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[Content - General](https://knowledge.mobilemind.io/hq-content-creation?hsLang=en#content-general) # What makes a great course? ## Getting started with creating courses can be a little overwhelming. Let us help get you started! ![tips](https://knowledge.mobilemind.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Icons/Icon-Title/tips.png?width=652&height=125&name=tips.png) ### Following these guideline will give your learners the best possible experience. | ![GC- video aqua](https://knowledge.mobilemind.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Content/Great%20course%20tips/GC-%20video%20aqua.png?width=99&height=99&name=GC-%20video%20aqua.png) | #### We recommend that videos be no longer than five minutes to maximize engagement. If a course is going to be a lot longer, consider naming it a "macro-course". | | --- | --- | | ![GC- WHY green](https://knowledge.mobilemind.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Content/Great%20course%20tips/GC-%20WHY%20green.png?width=95&height=95&name=GC-%20WHY%20green.png) | #### In the Learn Section, start with the core "WHY" so that learners understand the intention behind the instruction. Tell the learners what they will be able to do after they complete this course. | | #### ![GC- numbered list aqua](https://knowledge.mobilemind.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Content/Great%20course%20tips/GC-%20numbered%20list%20aqua.png?width=80&height=80&name=GC-%20numbered%20list%20aqua.png) | #### Be very clear in your teacher instructions (and reviewer instructions if applicable), and number the steps when there are several. You can list these in the Apply Section, but the Question Section is where it will show up in the challenge window. | | ![GC- Skills Green](https://knowledge.mobilemind.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Content/Great%20course%20tips/GC-%20Skills%20Green.png?width=94&height=94&name=GC-%20Skills%20Green.png) | #### **When choosing the challenge submission types, carefully consider the skills/knowledge you wish to assess as well as the number of reviewers you have available and how many learners will be completing this course. ** | | ![GC- reources aqua](https://knowledge.mobilemind.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Content/Great%20course%20tips/GC-%20reources%20aqua.png?width=688&height=688&name=GC-%20reources%20aqua.png) | #### Leverage the *Additional Resources* and *Related Courses* features to extend and remediate when possible. 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