Courses

Courses are the teachable units that students are actually placed into, enrolled in, or recommended for.

Each course belongs to one level, and through that level it also belongs to one program.

What a course does

A course helps staff define the real delivery unit of learning.

This is the item that usually matters when staff ask questions such as:

• Which class or module should the student join?
• Is the student ready for this part of the program?
• What requirements must be met before entry?

What staff usually manage on a course

Courses usually include:

• a course name and code
• the level the course belongs to
• study hours
• whether the course is active
• display order inside the level

How courses connect to placement

Placement can recommend:

• a level only, or
• a specific course

When a course is recommended directly, that recommendation can be used as part of a course requirement rule.

How courses connect to eligibility

Eligibility is checked for a specific course.

That course can have its own requirement sets, such as:

• the student must be placed at or above a certain level
• the student must be placed into a specific course
• the student must reach a minimum placement score

Active and inactive courses

• An active course is available in the live academic structure.
• An inactive course stays recorded but should not be treated as currently offered.

This can help when a course is retired, paused, or being prepared before use.

Good practice

• Keep course names clear and student-facing when possible.
• Use study hours consistently.
• Keep courses grouped under the right level.
• Review requirements before using a course for live admissions decisions.

In one sentence

A course is the actual learning unit a student can be placed into, and it is the main point where eligibility rules are applied.