How to Launch an Online Course in Sparkforge
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
- Open Memberships > Courses > Products.
- Click Create Product > Start from Scratch.
- Add the course title, description, and thumbnail.
- Set pricing as Free, Recurring, or One Time.
- Click Create Course.
- 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.
- Go to Memberships > Courses > Offers.
- Click Create Offer.
- Fill in offer details and assign your course product.
- Set the price.
- Click Create.
- Switch the offer from Draft to Published and click Save.
Sell the Offer
- Return to Memberships > Courses > Offers.
- Click the link icon next to the offer.
- Click Copy.
- 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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