Course Management — Create

Admins (or authorized staff) can create new courses from the Backoffice.
This page explains the fields, validation rules, and an example payload.

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Where to Find It

Backoffice → Courses → Create Course

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Create a Course (Quick Steps)

1. Open Create Course.
2. Upload Image (optional but recommended).
3. Fill in Name and Short Name (mobile).
4. Choose Status (Active/Inactive) and Is Public.
5. Select Course Type (Regular/Program) and Course Category.
6. Select Programming Language (if applicable).
7. Write a concise, helpful Description.
8. Save.

Tip: You can create the course as Inactive first, then switch to Active when content is ready.

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Field Reference

Field	Type	Required	Example	Notes
Image (upload)	File (PNG/JPG/WebP)	No	cover.png	Recommended 1200×630 or 1:1 square; max 5–10 MB.
Status	Enum	Yes	active / inactive	Only active courses appear to learners.
Is Public	Boolean	Yes	true	true = visible to all; false = private/invite/class-code only.
Name	String	Yes	Python Basics	Display name (web & app). 4–80 chars.
Short Name (mobile)	String	Yes	Py Basics	Used in tight UI on mobile. 3–20 chars.
Course Type	Enum	Yes	regular / program	regular = standalone; program = multi-course track.
Course Category	String/Enum	Yes	Programming	E.g., Programming, Web, AI/ML, Data, Security…
Programming Language	String/Enum	Conditional	Python	Required for coding courses; choose None for non-coding.
Description	Text/Markdown	Yes	Learn Python from zero…	50–300 words recommended; supports basic Markdown.

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Validation & Rules

• Name
  • 4–80 characters; unique within Course Type.
  • Reject leading/trailing spaces and duplicate whitespace.
• Short Name
  • 3–20 characters; no emojis in v1; avoid special symbols.
• Image
  • Formats: .png, .jpg, .jpeg, .webp.
  • Max size: 10 MB (recommend ≤ 2 MB for faster load).
  • Auto-crop/center if aspect ratio differs; keep focal subject centered.
• Status
  • inactive courses are hidden from search and enrollment.
• Is Public
  • If false, learners need a link, invite, or class code.
• Course Type
  • regular: lessons/modules inside a single course.
  • program: container for multiple courses (enrollment may be at program level).
• Programming Language
  • Required if course contains coding activities (Playground/Judge).
• Description
  • No raw HTML. Basic Markdown allowed: *italic*, **bold**, lists, links.

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Recommended Content Guidelines

• Cover Image: show topic at a glance (language logo + theme).
• Description: first 160 chars = marketing snippet shown in lists.
• Tags/Categories: choose the most specific category available.

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Example: Regular Course (JSON)

{
  "name": "Python Basics",
  "shortName": "Py Basics",
  "status": "active",
  "isPublic": true,
  "courseType": "regular",
  "courseCategory": "Programming",
  "programmingLanguage": "Python",
  "description": "Start coding from zero with Python. Learn variables, data types, control flow, functions, and build a mini project.",
  "image": "upload:cover-python-basics.png"
}