> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.nuvolos.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.nuvolos.com/how-to-guides/workflows-for-instructors/create-a-new-course.md).

# Create a new course

<mark style="color:$primary;">**Outcome**</mark>\
You create a new course space, ready to receive teaching material and student invitations.

<mark style="color:$primary;">**Before you start**</mark>

* You hold the **Organisation Manager** or **Organisation Faculty** role.
* You have a name and description in mind for the course.

**Create the Space**

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Navigate to the Dashboard.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
**Select + NEW COURSE.**
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
&#x20;Enter the course name and description. Optionally, add a `README` file.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
**Select + ADD SPACE.**
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Optionally, select an application to add to the Master Instance of the new course. You can do this later if you prefer.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
If you selected an Application, give it a name and click + INSTALL.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

For full space management options - including cloning spaces and Git repositories - see [Administration › Space management](/administration/space-management.md).


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