How to Create a Course from Scratch

10 steps

What You'll Accomplish

This guide walks you through building a course from scratch in Skill Studio AI for complete creative control. After following these steps, you'll have a fully customized, interactive training course ready to publish and deploy.

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Step 1 of 10

Click "Create New" in the dashboard.

This opens the course creation menu where you can choose your starting method. Starting from scratch gives you full control over every element without predefined content.

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Step 2 of 10

Select "Create from Scratch" option.

This launches a blank course canvas, allowing you to build screen by screen tailored to your training needs. It's ideal for custom compliance or onboarding scenarios.

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Step 3 of 10

Name your course in the title field.

Enter a clear, descriptive name like "New Hire Onboarding" to organize and identify your course easily. This sets the foundation for your branded training module.

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Step 4 of 10

Click "Add Screen" to insert your first screen.

This adds a new screen to your course sequence, starting your build process. Each screen becomes a building block for interactive learning.

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Step 5 of 10

Choose a screen type from the 15+ options.

Select from types like Title, Content, Quiz, Flashcard, Video, or Assessment to match your content needs. This variety enables engaging, screen-specific interactions.

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Step 6 of 10

Customize the screen using the editor toolbar.

Format text, add images, or adjust layouts to fit your branding and content. Customization ensures the screen aligns with your training objectives.

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Step 7 of 10

Drag and drop screens to reorder your course flow.

Arrange screens logically for optimal learner progression, like intro before quizzes. This creates a smooth, intuitive course structure.

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Step 8 of 10

Click "Preview" to test your course.

View the course as learners will see it, testing quizzes and interactions. Previewing catches issues early for a polished experience.

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Step 9 of 10

Open the course settings panel.

Access options for thumbnail, description, and visibility settings. This finalizes metadata for sharing and compliance tracking.

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Step 10 of 10

Configure assessment and publish the course.

Set passing grades, quizzes, and visibility (public/private), then hit publish. Your custom course is now live for training delivery.

You're all set!

You've built a fully interactive course from scratch with screens, quizzes, and custom settings. Share it via link, export to SCORM, or track learner progress in analytics.