Configure Course Catalog
Configure Course Catalog
Set up the public course catalog displayed on your institution’s website for prospective students.
Time required: 15-20 minutes
Module: openeducat_web, openeducat_website_enterprise
User role: System Administrator, Website Manager
Prerequisites
- System Administrator or Website Manager role
- Courses created in OpenEduCat
- Website module configured
Steps
Step 1: Navigate to Course Catalog Settings
- Go to Website -> Configuration -> Settings
- Scroll to Course Catalog section
- Or go to OpenEduCat -> Website -> Course Catalog
Step 2: Enable Course Catalog
| Setting | Description | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Enable Catalog | Show courses on website | Yes |
| Show Fees | Display fee information | Optional |
| Show Duration | Display course length | Yes |
| Show Admission | Link to admission form | Yes |
Step 3: Configure Catalog Display
Set display options:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Layout | Grid or list view |
| Courses per Page | Pagination setting |
| Default Sort | By name, date, popularity |
| Category Filter | Enable filtering |
Step 4: Publish Courses
For each course to display:
- Go to OpenEduCat -> Course -> Courses
- Open the course record
- Go to Website tab
- Enable Published on Website
- Add website-specific details:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Short Description | Catalog summary (150 chars) |
| Full Description | Detailed information |
| Banner Image | Course thumbnail |
| SEO Keywords | Search optimization |
Step 5: Organize by Category
Create course categories:
- Go to Configuration -> Course Categories
- Add categories (e.g., “Engineering”, “Arts”)
- Assign courses to categories
- Categories appear as filters on catalog
Step 6: Add Featured Courses
Highlight specific courses:
- Open course record
- Enable Featured Course
- Featured courses appear in a special section
Step 7: Preview and Publish
- Click Go to Website button
- Navigate to /courses page
- Verify layout and content
- Make adjustments as needed
Catalog SEO Settings
Optimize for search engines:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Page Title | Browser tab title |
| Meta Description | Search result snippet |
| URL Slug | Clean URL path |
| Open Graph Image | Social sharing image |
Field Reference
Course Website Settings
| Technical Field | UI Label | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
website_published | Published | Boolean | Show on website |
website_description | Description | HTML | Website content |
website_short_description | Short Desc | Char | Catalog summary |
is_featured | Featured | Boolean | Highlight course |
website_sequence | Sequence | Integer | Display order |
Troubleshooting
Course not appearing on website
- Check Published on Website is enabled
- Verify course is Active status
- Clear website cache
Images not displaying
Ensure images are uploaded in supported formats (PNG, JPG) and under size limits.
SEO not updating
Changes may take time to reflect in search engines. Use Google Search Console for faster indexing.
Related: Configure Courses | Manage Portal