Thanks to the internet and digital technologies, thousands of entrepreneurial companies and individuals are finding new niches to profit from in areas like providing e-training courses and e-learning management systems.
e-Training is based on the concept of distance learning, where students do not interact face-to-face with the trainer or teacher.
The e-Learning Industry Is Growing
Online teaching marketplaces like Udemy are indicative of the tremendous growth of the e-Learning industry.
Udemy currently offers 30,000+ ecourses covering all topics, from office productivity and leadership, to courses on happiness and language learning, etc …
(Udemy currently offers 30,000+ ecourses covering all topics!)
This is not only great for people looking to learn, but also for individuals that have something unique that can help transform the lives of others.
eCourses – Benefits & Challenges
Some of the drawbacks of planning, developing and implementing ecourses include:
- Figuring out the best method to deliver content,
- Employing popular tools that don’t require spending additional time learning,
- Ensuring consistent standards are applied throughout content design, branding, etc.
- Measuring outcomes,
- Assessing student performance,
- Generating useful reports, certificates of completion
Additional factors include lack of human contact, potential lack of student motivation (e.g. boredom), lack of focus, etc.
Online Courses – A World Of Possibilities
If you plan to create and sell products online, creating training products that help people learn useful subjects is a great way to grow a list or monetize your website. Product creation is one of the best ways to attract customers, establish authority and credibility online and position yourself as a leader in your industry or niche.
There’s a ton of opportunity. Just about every imaginable subject can be taught online.
(Got a business built around commercial photography, landscaping or creative writing? Turn it into an ecourse!)
The problem with product creation, however, is that creating “how to” ebooks and training courses from scratch can be very time-consuming. Chances are, however, that if you have been marketing your business online for a while, you probably already have the building blocks of great training content on your blog or website that can be leveraged into a digital product.
If your site is built using WordPress and you are searching for an inexpensive way to develop ”how-to” products this article will introduce you to a great plugin you may want to keep in mind.
Let’s Review …
WPCourseware – WordPress Learning Management Plugin
Description
WPCourseware is a learning management system plugin for WordPress that lets users set up professional training courses and build e-learning products fast using WordPress.
(WP Courseware – Learning Management System Courseware Plugin For WordPress)
The WP Courseware plugin is currently being used by over 7,000 businesses online and makes creating training courses in WordPress simple.
Training courses in WPCourseware comprise of training modules and training modules comprise of units, surveys, etc.
WPCourseware integrates fully with any WordPress site. Once installed, the plugin adds an “options” menu that lets you add a new course, edit existing modules and units, edit quiz questions, edit settings, import/export training content, edit certificates of completion, view plugin documentation, etc …
(WPCourseware options menu)
WP Courseware also lets you add a widget in the sidebar, giving users access to information about their course progress …
(WP Courseware Widget)
You can fully customize and configure all courses.
For example, you can decide whether course students must complete a training section before they can advance through to the next unit …
(Configure your course settings to suit your needs)
You can see an overview of all training courses inside your WP dashboard and perform a number of actions (e.g. access the grade book) …
(View details about all courses inside the admin dashboard)
If you are already familiar with WordPress, you can quickly create training courses using familiar WordPress interfaces and functions.
For example, you can easily add and edit course titles and descriptions, set user access, customize user messages and user notifications, issue certificates of completion for courses and fine tune other course settings simply by switching tabs, entering data into fields, checking radio buttons, selecting options from drop-down menus, rearranging elements around screens using drag and drop, etc …
(”Edit Course” screen)
Adding training modules and course units is as easy as creating and editing a WordPress post. You can include text, images, videos, and any other type of content that you would normally add to a post.
You can reorder your training content by dragging and dropping units inside training modules inside the ”Order Course” section …
(Order Course Modules & Units section)
When you have finished creating your unit, just publish it like any other WordPress post or page.
You can view a table containing all course units in the “Course Units” area …
(Course Units table)
Placing your course and modules into pages is simple. WP Courseware allows you to insert courses and training module information into pages using a range of shortcodes …
(WPCourseware shortcodes)
After publishing your page, your training course will display to users with all of the information you have configured …
(Creating professional-looking training courses is easy with WPCourseware)
After publishing your e-course, authorized users can access the content …
(Users must log in and have permission to view your training content)
Go here to learn more about the plugin: WP Courseware
Benefits
Below are just a few of the benefits and advantages of using WP Courseware to create courses online on your WordPress site:
Ready To Start Using In Minutes
WPCourseware installs like every plugin. Simply upload the plugin file to your Plugins folder via your administrator login and activate.
Very Simple To Use
As mentioned earlier, if you have a basic understanding of how WordPress works, you can quickly create training courses using familiar interfaces and functions.
Just create a new course, module, or course unit with course content, and optional quiz or survey. Drag and drop to arrange the course and create a course outline using the plugin’s shortcodes or widget.
Unlimited Expandability
The plugin allows you to add unlimited courses, modules, lessons, surveys, quizzes and enrollees.
Add Any Type Of Content
A course unit uses WordPress custom types, which lets you add anything you would typically insert into a WordPress page or postWordPress posts or pages besides text, such as video, audio files, images, links, file downloads, etc.
(Use different content types to create your training courses)
Additional plugin benefits include the following:
- Compatible with all WP themes: WP Courseware integrates with all WordPress themes.
- Compatible with all devices: WPCourseware deliver training content accross all devices.
WPCourseware Features
WP Courseware provides many unique features to WP users. Here are some:
Course Outline
You can create a course outline or course progress page using shortcodes. The course progress shortcode is dynamic and displays the courses your students are enrolled in as well as displaying their current progress.
Progress-Tracking Features
Students can also view their course progress using a custom sidebar widget.
As a course administrator, you can also track student progress inside the dashboard …
(Track student progress)
Automatic Enrollment
You can set up courses to allow automatic enrollment of new course students.
Training Course Certificates
Provide students with course completion certificates. You can add custom backgrounds, logos and signatures …
(Training certificates)
Export/Import Functionality
The export/import option lets you set up training courses on other WP sites.
User Notifications
WPCourseware lets you create custom user messages to congratulate students upon module or course completion and communicating on course-related administrative matters. You can also customize quiz result emails to congratulate students who successfully complete course quizzes. You can also send out a mass email to your students with their final grades with just one click …
(WP Courseware – Email Messages)
Quizzes & Surveys
You can add quizzes and surveys to course content …
(Surveys & Quizzes)
- Depending on how you decide to build your course, you can use course progress blocking or non-blocking quizzes.
- Quizzes can be timed, paginated, and include customized feedback based on question tags.
- Quiz results can be downloaded in PDF format. Surveys allow you to download a CSV file with survey results.
- The course grade book helps you track your student’s progress …
(WPCourseware – Edit Quiz/Survey Screen)
Works With eCommerce & Membership Site Plugins
WP Courseware can be used with leading ecommerce and membership plugins …
(e-Commerce And Membership Plugin Integration)
User Testimonials
Below are a few of the testimonials that customers have submitted regarding the WPCourseware plugin:
“No e-learning solution for WordPress compares to the ease and speed that WP Courseware offers people when setting up online courses.” Chris Lema, Author, Speaker, and E-Learning Expert
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“Nate contacted me about checking out WP Courseware. I did… and I was impressed. Today, I have WP Courseware integrated into the delivery side of Blog Marketing Academy itself.” David Risley
WPCourseware Plugin – Useful Tips
As mentioned earlier, if you have been marketing yourself online for a while, you probably already have content on your blog or website that can be leveraged into a digital training product.
WPCourseware allows you to easily convert any page or post on your site into a course unit, so if you have already published some educational content like step-by-step tutorials.
Product Support
WP Courseware is very well-supported and backed by a no-risk, 30 day, complete refund guarantee. Users get free access to all integrations and one year of support and upgrades with their purchase.
The plugin’s “Documentation” section inside the plugin’s options and settings area explains how to use the shortcodes …
(Plugin Documentation – Shortcodes)
And access to complete plugin “how to” step-by-step tutorials …
(WP Courseware Documentation – How-To Videos)
Software Cost
WP Courseware is available in the following options:
- 2-Site License – This lets you install WPCourseware on a single domain. Price includes 1 year of free upgrades and support. Price = $99.00.
- 10-Site Licensing – This option lets you activate WP Courseware on 10 sites. It includes one year of free upgrades and support. Price = $125.00.
- 25-Site License – This allows you to activate WPCourseware on twenty-five web sites. Price includes one year of free upgrades and support. Cost = $175.00.
Note: Pricing details of the WP Courseware plugin depends on whether there are any promotions or limited-time special offers. The price shown above was correct at the time this article was published. This may or may not be the actual price charged by the plugin seller when you visit the product website and you may be shown additional upsells or one-time offers after your purchase.
Check the plugin’s website for the latest pricing information:
Additional Info
For a demo video of the plugin in action, including installation instructions and tutorials, FAQs, support help desk, contact details and more, visit the WPCourseware website.
Download This Plugin
WPCourseware will help you build ecourses fast. This is a powerful courseware solution that you should definitely keep in mind.
For complete details, visit the plugin website here:
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