How to Create a Course on Selar Using the File Manager

Turn your knowledge into income by creating engaging courses with videos, audio, documents, and interactive lessons that your learners can access after purchase.

Follow the steps below to create a course on Selar using the File Manager.

Step 1: Create a New Course

1. Click the hamburger menu (☰) in the top-right corner of your dashboard.

2. Click Add Product.

3. Select Courses.

4. Choose Hosted on Selar.

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Step 2: Enter Your Course Details

Fill in the required course information.

Upload Product Images

Upload one or more images for your course.

To set a display image:

1. Click the radio button beside the image you want to use.

2. The selected image will become the primary image displayed on your storefront.

You can upload multiple images to showcase your course.

Add Course Information

Enter:

• Course name

• Sales price

• Course category

You can also choose to allow customers to pay what they want for the course if desired.

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Once you've completed all required fields, click Save and Set Up Curriculum.

Step 3: Set Up Your Curriculum

On the Curriculum page, you can:

• Create sections

• Rename sections

• Organize lessons

• Structure your course content

After creating your sections, click Manage Lecture Content to add resources to your lessons.

Step 4: Add Course Resources

When adding lecture content, you can choose from three resource sources:

Option 1: File Manager

Select files that have already been uploaded to your Selar File Manager.

Option 2: External Link

Import content from:

• Google Drive

• YouTube

• Loom

• Other supported URLs

Option 3: Direct URL

Paste a supported content URL directly into the resource field.

For this guide, we'll focus on using the File Manager.

Step 5: Upload Files to the File Manager

1. Select File Manager.

2. Click Select from File Manager.

The File Manager will open and display files you've previously uploaded.

If your file is not already available:

1. Click Upload New Files.

2. Select the files from your device.

3. Wait for the upload to complete.

Supported File Types

Selar supports the following file formats:

• MP3

• MP4

• PDF

• CSV

• XLS/XLSX

• PPT/PPTX

• VTT

• ZIP

Best Practice for Videos

Before uploading videos, consider compressing them to reduce file size.

Smaller video files:

• Upload faster

• Load faster for students

• Improve the learning experience, especially for users with slower internet connections

Step 6: Select Files from the File Manager

After uploading:

1. Navigate to the File Library tab.

2. Locate the file you want to use.

You can:

• Use the search bar to find files quickly

• Filter by file type (Images, Videos, Documents, etc.)

• Browse your uploaded media library

Click a file to select it.

Step 7: Configure the Resource

Once you've selected a file, configure the resource settings.

Add a Title

Enter a title for the lesson or resource.

Add a Description

Provide a brief description of what learners should expect.

Make the Resource Downloadable (Optional)

If you'd like students to download the file:

1. Enable the Downloadable option.

2. Students will be able to download the resource after purchase.

Add Subtitles (For Videos)

If applicable, upload or attach subtitle files to improve accessibility and the learning experience.

After completing the setup, click Save.

Step 8: Continue Building Your Course

After saving:

• Click Go Back to Curriculum to return to your course structure.

• Add more lectures and resources as needed.

• Repeat the process for all lessons in your course.

You can also batch-upload multiple files to the File Manager to save time when preparing your course materials.

Step 9: Preview Your Course

Before publishing, use the Preview Course option to see how your course will appear to students.

This allows you to verify:

• Course structure

• Lesson organization

• Resource accessibility

• Overall learner experience

Step 10: Configure Course Settings

From the Course Settings page, you can customize how your course appears and functions.

Customize Certificates

Set up completion certificates for students who finish the course.

Display Curriculum on the Sales Page

Choose whether to display your curriculum on the course sales page.

Select a Preview Video

Choose a lesson video that prospective students can watch before purchasing.

This preview video can help visitors understand the value of your course and encourage conversions.

Updating Your Course

Your course remains editable after publication.

You can:

• Add new lectures

• Upload additional resources

• Edit existing content

• Reorganize sections

• Update course details at any time

This flexibility allows you to continuously improve your course and deliver more value to your learners.

Need More Help?

If you encounter any issues while setting up your course, contact us at hello@selar.com