Course builder

How to create a course with a test in the drag and drop lesson builder

Lesson

  • Create a lesson

    Last Updated: 23.12.2025

    With the drag and drop lesson builder, you can create a media-rich lesson. Use a variety of multimedia elements to help your students perceive information better: audio and video lectures, text instructions, lesson summaries in downloadable documents, samples, and so on.

  • Set lesson access

    Last Updated: 22.12.2025

    In a lesson builder click on the top left panel to expand the list of lessons, and select Lesson Settings from the drop-down menu of the desired lesson.

  • Element Assigments in course builder

    Last Updated: 22.12.2025

    Homework assignments help assess students’ comprehension of your course. You can add assignments to every lesson, accept submissions manually or automatically, and leave comments to give feedback.

  • Element Plan in course builder

    Last Updated: 22.12.2025

    You can encourage students to upgrade to a higher-tier pricing plan or unlock extra course content while they are taking your course.

  • The File element in the course builder

    Last Updated: 22.12.2025

    Use the File element in the course builder to add files that open or download outside of your course page.

  • The Button element in the course builder

    Last Updated: 22.12.2025

    Use the Button element in the course builder to add a clickable button that links to an internal course page or an external resource. You can also use it to prompt students to upgrade their pricing plan.

  • The Carousel element in the course builder

    Last Updated: 22.12.2025

    Use the Gallery element of the Carousel type in the course builder to add a set of images as slides within a lesson element.

  • The Image element in the course builder

    Last Updated: 22.12.2025

    Use the Gallery element of the Image type in the course builder to add images to lessons and show them on your course page.

  • The Audio element in the course builder

    Last Updated: 22.12.2025

    Use the Audio element in the course builder to add audio files to lessons and play them directly on your course page.

  • Element Text in course builder

    Last Updated: 22.12.2025

    Text formatting helps make your content more readable and engaging for students. Use formatting tools to style your lesson or section texts and test descriptions.

  • Element Video in course builder

    Last Updated: 22.12.2025

    Use the Gallery element with the Video type to add videos to your lessons and make them easy for students to access later.

  • Allow students to copy course content

    Last Updated: 22.12.2025

    In SendPulse’s course builder, you can allow students to copy your lesson text, such as guidelines, formulas, or theories. This helps learners easily transfer information to their own notes.

  • The Divider element in the course builder

    Last Updated: 22.12.2025

    Use the Divider element in the course builder to add a horizontal line between lesson elements.

  • Copy lesson

    Last Updated: 22.12.2025

    If you have the same or similar elements in your course, you can copy sections, lessons, or tests to speed up the process of course development.

  • The Spacer element in the course builder

    Last Updated: 22.12.2025

    Use the Spacer element in the course builder to add vertical spacing between lesson elements.

  • Add checkpoint tasks

    Last Updated: 22.12.2025

    A checkpoint lesson keeps students from progressing until they finish all assignments in that lesson. This helps boost engagement and keeps students focused on key topics.

Section

  • Create a section

    Last Updated: 23.12.2025

    Group lessons into sections to organize your content and help students navigate through your course program. A section is an introduction to your lessons that helps you arrange them by topic or module.

  • Set section access

    Last Updated: 22.12.2025

    Go to the lesson builder, click the panel in the upper left corner to open the list of lessons, and select Section Settings in the menu of the required lesson.

  • Copy a section

    Last Updated: 22.12.2025

    If you have the same or similar elements in your course, you can copy sections, lessons, or tests to speed up the process of course development.

Test

  • Create a test

    Last Updated: 23.12.2025

    You can create a test to assess students' knowledge and skills for each section of the course they complete. Customize the test page, add questions and other media, and set a score for each correct answer.

  • Set test options

    Last Updated: 22.12.2025

    Go to the course builder, сlick on the top left panel to expand the list of lessons, and select Test settings from the drop-down menu of the desired lesson.

  • Copy your test

    Last Updated: 22.12.2025

    If you have the same or similar elements in your course, you can copy sections, lessons, or tests to speed up the process of course development.

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