Beginner
How to use AI curriculum generator on Teachable
Quick Answer
Teachable's AI curriculum generator helps you create structured course outlines by entering your topic and target audience. The AI generates lessons, modules, and learning objectives that you can customize and refine before building your full course.
Prerequisites
- Active Teachable account
- Course topic or subject in mind
- Basic understanding of online course structure
- Teachable Pro plan or higher
1
Access the AI Curriculum Generator
Log into your Teachable dashboard and click Create New Course. Select Use AI Curriculum Generator from the course creation options. If you don't see this option, ensure you're on a Pro plan or higher as this feature requires a paid subscription.
Tip
The AI generator is located prominently in the course creation flow and is marked with a distinctive AI icon.
2
Define Your Course Topic and Audience
Enter your course topic in the Course Subject field. Be specific - instead of "marketing," use "Email marketing for small businesses." Select your target audience from the dropdown menu or enter a custom description in Target Audience. Include skill level, profession, or specific demographics.
Tip
More specific inputs generate better, more targeted curriculum suggestions from the AI.
3
Set Learning Objectives and Duration
Specify what students should achieve by completing your course in the Learning Outcomes section. Choose your preferred course duration from options like 1-2 hours, 5-10 hours, or 20+ hours. Select the course format: Video-based, Text-based, or Mixed content.
Tip
Clear learning objectives help the AI create more focused and actionable curriculum content.
4
Generate Your Initial Curriculum
Click Generate Curriculum and wait 30-60 seconds for the AI to process your inputs. The system will create a structured outline with modules, lessons, and suggested content types. Review the generated Course Outline that appears, which typically includes 3-8 modules with multiple lessons each.
5
Customize and Refine the Generated Content
Edit module titles by clicking the pencil icon next to each section. Reorder modules using the drag and drop handles on the left side. Add new lessons by clicking + Add Lesson within any module, or remove unwanted content using the trash icon.
Tip
Don't feel bound by the initial suggestions - the AI output is meant to be a starting point for your expertise.
6
Review Learning Objectives and Assessments
Check the AI-generated learning objectives for each module in the Objectives tab. Modify or add specific outcomes using the Edit Objectives button. Review suggested quiz questions and assignments in the Assessments section, customizing them to match your teaching style.
Tip
Ensure learning objectives are measurable and specific to create better student outcomes.
7
Finalize and Create Your Course
Once satisfied with your curriculum structure, click Create Course to generate your Teachable course with the AI-designed framework. The system creates empty lesson placeholders, course structure, and basic settings. You can now begin adding your actual content - videos, text, downloads - to each lesson.
Tip
Save your curriculum as a template by clicking 'Save as Template' before finalizing if you plan to create similar courses.
Troubleshooting
AI Curriculum Generator option is not visible
Ensure you have a Teachable Pro plan or higher. The AI generator is not available on Basic plans. Check your subscription status in Settings > Billing.
Generated curriculum is too generic or broad
Provide more specific course topics and detailed target audience descriptions. Instead of "fitness," try "strength training for women over 40." Re-generate with more detailed inputs for better results.
AI generator fails to create curriculum or shows error
Check your internet connection and try refreshing the page. Ensure your course topic doesn't contain inappropriate content. If issues persist, contact Teachable Support through the help widget in your dashboard.
Cannot edit or customize generated modules
Make sure the curriculum generation process completed fully - look for the "Generation Complete" message. Clear your browser cache and reload the page. Try using a different browser if editing controls don't respond.
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