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# How to create a new course (MyStudio)

# How to create a new course (MyStudio)

In **MyStudio**, you can start creating a course from multiple entry points.  
Whether you use the **Create button**, the **Templates page**, or the **My Courses page**, the process will guide you through selecting a template or building a course from scratch.

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## 1. Create Button (Left-Side Menu)

* On the MyStudio dashboard, look for the **red Create button** in the left-hand menu.  
* Clicking this opens the **Create modal**, where you can:  
* **Start from scratch** and build a new course.  
* **Use a template** to speed up course creation.  
* Inside the modal, you can **search templates**, **browse template categories**, and **apply filters** to narrow down results.  

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## 2. Templates Page

* Navigate to the **Templates** section from the left-hand menu.  
* Here you can view all available **course templates**.  
* You can select:  
* **Pre-built templates** (ideal for standard course structures).  
* **Create a Course From Scratch**.  
* Use the **search bar** and filters to find the template that fits your subject.  

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## 3. My Courses Page

* From the left-hand menu, select **Courses** > **My Courses**.  
* On this page, click the option to **+ New Course**.  
* You will be given two choices:  
* **From Scratch** → You will be taken directly to the Course Outline page after filling the course setup form.  
* **From Template** → You will be redirected to the **Templates page**, where you can choose a template.  

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## Course Setup Form

After selecting **From Scratch** or a **Template**, you will see the **Create a New Course** form.

Here’s what each field means:

* **Course Name**:  
  The display name of your course (e.g., *Introduction to Computer Science*).  
  > Note: The display name can be updated later in Advanced Settings, but the original entry will be part of the course metadata.

* **Organization**:  
  The name of your institution or publisher (e.g., *EBC-Publishing*).  
  > Note: The organization name is part of the course URL and cannot be changed later.

* **Course Number**:  
  A unique identifier for your course (e.g., *CS101*).  
  > Note: This is also part of the URL, cannot contain spaces or special characters, and cannot be changed later.

* **Course Run**:  
  Indicates the session or term (e.g., *2024_T1*).  
  > Note: This too becomes part of the URL and cannot be changed later.

Once all fields are filled in, click **Create** to proceed.

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## After Course Creation

Once the course is created:

1. You will be taken to the **Course Outline page**.  
2. From here, you can begin adding **sections, units, and content**.  
3. Continue building your course by uploading materials, configuring grading, and previewing content.  

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## Tips

* Choose **clear course numbers** and **runs** (e.g., *Law101*, *2024_T1*) for easier tracking later.  
* Remember that **Organization, Course Number, and Course Run** form part of the course URL — choose carefully as these cannot be changed.  
* Use templates when you want a **pre-structured layout**, especially for recurring course formats.  

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## In Summary

You can create a course in MyStudio by:  
1. Clicking the **red Create button**.  
2. Browsing the **Templates page**.  
3. Using **My Courses > + New Course**.  

All three lead to the **course setup form**, where you define the Course Name, Organization, Course Number, and Course Run before building your outline.