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Udemy Course Checklist

Udemy Course Checklist

UDEMY COURSE CHECKLIST

Udemy wants you to have the best online course so we created a checklist that will guide you along the way. Not only will these guidelines help you create an amazing online course, but they provide you with the exact standards needed to be met in order to be a part of the Udemy marketplace. Every course published on Udemy is reviewed and approved based on these standards. So, read through the items below and become familiar with our product requirements and best practices / standards for online teaching and learning at Udemy. (Note: any content deemed inappropriate will be removed from Udemy AND any course that doesnt meet our recommended quality standards may not get listed in the Udemy marketplace.) The Checklist Items b elow correspond to the sections found on the course management page or Profile.

BASICS # 1a 1b ITEM Title PRODUCT REQUIREMENT Max. 60 characters. BEST PRACTICE / STANDARD Title is concise, reads well, and accurately represents the course. Title does not use any excessive capitalization or special characters (e.g. !, /, *, $, #). Title sets a reasonable expectation for the course. Subtitle reinforces the title with more detail and is not redundant. Subtitle describes a course so students know what will be learned. Keywords match the topics covered in the course. Category is appropriate for the course topic. Locale / language matches the main language used to teach the course. YES NO

1c

Subtitle Max. 120 characters. Keywords Category Locale/ Language At least 1 keyword. A category is selected. A locale/ language is selected.

2a 2b

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DETAILS # 6 ITEM Course Summary PRODUCT REQUIREMENT At least 50 words. BEST PRACTICE / STANDARD Summary gives a detailed course overview, including but not limited to:
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YES

NO

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1) what the course is about / key learning objectives, 2) how the course is taught, 3) how a student will learn, 4) description of course materials, 5) length of time it will take to complete the course, 6) explanation of why someone would benefit from the course, and 7) clarifies the level of instructor involvement/availability. 7a Course Goal and Objectives At least 1 line item. Course goal explains, By the end of the course, you will be able to do X. Course objectives explain, In this course, you will learn X, Y, Z. Audience defines who the course is for based on level of knowledge, experience or ability. Requirements include necessary materials to complete the course (i.e. software, specific versions of applications, equipment). Lists any prerequisite knowledge. Level accurately specifies whether the course is introductory, intermediate, or advanced, or covers all levels of instruction.

7b

Intended Audience At least 1 line item.

9a

Course Requirements

At least 1 line item.

9b 10 Instructional Level A level is selected.

IMAGE # 11a 11b ITEM Course Image PRODUCT REQUIREMENT File type is .jpg, .gif, or .png. BEST PRACTICE / STANDARD Course Image is clear, nonpixelated, and appropriate. Image is 16:9 ratio (widescreen) with dimensions of Min. 480x270 to Rec. 960x540. Course Image does not include: any kind of banner, label such as free or discounted, social media handle, URL, product image (real or otherwise), currency, or action icon like a play button. Course Image meets Udemys design standards. NOTE: Udemy reserves the right to improve or create a custom image for any course. YES NO

11c

11d

PRIVACY # ITEM PRODUCT REQUIREMENT BEST PRACTICE / STANDARD YES NO

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Privacy

Public or Private is selected.

Public or Private is appropriately selected. Public courses are available for anyone to take on Udemy. Private courses are for exclusive or select group of students.

PRICE & PROMOTION # 13 CURRICULUM # 14a 14b ITEM Section PRODUCT REQUIREMENT Minimum 1 Section. BEST PRACTICE / STANDARD Section Title Lecture Title Max. 80 characters. Max. 80 characters. Course is organized into logical sections. In each section, lectures are sequential, logical, and consistent. Title is short and details what is covered in the section. Title is short and details what is covered in the lecture. Describes and reinforces the key learning points covered in the lecture. Course has a minimum of 5 complete lectures with title, description, and asset. YES NO ITEM Price (Paid course only) PRODUCT REQUIREMENT Price is set. BEST PRACTICE / STANDARD Course is priced appropriately for the course topic and instructor. YES NO

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Lecture Description Lectures Completed

Max. 2000 characters. Minimum 5 lectures complete with title, description, and content asset.

18a

18b

A lecture has a beginning, middle, and end (i.e. We will discuss X, discuss X, then summarize X). A lecture is a standalone lesson to cover X,Y,Z objectives (unless clearly stated as Part 1, 2, or 3 of a whole.) Lectures are on average 5-20 minutes in length, or appropriately long based on the instructional content. Lectures are sequential, logical, and educative. Lectures include any necessary supplementary materials (readings, Zip files, resources) that reinforce
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18c

18d

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learning. 19a Course Completed (Course has all required elements.) Course has a minimum of one (1) hour of content. Course has a minimum of 60% Video Lecture content (includes screencast and Mashup). Course has a mix of different content types (Video, Audio, Presentation, Document, Text, Mashup) as appropriate to subject being taught. Course materials are clear, easy to follow, and of high quality. Course has a clear, organized structure that takes a student through sequential learning steps. Course must have at least 90% completed or published lectures. Course has an introductory and concluding Lecture.

19b

19c

19d 19e

19f 19g

MY PROFILE # 20a 20b ITEM Profile Photo PRODUCT REQUIREMENT File type is .jpg, .gif, or .png. BEST PRACTICE / STANDARD Profile Bio Max. 2000 characters. Profile image is clear, not pixelated, and appropriate. Image dimensions are Min. 200x200 to Rec. 400x400. Bio explains instructors experience and expertise. YES NO

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ITEM Video Quality

PRODUCT REQUIREMENT 1 GiB file size limit (Max. 3 GiB using Udemy File Uploader); video format (.mp4, .mov, .flv)

BEST PRACTICE / STANDARD Video is clear, high definition, and non-pixelated. 720p or HD.

YES

NO

22b 22c

Widescreen 16:9 ratio preferred but 4:3 accepted. Videos are uploaded directly to Udemy for optimal platform functionality and performance. Video has high quality audio that is clear, audible, and intelligible.
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Video Audio

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23b 24a 24b Video Lighting N/A

Video Objects N/A

Audio matches video picture. Lighting is adequate so all video objects can be clearly seen. Lighting enhances the main object of focus. All objects in video (including presentation slides) are framed appropriately, and are clear, identifiable, and legible.

25a

25b

Any video object, such as a presentation slide deck or helpful graphic, is included as a lectures supplementary material. Video Background N/A Audio Lecture Quality Presentation Lecture Document Lecture Text Lecture N/A N/A N/A N/A Visuals N/A Background in video is clean and applicable to the course. Background is not distracting. Audio is clear, audible, and intelligible. Slides are clear and legible. Documents are clear and legible. Text lectures are clear and legible. Text is a combination of text and visuals. Visuals and graphics used in a course are relevant and provide further explanation to help learner interpret information (i.e. not simply decorative). Lecture thumbnails are appropriate. Instruction is clear, engaging, and easy to follow. Instruction includes examples to demonstrate concepts. Instruction not only delivers information but helps students apply their learning through actionable items. Instruction is authored and delivered by the instructor(s) of the course. NOTE: Udemy reserves the right to remove any course that has misrepresented materials. Instruction is designed for online learning.
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Lecture Thumbnails Instruction

N/A N/A

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33f 34a Activities or Exercises N/A

Instruction is suited for the Udemy platform. Course includes activities or assessments to reinforce learning (e.g. questions, projects, exercises, Quiz). Activities are set in a real-world context to help learners transfer knowledge and apply learning. Instructor is available and accessible, and states level of engagement so students know if the teacher is available for Questions, Messages, 1-on-1 guidance or feedback. Instructor sets clear expectations to students regarding his/her participation time (i.e. responds daily, reviews Questions once a week, sends course Announcements monthly with course updates or content relatedinfo). Instructor encourages peer-to-peer learning by prompting student introductions and discussion in the Questions area. Promo Video introduces instructor, instructors qualifications, the goal the course, how the course will be taught, and who will benefit by taking the course. Add useful supplementary material (i.e. presentation slides, readings, Zip file, resources) to a lecture. All supplementary materials should be clear and legible. Video, audio, and visuals provide equivalent text alternative. Give access to any course content for offline access. Paid course has free lectures to preview instruction found in course.

34b

35a

Instructor Engagement

N/A

35b

35c

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Promo Video

N/A

37a

Supplementary Materials

N/A

37b

Accessibility Downloadable Files Free Preview Lectures N/A N/A

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