Joche Academy - Official Course Creation Guide for Instructors

1. Instructor Requirements

Before creating a course, ensure you meet our minimum standards: • You must have clear knowledge or experience in the subject you are teaching • You must be able to deliver lessons in simple, structured language • You must upload original content (no copyright violations) • Your videos, audio, slides, and text must follow our quality requirements • You agree to Joche Academy's commission and payment terms

If needed, our team can help you refine your ideas before publishing.

2. Course Quality Standards

Video Quality • Minimum resolution: 720p, recommended 1080p • Clear audio with minimal background noise • Good lighting and stable camera • Use slides, screen recordings, or demonstrations when needed

Teaching Style Your teaching should be clear, organized, beginner-friendly, engaging, and focused on real-world application.

Structure Courses must have: • A clear learning goal • Modules broken into well-organized lessons • Quizzes or assignments (recommended) • A final summary or conclusion

Minimum Requirements • Minimum 30 minutes of content • At least 5 lessons • Original content only • Accurate course descriptions and titles

3. How to Create a Course

Step 1 — Log In Log in to your instructor account at Joche Academy.

Step 2 — Go to Your Instructor Dashboard On the top right menu, click Instructor Dashboard → Courses, then click Add New Course.

Step 3 — Add Course Title Choose a clear, student-friendly title. Examples: Professional Writing for Beginners, Digital Marketing Essentials, Data Analytics with Excel, Communication Skills for the Workplace.

Step 4 — Write the Course Description Your description must include: • What students will learn • Who the course is for • Requirements (if any) • Why the course is valuable • Real-world applications

Step 5 — Set Course Categories & Tags Choose accurate categories so students can find your course easily. Examples: Communication Skills, IT & Cloud, HR & Workplace Culture, AI & Data.

4. Creating Course Content

Adding Lessons Each lesson should be: • Short (3 to 10 minutes preferred) • Focused on one specific topic • Practical, with examples

You can add video lessons, text-based lessons, PDFs, audio lessons, and slides.

Uploading Videos Supported formats: MP4, MOV, AVI. For large videos, compress using tools like HandBrake.

Adding Quizzes Quizzes increase student engagement. You can add multiple choice, true/false, or short answer questions. At least one quiz is recommended per course.

Adding Assignments Examples: Write a professional email, create a short marketing plan, practice a communication scenario, build a spreadsheet.

5. Certificates

You can award students a certificate upon course completion. Joche Academy provides multiple professional certificate templates for you to choose from. Adding a certificate increases the value of your course and motivates students to complete it.

6. Course Images & Branding

Your course needs a professional-looking thumbnail. • Size: 1280 x 720 pixels • Clear title with readable text • High-quality image (no blurry or copyrighted images)

We can assist with creating thumbnails if needed.

7. Publishing Your Course

Step 1 — Submit for Review Our team will check quality, verify originality, ensure correct structure, and confirm compliance with platform standards.

Step 2 — Fix Any Requested Changes If our team requests adjustments, make the edits and resubmit.

Step 3 — Course Approval Once approved, your course will go live on Joche Academy.

8. Pricing, Payments & Revenue

Course Pricing Instructors can set their own price or choose a recommended price. • Basic Courses: ₦1,000 – ₦5,000 • Standard Courses: ₦5,000 – ₦50,000 • Professional Courses: From ₦50,000

Revenue Share: Instructors receive 80%. Joche Academy receives 20% to support platform hosting, marketing, and maintenance.

Payment Schedule: Instructors are paid monthly via bank transfer, PayPal, or other supported methods. A minimum payout threshold may apply.

Refund Policy: Refunds may be granted if the student has not started the course, the request is within the refund window, or a verified technical issue prevents access. If a refund is granted, the payment for that course will be deducted from the instructor's earnings. Full details are available in our Terms and Conditions.

9. Marketing & Promotion

We don't just host your course — we help you sell it. Joche Academy actively promotes instructor courses through advertising, social media, email marketing, and featured placements on our platform. Your success is our success.

10. Updating Your Course

To keep your course active and relevant: • Update content every 6 to 12 months • Add new lessons when the industry changes • Respond to student questions • Fix outdated or incorrect lessons

11. Instructor Support

Joche Academy provides: • Email support • Technical help with uploads • Thumbnail design assistance • Guidance for new instructors

For any questions, contact us at support@jocheacademy.com

12. Code of Conduct

All instructors must: • Respect all students • Deliver accurate and ethical teaching • Avoid discrimination, offensive content, or harmful advice • Follow global copyright laws • Use only original or licensed content

Failure to follow these rules may result in course removal.

13. Frequently Asked Questions

Can I upload the same course I have on Udemy or another platform? Yes, if you own the rights to the content.

How long does course approval take? Typically 24 to 72 hours.

Can I teach any subject? As long as it complies with our content policy.

Can I publish multiple courses? Yes, there is no limit.

Do I need to appear on camera? No. Slides with voice-over are acceptable.

Do students get certificates? Yes, if you include a certificate in your course. You'll have access to multiple professional templates.

14. Final Tips

• Speak clearly and slowly • Structure lessons logically • Use real-life examples • Keep students engaged • Add downloadable resources • Start simple, then move to advanced topics • Test your audio and video before uploading • Include a certificate to add value

The more value your course provides, the more students you attract.

Ready to Start?

Apply to become an instructor today: https://jocheacademy.com/become-an-instructor-at-joche-academy/

If you need help with course ideas, video production, slides, thumbnails, course structure, or editing — reach out to us at support@jocheacademy.com. We're here to help you succeed!