How do I edit the layout and structure of my course?

The Course Editor lets you add, reorder, and remove sections and pages. Choose between single- or double-column layouts for different visual formats. You can also lock completed content, add HTML for advanced styling, and preview how learners will view each page.

Once your course has been created—whether manually or with AI—you can begin customising it to suit your learning objectives. Coursebox provides an intuitive editing interface that lets you add, update, and organise your course content with ease.

Create sections

You can organise your content by dividing your course into multiple sections. Each section can include a variety of activities—such as videos, quizzes, documents, and interactive elements—allowing you to structure learning in a clear, modular way that supports engagement and progression.

You can easily update, remove, or protect sections within your course:

• Edit: Click the ⋮ menu next to a section title and select Edit to update it as your course content develops.

• Delete: Click the trash icon to remove a section. Keep in mind this will also delete all activities within that section—review carefully before proceeding.

• Lock: If a page or section is locked, learners must go through it in order and can't click ahead. If it's unlocked, they can skip around and use the menu on the left to jump to other pages, even if they haven't finished earlier ones.

• Reorder: Use the Up and down arrows to rearrange pages or sections for your course structure as needed.

Select Page View Style

Coursebox allows you to choose between single-column and double-column page layouts, giving you flexibility in how content is presented to learners.

From the top right hand side menu. Select the three dots to open the menu:

Single-Column Page View

Displays all content in a single, vertical scroll. Best for mobile-first experiences, simpler lessons with text and media, and minimising distractions.

Double-Column Page View

Divides the page into two side-by-side content areas. Best for complex layouts (e.g., video + notes), visually balancing long content blocks, and placing multimedia alongside explanatory text.

Switch to Learner View

Once you've started editing your course, you can use Learner view to see how it will appear to learners. Simply click the button to view your course as a participant would—allowing you to check layout, content flow, and overall learner experience before publishing.

Version History (Course Restore)

Coursebox automatically saves a version history for every course. If you make a mistake or want to revert to a previous version of your course, you can restore an earlier snapshot at any time.

How to Restore a Previous Course Version

1. Open the course you want to restore in the course editor.

2. Click the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the course editor.

3. Select Version History from the dropdown menu.

4. A panel will appear showing all saved versions with timestamps. Browse through the list to find the version you want to restore.

5. Click Restore on the version you want to revert to. Your course will be updated to that saved state.

Troubleshooting Course Editing

My changes to the course are not saving.

Ensure you click the Save button after making changes — Coursebox does not auto-save all content types. If changes still don't save, try refreshing the page and re-entering your edits. Check your internet connection if the issue persists.

I can't reorder sections or activities.

Reordering uses the Up and Down arrow icons next to each section or activity. If the arrows are not visible, make sure you are in the course editor (not Learner view) and that you have the correct admin role assigned.

The course looks different to learners than it does in my editor.

Use Learner view to see exactly how learners will view the course. Note that locked sections and completion requirements only affect learners — you will see all content regardless of locks while editing.