Thanks to the internet, thousands of entrepreneurial companies and individuals are finding new niches to profit from in areas like online education.
e-Learning is based on the concept of distance learning, where students have no direct face-to-face interaction with the trainer or teacher.
The eTraining Industry Is Growing
Online education marketplaces like Udemy.com are strong indicators of the massive growth of the eLearning industry.
Udemy.com offers over 30,000 courses online covery every subject imaginable, from web design and personal transformation, to courses about stress management and language learning, etc …
(Udemy currently offers 30,000+ online courses covering all topics!)
The fact that the eLearning industry is growing is not only great for people looking to learn new things, but also for businesses that have something unique to share.
eCourses – Benefits And Challenges
The internet provides tools and technologies for developing e-training courses. Training-boosting tools and technologies include Learning Management Systems (LMS), online videos, audio training, web-conferencing, online forums, reports, etc. There are, however, a number of challenges when it comes to planning, developing and implementing e-courses.
Some of the drawbacks and challenges include:
- Figuring out delivery methods,
- Employing popular tools and technologies that students can use instinctively to access the content,
- Ensuring consistency across content design, branding, etc.
- Measuring outcomes,
- Assessing scores,
- Creating reports, completion certificates
Additionally, you need to take into account factors like the lack of human contact, learner boredom, distractions, etc.
Online Learning – Unlimited Possibilities
If you plan to develop and sell digital products, creating elearning products that teach people useful things is a great way to grow a subscriber list and develop an online stream of revenue. Creating products is one of the best ways to build a loyal customer base, as well as establish authority and credibility online and position yourself as a leader in your industry.
There’s a ton of opportunity. Anything can be taught online.
(Got a business or passion for commercial photography, horticulture or creative writing? Turn it into an e-course!)
The problem with product creation, however, is that creating PDF reports and training courses from scratch is very time-consuming. If you have been marketing yourself online for a while, however, you probably already have content on your blog or website that can be leveraged into a digital product.
If you’re searching for a cost-effective way to create training products and your website is driven by WordPress, then here is a great WordPress plugin that can help you.
Announcing …
WP Courseware – WordPress Course Management System Plugin
Description Of Plugin
WPCourseware is a learning management system plugin for WordPress that lets users set up training courses and build e-learning products quickly using WordPress.
(WP Courseware – WordPress Course Creation Plugin)
The WPCourseware plugin is used in thousands of websites and makes creating courses in WordPress simple.
A course in WP Courseware contains training modules and modules are built using units, quizzes, etc.
WPCourseware fully integrates with WordPress. Once installed, the plugin adds an “options” menu that lets you create new courses, edit existing course modules and units, add quizzes, edit settings, import/export training content, create certificates of completion, view training documentation, etc …
(WP Courseware plugin menu)
WPCourseware also lets you include a sidebar widget, allowing users to monitor their own progress …
(WPCourseware Widget)
You can fully customize and configure your courses.
For example, you can specify if course students need to complete a training section before they are allowed to advance through to the next unit …
(Configure your course settings to suit your needs)
You can see an overview of your courses inside your dashboard and perform a range of actions (e.g. reorder modules, units and quizzes) …
(View details about all courses inside your admin dashboard)
If you already understand the way WordPress works, you can create training courses fast using familiar interfaces and functions.
For example, you can add and edit course titles and descriptions, set user access, customize user messages and notifications, create course completion certificates and fine tune other course settings simply by switching tabs, entering information into fields, checking radio buttons, selecting drop-down menu options, rearranging elements around screens using drag and drop, etc …
(”Edit Course” screen)
Adding modules and course units is as simple as creating and editing a WordPress post. You can include text, images, videos, and any other form of content that you would normally add to a post.
You can order your units inside modules using drag and drop inside the Ordering section …
(Order Course Modules & Units screen)
When you have finished creating your module, just publish it like any other WordPress post or page.
You can view a list of all course units in the “Course Units” area …
(List of course units)
Placing your course and training modules into pages is simple. WP Courseware allows you to use the plugin’s built-in shortcodes to insert courses and module information into pages …
(WPCourseware shortcode)
Shortcodes let you add training course content to your pages and manage all of your course options from the plugin settings section …
(Create training courses easily with WP Courseware)
After publishing your e-course, it can be viewed by logged in members with permission to access the information …
(Users must be logged in and have permission to access your training content)
Learn more about this plugin here: WP Courseware
Plugin Benefits
Below are just some of the benefits of using WP Courseware to add courses to your website on your WordPress site:
Ready To Use In No Time
WP Courseware is quite easy to install. Just upload a zip folder containing the plugin to your Plugin folder via your WordPress administrator section and activate.
Create Courses In Minutes
As mentioned earlier, if you already understand the way WordPress works, you can create courses very quickly using familiar WordPress interfaces and functions.
Simply create a new course, module, or unit with course content, and optional quiz or survey. Drag and drop to organize the content and create a course outline using the plugin’s shortcodes or widget.
Unlimited Expansion Capacity
WP Courseware lets you add unlimited courses, modules, lessons, surveys, quizzes and students.
Add Any Type Of Content
A course unit uses WordPress custom types, which enables you to add anything you would typically insert into WordPress posts or pages besides text, such as embedded media, graphic elements, links, file downloads, etc.
(Use different types of content in your training courses)
Some additional benefits include:
- Works with all themes: WPCourseware works with all WordPress themes.
- Compatible with all devices: The plugin allows you to deliver training content across multiple devices.
Features
WPCourseware offers WP users with a number of features. Below we have listed a few of these:
Course Outlines
You can create a course outline or course progress page using shortcodes. The course progress shortcode is dynamic and displays the courses your students have enrolled in as well as displaying their current progress.
Track Course Progress
Students can also view their course progress using a dynamic custom sidebar widget.
As a course administrator, you can also track student progress inside your dashboard …
(Track student progress)
Automatically Enroll Students
You can set up courses to allow automatic enrollment of new participants.
Certificates Of Completion
Students can be issued with a customized certificate of completion. Course certificates can be personalized with a custom background, logo, and signature …
(Training certificates)
Import/Export Functionality
The import/export feature lets you set up training courses on other websites.
User Messaging
WP Courseware allows you to set up custom email messages to congratulate course participants after completing modules or courses and to communicate course-related administrative matters. You can also customize quiz result emails so your students can be congratulated after passing the quiz. You can also send out mass emails to students with their final grades with just one click …
(User Messaging – WP Courseware)
Add Quizzes And Surveys
Add a quiz or survey to course content …
(Quizzes And Surveys)
- Use course progress blocking or non-blocking quizzes depending on your needs.
- Quizzes can be timed, paginated, and include customized feedback based on question tags.
- Results can be downloaded in PDF format. The survey feature allows you to download a CSV file with survey results.
- The instructor grade book will help you track how students are progressing …
(Edit Quiz/Survey Screen – WP Courseware)
e-Commerce And Membership Site Plugin Integration
WPCourseware works with many ecommerce and membership plugins …
(e-Commerce & Membership Site Integration)
Feedback From Users
Here are just some testimonials customers have provided for WPCourseware:
“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, Entrepreneur, Blogger, & Speaker
Product Tips
As mentioned earlier, if you have been marketing yourself online for a while, you probably already have the building blocks of great training content on your website or blog that can be leveraged into a digital training product.
WPCourseware lets you convert any any WordPress page or post into a course unit, so if showing outsourced workers how to complete certain tasks.
Support
WPCourseware is very well-supported and backed by a risk-free, thirty day, 100% 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 available shortcodes …
(Plugin Documentation – Shortcodes)
And access to 15+ ”how-to” video tutorials …
(Plugin Documentation – How-To Video Tutorials)
Product Cost
WP Courseware is available in the following options:
- 2-Site License – This enables you to use WP Courseware on a single WordPress domain. Includes 1 year of free upgrades and support. Cost = $99.00.
- 10-Site Licensing – This license option enables you to use WP Courseware on ten WordPress sites. Includes 1 year of free upgrades and support. Cost = $125.00.
- 25-Site License Edition – This edition allows you to use WP Courseware on 25 domains. Includes 1 year of free upgrades and support. Cost = $175.00.
Note: Pricing details of WPCourseware depends on whether there are any promotions or limited-time specials being offered. Currently, the plugin sells for the pricing shown above. This may or may not be the actual price charged by the plugin developer when you visit the product website and there may be additional upsells or one-time offers after you’ve purchased.
Check the plugin’s website for current pricing details:
Additional Product Info
For ”how to” videos of the plugin in action, including installation instructions and tutorials, FAQs, customer help desk, contact details and more, visit the WPCourseware website.
In Conclusion
If you’re searching for an inexpensive way to create and sell ecourses, The WP Courseware plugin is a powerful solution that you need to check out.
For full details, visit the plugin website here:
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