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As an instructor on EducaStream, you can create courses to share your knowledge with students worldwide. This guide walks you through the complete course creation process.

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Getting Started

To create a new course, navigate to your instructor dashboard and click the “Crea tu curso” (Create your course) button.
You must be logged in as an instructor to access the course creation form.

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Course Creation Process

1

Access the Course Form

From your instructor dashboard at /instructor/{your-id}, click the “Crea tu curso” button to navigate to the course creation form.
2

Fill in Course Details

Complete all required fields in the course creation form. See the Required Fields section below for detailed information.
3

Upload Course Image

Select an image file for your course thumbnail. The image will be uploaded to Firebase Storage under courses/{course-name}/.
4

Set Course Price

Enter the course price in USD. The minimum price is 1.00andmaximumis1.00 and maximum is 9,999.99.
5

Submit Course

Click the “Crear curso” button. Your course will be created and you’ll be redirected to the courses page.

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Required Fields

All fields marked below are required to successfully create a course.

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Course Title

  • Field name: title
  • Type: Text input
  • Max length: 70 characters
  • Validation:
    • Required field
    • Minimum 3 characters
<input
  type="text"
  name="title"
  maxLength={70}
  required
/>

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Description

  • Field name: description
  • Type: Textarea
  • Max length: 90 characters
  • Validation:
    • Required field
    • Minimum 20 characters
    • Maximum 90 characters
<textarea
  name="description"
  maxLength={90}
  required
/>
The description must be between 20 and 90 characters. Keep it concise but informative.

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Category

  • Field name: category
  • Type: Select dropdown
  • Options: Dynamically loaded from available categories
  • Validation: Required field
Categories are sorted alphabetically and loaded from localStorage.getItem("categoriesData").

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Sections

  • Field name: sections
  • Type: Number input
  • Min value: 1
  • Validation:
    • Required field
    • Must be at least 1
Sections help organize your course content. Each section can contain multiple lectures. Plan your course structure before setting the number of sections.

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Course Image

  • Field name: image
  • Type: File input
  • Storage: Firebase Storage at courses/{course-title}/{filename}
  • Format: Image files (JPG, PNG, etc.)

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Price

  • Field name: price
  • Type: Number input
  • Default: $1.00
  • Min: $1.00
  • Max: $9,999.99
  • Step: 0.01 (supports cents)
<input
  type="number"
  step="0.01"
  min="1"
  max="9999.99"
  name="price"
/>

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Course Creation Logic

When you submit the course form, the following process occurs:
1

Image Upload

The course image is uploaded to Firebase Storage and a download URL is generated.Reference: ~/workspace/source/src/views/Form/Form.jsx:44-54
2

Validation

Form data is validated against the rules defined in utils/validation.js.Reference: ~/workspace/source/src/utils/validation.js:1-37
3

API Request

A POST request is sent to /courses/create with the course data:
await axios.post("/courses/create", {
  title,
  description,
  instructor_id,
  category,
  image,
  sections,
  price
});
Reference: ~/workspace/source/src/views/Form/Form.jsx:80-83
4

Cache Update

Course data is refreshed in localStorage via getAllCourses().
5

Redirect

Upon success, you’re redirected to /courses to view all courses including your new one.

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Common Validation Errors

Error: “Debe tener al menos 3 caracteres.”Solution: Ensure your course title is at least 3 characters long. A descriptive title helps students find your course.
Error: “La descripción debe tener al menos 20 caracteres.” or “La descripción debe tener menos de 80 caracteres.”Solution: Your description must be between 20 and 90 characters. Provide enough detail to interest students while staying within the limit.
Error: “Debe ingresar una categoría relacionada con el curso.”Solution: Select a category from the dropdown that best matches your course content.
Error: “el curso debe por lo menos tener una sección” or “el campo de sección no puede estar vacio”Solution: Enter at least 1 section. Sections help organize your course lectures into logical groups.
Error: “Debe ser superior a US$ 0,50.”Solution: Set a price of at least $1.00. Consider the value you’re providing and competitive pricing in your category.

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Success Confirmation

When your course is successfully created, you’ll see a confirmation dialog:
  • Title: “Tu curso se creo correctamente!”
  • Message: “Dirígete a la sección de cursos, ahí podrás encontrarlo.”
  • Action: Redirects to /courses
Reference: ~/workspace/source/src/views/Form/Form.jsx:88-96

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Next Steps

After creating your course:
  1. Add Lectures: Navigate to your instructor dashboard and click “Crea clases” to add video lectures to your course
  2. Edit Course Details: Use the “Editar curso” button to modify course information
  3. Set Discounts: Optionally add promotional discounts to attract more students

Related Documentation

Learn how to add and organize lectures in your course

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Tips for Successful Courses

Choose a clear, descriptive title: Your course title is the first thing students see. Make it specific and keyword-rich.
Plan your sections: Think about how to logically group your content. Common structures include:
  • Beginner → Intermediate → Advanced
  • Modules by topic
  • Week-by-week organization
Price competitively: Research similar courses in your category to set a fair price that reflects your course’s value.

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