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Build and Sell Online Courses with WordPress (With Free Themes and Plugins) 2021



Learn create an online course with WordPress – using only free themes and plugins. The best way to do this is with Tutor LMS free version and a good free theme like Kadence. The most important thing you’ll need is good webhosting, get a free trial with Cloudways here: https://ideaspot.com.au/Cloudways

Tutor LMS also has a pro version which provides a lot more functionality, this may be nesessary on some projects, check it out here: http://ideaspot.com.au/TutorLMS’

Also have a full Cloudways setup guide here: https://youtu.be/N7C9RR28Ggg

Though I have other hosting recommendations over on my blog here:
http://ideaspot.com.au/hosting

Other important parts of running a WordPress and WooCommerce site are in the playlist here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSk3zfDlC1f-r0dWcZHsWccaJ3CUhhylZ

You can find the php code snippets and CSS used in the tutorial over on our blog here:
https://ideaspot.com.au/blog/tutor-lms-tutorial/

I wanted to focus on a free option for this video, but if you don’t mind using a pro plugin up front, I’d recommend using LearnDash which has better integration with Kadence theme and Astra theme right out of the box. You can get a discount for LearnDash here:
https://ideaspot.com.au/learndash

Have setup a recommended playlist for the related tutorials here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSk3zfDlC1f-r0dWcZHsWccaJ3CUhhylZ

As mentioned in the video, this course was built on cloud hosting with a Kadence theme starter template. We have WooCommerce setup using stripe and SMTP setup using SendinBlue.

Hosting with Cloudways – https://youtu.be/N7C9RR28Ggg
SMTP Email – https://youtu.be/uwjc4kuthv4
Woocommerce – https://youtu.be/1DmZ3cKbrGk
Woocommerce Email – https://youtu.be/cduwheSYPSs
Kadence Theme – https://youtu.be/Czr1kR2QmDU

If you’d like a smoother overall setup, check out LearnDash. Learndash has starter sites that come pre integrated with either Kadence theme or Astra theme, making the setup very easy. LearnDash tutorials are here:

Learndash with Kadence and Gutenberg – https://youtu.be/RnU0RhsPLoc
Learndash with Astra & Elementor – https://youtu.be/L_fT39LAlw8

0:00 Intro Create an Online Course
2:46 Basic WordPress Site Settings
5:12 TutorLMS setup
8:20 Tutor LMS course creation
12:18 Adding Video Lessons
13:11 Tutor LMS quiz creation
17:40 Tutor LMS course page options
26:17 Displaying courses on other pages
30:51 Tutor LMS WooCommerce
38:12 Login redirection
41:04 Tutor LMS example
42:10 Trying a quiz and checking results
43:23 Color styling options on courses
44:14 Other LMS options

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  1. Great tutorial! I have been evaluating several LMS plugins and was wondering if I could use the free version of Tutor LMS with a payment gateway. Thanks again!

  5. I built my courses after your great info. tho, the plugin creates a bigger headache. user enrollment simply does not work. i think it is because of the different payment options or some other issue with german wordpress rules. their support is basically non existing and for the user control they charge a premium of a light 800 bucks currently. well. wasted a few days and gained a few unhappy customers.

  7. This is so good! I've literally just watched and followed along with all the steps and videos you recommended and now I have a fully functioning website and course! Amazing!!

  13. Congratulations for the videos.

    I'm doing the same as the video, but with Elementor.

    In the header and footer with Elementor in the registration page using kadence Theme, it always gives error or is without formation. Any suggestion? How can I make it work?

  17. I want to do everything that is happening in this demo step by step – except I want to replace the username/pword functionality with a Google/Facebook social login. CAn anyone help me combine what is going on here , with that?

  20. After researching other LMS platforms, I concluded that Edredo is a perfect platform that is completely FREE, has all the features like other platforms, and has some additional advanced filters. Overall, a free and new place to learn and connect with a new group of teachers and students across the world.

  21. I've used a number of LMS platforms and concluded that Edredo is a perfect platform that is completely free, and has all the advanced features. It's a great place to connect with teachers and peers. An incredible way to interact, socialize, engage, and grow.

  23. Hi,
    I'm creating courses site according to the video and they are divided into categories.
    At Woocomerce, I want to sell products such as virtual/download, which are PDF/video files, also divided into categories.
    How to do this? WordPress does not differentiate between Tags and Categories when providing the list of categories and/or lists of separate courses from the list of virtual products.

  24. OK, I've been searching a lot for the best free WordPress course plugin and this video was so awesome. You answered all my questions. This is the best video with all the details – you're simply great bro… and Tutor LMS is the best free plugin.

  29. Hello. at 9:43 at the bottom right we see the tutor setting. I am not able to see the "Make Public option anymore in my dashboard. Do you think it is because of the update? or did I skip something?

  34. I wonder how many people like myself are starting and stopping this video and rewatching sections as they go step by step putting together their online course. I’m super glad that I found this channel.

  35. Hi, your videos are really helpful. Wondering if you have a solution for Tutor LMS not showing in the WP Customization menu, using Learnify theme. Thank you in advance

  37. Great video, thanks. One question please: I see no way to "customize" my page. Is this because I don't have a paid version? There is no "customize" link on my desktop anywhere near where you've clicked to take you to customization. Nor is there any "customize" option I can find anywhere else in my interface. Thanks!

  41. Once again…Anyone? It seems to me that Tutor is the best looking, most intuitive and complete plugin, plus it's free….At the same time it feels like it's too sensitive….I mean the quizzes just won't work and bits and pieces work when they feel like it….I am using Astra or Neve…all the same. No extra plugins than the usual, brand new website. WHAT A BUMMER ! HELP !

  44. Please anyone…I have the latest version of Tutor and WordPress, I use Astra….I have tried deactivating every single plugin but still…………It does not give me the option to place an aswer….IT JUST ISN´T THERE! Please….If anyone here knows what is causing it or any recomendation let me know

  46. thanks for your valuable information. i have question and i need your advice please
    i made my website on WordPress with Jannah Theme, and i want to sell my Courses online through this theme. is Learn press plugin working with it?
    and your advice what to do
    thanks in advance
    Best regards

  47. Great video!
    It was really helpful.
    Does anyone know how I could sell a tutor lms course as a subscription without having to pay for woocommerce subscription? Thank you for your answers

  48. really I hate it when a tutorial is not thorough because you made it somewhere else. hearing that in the video is such a turn off for me. if you are going to re do a video start from the beginning. Beginners are not going to poke around other videos. they are going to go with one and stick with that one person.

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