When creating or editing a course template in Kickstart, you can configure several settings to define how the template appears and who can access it. Site administrators can control globally which course templates are available to course creators.
General settings
All settings – except the course backup file – are shown in the course template area when browsing templates from within a course. These options help users quickly assess whether a template meets their needs.
Title
The title is the name of your template.
Setting a title is mandatory when creating a template.Description
Use the description field to explain the purpose and structure of the template
Tags
Add one or more tags to make templates easier to identify.
Course backup file
The course backup file is the core element of every template. It contains the structure, settings, and content.
It must be in the.mbzformat (a standard Moodle backup).Preview URL
If you add a URL here, a Preview button will be shown with the template. Clicking this button opens the linked page in a new tab.
Examples for using this feature:Link to a live demo course showing the template in action.
Link to your institution’s Kickstart usage guidelines.
Template background images
You can upload one or more images to visually represent the template. These images appear as a slideshow while browsing templates in tile view.
Recommendations:
Use screenshots of the course layout to help users understand the structure.
Supported file types:
.jpg,.png.
Template access (Pro only)
You can restrict access to templates based on user and course criteria. Only users or courses matching at least one of the selected criteria will see the template.
Cohorts
Course categories (with an option to include subcategories)
Roles
Individual users
When enabling any of these restrictions, you’ll need to specify the relevant cohorts, categories, roles, or users.
Restrictions do not apply to administrators.