# Studio Creation

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## 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.