> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.kajabi.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

<AgentInstructions>

## Submitting Feedback

If you encounter incorrect, outdated, or confusing documentation on this page, submit feedback:

POST https://help.kajabi.com/feedback

```json
{
  "path": "/articles/products/courses/how-to-create-a-cohort-based-course",
  "feedback": "Description of the issue"
}
```

Only submit feedback when you have something specific and actionable to report.

</AgentInstructions>

# Create a cohort-based Course

> Create a Course that students progress through together in cohort groups.

A **cohort-based Course** on Kajabi is a powerful Course structure that enables students to progress through Course material together in cohort groups, following a predetermined schedule.

Offer live video sessions on whatever schedule suits the Course best to give each cohort group the opportunity to interact in real time while they progress in tandem through the Course, fostering collaboration and a greater sense of community.

<Note>
  **Note:**
  The Cohort-Based Courses Feature is only available with the Growth and Pro Plans. Check out [kajabi.com/pricing](https://kajabi.com/pricing) for more details.
</Note>

## Create a cohort-based Course from scratch

When you create a cohort-based Course, you'll have the option to either create a Course from scratch or import the material from an existing evergreen Course. Follow the steps below to create a Course from scratch.

**To create a Course from scratch:**

1. Open the **Products** tab from your Dashboard.
2. Click the **+ New Product** button. (Or click "Get Started" if you're creating your very first Product).
3. Select **Course** as the product type and click **Get Started**.
4. Select **Cohorts** for your Course type and click **Next**.
5. Choose **Start from scratch**.
6. Add a **Title** and a **Brief Description** for your Course.
7. (Optional) Toggle on **Use this info to generate content and additional resources** if desired. Selecting this option will create an AI-generated course outline and lesson material, an opt-in landing page with a form that automatically tags your contacts on submission, and a course announcement email broadcast to send when you're ready.
8. Choose a **Start date** for your first cohort group and Course module and click **Next**. You can change this date in your admin settings later if desired.
9. Select your Primary (header), Secondary (sidebar), and Accent (buttons/links) **color settings**, optionally upload a Course **thumbnail image** (recommended dimensions: 1280 x 720 px), and click **Next**.
10. Choose to create either a **Paid** or **Free** Course. If you create a Paid Course, choose your desired Payment frequency, Price, and Payment method. You can also update your pricing later. [Learn to connect a payment processor](../../sales/kajabi-payments/transactions).
11. Click **Next**.

Next, learn [how to customize a cohort-based Course](../../products/courses/customize-your-cohort-based-course).

## Create a cohort-based Course from an existing Course

Want to create a cohort-based version of your existing evergreen Course? No problem! You can easily copy your existing Course material into a cohort-based Course by choosing the "Import existing course" option in the Product Creation Wizard.

**To create a Course from an existing Course:**

1. Open the **Products** tab from your Dashboard.
2. Click the **+ New Product** button. (Or click "Get Started" if you're creating your very first Product).
3. Select **Course** as the product type and click **Get Started**.
4. Select **Cohorts** for your Course type and click **Next**.
5. Choose **Import existing course**.
6. Select the Course you want to import from the dropdown menu.
7. Choose a **Start date** for your first cohort group and Course module and click **Next**. You can change this date in your admin settings later if desired.
8. Select your Primary (header), Secondary (sidebar), and Accent (buttons/links) **color settings**, optionally upload a Course **thumbnail image** (recommended dimensions: 1280 x 720 px), and click **Next**.
9. Choose to create either a **Paid** or **Free** Course. If you create a Paid Course, choose your desired Payment frequency, Price, and Payment method. You can also update your pricing later. [Learn to connect a payment processor](../../sales/kajabi-payments/transactions).
10. Click **Next**:

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Next, learn [how to customize a cohort-based Course](../../products/courses/customize-your-cohort-based-course).

<Note>
  **Note:**
  At this time, you are not able to duplicate a Cohort Course. You can only import an existing evergreen Course as noted in the section above.
</Note>