> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://orgo.space/docs/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Courses & LMS > Build online courses for your members — lessons, quizzes, progress tracking, and certificates The Courses module is a built-in Learning Management System. Create structured learning paths with text, video, and quizzes. Track who's progressing, who's completed, and award badges or certificates automatically. *** ## Do I need Courses? | You want to... | Courses? | | ---------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Train new members on organization basics | Yes — onboarding course | | Certify members in specific skills | Yes — courses with quizzes and certificates | | Offer optional learning for professional development | Yes — open enrollment courses | | Ensure everyone completes compliance training | Yes — mandatory enrollment with tracking | | Share a few training videos | Maybe — a discussion post or Files section might be simpler | | Run in-person-only workshops | No — use [Events](/platform/events) to manage registration and attendance | *** ## Course structure A course is organized into **modules** containing **lessons**: ``` Course: First Aid Basics ├── Module 1: Introduction │ ├── Lesson: What is First Aid? (text) │ ├── Lesson: Legal Considerations (text) │ └── Lesson: Knowledge Check (quiz) ├── Module 2: Emergency Response │ ├── Lesson: Assessing the Scene (video) │ ├── Lesson: Calling for Help (text) │ └── Lesson: Practical Exercise (assignment) └── Module 3: Final Assessment └── Lesson: Final Quiz (quiz) ``` ### Lesson types | Type | What it is | Use for | | -------------- | --------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------- | | **Text** | Rich text with images, formatting, links | Explanations, procedures, guidelines | | **Video** | YouTube, Vimeo, or uploaded video | Demonstrations, lectures, walkthroughs | | **Document** | Downloadable PDF or file | Reference materials, handouts | | **Quiz** | Multiple choice, true/false, short answer, matching | Knowledge checks and assessments | | **Assignment** | Practical exercise with submission | Hands-on tasks members complete | *** ## Creating a course **Courses** → **Create Course** | Setting | What it does | | --------------- | ------------------------------------------------ | | **Title** | Course name displayed to learners | | **Description** | Overview — what they'll learn and why it matters | | **Cover image** | Visual for the course catalog | | **Duration** | Estimated time to complete | | **Difficulty** | Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced | | **Category** | For organizing courses in the catalog | After creating the course, add modules and lessons using the course builder. *** ## Enrollment | Enrollment type | How it works | Use when | | --------------------- | ---------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------- | | **Open** | Anyone can self-enroll | Optional learning, professional development | | **Approval required** | Admin approves enrollment requests | Limited spots, selective programs | | **Invite only** | Admin enrolls specific members | Mandatory training, targeted programs | | **Automatic** | Based on user type or group | Onboarding courses for new members | ### Prerequisites Require members to complete other courses before enrolling. This creates structured learning paths — e.g., "Level 2" requires completing "Level 1" first. *** ## Progress tracking ### What's tracked per learner | Metric | Description | | --------------------- | ---------------------------------- | | **Lessons completed** | Which lessons they've finished | | **Quiz scores** | Results from assessments | | **Time spent** | How long they've engaged | | **Last activity** | When they last accessed the course | ### Completion criteria Define what "complete" means for your course: * All lessons viewed * Minimum quiz score achieved (e.g., 80%) * Assignments submitted *** ## Certificates and badges When a learner completes a course: 1. **Completion is recorded** in their profile 2. **Certificate is generated** (if enabled) — branded with your org name, the course title, learner name, and date 3. **Badge is awarded** (if linked) — appears on their profile Certificates can include your organization's branding and a digital signature. *** ## Course analytics | Metric | What it tells you | | ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ | | **Total enrollments** | Interest level in the course | | **Completion rate** | Whether learners finish (low = course may be too long or too hard) | | **Average quiz score** | Whether content is being understood | | **Time to complete** | Whether your duration estimate is accurate | | **Drop-off points** | Where learners stop — helps identify problem areas | *** ## Common scenarios Set enrollment to **Automatic** based on user type. New members are enrolled when they join. Track completion in the analytics view and follow up with members who haven't started. Check where they drop off using analytics. Shorten lessons — 5-10 minutes each is ideal. Mix content types (text, video, quiz) to maintain engagement. Send completion reminders. Yes. You can reset completions and re-enroll members. Or duplicate the course and update content for the new year. Multiple choice and true/false are auto-graded immediately. Short answer and assignments may need manual review by the course administrator. This depends on your quiz settings. You can allow unlimited retakes, set a maximum number, or allow only one attempt. *** ## Related * [Badges](/platform/badges) — Award badges for course completion * [Events](/platform/events) — For in-person training sessions * [Groups](/platform/groups) — Control course access by group membership