A first publish is easier when the essentials are finished before you flip the switch.
Content
- Title and slug that match how learners will search.
- Summary under two sentences; description that covers outcomes.
- Curriculum with at least one complete section of real lessons.
- Thumbnail that reads at small sizes.
Operations
- Pricing type set intentionally (free or paid).
- Enrollment window and capacity rules if you need them.
- Certificate settings decided before learners finish.
- SEO title and description filled for the public course page.
Quality pass
Preview as a learner. Check mobile reading length. Confirm assessments are attached where you expect them. Then publish.