--- title: "Online course launch" description: "Best for completing one bounded online course launch project with a visible sequence of decisions and handoffs." canonical: "https://ganttfather.com/templates/online-course-launch/" locale: "en" category: "product" --- # Online course launch [Education](https://ganttfather.com/templates/#education) Project timeline template # Online course launch Best for completing one bounded online course launch project with a visible sequence of decisions and handoffs. Best for launching one delivery-ready online course through platform setup, learner testing, and a first feedback checkpoint. [Use this template free: Online course launch](https://app.ganttfather.com/projects/new?template=online-course-launch&entry=template-library) This public planning template is a starting point. Add sensitive details only in your protected project and follow your organisation’s processes. ## Online course launch: How to use this template. ## Online course launch: How to use this template. Best for completing one bounded online course launch project with a visible sequence of decisions and handoffs. ### Set up online course Configure course platform, Upload course package, Online course setup recorded ### Validate learner path Review learner journey, Prepare launch checklist, Run learner test session, Launch readiness recorded ### Launch and review Publish online course, Review first learner feedback, Online course launch checkpoint complete Adapt after creation This public planning template is a starting point. Add sensitive details only in your protected project and follow your organisation’s processes. Schedule ## 13 Rows, 7 Dependencies. Online course launch: Best for completing one bounded online course launch project with a visible sequence of decisions and handoffs. Read-only preview Milestone Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15 Day Configure course platform Upload course package Prepare launch checklist Review learner journey Run learner test session Review first learner feedback Relative working days show planned order, not calendar dates. Use the interactive schedule to inspect the planned sequence. Schedule details ### Schedule details Set up online course, Validate learner path, Launch and review Work item Type Schedule Duration Depends on Set up online course Phase Days 1–6 Derived rollup — Configure course platform Task Days 1–2 2 working days — Upload course package Task Days 3–5 3 working days Configure course platform Online course setup recorded Milestone Day 6 Milestone Upload course package Validate learner path Phase Days 7–11 Derived rollup — Prepare launch checklist Task Days 7–8 2 working days — Review learner journey Task Days 7–8 2 working days — Run learner test session Task Days 9–10 2 working days Prepare launch checklist, Review learner journey Launch readiness recorded Milestone Day 11 Milestone Run learner test session Launch and review Phase Days 12–15 Derived rollup — Publish online course Task Day 12 1 working day — Review first learner feedback Task Days 13–14 2 working days Publish online course Online course launch checkpoint complete Milestone Day 15 Milestone Review first learner feedback ## Who this helps - Who this helps - Education Planning team ## What is included - Set up online course: Configure course platform → Online course setup recorded - Validate learner path: Review learner journey → Launch readiness recorded - Launch and review: Publish online course → Online course launch checkpoint complete ## Adapt after creation - Relative working days show planned order, not calendar dates. - Not included: Learner accounts, Platform credentials. How to use this template ## Online course launch: How to use this template - 1 ### Set up online course Configure course platform, Upload course package, Online course setup recorded - 2 ### Validate learner path Review learner journey, Prepare launch checklist, Run learner test session, Launch readiness recorded - 3 ### Launch and review Publish online course, Review first learner feedback, Online course launch checkpoint complete Not included ## Planning boundary This public planning template is a starting point. Add sensitive details only in your protected project and follow your organisation’s processes. - Learner accounts - Marketing contact lists - Payment details - Platform credentials - Private learner feedback Frequently asked questions ## Good to know Online course launch: Frequently asked questions + What is included: Set up online course, Validate learner path, Launch and review. Good to know + This public planning template is a starting point. 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Add sensitive details only in your protected project and follow your organisation’s processes.