How to Launch an Online Course in Sparkforge

By Sparkforge Support Team ·Last reviewed May 3, 2026

Create the course under Memberships > Courses > Products, build modules and lessons, then create an Offer and share the link to start selling.

Sparkforge ships a full course platform inside the Memberships area. Build it, price it, and share the offer link.

Create the Course

  1. Open Memberships > Courses > Products.
  2. Click Create Product > Start from Scratch.
  3. Add the course title, description, and thumbnail.
  4. Set pricing as Free, Recurring, or One Time.
  5. Click Create Course.
  6. Build content from scratch or edit a template.

Use the Course Editor

The new editor opens in a workspace built for fast content building:

  • Left panel: course structure (modules, lessons, quizzes, assignments).
  • Main editor: edit the selected item.
  • Breadcrumbs: track where you are.

Common Actions

  • Click any lesson or quiz to open it.
  • Drag items in the left panel to reorder.
  • Expand or collapse modules to focus on one section.
UI labels and button names may shift with account rollouts.

Create an Offer

An Offer wraps the course in a sellable package with its own price and checkout.

  1. Go to Memberships > Courses > Offers.
  2. Click Create Offer.
  3. Fill in offer details and assign your course product.
  4. Set the price.
  5. Click Create.
  6. Switch the offer from Draft to Published and click Save.

Sell the Offer

  1. Return to Memberships > Courses > Offers.
  2. Click the link icon next to the offer.
  3. Click Copy.
  4. Share via social, email, or your site.

Pair the offer link with email sequences or paid ads to drive enrollment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sell a course as part of a community?
Yes. Sparkforge supports paid courses inside Communities, with advanced unlock options for tiered access.
How do I grant course access through automation?
Use a workflow to grant membership access on a trigger like form submit, payment, or tag added.
Can I drip course content over time?
Yes. Lessons can unlock on a schedule or based on prior lesson completion.
What pricing options work for courses?
Free, one-time payment, or recurring subscription. Trials are supported on recurring offers.

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