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How to Set Course Duration

Setting the duration of your course establishes clear start and end dates for your students. This guide will walk you through configuring course timing to match your academic schedule.

 

Accessing Course Settings

Begin by logging into your 21stCenturyEd account. Locate the course you're using and click on it to open the course page. Navigate to the Admin tab located at the bottom left side of the page.

 

Finding Duration Settings

Once in the Admin section, click on Basics. This is where you'll find the core configuration options for your course. Look for the style section and click the edit button to access the settings.

 

Configuring Instructor Style

Before setting your course dates, ensure your settings are on the instructor style. This view provides you with the appropriate controls to manage course timing and other administrative functions.

 

Setting Start and End Dates

With the instructor style active, you can now set the start and end dates for your course. These dates determine:

  • When students can begin accessing course content
  • The official duration of your course
  • When the course will conclude or become archived

Choose dates that align with your academic calendar or program schedule. Click save when you're ready to apply your changes.

 

Confirming Your Settings

After saving, verify that your course duration has been properly set by reviewing the dates displayed in your course settings. Students will be able to see the course timeline once they enroll.

 

Best Practices for Course Duration

Consider these tips when setting your course duration:

  • Set dates that provide adequate time for all course content
  • Allow buffer time before the start date for final preparations
  • Consider extending end dates slightly to accommodate late submissions if needed
  • Update dates promptly if your schedule changes

 

Making Changes Later

Course duration can be adjusted at any time by returning to the Admin tab, accessing Basics, and editing the date fields. Remember to save your changes after making any updates.