How do I create a course using AI?

Coursebox offers flexible ways to create engaging online courses — whether you prefer the speed of AI or the control of manual design. This article covers how Learning Designers, Creators, and Administrators can quickly generate a course structure and content using the AI-powered tools.

Create a course using 'Ask Coursebox'

This section outlines how Learning Designers, Creators, and Administrators can quickly generate a course structure and content using the AI-powered tools available in Coursebox.

Starting Course Creation

Look for the dark circular + button in the left sidebar, labelled Create beneath it. This replaces the previous button that appeared in the top menu.

Clicking the button opens a dropdown menu with available actions. The options shown will depend on your role and plan subscrition.

Starting Course Creation (New Flow)

Creating a course is now faster and more intuitive with Ask Coursebox.

Step 1: Start from the Dashboard

From the main screen, you can begin immediately:

• Use the central AI prompt box (“What will you create?”)

• Or click Create manually if you prefer to build from scratch

• You can also access My courses or Upload materials from the same screen

Step 2: Describe Your Course

In the AI prompt box:

• Enter a clear description of your course (e.g. “Create a course on digital marketing for beginners”)

• The more detailed your prompt, the better the generated content will be?

Tip: For best results, include the audience, goals, and key topics in your prompt.

Step 3: Select Language

• Click the language selector (EN) below the prompt box

• Choose your preferred language (e.g. English AU, Spanish, German, etc.)

Step 4: Add Source Content (Optional)

Click the “+” icon to access additional options:

• Upload files to train the AI (PDFs, docs, etc.)

• Add web links to pull in external content

• Access Course settings

This allows the AI to generate more accurate and tailored course material.

Step 5: Configure Course Settings (Optional)

Within Course settings, you can toggle features such as:

• Interactive course elements

• YouTube video integration

• Extracting images from uploaded files

• AI-generated images

These settings help customise how your course is built and presented.

Step 6: Continue the Conversation

Once you’ve entered your prompt, continue refining your course by interacting with Ask Coursebox.

• Answer follow-up questions to clarify your course focus (e.g. content, LMS setup, or selling)

• Review the suggested course structure and provide feedback or adjustments

• The AI will progressively build your course, including:

  • Course structure

  • Sections and pages

  • Content and learning activitiesTip: The more you engage with the chat and provide feedback, the more tailored and accurate your course will be.

Tip: Engaging more with the chat and providing feedback will make your course more tailored and accurate.