Lesson 6.2: Option 2 – Course Rocket Launcher System

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Goal of this Lesson:
Teach you how to build a lightweight, flexible course delivery system using WordPress pages + Elementor and a custom progress tracking system — perfect for creators who want simplicity and full control without using Tutor LMS.

🧠 Why Use the Custom Method?

If you want:

  • Full design control over each lesson page
  • No extra LMS plugin clutter
  • Simple course structure (Modules → Lessons)
  • A more Kajabi-style layout with videos + text + “Mark Complete”

Then this method is ideal.

🔧 Step 1: Plan Your Course Layout

Use regular WordPress pages to structure your course like this:

  • Parent Page = Course Title (e.g., “Launch Your Course”)
    • Child Page = Module 1: The Foundation
      • Subpages for: Lesson 1.1, 1.2, etc.
    • Child Page = Module 2, etc.

Use hierarchy and permalinks like this:

bashCopyEdityourdomain.com/course/module-1/lesson-1-1/

🎨 Step 2: Create Lesson Pages with Elementor

  1. Go to Pages > Add New
  2. Title your lesson (e.g., “Lesson 1.1 – Welcome to the Course”)
  3. Click Edit with Elementor

Inside Elementor:

  • Add a Heading for the lesson title
  • Add a Video widget and paste in your hosted video link
  • Add a Text Editor widget for written notes, bullet points, or instructions
  • Add a Button widget labeled: “Mark Complete”

You’ll connect this button to your custom progress system in Lesson 5.4.

📂 Step 3: Create a Sidebar Navigation (Optional)

To guide your students through the course:

  • Use Elementor’s Nav Menu or Icon List widget
  • Manually link to each lesson
  • Place it in a left-side column or sticky sidebar

Or use your custom shortcode system to generate a dynamic sidebar if you’ve built one.

🧠 Benefits of This Method

  • ✅ No extra LMS plugins needed
  • ✅ Full layout control in Elementor
  • ✅ Easy to add upgrades (audio versions, downloads, bonuses)
  • ✅ Can match your exact brand and layout style

🔒 Step 4: Restrict Access (Covered in Lesson 5.3)

You’ll restrict access to these pages using a WooCommerce product + free page restrict plugin, so only paying students can view the lessons.

🎯 Ideal Use Case

This method works best for:

  • Mini courses or one-product offers
  • Creators who want full layout/design control
  • Simple, linear courses (no quizzes or certificates needed)