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Last updated Jun 26, 2025
How to Build an Automated Course Creation Agent
Course Creation: 2-Agent Educational Workflow
Transform any topic into a complete educational course automatically. This system creates professional-grade courses with structured modules, comprehensive lessons, practical exercises, and assessment materials - all organized in Notion for easy delivery and management.
🔍 Agent 1: Topic research → Course structure creation → Content planning notes → Research documentation
📚 Agent 2: Research consumption → Content creation → Materials development → Course completion
Optimal Course Structure Design
Before diving into the agents, here's the proven course structure that Agent 1 will create for maximum learning effectiveness:
📋 Course Overview Pages:
Course Introduction - Welcome, objectives, prerequisites, time commitment
Learning Path - Visual course roadmap and module progression
Resources Hub - Tools, software, reading lists, external links
Research - All source material and latest industry information
🎯 Module Structure (4-6 modules recommended):
Module Overview - Goals, what students will learn, estimated time
Lesson 1-4 - Core concepts with examples, case studies, step-by-step tutorials
Practical Exercise - Hands-on activity to apply knowledge
Knowledge Check - Quiz or assessment to verify understanding
Module Summary - Key takeaways and next steps
Agent 1: Research & Course Architecture
Purpose: Research topic comprehensively, create complete course structure in Notion, and provide detailed content guidance for every page.
Apps Connected: Research action, Notion
Agent 1 Prompt
Agent 2: Content Population & Material Development
Purpose: Read all research data and systematically fill every course page with professional educational content, exercises, and assessments.
Apps Connected: Notion
Agent 2 Prompt
Implementation Workflow
Sequential Execution Process:
Step 1: Run Agent 1 manually with your chosen topic (research + structure creation)
Step 2: Review the created course structure and content notes for accuracy
Step 3: Run Agent 2 manually to populate all content (may take 30-60 minutes for complex topics)
Step 4: Review completed course for quality and make manual adjustments if needed
Quality Control Checklist:
All pages have comprehensive content (no placeholder text)
Exercises have clear instructions and expected outcomes
Assessments include answer keys and explanations
Logical progression from beginner to advanced concepts
Expected Results
This automated course creation system will generate:
Complete course structure with 4-6 modules and 20-30 individual lessons
Professional educational content based on latest industry research
Practical exercises and real-world applications for each module
Assessment materials with quizzes, answer keys, and grading criteria
Transform any topic into a professional, comprehensive course in 2-3 hours instead of the typical 40-60 hours required for manual course development. The resulting course will be ready for immediate delivery to students or further customization based on your specific teaching style.