how to add a course category in moodle

by Dolly Heller 3 min read

Adding a category
  1. Go to Administration > Site administration > Courses > Create new category.
  2. Complete the details required and click 'Create category. ...
  3. Alternatively, you can go to Administration>Site administration>Courses>Manage courses and categories and click the link 'Create new category'.
Aug 9, 2021

How do I upload a course category in Moodle?

Upload coursesGo to Administration > Site administration > Courses > Upload courses.Either drag and drop the CSV file or click the 'Choose a file' button and select the file in the file picker.Select appropriate import options carefully, then click the preview button.

What is the difference between course and category in Moodle?

A category is a top level of a top or subject. There can be numerous categories. Whereas a course is within a specific category. There can be numerous courses.

How do I show categories in Moodle?

You can also get the My courses link in the Navigation block to show categories by choosing Show course categories from Site admin>Appearance>Navigation.

What is the default course format in Moodle?

Topics format The course is organised into topic sections that a teacher can give titles to. Each topic section consists of activities, resources and labels. In new installations of Moodle, this is the default format.

What is a course in Moodle?

A course in Moodle is an area where a teacher will add resources and activities for their students to complete. It might be a simple page with downloadable documents or it might be a complex set of tasks where learning progresses through interaction.