A great course isn’t just good content — it’s well organized. Klimb uses two building blocks: modules (sections that group related material) and lessons (the individual units learners work through). This guide shows you how to structure a course so learners always know where they are and what comes next.
Modules and lessons explained
Think of your course like a book:
- A module is a chapter — a themed section such as “Getting Started,” “Core Techniques,” or “Advanced Workflows.”
- A lesson is a page within that chapter — a single video, reading, or exercise.
Modules give learners a sense of progress and make long courses feel manageable. Even a short course benefits from one or two modules to break things up.
Add a module
From the Studio, open your course and choose Add module. Give it a clear title that signals what the learner will gain — “Editing Fundamentals” reads better than “Section 2.” You can add a short module description to set expectations for the lessons inside.
Add lessons to a module
Within a module, choose Add lesson and give each lesson a focused title. A lesson can contain:
- A video — upload your recording and Klimb handles processing and secure playback. See Uploading and Managing Video.
- Text content — written explanations, instructions, or summaries.
- Resources — downloadable files like worksheets, slides, or sample projects.
Keep lessons bite-sized. Several short lessons are easier to complete (and resume) than one marathon video, and they make your completion analytics more meaningful.
Order modules and lessons
Sequence matters — learners generally move top to bottom. Klimb lets you reorder freely:
- Drag a module up or down to reposition the whole section.
- Drag a lesson within its module to change its place.
- Move a lesson into a different module if your structure evolves.
Order changes save instantly and apply to every learner, including those already enrolled, so a mid-course reorganization is seamless.
Plan your structure
A few principles for a curriculum learners love:
- Start with a win. Make the first lesson short and rewarding so learners feel momentum early.
- Group logically. Each module should cover one coherent theme.
- Build progressively. Order lessons so each builds on the last.
- End with application. Close with a project or recap that puts skills to use.
Previews and drip
As you structure the course, decide how learners reach the content:
- Mark an early lesson as a free preview so prospects can sample your teaching before buying.
- Use drip scheduling to release modules over time — ideal for cohort-style or paced courses.
Both options are covered in Free Previews and Drip.
Keep it editable
Your structure is never locked. As you learn what resonates — using the completion data in Analytics — you can split lessons, merge modules, and reorder until the flow is just right. When the curriculum feels solid, publish the course and check it off your Launch Checklist.