---
title: "Lesson 1: How to Build Your First Course"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/academy/lesson-1-how-to-build-your-first-course/"
description: "Learn how to build a course from the ground up using the intuitive LearnDash drag-and-drop Course Builder—no technical skills required. This video also shows yo…"
vertical: "Software"
area: "Academy"
topics: ["Courses", "Crafting Your Course", "Getting Started", "LearnDash 101", "Lessons", "Videos"]
date: "2023-02-14"
last_modified: "2023-02-14"
---

# Lesson 1: How to Build Your First Course

Learn how to build a course from the ground up using the intuitive **LearnDash drag-and-drop Course Builder**—no technical skills required. This video also shows you how to use the **Course Creation Wizard** to instantly generate a full course using a YouTube playlist, making setup faster than ever. Whether you’re starting from scratch or repurposing existing content, LearnDash makes course creation simple and efficient.