What are cover and banner images?
Cover and banner images are visual elements that can enhance the appearance and appeal of your course. They can also help you attract more students and showcase your course content. Cover and banner images are two types of images that you can use for your course on Eduqat. They have different purposes and requirements:
Cover image
This is the image that will be used as a thumbnail for your course.
It will appear on the course catalog, search results, and other places where your course is displayed.
The cover image should be relevant to your course topic, catchy, and professional.
The recommended resolution is 340 x 255 pixels or use an aspect ratio of 4:3. You can use PNG or JPG formats up to 32MB.
Banner image
This is the image that will be shown when students enter the course page.
It will appear at the top of the page, above the course title and description.
The banner image should be related to your course topic, engaging, and high-quality.
The recommended resolution is 1440 x 440 pixels. You can use PNG or JPG formats up to 32MB.
Note: You can create the cover and banner images using Canva, Figma, or another graphic design tool.
How to add cover and banner images to your course?
To add cover and banner images to your course, you need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Login to sso.eduqat.com
The first step is to login to sso.eduqat.com using your email and password.
You will also need to choose the school you want to navigate.
Step 2: Head into Eduqat Product Dashboard
The next step is to head into Eduqat Product Dashboard by clicking on the Product from the left navbar.
Then, choose a course product you want to set up by clicking Edit Courses button.
Step 3: Upload the cover and banner images
The third step is to upload the cover and banner images for your course. To do this, click on the Course Information tab on the top side of the page.
Then, click on the Cover & Banner Image tab.
You will see two options for uploading images: Cover Image and Banner Image. Select the image you want to upload first. You will be redirected to the Media Selector, where you can choose an image from three sources:
Media Uploader: This allows you to upload an image from your computer or device.
Materials Library: This allows you to select an image from your existing materials on Eduqat.
Unsplash Image: This allows you to search and download an image from Unsplash, a free stock photo website.
Step 4: Configure the cover and banner images
You'll redirected into Media Editor.where you can edit your images.
The final step is to configure the cover and banner images for your course.
You can adjust the position, size, and crop of the image using the sliders and buttons.
You can also zoom in or out of the image using the mouse wheel or pinch gesture.
Click the Done button if you want to skip the editing process.
Repeat the same process for the other image option.
When you are satisfied with how the image looks like, click Done button
After you have selected an image, click Upload file button and wait until the uploading process is finished.
Then, click Done.
Congratulations!! Now you're images uploaded!
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Conclusion
Adding cover and banner images to your course on Eduqat can help you make your course more attractive, engaging, and professional. It can also help you increase your enrollment rate and student satisfaction.
To add cover and banner images to your course, you need to login to sso.eduqat.com, head into Eduqat Product Dashboard, upload the cover and banner images, and configure them according to your preferences.
We hope this article has been helpful for you. If you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to contact us.
FAQs
How do I preview or delete the cover or banner image for my course?
To preview or delete the cover or banner image for your course, follow these steps:
Go to Course Information > Cover & Banner Image
Click on the Preview button if you want to preview the image.
Here is a preview of the previously uploaded images.
To delete the image, click the trash bin icon button,
Confirm your action by click Yes.
What are some tips for creating a good cover or banner image for my course?
Here are some tips for creating a good cover or banner image for your course:
Use high-resolution images that are clear and sharp
Use images that are relevant to your course topic and content
Use images that are catchy and appealing to your target audience
Use images that have a consistent style and color scheme
Use images that have enough contrast and brightness
Avoid using images that are too busy, cluttered, or distracting
Avoid using images with text, logos, or watermarks from other sources besides your course.