Create a Course
Create a Course
Define an academic program with duration, structure, and curriculum requirements.
Time required: 10-15 minutes
Prerequisites
- Academic Admin role
- Department configured
- Academic year set up
Steps
Step 1: Navigate to Courses
- Go to OpenEduCat → Course → Courses
- Click Create
Step 2: Enter Course Information
| Field | Required | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Yes | Program name | ”B.Sc Computer Science” |
| Code | Yes | Course code | ”BSCS” |
| Department | No | Academic department | ”Computer Science” |
| Duration | Yes | Program length | 4 years |
Step 3: Configure Structure
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Credit Hours | Total credits required |
| Max Students | Intake capacity |
| Minimum Attendance | Attendance requirement |
Step 4: Add Description
Include:
- Program overview
- Career prospects
- Admission requirements
Step 5: Save Course
Click Save to create the course.
Next Steps
After creating course:
- Add Subjects: Define subjects for the course
- Create Batches: Set up student cohorts
- Assign Faculty: Link faculty to subjects
Field Reference
Course
| Technical Field | UI Label | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
name | Name | Char | Required |
code | Code | Char | Unique identifier |
department_id | Department | Many2one | Academic dept |
duration | Duration | Float | Years |
credit_hours | Credits | Integer | Total credits |
max_students | Capacity | Integer | Max intake |
Troubleshooting
Course code conflict
Each code must be unique. Check existing courses.
Related: Add Subjects | Create Batches