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We recommend offering group learning. The benefits of group learning are clear: Students engage better, collaborate more, and often experience more success when they learn together. Overall, this setup helps students stay connected and feel motivated.After testing various online course plugins, MemberPress and AccessAlly stood out to us as the best options for creating a WordPress group learning experience that keeps students on track.Ready to set up your own group-based courses? In this guide, we\u2019ll walk you through all the steps for setting up cohort-based online courses on WordPress. We\u2019ll cover everything from choosing the right course platform to designing your syllabus and setting up group learning features. What Are Cohort-Based Online Courses, and Why Should You Offer One?Cohort-based online courses are a structured way to deliver learning to multiple students. Participants progress through the course together as a group, often with set start and end dates.Here\u2019s an example of a cohort-based online course by WordPress.org:This type of online course creates a sense of community and encourages accountability. Students also get the chance to interact with instructors and fellow learners, which makes the learning experience more engaging and collaborative.Offering a group course has these perks:It\u2019s perfect for learners who thrive on group interaction and want the structure of a schedule.It helps you create a more intimate learning environment where you can offer personalized support and encourage stronger relationships between students.The group dynamic motivates students to stay on track, ensuring they get the most out of your course.Why Use WordPress to Offer Group Learning?If you want to offer a group course that stands out and creates a strong, supportive community for learners, then you\u2019ll need the right platform to build it on. We recommend WordPress. WordPress is one of the best platforms for creating and managing group learning courses. It gives you all the tools and flexibility you need to design your course exactly how you want.With WordPress, you can use powerful LMS plugins like MemberPress or AccessAlly to set up your courses, handle student registrations, and even create interactive lessons.Plus, you\u2019re in full control of your content and revenue. Unlike third-party platforms, WordPress doesn\u2019t take a cut of your earnings or restrict how you run your course.Another big perk? Customization.Whether you want to add discussion forums, private messaging, or live video sessions, WordPress makes it easy to tailor your site to fit your group learning needs.Note: When we talk about WordPress, we mean the self-hosted WordPress.org platform. It gives you complete ownership of your site and the ability to customize it without limitations. For more information, see our comparison article on WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org.How Do You Make a Cohort Syllabus?When designing a group-based online course syllabus, you should focus on encouraging collaboration and teamwork. Unlike self-paced courses, this type of learning thrives on shared experiences.You can start by outlining key learning objectives for the group. Then, think about including activities like group projects or peer reviews to help students interact and give feedback on each other\u2019s work.Regular discussion opportunities, like live sessions, forums, or group chats, also help students stay engaged and connected.With that in mind, we\u2019ll now share how you can create WordPress group learning on your site. You can simply use the quick links below to jump straight to the method you want to use:Let\u2019s get started!Method 1: Offer WordPress Group Learning Using MemberPress CoachKit\u2122 (Best for Coaches and Small Businesses)If you want to create group learning with a central hub for live discussions and membership access control, then MemberPress with the CoachKit\u2122 addon is a great choice.With MemberPress, you get everything you need to create, sell, and manage any type of membership program. It\u2019s an all-in-one plugin that simplifies the process. You can check out our in-depth MemberPress review for more details.The CoachKit\u2122 addon takes it a step further by letting you create unlimited group coaching programs on WordPress. You can set milestones and habits to track your learners\u2019 progress and host live discussions or consultations, too.Creating Memberships using MemberPressTo start, let\u2019s install and activate MemberPress. If you need help, then you can see our guide on how to install a WordPress plugin.Upon activation, you just need to follow the setup wizard.Then, the first thing you\u2019ll need to do is to set up your payment methods. To do this, you can head over to MemberPress \u00bb Settings and select the \u2018Payments\u2019 tab.From here, you\u2019ll want to click the \u2018+ Add Payment Method\u2019 button to add your preferred payment gateway.MemberPress lets you connect to PayPal and Stripe. This also means that you can easily\u00a0accept credit card payments for your WordPress group learning programs.To complete the setup, simply enter your payment gateway account details. When you\u2019re done, don\u2019t forget to click the \u2018Update Options\u2019 button.The next step is creating membership plans for your group learning website. These are the paid plans that students will sign up for to access your online courses. To get started, you can go to MemberPress \u00bb Memberships page and click \u2018Add New.\u2019On the next screen, you\u2019ll enter a title and details for the membership plan.Then, you can set the pricing, billing type, and expiration for the plan under the \u2018Membership Terms\u2019 section.If you scroll down the editor, you\u2019ll find more customization options.For example, in the \u2018Price Box\u2019 tab, you can add details to your pricing page, such as a headline and plan benefits.For details on how to do this, you can follow our ultimate guide to creating a membership site.Creating Your Online CoursesAfter you\u2019ve set up your membership plans, it\u2019s time to prepare your online course materials.In this step, you\u2019ll use the MemberPress Courses add-on to create and store your online courses, which will be helpful when adding resources for your group learning in CoachKit\u2122.To start, simply go to the MemberPress \u00bb Courses page. Then, you can click the button to install and activate the Courses Addon.After you activate the MemberPress Courses add-on, you\u2019ll be redirected to the course builder. Here, you\u2019ll notice you\u2019ll notice that it uses the WordPress block editor, making it easy to create your course.To get started, you can click the \u2018Add New\u2019 button.On the \u2018Course Page,\u2019 let\u2019s first add the course title and description in the available space.In the \u2018Curriculum\u2019 tab, you can click on the \u2018Add Section\u2019 button to create a new course outline. To be clear, a section is like a module.Then, you can click on the \u2018Add Lesson\u2019 button under the section. Feel free to list as many lessons as you want, as long as it\u2019s relevant to the parent section.For each lesson, you can hover over it and click \u2018Edit.This will take you to the lesson editor, where you can add your learning materials for the lesson.With MemberPress Courses, you can also add quizzes and assignments for each lesson. For a detailed guide, you can check out our guide on how to create and sell online courses.Installing and Configuring the CoachKit\u2122 AddonNow, you are ready to install the CoachKit\u2122 addon, so let\u2019s navigate to\u00a0MemberPress \u00bb CoachKit\u2122.You\u2019ll then see the button to install and activate the addon. Go ahead and give it a click.This will add an \u2018MP CoachKit\u2122\u2019 menu item to your WordPress dashboard.Before you start creating your first WordPress group learning programs, you\u2019ll need to configure a few settings.MemberPress automatically generates a \u2018Coaching\u2019 page where you can manage clients and monitor their progress. To review this, you can go to MemberPress \u00bb Settings and navigate to the \u2018Pages\u2019 tab.In the \u2018MemberPress Coaching Page*\u2019 field, you\u2019ll find that \u2018Auto Create New Page\u2019 is selected by default in the dropdown menu.From here, you\u2019ll need to click on the option to create the page. Remember to click on the \u2018Update Option\u2019 button at the bottom.Once you do that, you\u2019ll see the \u2018Edit\u2019 and \u2018View\u2019 buttons for your MemberPress coaching page like this:After this, you can switch to the \u2018CoachKit\u2122\u2019 tab.We suggest turning on the live chat \u2018Messaging\u2019 feature so you can communicate directly with learners from your site and vice versa.You can also send both private and group messages. This means that you can provide personalized feedback to individual students or share general updates and encouragement with the entire group.Offering Client Consultations (Optional)Before you jump into creating your group learning course, it\u2019s a good idea to let clients book private consultations with you. This is especially helpful if you want to offer some one-on-one guidance.The best way to do this is by using WPForms. It\u2019s the best form plugin on the market, and it\u2019s also the plugin we use on our website to embed our contact and annual survey forms. For more information about the plugin, you can check our WPForms review.To start, you can install the WPForms plugin. If you need help, then you can check out our guide on how to install a WordPress plugin.Note: To create an appointment form using a ready-made template, you\u2019ll need WPForms Pro. But there\u2019s a free WPForms version you can install, choose a near-perfect template, and adjust the fields as you go.Upon activation, you\u2019ll want to head over to WPForms \u00bb Add New.On the next screen, you can enter the form title and choose a template.Since WPForms has 2000+ ready-to-use templates, you might want to use the search feature to filter them out. Here, we use the keyword \u2018Appointment.\u2019Once you\u2019ve found a good template, you can hover over it and click \u2018Use Template.\u2019This will take you to the drag-and-drop editor.From here, you can adjust the form fields and other settings.Once you\u2019re done, simply hit \u2018Embed\u2019 to publish the form on an existing page or a new one. For example, we publish ours on a new page. We recommend you to the same so since we\u2019re going to need the URL in the next step.You can read our guide on how to create a booking form for detailed instructions from creating to embedding.Creating Your First WordPress Group Learning CourseIn this step, you\u2019ll create your group learning course. You can include interactive elements like group projects, peer reviews, and discussions.To start, let\u2019s go to MP CoachKit\u2122 \u00bb Programs and then click the \u2018Add New Program\u2019 button.On the next screen, start by giving your program a name. For this tutorial, we\u2019ll create a simple cohort-based course called \u2018Art for Beginners.\u2019From here, you\u2019ll then add a new cohort.To the right of the \u2018Milestones\/Habits\u2019 tabs, let\u2019s click the \u2018New Cohort\u2019 button in the \u2018Cohorts\u2019 section.You can enter the cohort name in the pop-up that appears. For example, we\u2019ve named ours \u2018Program: Art.\u2019Below that, there\u2019s a configuration setting to limit the number of clients.If you want to set a limit, click on the check box next to \u2018Enrollment Cap.\u2019 Then, simply enter the number in the \u2018Client Limit\u2019 field when it appears.After that, you\u2019ll choose the cohort type: \u2018Dynamic\u2019 or \u2018Fixed.\u2019By choosing dynamic, you\u2019ll allow clients to join anytime, and their program will start the day they enroll.The fixed type will need you to add the start and end dates so that clients can follow a structured timeline. With fixed dates, participants will know exactly when to expect new lessons, activities, and milestones, which helps create a sense of accountability and commitment throughout the course.Letting students skip ahead in a cohort-based course doesn\u2019t really make sense. The whole point is for everyone to study the same lesson at the same time. So, we recommend choosing the fixed type.Go ahead and enter the start and end dates in the available fields.Then, the\u00a0\u2018Status\u2019\u00a0dropdown lets you open or close the cohort for registration.Here, you\u2019ll want to choose \u2018Open\u2019 to make the course accessible. If the start date is still in the future, you can select \u2018Close\u2019 instead and set a reminder to open the course closer to the start date.To the left, you\u2019ll see an option to select the coach. Simply click on the dropdown to select one from one of your registered users.Finally, by checking the \u2018Allow Client Appointments\u2019 box, you can attach a link to your client appointment form.Don\u2019t forget to click the \u2018Save\u2019 button to store your configuration.When creating programs with CoachKit\u2122, you\u2019ll have options to add milestones and habits. Here\u2019s a simple explanation of each:Milestones are time-based goals for each program that help track progress. You can set as many milestones as needed in a specific order, each with a due date.Habits are tasks that repeat regularly, and you can track them over time. These tasks are added on specific dates based on how often they repeat, and they fit within the timeframe of the milestones you\u2019ve set.Let\u2019s start with milestones. To create one, just click the \u2018+ New Milestones\u2019 button.After that, you can start filling out the milestone goal name and due.For example, we named our first milestone \u2018Introduction to Art Basics,\u2019 and the goal is to have it completed 7 days after learners start the program.Then, enabling the \u2018Check-In\u2019 feature will trigger milestone or habit reminder emails. These emails are sent when a client misses a milestone or habit deadline.Once you check the box for \u2018Check In, you\u2019ll see a \u2018Client Question\u2019 field. Here, you can write down a custom title for the email.Next, you\u2019ll want to open the \u2018Add New\u2019 dropdown menu. This is where you can add the online course you created using the Courses add-on.Once you click the button, a popup will appear with a list of all of your courses. Simply check the box next to the relevant one and click \u2018Add Course.\u2019To add more milestones, you can click the \u2018+\u2019 icon and repeat the process.Once you\u2019re done with milestones, you\u2019ll want to switch to the \u2018Habits\u2019 tab and click the \u2018+ New Habit\u2019 button to start adding habits.After that, you can add the name of the habit and set up the condition.Here\u2019s an example:This means that clients will have to repeat practicing line work, shading, and proportions daily or every 3 days if the day is Monday or Friday.Then, you can go ahead and click the \u2018Publish\u2019 or \u2018Update\u2019 button.Enrolling Clients Through a Membership ProgramOnce you\u2019ve set up your WordPress group learning courses, it\u2019s time to enroll clients. You can do this through your membership programs.To get started, you\u2019ll want to head over to MemberPress \u00bb Memberships and hover over the membership you want to add your program(s) to.For example, in this step, we\u2019ll select the \u2018Gold\u2019 membership to include in the courses program. So, we\u2019ll hover over it and click \u2018Edit\u2019 to open its settings.In the \u2018Membership Options\u2019 section down the page, you\u2019ll need to switch to the \u2018CoachKit\u2019 tab.Then, go ahead and pick the program you want to assign to this membership.If you want to add more programs to the membership plan, just click the \u2018Add New\u2019 button and repeat the previous steps.Once done, you can click the \u2018Publish\u2019 or \u2018Update\u2019 button.Now, anyone who signs up for that membership will automatically be enrolled in all the programs you\u2019ve assigned to it.Also, when clients enroll, they\u2019re randomly placed into one of the available cohorts in each program. CoachKit\u2122 starts filling cohorts by assigning new clients to the one with the most open seats first.Once you have learners joining, your \u2018Coaching\u2019 page will display a list of your clients and the number of programs they are enrolled in.On the learner\u2019s end, the \u2018Clients\u2019 tab is replaced with an \u2018Enrollments\u2019 tab. Here, they can access all the milestones and habits associated with the program they\u2019re enrolled in.Here\u2019s what the learner dashboard looks like:And that\u2019s it!You\u2019ve successfully created and offered group learning online courses using MemberPress.Method 2: Offer WordPress Group Learning Using AccessAlly (Best for Powerful Online Communities)AccessAlly is another great choice for cohort-based learning. Its CommunityAlly feature creates a space where students can connect and collaborate, building a strong and engaging community.Installing the AccessAlly PluginSince AccessAlly is a premium plugin, you\u2019ll need to purchase a plan before creating your group learning. Keep in mind that if you want to create community and discussion groups for your group learning courses, then you\u2019ll need the AccessAlly Community plan. Simply click the \u2018Get Started Today\u2019 button in your chosen plan and follow the checkout process.After purchasing, simply go to your AccessAlly account and click the \u2018Download License\u2019 button. If you\u2019re using AccessAlly Pro, download the ProgressAlly.zip file as well.Once downloaded, you can upload the AccessAlly.zip file to your WordPress site and activate the plugin as usual. If you need help, follow our guide on how to install a WordPress plugin.Upon activation, you can connect your WordPress site to your AccesAlly account.In the setup wizard, AccessAlly will ask for your registered email address and license key. Once you\u2019ve filled out the fields, click \u2018Next.\u2019On the next screen, you\u2019ll need to choose a customer relationship manager (CRM) tool you want to integrate.AccessAlly has several options, including ActiveCampaign, Kit, Drip, and the built-in AccessAlly Managed.Simply click \u2018Next\u2019 to complete the CRM integration process.After that, you\u2019ll set up your payment processors. AccessAlly allows you to connect to Stripe, Paypal, or both.To use both, simply check the \u2018Enable\u2019 boxes for each.If you prefer to offer just one option, go ahead and check the \u2018I don\u2019t want to integrate with Stripe\/PayPal\u2019 box.After deciding on your payment processing, you can hit the \u2018Next\u2019 button.On the next screen, AccessAlly will ask you to connect your Stripe or PayPal account(s). You can just follow the process to finish the setup.Once done, you\u2019ll see a \u2018Congratulations!\u2019 message.Here, you can choose to autogenerate key pages or manually configure them. For this tutorial, we\u2019ll choose \u2018Yes, please generate my site\u2019s key pages for me. (Recommended)\u2019 for an easier process.AccessAlly will then auto-generate key pages, which include:Log-in page: This is where your members or students can log into your learning website using their credentials.The \u2018Please login first before accessing the site\u2019 page: If a visitor tries to access restricted content without logging in, they\u2019ll be redirected here. It reminds them to log in before proceeding.Dashboard: The central hub for your users. It displays important information, such as progress tracking, available courses, and quick links to different sections of the site.My Account\/Profile: A personalized page where users can update their profile information, change passwords, and manage account details.My Orders: This page has the user\u2019s purchases, subscriptions, or transactions on your site.Insufficient Permissions: If someone tries to access the content they don\u2019t have permission for, they\u2019ll land here. This page explains why access is restricted and may include options to upgrade or purchase access.For now, you can leave them as is. You can always adjust later.If you scroll down the page, you\u2019ll find the \u2018What\u2019s Next\u2019 section where you can click \u2018Go To Dashboard\u2019 or \u2018Re-run Onboarding Steps.\u2019With that done, you\u2019ve successfully set up AccessAlly on your WordPress website.Creating an Online Course Using AccessAllyThe next step is to develop your group learning course materials.You can start by designing a clear curriculum that provides students with an overview and actionable content right from the beginning. Then, you\u2019ll want to deliver your best materials to keep students engaged and make your course stand out.\ud83d\udca1 Expert Tip: Don\u2019t feel pressured to make the course perfect the first time. You can always edit or re-record sessions for future cohorts.To start adding your learning materials, let\u2019s click \u2018Go to Dashboard\u2019 from the last screen.Then, you can navigate to the \u2018Offerings\u2019 menu and click \u2018Create.\u2019This will open the \u2018Create Your Offering\u2019 pop-up window, where you must choose an offering template.We\u2019ll use the \u2018Drip Release Course\u2019 model because it works best for group learning. By gradually releasing modules, you make sure students progress together within a specified time frame.Simply click the \u2018Use Template\u2019 button in the relevant box.On the next screen, you\u2019ll name your offering in the \u2018What would you like to call this offering?\u2019 field.\ud83d\udca1 You\u2019ll want to make sure the name is clear, as your potential students will see this on the front end.For example, we named ours \u2018Group-Learning: WordPress for Beginners\u2019After that, you\u2019ll choose your payment option.AccessAlly offers various options, including a one-time fee, recurring payment, and payment plan with a free trial, among others.For this tutorial, we\u2019ll choose the one-time fee method.In the screenshot below, we set the price for our course in the \u2018Amount\u2019 field.In this final step, you\u2019ll either go to the content editor or leave it for later.Let\u2019s select the \u2018Yes, I\u2019m ready to add my content\u2019 to start developing your group learning online courses.This will take you to the \u2018Content\u2019 page.Once inside, you\u2019ll see that AccessAlly has generated the entire course structure for you. You can go through each section one by one and click the brush icon to edit.For example, we\u2019ll click the brush icon to edit the \u2018Base Module\u2019 section.You\u2019ll then be redirected to the WordPress content editor.Here, you can start by converting to the block editor if you want.After that, go ahead and add your content.For the base module, you might want to write the course description so potential students know what to expect from this course.You can also add a featured image so it looks more put together.You can then preview and publish the post if everything looks good already.With that done, it\u2019s time to add your learning materials.You can go through each of the 5-week course outlines and update the content. Just click the brush icon to access the content editor.Inside the content editor, you can add descriptions, activities, or instructions \u2013 anything that\u2019s necessary for the course.You can also upload multimedia or embed videos to improve the learning experience.Simply hit the \u2018Publish\u2019 button when you\u2019re happy with everything.You can now repeat this process for all your courses.Once everything is set, you\u2019ll see the green \u2018Published\u2019 label on your dashboard like this:To see what it looks like on your site\u2019s front end, simply click on the \u2018Preview\u2019 icon.Here\u2019s what our course looks like on our demo site:Building Your Cohort Enrollment PageThe next step is to set up the group learning enrollment page.\ud83d\udca1 But first, you\u2019ll need to decide how you want to manage enrollments. For example, you can set specific start and end dates as well as limit the number of students per cohort.Then, you can switch to the \u2018Forms\u2019 page and click on the \u2018+ Add\u2019 button to start.In the pop-up that appears, you\u2019ll see a lot of templates for your AccessAlly course. These templates vary from payment and coupon codes to those related to course enrollment.But the one you\u2019ll need is \u2018Enrollment Limit.\u2019On the pop-up that appears, you\u2019ll see 2 tabs: \u2018Settings\u2019 and \u2018Order form message.\u2019In the \u2018Settings\u2019 tab, you can add the cohort name, specify the course enrollment time frame, and limit the number of participants.Setting the \u2018Enrollment capacity\u2019 means that once the cohort limit is reached, your order form will automatically turn into a waiting list page.This automation helps you collect emails from those who missed the current cohort so that you can invite them to the next one.Next, you can switch to the \u2018Order form message\u2019 tab.Here, you can see that AccessAlly has a ready-made order form message for you.If you want to create a custom one, then you can take advantage of the available placeholders to add to your message. These placeholders allow you to automate details such as:Countdown timer: Add a live timer to show how much time is left before registration closes.Total capacity: Display the maximum number of spots available in your course or program.Current enrollment count: Automatically show how many people have already signed up.Remaining capacity: Highlight the number of spots still open to create urgency for potential sign-ups.If you scroll down the pop-up, you can find a preview.Go ahead and click \u2018Save\u2019 to close the window.Now, if you go to the \u2018Forms\u2019 page in your AccessAlly dashboard, you\u2019ll see that your settings are saved under the \u2018Enrollment Limit\u2019 section.And because we set the enrollment capacity, AccessAlly has automatically created the \u2018Waitlists\u2018 settings for you.Don\u2019t forget to click \u2018Save\u2019 on the top right corner to store your settings.Setting Up a Community for Group DiscussionsFinally, you can create a private space for your students using CommunityAlly.Setting up a community for group discussion is a great way to boost engagement and make learning more interactive. It gives your participants a place to ask questions, share ideas, and support each other.Plus, as the course organizer, you can easily spot where people might need extra help or clarification.Let\u2019s get started by installing and activating the CommunityAlly plugin.You can download the .zip file directly from your AccessAlly dashboard and then upload it to your site. If you need a little help along the way, you can check out our guide on how to install a WordPress plugin.Upon activation, you can go to the \u2018Content\u2019 page and click \u2018+ Add.\u2019This will open the \u2018Add New Content\u2019 popup.From here, you can click on \u2018Group\u2019 to select it.On the next screen, CommunityAlly will ask you to create the group name. Simply add the name to the relevant field and click \u2018Create Group.\u2019And that\u2019s it!CommunityAlly will auto-generate the page for you \u2013 hassle-free.Now, if you visit your \u2018Content Pages\u2019 section, you\u2019ll see the CommunityAlly group you just created.Go ahead and click the \u2018Save\u2019 button to publish the group.After that, you can click the \u2018Preview\u2019 icon to preview it on your front end, where you\u2019ll find 3 buttons:\u2b50 Star: This button lets you mark a group or discussion as a favorite, making it easier to find later.\u2709\ufe0f Message: This button opens a chat where you can send messages directly to group members or admins.\ud83d\udd14 Notifications: This button lets you manage your notifications for updates, new messages, or group activities.Then, if you scroll down the page, you\u2019ll find a few tabs.The \u2018Feed\u2019 tab is where you\u2019ll see all the latest posts and updates from your group members, including discussions, announcements, and shared content.Then, there\u2019s the \u2018Discussion\u2019 tab.Here, you can provide discussion prompts and set up smaller groups or projects to spark deeper interactions.The \u2018Members\u2019 tab shows a list of all the members in the group. This allows you to connect and see their profiles.In the \u2018Settings\u2019 tab, you can edit the group name and description. You can also upload a cover image to personalize the look of your group page.And that\u2019s all! You have now successfully created a group learning platform with powerful community discussion features. Cohort-Based Online Courses \/ WordPress Group Learning FAQsIf you\u2019re considering starting a WordPress group learning website, then here are some common questions and answers that can help guide your journey.What is group learning?Group learning is when a group of students moves through a course together, often with set schedules, assignments, and regular interaction with instructors and peers. This method helps keep everyone on track and encourages teamwork and accountability.How do you create a group learning course?To create a group learning course, you can start by choosing the right learning management system (LMS), like MemberPress or AccessAlly, that supports cohorts.Then, you\u2019ll need to plan your course with a clear start and end date, break it up into modules, and add activities like group discussions or projects to get everyone involved.When is the best time of year to start a group learning course?The best time to launch your group learning course really depends on your audience. Many course creators find that starting in January after the new year or in the fall works well since people are often more motivated during these times.\ud83d\udca1 Make sure to consider when your target learners are most likely to engage.What are the main features of LMS for group learning courses?When using an LMS for group-based courses, you\u2019ll want features like scheduled content releases, progress tracking, group management, communication tools for interaction, and automatic reminders.These features help keep students on track and make the course experience more interactive.What is the best platform to upload my group learning online courses?WordPress, with LMS plugins like MemberPress or AccessAlly, is the perfect platform for uploading group learning courses. These tools can give you all the features you need to create and manage courses while keeping everything organized and easy for students to track.We hope this guide has helped you offer group learning in WordPress. 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