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Can I build a course manually instead of using AI?

Absolutely. Coursebox allows Learning Designers, Creators, and Administrators to build a course from scratch using the manual course creation option. This gives you full control over the structure, content, and layout from the very beginning.

Step 1: Start from the Dashboard

From the main dashboard, you can begin immediately by clicking the + Icon Or select Create

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  • In Ask Coursebox, select Create manually to begin building your course from scratch

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Step 2: Add Course Title and Description

You’ll first be prompted to define your course:

  • Course Title – Enter a clear and engaging name

  • Course Description – Explain what the course is about

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Your description should clearly outline:

  • What the course covers

  • Who the course is for

  • The key skills or outcomes learners will gain

This helps learners quickly understand the value and purpose of your course.

Step 3: Describe Course Advantages

In this section, you can highlight the learning outcomes or key benefits of your course.

  • Use the text editor toolbar to format your content

  • Add bullet points, links, images, or videos using the available icons

  • Structure your outcomes clearly for readability

This section is ideal for listing what learners will be able to do by the end of the course.

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Step 4: Add Skills and Knowledge

The Skills and Knowledge section allows you to tag your course with relevant topics.

  • Enter keywords (e.g. Safety, Inspection, Maintenance)

  • Click Add to include them as tags

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These tags help:

  • Improve course discoverability

  • Categorise your course content

  • Provide clarity on learning focus areas

Step 5: Build Your Course Structure

Use the left-hand panel to manually create and organise your course:

  • Click + Add Section to create new sections

  • Click + Add Page to add content within each section

  • Select a page to open the Text Editor and start adding content

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Within the editor, you can:

  • Write and format text

  • Use the AI Editor (the ✨ sparkle icon in the top toolbar) for assistance

  • Add media, links, and interactive elements

  • Upload supporting resources

Final Step: Save and Continue

  • Click Save regularly as you build your course

  • Continue adding sections, pages, and content until your course is complete

  • When ready, you can proceed to publish and share your course