What's New in Coursebox
A roundup of the latest features and improvements in Coursebox. Each section covers what's new, how it works, and what you can do with it.
Ask Coursebox (April 04, 2026)
Create and refine courses by chatting directly with Coursebox AI.
What's new
A more conversational way to create courses using AI
Improved course structure UX with better organisation
Easier editing and refinement of course structure through chat
How it works
Start from the dashboard
Enter a course description in the prompt box
Select your preferred language
(Optional) Upload files or add links
Continue the conversation to refine your course
Review the generated structure
Click Generate Course to finalise
What you can do
Create complete courses without manual setup
Adjust structure, content, and flow through chat
Guide the AI with feedback and follow-up prompts
Generate more accurate content using source materials
Build courses faster with fewer steps
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Magic Link Login (April 02, 2026)
Log in instantly using a secure link sent to your email.
What's new
Password-free login using a secure email link
Faster and simpler access for all users
Works for learners, creators, and collaborators
Reduces friction during sign-in
How it works
Enter your email on the login page
A secure login link is sent to your inbox
Click the link to access your account
No password required
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Version History (March 23, 2026)
Restore a previously saved version of your course.
What's new
Access up to the last 20 saved versions
Restore any previous version instantly
Track changes made over time
Helps prevent loss of content or edits
How it works
Open your course editor
Click Version History
View up to 20 previous saves
Select a version to preview or restore
Confirm to revert your course
What you can do
Revert to an earlier version if something breaks
Recover deleted or overwritten content
Compare recent changes
Maintain better control over course updates
PDF Export v2 (March 16, 2026)
Turn courses into e-books.
What's new
Export courses as visually structured PDFs
Images and media are included across all sections
Interactive elements like accordions, tabs, and flipcards are rendered visually
Embedded videos appear inside the PDF layout
Improved colours and formatting for a more polished output
How it works
Open your course
Click Publish in the top right in Edit Mode
Select Course PDF
The system generates a formatted version of your course
Download and share your PDF
What you can do
Share courses as professional-looking documents
Convert training content into downloadable resources
Use PDFs for offline learning or distribution
Repurpose courses as guides, handbooks, or ebooks
Presentation To Video (March 03, 2026)
Turn slide-based content into videos with AI voiceovers.
What's new
Convert PDF slides into videos automatically
Generate voiceovers based on slide content
Create video lessons without manual recording
Ideal for turning presentations into training content
How it works
Upload a PDF file with your slides
Each slide is processed as a video scene
Add or edit the script for each slide
Select voice and settings
Generate your video
What you can do
Edit the script for each slide before generating
Control how each slide is narrated
Regenerate videos with updated voice or script
Turn existing presentations into full video lessons
Hotspots (February 04, 2026)
Turn images into interactive learning experiences with clickable hotspots.
What's new
Add clickable points on images to reveal information
Create interactive diagrams and visual learning experiences
Highlight key areas, features, or steps inside an image
Perfect for scenario-based and visual learning
How it works
In the course editor, select Interactions
Choose Hotspot Image
Upload an image
Click Add hotspot and place markers on the image
Add content for each hotspot
Drag, edit, or remove hotspots as needed
What you can do
Add multiple hotspots to one image
Show explanations or guidance on click
Reposition hotspots anywhere on the image
Update or delete hotspots anytime
Content Blocks (February 03, 2026)
Add images and videos anywhere on the page for better layout and control.
What's new
Place images and videos anywhere in your content
No more single image or video block for the entire page
Better layout control and cleaner course design
Improved learner experience
How it works
Add a Content Block under text
Insert images or videos directly within your page
Position media alongside your content for better flow
Promo (February 03, 2026)
Highlight important content using visual cards with images, text, and optional call-to-action buttons.
What's new
Add image-based promo cards to highlight key content
Include a heading, short description, and optional call-to-action
Makes content easier to scan and more engaging
How it works
Open your course page
Click Interactions from the bottom toolbar
Select Promo to add a promo block
Each promo card includes:
Heading — title for the card
Image — upload a visual for the card
Content — short description or supporting text
Button — a clickable button which can go to a desired URL
Best practices
Use high quality images
Keep image sizes consistent across cards
Keep descriptions short (1–3 sentences works best)
Custom Video Background (February 03, 2026)
Upload your own image to use as the background for AI videos.
What's new
Replace the default video background with any custom image
Match videos to your course branding
Create a more polished and consistent look
How it works
Open your AI Video
Select Background
Upload an image to use as the background
Preview your voice, script, avatar, and other video elements
Click Generate
Banners (January 28, 2026)
Add a polished banner to any page, with an image and custom text.
What's new
Pages can now include a banner at the top
Change the banner image and edit the text
Makes sections feel more visual and professional
How it works
Add a Banner to a page
Update the image (or replace it entirely)
Edit the banner text to match your content
Carousel (January 28, 2026)
Present content across multiple swipeable or clickable slides.
What's new
Create interactive slide-based content inside courses
Break information into smaller, digestible sections
Highlight key points or create visual storytelling experiences
Optional auto-play for automatic slide rotation
How it works
Click Carousel from the interaction menu
A carousel block is added to your page
Enable Auto play to rotate slides automatically (optional)
Click any carousel item to edit
Update the title and background colour (or enter a HEX code)
Add or edit content inside the content editor
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More Text Elements (January 27, 2026)
Create richer and more engaging course content with new text and layout options.
What's new
More content elements available when editing text
New layout and formatting options for better structure
More visually engaging learning content
New elements include:
Grid cards
Table
List cards
Quote
Numbered list
How it works
Click Text inside the course editor
Choose from the available content elements
Select your preferred layout and apply changes
Course Branding (December 20, 2025)
Give every course its own look. You can now set branding colours per course.
What's new
Each course can have different branding
Set colours with a picker or paste a HEX code
Changes apply only to that course, not your other courses
How it works
On any course page:
Open the course editor
Select Theme
Choose colours (or enter HEX codes) for each option
Save your changes
Personalised AI Tutor (December 17, 2025)
Every course now comes with its own AI tutor chatbot.
What's new
A unique AI tutor is automatically generated for each course
Tutor name and face are based on the course content
Learners can ask questions and receive contextual answers
No setup required
Why this matters
Instead of a generic chatbot, each course now has its own tutor identity. The AI understands the specific course content and provides more relevant, focused responses.
How it works
When a course is created, an AI tutor is generated automatically
The tutor is assigned a name and face image
Learners can interact with the tutor throughout the course
Responses are based on that course's content
You can edit the tutor name, image, and train it on the course or other documents
Icons (December 07, 2025)
Course content now includes icons automatically to improve visual clarity and engagement.
What's new
Icons are added automatically across course content
Makes learning content more visual and engaging
Improves readability and structure
No setup required
How it works
Icons appear automatically in supported content areas
No action is required from course creators or learners
Content becomes easier to scan and understand
Listen Mode (November 21, 2025)
Learners can now listen to survey questions being read aloud.
What's new
Questions are read aloud in surveys and quizzes
Learners can respond by speaking, typing, or selecting answers
Improves accessibility and hands-free learning
Built-in audio player appears automatically
How it works
When a learner opens a survey activity with Listen Mode enabled:
The question is displayed on screen
An audio player appears at the top of the activity
Learners can listen to the question
Learners can respond by speaking, typing, or selecting an option
Custom AI Avatars (November 19, 2025)
Create training videos with your AI avatar using just a single photo.
What's new
Generate an AI avatar from one uploaded image
Select from 100+ languages and 300+ accents
Customise voice, tone, and background
How it works
Upload a single photo
Enter your script or write one with AI
Generate your AI avatar video
Add the video directly into your course
Gamification (October 21, 2025)
Make learning more motivating and engaging with pathways, badges, and leaderboards.
What's new
Pathways: guide learners step-by-step through sequences of activities
Badges: reward learners with visible achievements
Leaderboards: spark healthy competition with rankings
Optional auto-assign of badges based on rules
How it works
Pathways
Define a series of activities in a logical progression
Learners unlock steps as they complete previous ones
Ideal for learning journeys with prerequisites
Badges
Create badge designs and criteria
Award badges when learners complete activities or reach milestones
Badges display in learner profiles
Leaderboards
Activate leaderboard tracking for courses
Learners rank based on completed activities or points
Encourages friendly competition
New AI Video Avatars (October 16, 2025)
Choose from 500+ AI avatars for your training videos.
What's new
500+ avatar options available
Wider range of styles, looks, and professional settings
Greater diversity and representation
More flexibility to match your course audience
How it works
Open your AI video settings
Browse the expanded avatar library
Select your preferred avatar
Generate your video as usual
