Create a new course (from scratch)

With Mentortools, you can create your own online course in just a few minutes—without any technical knowledge. You determine how the course is structured, what content it includes, and who gets access.

Last updated 5 months ago

Whether it's a video course, a coaching program, or a freebie course, the flexible course editor allows you to design your content in a structured and professional way.

How to Create a New Course Step-by-Step

Open the Course Area

  • Then, in the top right, click on "Add new Course +".

Create General Course Information

  • Click on "Create Course".

  • The settings for your new online course will immediately be displayed in 3 categories.

Field

Description

Course Title

Here you enter the name of your online course. For example: "Instagram for Beginners"...

Category

The category is additional information for the course that you can use to classify your courses. Courses will then be grouped in the course overview by the categories you have assigned. Select a category from the existing ones or add a new one.

Cover Image

A publicly visible image of your online course that is displayed in the course list for customers. Add a cover image—upload a new image, select a template, or choose an image from the media library.

Course Announcement Text

The short description of your course is visible in the course list.

Module Layout

The module layout determines how the modules are displayed to your customers. Options for display are a list or a grid.

Course Description

The course description is visible on the course detail page. After clicking the "Open Product" button under the respective course in the course list, the detailed course description will be displayed.

Introduction Video

Here you can upload an introduction video for your course. You can 

upload a video file directly or insert a link from Vimeo/YouTube.

Make Further Settings

  • Go to the "Access" tab. Here you can set whether your course is:

    • active / inactive

    • public / secret

  • You can also set the start date of the course and/or a time-based access restriction.

  • Here you will also find direct links to your course (Free direct link to the course (Single Opt-in) & Free direct link to the course (Double Opt-in)).

  • Switch to the "Payments" tab. Here, in the general settings, you can determine whether your course is:

    • free

    • or paid

  • If your course is paid, set up the link to the sales page/order form in the payment settings and connect your course to a payment provider.

Save Course

  • When all settings are complete, click on the "Save and Close" button. You can change the course settings at any time.

Summary: What You Need for a New Course

  • Course title and description

  • At least one module with one lesson

  • Content (video, text, PDF, quiz, etc.)

  • Define the course as paid or free

  • Optional: image, video, category