Launch a Course in GoHighLevel

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Launch a Course in GoHighLevel: Step-by-Step Guide

If you are moving from tools like ClickUp into building digital products, learning how to launch a course in GoHighLevel will help you centralize your marketing, delivery, and automation. This guide walks you through creating, configuring, and publishing your first course using the built-in membership and course features.

The steps below are based on the official GoHighLevel documentation and will show you how to structure your course, add lessons, and control access for your students.

Access the Courses Area in GoHighLevel

Before you can launch anything, you need to find the course builder inside your GoHighLevel account.

  1. Log in to your GoHighLevel account.

  2. From the left-hand sidebar, open the Sites section.

  3. Click on Memberships or Courses (depending on your interface) to open the GoHighLevel course dashboard.

This is where you will manage all your online programs, lessons, and student access.

Create a New GoHighLevel Course

Once you are in the course dashboard, you can create a new course shell that will contain your content.

  1. Click + New Course or a similar “Create Course” button in GoHighLevel.

  2. Enter a Course Name that clearly describes your training.

  3. Add a short Description summarizing what students will learn.

  4. Upload a Thumbnail Image if the interface offers this option to represent your course visually.

Save your settings. You now have a blank GoHighLevel course ready for structure and content.

Structure Your GoHighLevel Course with Sections

Courses in GoHighLevel are organized using sections and lessons. Sections act like modules or chapters.

  1. Open your course and go to the Curriculum or Outline tab.

  2. Click Add Section.

  3. Give the section a descriptive name, such as “Introduction,” “Module 1: Foundations,” or “Module 2: Advanced Strategy.”

  4. Repeat this process for each major part of your training.

Using sections in your GoHighLevel course helps students easily navigate and understand their progress.

Add Lessons to Your GoHighLevel Course

Within each section, you will add lessons that contain your actual teaching materials.

  1. Click on a section title inside your GoHighLevel course.

  2. Select Add Lesson or the equivalent button.

  3. Enter a Lesson Title (for example, “Welcome & Orientation” or “Lesson 1: Core Concepts”).

  4. Use the content editor to add:

    • Video embeds (from your chosen hosting platform)

    • Text explanations and summaries

    • Downloadable PDFs or resources

    • Links to external references

  5. Click Save to store the lesson.

Repeat these steps until each section in your GoHighLevel course contains all necessary lessons.

Configure GoHighLevel Course Settings

After you have added content, configure the course-level settings to control access and presentation.

Basic Course Details in GoHighLevel

  1. From the course dashboard, open your course Settings.

  2. Review and update:

    • Course Title and Description

    • Thumbnail or cover image

    • Author or organization name

  3. Set the Category or tags if those options are included in your GoHighLevel interface to keep content organized.

Access and Enrollment Options in GoHighLevel

Next, decide how students will enroll in your course.

  1. In the same settings area, find the Access or Publishing section.

  2. Choose whether your GoHighLevel course will be:

    • Public – open to anyone with the link

    • Private – accessible only to specific contacts or members

    • Paid – connected to an offer, product, or funnel

  3. If available, link your course to a product or offer so that payment unlocks access.

Correctly setting access options helps you control who can see your GoHighLevel course and how they get inside.

Customize the GoHighLevel Course Experience

To improve user experience, tailor the look and behavior of your course area.

Design and Layout Tweaks in GoHighLevel

  1. Navigate to the Design or Appearance section of your course in GoHighLevel.

  2. Adjust elements such as:

    • Brand colors and fonts

    • Logo and header layout

    • Lesson navigation style

  3. Preview the course to verify that the design matches your brand.

Drip and Progress Settings in GoHighLevel

Depending on your account options, you may be able to control when lessons unlock.

  1. Within course settings, look for Drip or Schedule controls.

  2. Set lessons to unlock:

    • Immediately upon enrollment

    • On specific dates

    • After a certain number of days since enrollment

  3. Enable any available progress tracking options so students can see completion percentages.

These GoHighLevel options help you create cohort-style releases or evergreen drip courses.

Preview and Test Your GoHighLevel Course

Before you launch, test everything as if you were a new student.

  1. Use the Preview function in your GoHighLevel course dashboard.

  2. Click through all sections and lessons to ensure:

    • Videos play correctly

    • Links work

    • Downloads are accessible

    • Navigation is clear

  3. If possible, create a test user or use an email address you control to simulate sign-up and access from scratch.

Fix any missing content or formatting in GoHighLevel before you invite real students.

Publish and Share Your GoHighLevel Course

Once everything looks good, you are ready to go live.

  1. Return to your course Settings in GoHighLevel.

  2. Switch the course status from Draft to Published or Live, depending on the label used in your interface.

  3. Copy the course or membership URL.

  4. Share the link in:

    • Your funnels and landing pages

    • Email campaigns

    • Social media posts and ads

Students who enroll will now see and access your live GoHighLevel course.

Where to Learn More About GoHighLevel Courses

For interface screenshots, updated labels, or new features related to courses, refer to the official help article from the platform: Getting Started: Launch a Course in GoHighLevel.

If you need strategic help connecting your GoHighLevel courses with funnels, automations, and CRM workflows, you can also explore consulting resources like Consultevo for implementation support.

By following the steps above, you can confidently structure, configure, and publish a professional online course using GoHighLevel, delivering a seamless learning experience for your students while keeping everything inside one marketing and operations platform.

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