Creating a Course

Last updated: 9 June 2025

This guide explains how to create a new Course within the Clubnest dashboard. Courses allow you to structure educational content into sections and segments, upload related materials, manage registrations, and handle risk assessments.

Getting Started

  1. Log into the admin dashboard.
  2. Navigate to Learning Management > Courses.
  3. Click Create to start adding a new course.

The course creation form is split into multiple steps using a wizard interface. Each step is outlined below.

Step 1: Course Overview

This step gathers the essential course details.

  • Title
    Enter the course title. This will be visible on the website.
  • Slug
    Automatically generated from the title. You can manually edit it if needed.
  • Description
    Write a short overview of the course (up to 1500 characters). This should describe the course purpose and who it is for.
  • Open for Registration
    Enable this to allow users to register for the course. If disabled, the course will be viewable but not bookable.
  • Course Image
    Upload a main image to visually represent the course.
  • Image Gallery
    Upload multiple images to showcase the course environment, past sessions, or related visuals.
  • SEO Settings
    Configure the SEO title, description, author, and indexing rules to improve search engine visibility.

Step 2: Course Structure

Define the layout of the course by adding one or more sections, each containing learning segments.

Each Section should include:

  • Section Title
    The name of the section (e.g. "Week 1: Introduction to Pole Fishing").

Each Segment within a section should include:

  • Segment Title
    The name of the segment or lesson.
  • Learning Time (Minutes)
    Enter the estimated time (in minutes) required to complete the segment.
  • Segment Description
    Provide educational content or guidance for the segment. This can include instructions, examples, or learning objectives.

You can add as many sections and segments as needed.

Step 3: Coach Resources

Upload any course files that should be privately available to coaches. These resources are not visible to public users.

  • Coach Resources
    You can upload multiple files. These might include lesson plans, printable materials, or internal notes.

Step 4: Risk Assessment

Use this step to document health and safety risks associated with the course.

Static Risk Assessment

Used for known or predictable risks. For each risk, provide:

  • Risk Description
  • Risk Cause
  • Severity (Low, Medium, High)
  • Risk Mitigation
  • New Severity (after mitigation)
  • Submitted By (auto-filled with your name)
  • Created On (auto-filled with today’s date)

Dynamic Risk Assessment

Used for on-the-day or unexpected risks. Fields are similar to static risks and should be completed during or immediately after course delivery if issues arise.

Step 5: Course Reviews

This section shows reviews submitted by users who completed the course. It is read-only and allows you to moderate review status.

Each review includes:

  • User Name (auto-filled)
  • Review Content (text submitted by the participant)
  • Approval Status (Pending Approval, Approved, Rejected)

You can update the status of each review to control what appears on the frontend.

Saving and Managing the Course

After completing all steps:

  1. Click Create to save the course.
  2. The course will now appear in the Courses list.
  3. You can edit or delete the course at any time by selecting the appropriate action from the list view.

Best Practices

  • Use clear, structured section and segment titles to improve learner understanding.
  • Keep the description concise but informative.
  • Ensure that all risks are accurately documented before course delivery.
  • Regularly review and approve user-submitted feedback.
  • Keep coach resources up-to-date and relevant.