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Adding Courses and Lessons

The Training module in IceHrm allows administrators to create comprehensive training courses with structured lessons. This guide covers how to set up and manage training courses effectively.

Creating a New Course​

To create a new training course:

  1. Go to Training > Courses

  2. Click Add New

Add New Course

  1. Fill in the course details:

    • Name: A descriptive title for the course
    • Code: A unique identifier (e.g., HR-101, SAFETY-001)
    • Coordinator: The employee responsible for managing the course
    • Status: Active or Inactive

  2. Click Save

Course Overview Editor​

After saving, you can add detailed course content using the rich text editor.

Course Editor

The overview editor allows you to include:

  • Formatted text with headings and lists
  • Learning objectives
  • Prerequisites
  • Target audience information
  • Course outcomes

Managing Lessons​

Each course consists of one or more lessons. Lessons are the building blocks of your training content.

Viewing Lessons​

  1. Open the course you want to manage

  2. Click on the Lessons tab

Course Lessons

Adding a Lesson​

  1. Click Add New in the Lessons section

  2. Fill in the lesson details:

    • Name: Title of the lesson
    • Order Number: Sequence number (determines display order)
    • Status: Active or Inactive

  3. Click Save

Editing Lesson Content​

After creating a lesson, add the actual training content:

  1. Click the Edit button on the lesson

Edit Lesson

  1. Use the rich text editor to add:

    • Text content
    • Images
    • Videos
    • Links to resources

  2. Click Save

Lesson Content Types​

Lessons can include various content types:

  • Text: Written instructional content
  • Video: Embedded video tutorials
  • Document: PDF or document attachments
  • External Link: Links to external resources

Best Practices for Course Design​

  1. Keep Lessons Focused - Each lesson should cover a single topic
  2. Use Logical Sequencing - Start with basics before advancing to complex topics
  3. Include Summaries - Add key takeaways at the end of each lesson
  4. Limit Duration - Keep lessons to 15-30 minutes for better retention
  5. Use Visuals - Include images and videos to enhance understanding

Quick Reference​

  • Create new course: Navigate to Training > Courses > Add New
  • Edit course: Click Edit on existing course
  • Add lessons: Open course > Lessons tab > Add New
  • Edit lesson content: Open lesson > Click Edit
  • View all courses: Navigate to Training > Courses

Course Status​

  • Active: Course is available for enrollment
  • Inactive: Course is not visible to employees
Note

Only courses with Active status are available for employee enrollment.