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Guide

Uploading Video Lessons

Complete guide to uploading, managing, and optimizing video content for your courses.

1

Lesson type selector with Video highlighted

From your course curriculum builder, click "Add Lesson" within a module. Select "Video Lesson" as the lesson type. You'll see the video lesson upload form.

Lesson type selector with Video highlighted
2

Lesson title and description fields

Give your lesson a clear, descriptive title (e.g., "Foundation Application Techniques"). Add an optional description explaining what students will learn. Set the lesson order number if you want specific positioning.

Lesson title and description fields
3

Video file upload area with progress bar

Click "Choose Video File" or drag and drop your video file. Supported formats: MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI. Maximum file size: 500MB per video. For larger files, consider compressing or splitting into multiple lessons. You'll see a progress bar during upload.

Video file upload area with progress bar
4

Duration input fields showing minutes and seconds

Enter the video duration in minutes and seconds. This helps students understand the time commitment and appears in the course overview. The system may auto-detect duration for some formats.

Duration input fields showing minutes and seconds
5

Free Preview toggle switch

Toggle "Free Preview" if you want this lesson accessible to non-enrolled users. This is great for your first lesson or introduction video to showcase your teaching style and course quality to potential students.

Free Preview toggle switch
6

Create Lesson button and upload completion message

Click "Create Lesson" to start the upload. Large videos may take several minutes. Don't close the browser tab during upload. Once complete, your video will be processed and ready for students to watch.

Create Lesson button and upload completion message
7

Video quality checklist

Keep videos focused on one topic (5-15 minutes ideal). Use good lighting and clear audio. Add captions if possible. Compress videos before upload to reduce file size while maintaining quality. Test playback before publishing your course.

Video quality checklist

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