Title should be concise, reads well, and accurately represents the course. It should also sets a reasonable expectation for the course.

Subtitle reinforces the title with more detail and is not redundant (not repeating the title but to complement). It describes a course so students know what will be learned. Think of it as an extension of the title.

Summary gives a detailed course overview, including but not limited to: 1) what the course is about / key learning objectives, 2) how the course is taught, 3) how a student will learn, 4) description of course materials, 5) length of time it will take to complete the course, 6) explanation of why someone would benefit from the course, and 7) clarifies the level of instructor involvement/availability

Clear statement of expected specific outcomes from the course. Don’t overpromise to your students.

The key to a good course is that there is a transformation and by the end of the course your students knows something they didn’t before or acquire new practical skills.

State clearly the requirements to complete the course, e.g., prior knowledge, basic competency, software, specific versions of applications, equipment

Audience defines who the course is for based on level of knowledge, experience or ability

Specifying level helps the prospective learner to decide whether the course is suitable for her/him. State the level as introductory, intermediate, or advanced, or suitable for all levels

Provide an outline of content to be covered. Structure the content into Section → Unit → Lesson or Topic → Unit → Lesson or as appropriate. The course content can also be presented in the form of graphic.

Try to keep each lesson to 1-2 key concepts. Break up longer video recordings into smaller segments. Don’t be overwhelming.

When you sit down to break up your course/module into Sections/Topics and Units/Lessons remember that your end goal is to take students to a transformation. Every section should be a big step to the goal and you can create small lessons within each section.

To get them to that transformation make a check- list of skills they need to have and then place them in order of achievement/learning - this is your outline.Y our outline will most definitely evolve as you make the course and you’ll add lessons that you forgot about to connect the others.