# Join an Organization

Nuvolos is an invitation-only platform. As an instructor, you can be invited in two main ways:

1. **Invitation to a specific Course Space:** This is common if you are a Teaching Assistant (TA) or co-instructor. You can find more information on this process in our guide on [joining a course](https://docs.nuvolos.com/getting-started/instructors/join-a-course).
2. **Invitation to an Organization:** This is for instructors who need to create and manage their own courses. This document covers this path.

## Organization Roles for Instructors

To create and manage your own courses, you need to be invited to an organization with the appropriate role. Here are the key roles for instructors:

* **Member:** This role is typically for students and does not allow you to create courses.
* **Faculty:** This is the standard role for instructors. It allows you to create courses, enroll students, and manage course environments.
* **Manager:** This role has all the permissions of the Faculty role, and in addition, you can manage organization settings and invite other Faculty members.

For a more detailed description of all roles, please see the [role descriptions page](https://docs.nuvolos.com/administration/roles).

To start creating your own courses, an existing Manager (e.g., a department head) must invite you to the organization with either the **Faculty** or **Manager** role.