01
Define the course shell standard
- Choose the module naming pattern, section order, lesson format, and student-facing instructions before uploading materials.
- Map outcomes, assessments, rubrics, retake rules, and completion criteria for each course shell.
- Separate instructor-only notes from learner instructions so future course copies do not confuse students.
- Decide which activities create evidence for attendance, participation, completion, or compliance review.
02
Configure roles and operating rules
- Document who can create courses, enroll learners, edit grades, change completion settings, and export reports.
- Define cohorts, groups, teachers, non-editing teachers, support staff, and administrator visibility.
- List required plugins or integrations, then assign ownership for updates, testing, and maintenance.
- Create a rollback or review process for course changes that affect active learners.
03
Prepare launch and adoption
- Run a test learner through each course shell before the first cohort starts.
- Train instructors on the exact gradebook, completion, and exception workflows they will use weekly.
- Create a first-cohort review checklist for missing grades, stuck completion states, and support tickets.
- Schedule a post-launch cleanup window before copying course shells for the next cohort.