10 Course Listing Standards
There are two types of course listings for Expand.
- Level 1 Standards are for courses that expect a lot of traffic and a variety of audiences.
- Level 2 Standards are more relaxed but still include pertinent information.
Level 1 Standards
Level 1 course descriptions must include:
| Course Introduction | A descriptive paragraph that introduces your course |
| Learning Outcomes | What students will be able to do upon completion (2-5 outcomes are recommended) |
| Module Topics | What content is covered in the course
Note: “Module” can be changed to “Course,” “Training,” etc. |
| Meet the Instructors | A descriptive paragraph about the instructor, course creator, etc.
Note: “Instructors” can be changed as needed to “Course Creators,” “Department,” etc. |
| Length | Estimate how long the course will take to complete |
| Department | The department of the course’s origin |
| Credit | This could be a certificate, a number of Continuing Education credits, or “none” |
| Audience | This could vary from “everyone” to “incoming freshmen” |
Here’s an example of a Level 1 course listing:
Level 2 Standards
Level 2 course descriptions must include:
Here’s an example of a Level 2 course listing:
