Course Authoring 101

3 modules 26 minutes total

Master the fundamentals of content authoring for Hedgehog Learn.

What You'll Learn:

  • Create learning modules with proper front matter and markdown
  • Add images, social previews, and SEO metadata
  • Implement effective tagging strategies
  • Test and troubleshoot your content with QA best practices

This course takes you from zero to confidently authoring production-ready learning content.

Welcome to Course Authoring 101

This course teaches you everything you need to start creating high-quality learning content for Hedgehog Learn. Whether you're a subject matter expert looking to share your knowledge or a content creator building comprehensive learning paths, this course gives you the foundational skills you need.

Prerequisites

**Required:** - Basic text editor or IDE familiarity - Understanding of markdown syntax - Git and GitHub basics **Helpful but not required:** - Command line experience - JSON familiarity - Content creation or technical writing background

What's Next?

After completing this course, you'll be ready to: - Create individual learning modules - Optimize content for discovery and engagement - Ensure quality through systematic QA To take your skills further, continue with the **Pathway Assembly & Layouts** course to learn how to assemble modules into courses and comprehensive learning pathways.