Studio Creation

What a Program Is

A program is a bundle of individual courses packaged under one umbrella title—ideal for grouping a sequence such as BIO 101, 102, 103, and 104 into a single “Biology” pathway.

Launch the Program Builder

In Studio, open Programs.
Click New Program (green button at the top).

Complete Basic Program Info

Program Name – overarching title (e.g., Biology)
Organization – the course-creator org (e.g., IBL)
Program ID – appears in the learner-facing URL (e.g., biology-ibl)
Click Create

Add Courses to the Program

In a separate tab, open each course you want included.
Copy its Course ID from the URL (looks like course-v1:ORG+CODE+RUN)
Return to the program page and paste the Course ID into the field provided.
Repeat for every additional course.
Click Save to lock in the list.

Enter Optional Metadata

Start Date – back-date to yesterday for immediate access, or schedule a future launch
Description – short blurb shown on the program’s about page
Language – primary language of instruction
Level – skill level (introductory, intermediate, advanced)
Display Price – visible cost if applicable
Duration – estimated total learning time

Visual Settings

Banner Image – appears on the program about page
Course Card Image – thumbnail shown in the Catalog
Credentials Toggle – enable if completion should award a credential

Publish & Verify

Click Save after each update
Programs become visible in the Catalog once the start date is reached and at least one course is live
Learners see the assembled bundle with your banner, description, and course list

Key Takeaways

One “New Program” wizard bundles multiple existing courses
Course IDs are the link between standalone courses and the program
Optional metadata (dates, price, images) shapes the learner-facing presentation
Changes save instantly; you can edit the program at any time

You’ve now created a fully packaged program that groups related courses into a cohesive learning pathway.