the ways to assess them. <strong>How often will you quiz them?<\/strong> Will you do it after each lesson, or less frequently? Take a look at the course organization and decide when\u2019s the best time to launch quizzes.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">Set the Price for Your Course<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Now\u2019s the time to decide on the pricing. If you offer your course for free, you\u2019ll probably attract a larger audience. But <strong>people tend to doubt things that come for free so they may question the quality of your course<\/strong>. Higher prices usually make them feel they\u2019re getting something of great value. Moreover, <strong>if you\u2019d like to earn money from your online course, set a price tag on your classes<\/strong>. Test your market and determine just how far you can go with the prices. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">Test Your Course<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Before you put your course on the market, you should test it with smaller audiences first, to get their feedback on what you\u2019ve created. <strong>Running an online course means continuous market research, reviewing the needs of the audience, and regularly updating content<\/strong>. It\u2019s not exactly nuclear physics, but it is a long-term commitment. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Now that we covered these basic guidelines, we\u2019re one step closer to showing you how to create an online course with WordPress. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"choosing-web-hosting-and-set-up-domain-name\"><\/a>Choosing Domain Name and Web Hosting Service<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Choosing-Domain-Name-and-Web-Hosting-Service.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"choosing domain name and web hosting service\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Choosing-Domain-Name-and-Web-Hosting-Service.png 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Choosing-Domain-Name-and-Web-Hosting-Service-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Choosing-Domain-Name-and-Web-Hosting-Service-620x350.png 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Before you start setting up your website, you need to decide on a <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/what-is-a-domain-name\/\">domain name<\/a>. <strong>Think it through carefully as the name represents your brand on the internet<\/strong>. You may have to pay a few extra bucks to obtain the one you want, but that\u2019s (usually) a one-time decision, so don\u2019t regret investing money into something so important for your business.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Another crucial thing you should take care of is <strong>finding a place for all of your files to live<\/strong>. That\u2019s what web hosting services do &#8211; rent you space on their servers where you can store your website. You may or may not know that WordPress.com hosts your site for free. But, in the <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wordpress-com-vs-wordpress-org\/\">WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org<\/a> game, as far as we\u2019re concerned, the latter is the undisputed winner, regardless of the fact that you need to find a hosting service on your own. There are so many other benefits, such as being fully in control of your site, that definitely make up for having to find a hosting service.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>It\u2019s important to understand that a reliable hosting service is crucial for the success of any website<\/strong>. If you\u2019re on a tight budget, you can start off with a free hosting plan, but those come with limited bandwidth, storage space, and speed. Think of what you\u2019ll use your site for, take into account all the files and features you\u2019ll need for your course, and choose a plan that pays off in the long run.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"installing-wordpress\"><\/a>Installing WordPress<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Installing-WordPress.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Installing WordPress\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Installing-WordPress.png 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Installing-WordPress-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Installing-WordPress-620x350.png 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]WordPress is, by far, the best platform for making websites, including online courses. But before you start crafting your own site, you need to install WordPress. <strong>That doesn\u2019t have to be a strenuous affair at all, especially if someone can show you how to do it<\/strong>. We previously wrote a detailed tutorial on <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-install-wordpress\/\">how to install WordPress<\/a> using the famous 5 minutes install method, and this article will provide you just the guidance you need.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/install-wordpress-locally-with-xampp\/\">install WordPress on your local PC<\/a>. In this case, the installation will be visible only on your computer, and it won\u2019t be public. This means no one else will be able to see what you\u2019ve done with your site. <strong>A local WordPress installation is an excellent solution when you wish to test and modify various themes and plugins, as well as understand the way WordPress operates<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"with-qode-interactive-lms-themes\"><\/a>How to Create an Online Course with Qode Interactive LMS Themes<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>To create an outstanding online course with WordPress all you need is a top-notch LMS theme<\/strong>. Though there are many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onehourprofessor.com\/best-online-course-platforms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online course platforms<\/a> dedicated to course creation, they all have recurring costs. Knowing this, we\u2019ve built several <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/theme-category\/online-learning-wordpress-themes\/\">online learning WordPress themes<\/a> you can use to make your online course with ease. But today, we\u2019ll show you how to do it using <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/wordpress-theme\/academist-modern-education-and-learning-management-system-theme\/\">Academist<\/a>, our top-selling education and learning management system theme.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Academist-WordPress-Theme.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Academist WordPress Theme\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Academist-WordPress-Theme.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Academist-WordPress-Theme-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Academist-WordPress-Theme-620x350.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Before we start, make sure you\u2019ve installed this WordPress theme and activated all of its plugins.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]By taking a glance at your dashboard, you can understand that Academist is stacked-full with practical features any well-built online course needs. Plus, the theme packs <strong>an assortment of customizable home and inner page layouts you can use to present your course, classes, yourself<\/strong> (and other teachers, too, in case more of you will be involved with the course) in a variety of ways.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]You can also <strong>start forums and create bulletin boards<\/strong>. Users can easily join the platform by creating an account, which they can use to leave comments on topics of their interest, review orders, manage their details, etc. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The theme is compatible with the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/the-events-calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Events Calendar plugin<\/a> so you can display info about the classes and any upcoming events. Furthermore, Academist is also fully compatible with the powerful <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/woocommerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WooCommerce plugin<\/a>. That allows you to effortlessly create an online store and sell books, or any additional material students could use for the course.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]To start creating your first course, go to <em><strong>Academist LMS &gt; Academist Courses<\/strong><\/em>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Academist-Courses.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Academist Courses\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Academist-Courses.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Academist-Courses-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Academist-Courses-620x350.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Then select <em><strong>Add New Course<\/strong><\/em>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Add-New-Course.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Add New Course\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Add-New-Course.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Add-New-Course-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Add-New-Course-620x350.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Add the title and the description of your course.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Add-the-title-and-the-description.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Add the title and the description\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Add-the-title-and-the-description.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Add-the-title-and-the-description-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Add-the-title-and-the-description-620x350.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]If you\u2019d like to add an excerpt i.e. a summary of the course content, you can paste it in the <em><strong>Excerpt<\/strong><\/em> field (it\u2019s placed right below the title and description boxes).[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]It\u2019s also possible to <strong>enable comments and allow trackbacks and pingbacks<\/strong> on your course.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The number of customization options this theme comes with is truly staggering. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Customization-options.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Customization options\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Customization-options.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Customization-options-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Customization-options-620x350.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]There are elements that allow you to:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;23px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">set the <strong>course duration<\/strong><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">choose the <strong>duration parameters<\/strong> (minutes, hours, days, etc.)<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><strong>set the maximum number of students that can participate in a course as well as the maximum number of those who decide to re-take it.<\/strong><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_column_text]If you\u2019d like for your students to complete a particular course before joining your classes, use the <em><strong>Pre-Required Course<\/strong><\/em> option. You can also <strong>set a value that students need to reach to complete the course, decide on the course price, link each course to a specific forum<\/strong>, etc.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]In the <em><strong>Course Curriculum<\/strong><\/em> box, you get to create sections your course will be divided into. You can input a name, title, and description, as well as add lessons and quizzes to each section.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Course-Curriculum.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Course Curriculum\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Course-Curriculum.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Course-Curriculum-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Course-Curriculum-620x350.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Lessons, quizzes, and questions for the course can be created and edited by selecting <em><strong>Academist LMS<\/strong><\/em> from the menu.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]For example, <em><strong>Academist Lessons<\/strong><\/em> lets you set the lesson duration, choose the duration parameter, enable the option that\u2019ll offer the lesson for free, set a message that students will see once the lesson is over, etc.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Lesson-settings.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Lesson settings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Lesson-settings.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Lesson-settings-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Lesson-settings-620x350.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<em><strong>Academist Questions<\/strong><\/em> comes with its own set of options, such as choosing the question type (text, multiple choice, single choice), entering question points, as well as setting hints for each question.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Academist-Questions.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Academist Questions\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Academist-Questions.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Academist-Questions-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Academist-Questions-620x350.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]To create a quiz for your course, go to <em><strong>Academist LMS &gt; Academist Quizzes<\/strong><\/em>. Enter the quiz description, set the duration, add a passing percentage, and much more.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Academist-Quizzes.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Academist Quizzes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Academist-Quizzes.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Academist-Quizzes-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Academist-Quizzes-620x350.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]You can also add categories and tags for each course.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]In case there\u2019s going to be more of you teaching, you can use the <em><strong>Academist Instructor<\/strong><\/em> option to add details regarding each teacher, such as their short bio, contact details, resume, etc.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Once you&#8217;ve set up your courses and tweaked them to your needs, it\u2019s time to show them somewhere on your site<\/strong>. We&#8217;re going to put ours on our home page.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Courses.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Courses\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Courses.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Courses-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Courses-620x350.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]From the back-end of the page you want your courses on, choose the <em><strong>Course Table<\/strong><\/em> shortcode. There are numerous settings here that allow you to customize the way your courses will be displayed, so set them according to your needs. When you\u2019re done, save the changes and click <em><strong>Publish<\/strong><\/em>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]At the end of the day, this theme really is <strong>all you need to craft a stellar online education website<\/strong>. It\u2019s regularly updated and jam-packed with all the features an LMS platform could ever need, but you certainly won\u2019t go wrong if you opt for another Qode Interactive online education theme.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;81px&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#f0f0f0&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;top-picks-banner&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#f0f0f0&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"with-the-learn-press-plugin\"><\/a>How to Create an Online Course with the Learn Press Plugin<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Another way of creating an online course with WordPress is by using plugins. While there are terrific premium solutions out there, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.learndash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LearnDash<\/a>, we\u2019ll show you how to create a course using <strong>one of the best free LMS plugins on the market<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/learnpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LearnPress<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]We also have an article on the <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/best-wordpress-lms-plugins\/\">best WordPress LMS plugins<\/a>, so make sure to give it a look, in case you\u2019d like to use some other plugin for building your online course.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/LearnPress.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"LearnPress\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/LearnPress.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/LearnPress-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/LearnPress-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Upon downloading and activating the plugin, go to <em><strong>LearnPress &gt; Courses<\/strong><\/em> and select <em><strong>Add New<\/strong><\/em>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/LearnPress-Courses.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"LearnPress Courses\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/LearnPress-Courses.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/LearnPress-Courses-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/LearnPress-Courses-620x350.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Then add the title and the description of your course. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Add-the-title-and-the-description-of-your-course.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Add the title and the description of your course\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Add-the-title-and-the-description-of-your-course.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Add-the-title-and-the-description-of-your-course-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Add-the-title-and-the-description-of-your-course-620x350.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]This <em><strong>Description<\/strong><\/em> field is followed by the <em><strong>Curriculum<\/strong><\/em> box. That\u2019s where you can insert the sections your course will be divided into. Enter the name of the first section and press <em><strong>Enter<\/strong><\/em>. More options will then appear, and you\u2019ll be able to describe each course section and insert lessons or quizzes.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]To add a lesson or a quiz to your course, click on the book and watch icons, respectively. Alternatively, you can press the <strong><em>Select Items<\/em><\/strong> button, which will allow you to insert lessons and quizzes you\u2019ve previously created.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Curriculum-box.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Curriculum box\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Curriculum-box.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Curriculum-box-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Curriculum-box-620x350.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]By <strong>clicking on the eye icon<\/strong> that\u2019s placed in the same line as the lesson you\u2019ve created, <strong>you can disable students from viewing the lesson preview<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Disable-students-from-viewing-the-lesson-preview.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Disable students from viewing the lesson preview\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Disable-students-from-viewing-the-lesson-preview.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Disable-students-from-viewing-the-lesson-preview-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Disable-students-from-viewing-the-lesson-preview-620x350.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]To add content to lessons and quizzes and to edit them, click on the pencil icon. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Add-content-to-lessons-and-quizzes.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Add content to lessons and quizzes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Add-content-to-lessons-and-quizzes.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Add-content-to-lessons-and-quizzes-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Add-content-to-lessons-and-quizzes-620x350.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]As for lessons, you can <strong>add titles, content, set lesson duration, etc<\/strong>. For quizzes, you can <strong>create questions<\/strong> (and choose question types &#8211; true or false, multi choice, single choice), <strong>enable pagination questions, set the quiz duration and the passing grade, and much more<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]In case you wish to remove a lesson or a quiz, press the trash bin symbol.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Next up is the <em><strong>Course Settings<\/strong><\/em> section.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Course-Settings-section.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Course Settings section\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Course-Settings-section.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Course-Settings-section-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Course-Settings-section-620x350.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Here we have multiple sections \u2013 general, assessment, pricing, review logs, and author. Explore them all and tweak the course according to your requirements. For example, in the <em><strong>General<\/strong><\/em> tab, you can <strong>set the duration of your course, determine the maximum number of students that can attend it, block lessons content once students complete the course<\/strong>. To determine how you\u2019ll evaluate students, head over to the <em><strong>Assessment<\/strong><\/em> tab. If you don\u2019t set the price in the <em><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/em> tab, the course will be free.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The prices are displayed in USD currency by default, but you can change that in <em><strong>LearnPress &gt; Settings<\/strong><\/em>. To set a different preferred currency, click on the <em><strong>General<\/strong><\/em> tab.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">LearnPress Add-ons<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Another great thing about this plugin is that <strong>it integrates with many add-ons<\/strong>, some of which are free (e.g. bbPress, BuddyPress, etc.), while others are premium. Speaking of the latter, LearnPress integrates with currently <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/membership-plugins-for-wordpress\/\">the best membership plugin<\/a> on the market \u2013 MemberPress. You can install a paid MemberPress add-on that\u2019ll <strong>enrich your online course with the membership feature<\/strong>. That way, users will have to create an account in order to join your course.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]You can also install a paid WooCommerce add-on for LearnPress, to give users more options when choosing a payment gateway for the course. <strong>By default, LearnPress supports payments via PayPal<\/strong>, but with WooCommerce, you can enable payments via credit card, checks, bank transfer, etc. There are also add-ons that allow payments via Stripe, Authorize.net, and 2Checkout.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]LearnPress is an incredibly powerful plugin that allows you to create lessons, quizzes, and questions for your online course free of charge. Explore all the amazing features LearnPress has to offer, create your online course without spending a dime, and make waves in the online LMS community.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"promoting-your-course\"><\/a>Promoting Your Course<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Promoting-Your-Course.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Promoting Your Course\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Promoting-Your-Course.png 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Promoting-Your-Course-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Promoting-Your-Course-620x350.png 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Once the work is done and you\u2019re satisfied with the online course you\u2019ve created, it\u2019s time to market it. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Social media is your friend when it comes to promoting a business<\/strong>. For example, you could post short video snippets of your course on Instagram and Facebook. Or share posts describing why your course is the next best thing since bread came sliced.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Don\u2019t forget about <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/email-marketing\/\">email marketing<\/a> either. You can send out newsletters to your contacts, to let them know about what you\u2019ve created and how they could benefit from it.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Be honest about what you have to offer and in which ways people can grow by attending your course. <\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\">Ready to Create Your Online Course with WordPress?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]We wanted to share with you tips on how to plan your course, which steps to take before you start to craft it, how to create an online course with WordPress, and lastly, how to promote it. While all of this may seem a bit overwhelming at first, don\u2019t let it scare you off. 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