how to make user a course creator in moodle

• Log in as an Administrator
• Create 1 user.
• Make that user a Course Creator of the default Miscellaneous category which is created when you first install Moodle (same results regardless of the category).
• Log out.
• Log in as the user created in Step 2.
• Navigate to the Miscellaneous category.
• Click the Add a New Course button.
• Set the Course Format > Format field to Single Activity Format.
• Wait for the page to reload (takes a few seconds).
• Notice that the Type of activity field is blank.

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How do I assign a role to user in Moodle?

To assign a role in the system context, go to Site administration > Users > Permissions > 'Assign system roles'. Any roles assigned here apply across the whole site. It makes sense therefore that only roles that need this functionality can be assigned here.Feb 4, 2021

What is the role of course creator in Moodle?

A user assigned the role of course creator can (as the name suggests!) create a course. If the setting "Creators' role in new courses" is left as default (teacher), then the course creator is enrolled as a teacher in the course they have just created and can then edit the course settings and enrol other users.

Can teachers create Moodle courses?

By default a regular teacher can't add a new course. To add a new course to Moodle, you need to have either Administrator, Course Creator or Manager rights.To add a course: From the Site administration link, click Courses>Manage courses and categories.Feb 15, 2022

How do I add a course manager in Moodle?

Assigning the Role of Manager at the Category LevelGo to Site administration > Courses > Add/edit courses.Select a category > Edit this category.In Administration block: Assign roles > Manager > (select user) Add.

What does a course creator do?

An online course creator is someone who develops virtual learning materials. Your students will complete your lessons, perform exercises, and put their knowledge to the test by taking quizzes and exams all from their own devices.Feb 14, 2022

How do I create a course template in Moodle?

Go to the Moodle Administration, select Add course.Select the template you would like to use.Select the category for the new course.Add the course name and course short name. Then select continue to create your new course from a template.Feel free to watch the video below to see this all in action.

How do I share a course with students on Moodle?

Sharing a course for people to enrol inGo to Course administration > Share (only available to users with the capability moodle/course:publish)Click the button 'Share this course for people to join'Enter information about the course.Click the 'Share this course' button.Nov 28, 2017

How do I administer Moodle?

2:003:36Manage Moodle site Admin Basics - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSelect admin bookmarks configure it to any site administration page and then whenever you come to aMoreSelect admin bookmarks configure it to any site administration page and then whenever you come to a page you wish to bookmark.

How do I manage a course in Moodle?

To access the Course settings page, click Edit settings in the Administration block. 2. Click Expand all to expand each of the sections and reveal the options. Make the appropriate settings changes in each section as described below.

Who can add new Users as students in moodle system?

An administrator or manager (or any other user with the capability moodle/user:create) can create new user accounts in Site administration > Users > Accounts > Add a new user.May 13, 2019

How do I see user roles in moodle?

Viewing the user system permissionLog into the Moodle Dashboard.In the Settings section on the left, navigate to Site administration > Users > Permissions > Check system permissions.More items...•Aug 16, 2021

The course creator role

A user assigned the role of course creator can (as the name suggests!) create a course.

Creating a course

The "Add a new course" button can be found at the bottom of the page listing all courses.

Deleting a course

Course creators can delete courses they have made (for 24 hours from the creation, hardcoded hack in Moodle code you cannot prevent this prohibiting moodle/course:delete) from the UI.

Role assignment

A user may be assigned the role of course creator as a system role (in Administration > Site administration > Users > Permissions > Assign system roles) or in the course category context.

Restoring course backups

If the course creator needs to create courses by restoring course backups, the restore course capability should be allowed for the course creator role. In addition, the course creator role should be allowed to assign any roles included in the backup.

Role permissions

If you require a course creator to have additional permissions, it is recommended that the Manager role is used, rather than changing the course creator role permissions. Otherwise, allowing additional capabilities for the course creator role may result in course creators having access to courses which they have not created.

How to create a course

There are several ways you as admin can create a course. The two most common are:

Upload an existing course

Make sure the course you want to upload (known as a "course backup") has the file ending . mbz.

Creating a course

The "Add a new course" button can be found at the bottom of the page listing all courses.

Role assignment

A user may be assigned the role of course creator as a system role (in Settings > Site administration > Users > Permissions > Assign system roles) or in the course category context.

How Can I Become A Course Creator

How can I become a course creator. I have looked for a way to contact admin to become a course creator but cannot find a way. Can someone please help! Thanks

Re: How Can I Become A Course Creator

You can't become a course creator on this Moodle because it is not your own school/university/establishment. You need to find who is the admin of your Moodle and ask them to let you have a course. Does your establishment have a Moodle site? If not then have a look at the About Moodle FAQ