Thanks to the internet and digital technologies, thousands of entrepreneurial organizations and individuals are now finding new niches to profit from in areas like providing online training and e-learning management systems.
eTraining is based on the concept of distance learning, where learners have no face-to-face interaction with the trainer or teacher.
The eTraining Industry Is Growing
e-Training marketplaces like Udemy show that the eLearning industry is growing.
Udemy.com offers 30,000+ e-courses covery every topic imaginable, from web development and improving self esteem, to courses about creativity and music, etc …
(Udemy.com provides 30,000+ e-courses covering all topics!)
This is not only great for people looking to learn, but also for individuals that have valuable information to teach.
eLearning – Benefits & Challenges
The internet provides tools and technologies for developing courses online. Training tools and technologies include Learning Management Systems, online videos, web-conferencing apps, audio training, eGuides, online forums, etc. There are, however, a number of drawbacks involved in planning courses online.
Some of the drawbacks and challenges include:
- Figuring out the,
- Using popular tools that don’t require investing additional effort, money or time in a new learning curve,
- Ensuring consistency across the content, course branding, etc.
- Measuring learning outcomes,
- Grading student performance,
- Providing reports, certificates of completion
Additionally, you need to take into account factors like the lack of human contact, learner boredom, loss of focus, etc.
e-Training – A World Of Possibilities
If you plan to develop and sell information products, creating an e-course that helps people learn practical things is a great way to grow a subscriber list and develop an online stream of revenue. Product creation is, after all, one of the best ways to build a 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. Almost every subject where there is a strong interest and demand to learn can be turned into a training product.
(Got knowledge, skills or a passion for commercial photography, gardening 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. Chances are, however, you probably already have the building blocks of great training content on your website or blog that can be leveraged into a training product.
If your website is built with WordPress and you’re searching for a cost-effective way to develop e-courses then here’s a powerful courseware plugin that you may want to consider using.
Our WordPress Plugin Is …
WPCourseware – Learning Management System Courseware Plugin For WordPress
Description Of Product
WPCourseware is a learning management system plugin for WordPress that lets you set up e-courses and build e-learning products fast using WordPress.
(WPCourseware – WordPress Course Creation Plugin)
The WP Courseware plugin is used by 7,000+ businesses online and makes creating training courses in WordPress simple.
Training courses in WP Courseware consist of modules and training modules comprise of units, surveys, etc.
WP Courseware integrates fully with WordPress. The plugin adds a new section to the main menu that lets you add a new course, add or edit existing course modules and units, add quizzes, edit plugin, import/export data, add certificates, view training documentation, etc …
(WP Courseware plugin menu)
WPCourseware also lets you add a sidebar widget, allowing users to view their own progress …
(WPCourseware Widget)
You can completely customize and configure all courses.
For example, you decide whether participants need to complete a training unit before they are allowed to advance through to the next section …
(Customize your course settings to suit your needs)
You can see an overview of your course details inside your admin dashboard and perform a range of actions (e.g. edit course settings) …
(View course information inside your admin dashboard)
If you already understand WordPress, you can create courses quickly using familiar WordPress interfaces and functionality.
For example, you can add and edit course titles and descriptions, set user access, customize messages and notifications, issue certificates of completion for courses and fine tune other course settings simply by clicking tabs, entering information into fields, checking radio buttons, selecting options from drop-down menus, dragging and dropping elements around screens, etc …
(Easily edit your course options)
Adding modules and course units is as simple as adding and editing WordPress posts. You can easily include text, images, videos, and any other type of content that you would normally add to a post.
You can order your content by dragging and dropping units inside training modules inside the ”Order Course Modules & Units” settings area …
(Order Course Modules & Units screen)
When you are done creating your module, simply publish it like any other WordPress post or page.
You can view a table containing your course units in the “Course Units” screen …
(Course Units table)
Placing your course and modules into pages is simple. You can use a range of shortcodes to insert course and module information into pages …
(WPCourseware shortcodes)
Shortcodes let you display training course information on your pages and manage all of your course options from your dashboard …
(Create professional-looking training courses easily with WP Courseware)
After your e-course is published, the content can be accessed by authorized users …
(Users must be logged in and have permission to view your training content)
For more details, visit the plugin site here: WP Courseware
Plugin Benefits
Below are just some of the many benefits and advantages of using WP Courseware to create training courses online on your WordPress website:
Fast And Simple To Install And Configure. Ready To Start Using In No Time.
WPCourseware installs just like any regular plugin. Just upload it to your Plugin folder via your WordPress dashboard and activate.
Really Simple To Use
As mentioned earlier, if you have a basic understanding of the way WordPress works, you can create courses very quickly using familiar interfaces and functionality.
Simply create a new course, module, or unit with course content, and optional quiz or survey. Drag and drop to organize the course and create a course outline using the plugin’s shortcodes or widget.
Unlimited Expansion Capacity
The WP Courseware plugin lets you set up unlimited courses, modules, lessons, quizzes, surveys and add an unlimited number of enrollees to courses.
Use Different Content Formats
Course units use WordPress custom types, which let you add anything you would typically insert into a WordPress page or postWordPress posts or pages besides text, like embedded media, graphic elements, links, downloadable files, etc.
(Use different types of content in your training courses)
Some additional benefits of the plugin include:
- Compatible with all WordPress themes: The plugin integrates with all WordPress themes.
- Use on all devices: WPCourseware deliver content accross all devices.
Product Features
WP Courseware offers a number of great features to site owners. Here are a few:
Course Outline And Progress Page
You can create course outlines or course progress pages via shortcodes. The course progress shortcode is dynamic and displays all the courses students have enrolled in while also displaying their current progress.
Track Course Progress
Students can also view their course progress with a custom sidebar widget.
As an administrator, you can also track students as they progress through courses inside your dashboard …
(Track course progress)
Automatic Enrollment
You can set up courses to allow automatic enrollment of new course participants.
Customized Certificates
At the end of a course, you can issue course participants who successfully complete your training courses with training certificates. Certificates of completion can be personalized with custom backgrounds, logos and signatures …
(Certificates of completion)
Import/Export Functionality
The export/import option allows you to transfer your course to other websites.
Custom Email Notifications And Messages
WP Courseware allows you to create custom email notifications for trainees after completing modules or courses and communicating on course-related administrative matters. You can also customize the quiz result email so your students can be congratulated after successfully completing a quiz. You can also send out mass emails trainees with their final course grade with a single click …
(WP Courseware – Custom User Notifications)
Surveys And Quizzes
You can add a quiz or survey to your course content …
(Surveys & Quizzes)
- Depending on your needs, you can add 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. You can also download a CSV file with survey results.
- The course grade book will help you track your student’s progress …
(Edit Quiz/Survey Screen – WP Courseware)
Integrates With e-Commerce & Membership Sites
WP Courseware works with leading WordPress e-commerce and membership plugins …
(Membership & eCommerce Integration)
Testimonials
Here are some of the testimonials users have written about 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
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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 – Tips
As mentioned earlier, if you have been online for a while, you probably already have loads of great content on your blog or website that can be leveraged into a new digital training product.
WPCourseware lets you convert any post or page on your site into a course unit, so if there are some educational content like tutorials published on your site, you probably already have a partially-created product …
(Convert any WordPress page or post into a course unit)
You can use the export/import feature to create and sell completed training courses to other WordPress site owners.
Apart from using the plugin to create sellable e-courses, you can also use WP Courseware to train staff inhouse, or document instructions for outsourcing tasks in your business.
WP Courseware Plugin Support
WP Courseware is well-supported and backed by a no-risk, 30 day, complete money-back guarantee. Users get free access to all integrations and 1 year of support and upgrades with their purchase.
The plugin’s “Documentation” section inside the plugin’s settings area explains how to use the shortcodes …
(Plugin Documentation – Shortcodes)
And access to a complete library of ”how-to” videos …
(WP Courseware Documentation – Video Tutorials)
Plugin Price
WPCourseware is available in the following options:
- 2-Site Licensing – This edition enables you to use WP Courseware on one WordPress site only. Price includes one year of free upgrades and support. Price = $99.00.
- 10-Site Licensing – This license allows you to use WP Courseware on ten WordPress sites. Pricing includes 1 year of free upgrades and support. Cost = $125.00.
- 25-Site License Edition – This lets you activate WP Courseware on 25 domains. Includes one year of free upgrades and support. Cost = $175.00.
Note: Pricing for WPCourseware depends on whether there are any promotions or limited-time specials being offered. The above reflects the price at the time this article was published. This may or may not be the actual pricing set by the plugin author when you visit the product site and you may be shown additional upsells or one-time offers after purchasing.
Check the plugin’s website for current pricing details:
Additional Information
For a demo video of the plugin in action, including installation instructions and tutorials, FAQs, customer help desk, contact details and more, visit the WPCourseware website.
Get This Plugin
WP Courseware helps you create and sell ecourses fast. This is a powerful plugin that you should definitely consider.
For more details, check out the plugin here:
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