What is a self-paced course?
Self-paced courses let learners progress at their own speed, offering flexibility and a personalized learning experience. EducateMe makes it easy to create and manage this adaptable learning environment.
Follow these simple steps to launch your self-paced course:
Step 1: Create or select your course
Navigate to Courses page.
Click the Create course button.
Choose one of the options:
Create empty course
Create with AI
Get started with a template
Pro Tip: Use Get started with a template to quickly clone a previous course setup.
Learn more in How to Create and Manage Courses.
Step 2: Add activities to the course
Open the course and go to the Program page.
Click + Add new to create modules or activities.
Step 3: Define content access
Set the access type in General Settings:
All activities are available: Learners can access the entire course program anytime.
Current and previous modules' activities: Learners unlock the next module after completing the current one.
Current and previous activities: Learners complete activities in order.
Self-paced courses usually don’t use scheduled events. Instead, focus on how learners progress through content at their own pace.
Learn more in Course Activity Access Types.
Step 4: Invite learners
Go to the Learners page.
Click Enroll learners and choose:
• Enroll by email
• Upload CSV file
• Share link
• By tags
Self-paced courses let learners access content immediately after enrollment. To maximize engagement:
invite the team of instructors to guide learners
gather feedback regularly
Expert Tip: Encourage learners to set their own schedule and check progress regularly to stay motivated.
FAQ
Can I schedule activities in a self-paced course?
No. Self-paced courses prioritize flexibility, so learners progress on their own schedule.
How do learners interact with a self-paced course?
Learners access content immediately (depending on access settings) and progress at their own pace.
Are self-paced courses suitable for all learners?
Yes. They’re ideal for anyone who needs flexibility due to personal or professional commitments.