If you have knowledge, you have a course. That sounds simple — and with Funnelly's course builder, it really is. This guide walks you through getting from idea to published course in three steps.
Step 1: Structure Your Course
Before you touch the builder, spend 20 minutes on a simple outline. Funnelly organises courses into Modules (the big topics) and Lessons (the individual pieces). A typical first course has 3–5 modules with 3–6 lessons each.
A good rule of thumb: each lesson should cover exactly one idea, and take 5–15 minutes to complete. Students learn better in small, focused chunks than in long marathon sessions.
Once you have your outline, head to Courses in your Funnelly dashboard and click + New Course. Enter your course title, description, and cover image. Then add your modules and lessons — you can drag to reorder everything at any point.
Step 2: Add Your Content
Each lesson in Funnelly supports rich content: video (embed from YouTube or Vimeo, or upload directly), text, images, and downloadable files. For a polished course, we recommend:
- A short welcome video for the first lesson of each module — it sets context and builds trust
- A written summary below each video for learners who prefer reading or need to reference back
- Downloadable worksheets or resources where relevant — these add perceived value and help students apply what they learn
Don't let perfect be the enemy of published. Your first course doesn't need to be a Hollywood production. Loom recordings, a decent microphone, and clear slides are more than enough to start.
Step 3: Set Your Price and Publish
In your course settings, choose your pricing: free, one-time payment, or subscription. Funnelly connects directly to your payment processor — no third-party cart required. Set your enrolment settings (open, invite-only, or waitlist), add your sales page content, and hit Publish.
Your course is now live on your Funnelly site. Enrolled students get automatic access and can track their progress through the student dashboard. You can see completion rates, see who's active, and send targeted messages to students who haven't started yet — all from the same platform.
What Comes Next
Once your course is live, turn your attention to promotion. The Funnelly blog is a great place to start — write articles that address the same problems your course solves, and link to your enrolment page. Connect your email automation to send a nurture sequence to anyone who visits your course page but doesn't enrol yet.
Your first course won't be perfect. Publish it anyway. The feedback you get from real students is worth more than another month of preparation.