How to Upload & Structure a Course in Zenler (Step-by-Step Guide for 2025)

Learn how to upload and structure your online course in Zenler. Add modules, lessons, videos, downloads, drip settings & quizzes step-by-step.

Once your course videos, slides, or screen recordings are ready, it's time to upload everything into Zenler and build the full student experience.

The good news: Zenler makes course creation simple, even if you're not tech-savvy. In this guide, you'll learn exactly how to:

Upload your lessons
Build modules
Add downloads & worksheets
Enable drip
Set lesson types
Organise your curriculum
Publish and preview your final course

Let's get started.

🎥 ▶️ How to Upload & Structure Your Course in Zenler — Complete Walkthrough

Step 1 — Create a New Course in Zenler

From your Zenler dashboard:

Click Courses
Select Add New Course
Enter your course title, description, and thumbnail
Save and continue

Zenler will now generate your course shell.

🔗 If you haven't created your full course outline yet, start with How to Create an Online Course (Complete Guide).

Step 2 — Add Modules (Your Course Sections)

Modules represent the big milestones or sections of your course.

Examples:

Introduction
Core Concepts
Demonstrations
Advanced Techniques
Bonuses

To add modules:

Go to Curriculum
Click Add Module
Name it and save

💡 Tip: Use short, clear names — students should always know where they are in the learning journey.

🔗 Not sure how to structure your modules? Read How to Plan Your Online Course

Step 3 — Add Lessons to Each Module

Lessons are where the teaching actually happens.

To add a lesson:

Click the module
Select Add Lesson
Choose your lesson type (Video, Audio, Text, Live, etc.)
Upload your content

Zenler supports:

Video lessons
Text lessons
SCORM
Audio lessons
Live sessions
Quizzes
Assignments

Step 4 — Upload Your Video Files

For video lessons:

Click Video Lesson
Upload your MP4/ MOV file
Zenler will auto-process your video for all devices

Tips:

Keep filenames clear and organised
Upload in lesson order
Use HD (1080p) for the best balance of quality and size

🔗 For recording tips and setup, see How to Record an Online Course

Step 5 — Add Downloads, Worksheets & Resources

Enhance your lessons by including:

PDFs
Templates
Cheat sheets
Slide decks
Practice files
Worksheets

Students LOVE resources — and they significantly increase perceived value.

To add:

Go to the lesson
Click Add Resource
Upload your file

Step 6 — Enable Drip (Optional)

Drip releases lessons over time to prevent overwhelm.

For example:

Module 1 → Immediately
Module 2 → Day 7
Module 3 → Day 14

To enable drip:

Go to Drip Settings
Choose Days After Enrollment or Fixed Date

Drip works especially well for:

Memberships
30-day programs
Challenges
Coaching hybrids

Step 7 — Add Quizzes, Assignments, & Interactive Elements

Zenler allows you to create:

Multiple-choice quizzes
True/false
Fill-in-the-blank
Assignments (students upload work)
Certificates upon completion

These features help increase engagement and improve course outcomes.

Step 8 — Organise Your Curriculum for Clarity

Drag-and-drop lessons in the correct order:

Module 1 Lesson 1 — Welcome Lesson 2 — What You'll Learn Lesson 3 — First Steps

Module 2 Lesson 1 — Core Concept A Lesson 2 — Core Concept B

Make sure:

Lessons flow logically
Modules follow your transformation path
Student learning feels simple and progressive

🔗 If you need help structuring your lessons, read How to Script and Outline Your Course

Step 9 — Preview Your Course Experience

Always preview your course as a student:

Click Preview
Watch your intro lesson
Test downloads
Test navigation
Test quizzes
Check drip timing

Fix anything that's unclear before publishing.

Step 10 — Publish Your Course

When everything is ready:

Click Publish
Set your pricing
Set your access type (paid / free / private)
Connect checkout pages
Add thank-you page logic
Share your course link

🔗 For a complete launch workflow, see Course Launch Strategy

🎯 Zenler Course Upload Checklist

Modules created
Lessons added
Videos uploaded
Resources added
Quizzes/assignments added
Curriculum organised
Drip set (if needed)
Course preview checked
Pricing set
Publish

Your course is now ready for students!

❓ FAQ's

Q: What video format does Zenler accept? MP4 is recommended, but MOV works too.

Q: Can I rearrange modules and lessons? Yes — Zenler uses drag-and-drop for easy organisation.

Q: Can I drip my course? Absolutely. You can release lessons gradually using drip settings.

Q: Can I upload multiple resources per lesson? Yes — upload PDFs, templates, slides, and other files.

Q: Do I need to publish the whole course at once? No — you can publish with only Module 1 ready and add more later.

🚀 Call to Action

Your course is now uploaded — next comes launch, marketing, and student engagement.

Zenler gives you everything in one place: ✔️ Course hosting ✔️ Checkouts & payments ✔️ Funnels ✔️ Email automation ✔️ Live sessions ✔️ Communities

👉 Start sharing your course with the world using Zenler

📌 Your Complete Course Creation Roadmap

How to Create an Online Course (Complete 2025 Step-by-Step Guide)

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