> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://mintlify.com/pv-pushkarverma/SkillRise/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Becoming an Educator

> Start your journey as a course creator on SkillRise

## Overview

SkillRise enables anyone with expertise to become an educator and share knowledge with students worldwide. The platform provides all the tools you need to create, publish, and monetize your courses.

## Prerequisites

Before you can start creating courses, you need:

* A verified SkillRise account
* Subject matter expertise in your teaching area
* Content ready for at least one complete course
* Video content hosted on supported platforms (YouTube, Vimeo, or direct links)

## Getting Started

### 1. Account Setup

Every SkillRise user account has access to educator features. Simply navigate to the educator dashboard to begin creating courses.

<Note>
  Your user profile information (name, email, profile image) is managed through Clerk authentication and will be displayed on your courses.
</Note>

### 2. Accessing the Educator Dashboard

The educator interface provides a dedicated workspace for managing your teaching activities:

```
/educator/dashboard - Overview of your performance
/educator/add-course - Create new courses
/educator/courses - Manage existing courses
/educator/students - View enrolled students
```

<Card title="Educator Layout" icon="layout">
  The educator interface features:

  * **Navigation Sidebar** - Quick access to all educator functions
  * **Top Navbar** - Account settings and notifications
  * **Main Content Area** - Your workspace for course management
  * **Footer** - Additional resources and links
</Card>

## Educator Dashboard Features

Once you access the educator area, you'll see:

### Key Metrics

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Total Enrollments" icon="users">
    Track how many students have enrolled across all your courses
  </Card>

  <Card title="Published Courses" icon="book">
    See your total number of active courses on the platform
  </Card>

  <Card title="Total Earnings" icon="indian-rupee-sign">
    Monitor your revenue from course sales (in ₹)
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Latest Enrollments Table

View recent student enrollments with:

* Student name and profile picture
* Course they enrolled in
* Real-time updates as new students join

### Quiz Insights (Optional)

If you've added quizzes to your course chapters, you'll see:

* Average performance percentage per chapter
* Number of quiz attempts
* Student distribution across performance categories:
  * **Needs Review** (struggling students)
  * **On Track** (progressing students)
  * **Mastered** (high performers)

## Understanding the Data Structure

When you create courses, the backend stores your educator ID with each course:

```javascript theme={null}
const course = {
  educatorId: req.auth.userId, // Your unique user ID
  courseTitle: "Your Course Title",
  courseDescription: "Markdown-formatted description",
  coursePrice: 4999, // Price in ₹
  discount: 20, // Percentage discount
  isPublished: true,
  courseContent: [
    {
      chapterId: "unique-id",
      chapterTitle: "Chapter 1: Introduction",
      chapterOrder: 1,
      chapterContent: [
        {
          lectureId: "unique-id",
          lectureTitle: "Welcome to the Course",
          lectureDuration: 15, // minutes
          lectureUrl: "https://youtube.com/watch?v=...",
          isPreviewFree: true,
          lectureOrder: 1
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  totalLectures: 1,
  totalDurationMinutes: 15,
  enrolledStudents: [], // Student IDs
  averageRating: 0,
  totalRatings: 0
}
```

<Info>
  All calculations for total lectures, duration, and enrolled student counts are handled automatically by the backend.
</Info>

## Revenue Model

Your earnings are calculated based on:

1. **Course Price** - Base price you set (in ₹)
2. **Discount** - Optional percentage discount (0-100%)
3. **Final Price** - `coursePrice - (discount × coursePrice / 100)`
4. **Total Earnings** - Sum of all completed purchases

```javascript theme={null}
// Example calculation
const coursePrice = 4999
const discount = 20
const finalPrice = Math.floor(coursePrice - (discount * coursePrice / 100))
// finalPrice = ₹3999

// If 10 students enroll:
const totalEarnings = 10 * finalPrice // ₹39,990
```

## API Endpoints

The educator system uses these authenticated endpoints:

| Endpoint                          | Method | Description                 |
| --------------------------------- | ------ | --------------------------- |
| `/api/educator/add-course`        | POST   | Create a new course         |
| `/api/educator/courses`           | GET    | Get all your courses        |
| `/api/educator/dashboard`         | GET    | Get dashboard analytics     |
| `/api/educator/enrolled-students` | GET    | Get student enrollment data |

<Warning>
  All educator endpoints require authentication. The `Authorization` header must include a valid JWT token from Clerk.
</Warning>

## Next Steps

Now that you understand the educator platform, you're ready to:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Create Your First Course" icon="plus" href="/educators/creating-courses">
    Learn how to use the course builder
  </Card>

  <Card title="Manage Content" icon="list" href="/educators/managing-content">
    Organize chapters and lectures
  </Card>

  <Card title="Track Analytics" icon="chart-line" href="/educators/dashboard">
    Monitor your performance
  </Card>

  <Card title="View Students" icon="graduation-cap" href="/educators/student-management">
    See who's enrolled
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Best Practices

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Content Quality">
    * Ensure videos are high quality (720p or better)
    * Write clear, descriptive titles and descriptions
    * Structure courses logically from beginner to advanced
    * Test all video links before publishing
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Pricing Strategy">
    * Research competitor pricing in your niche
    * Use discounts strategically for promotions
    * Consider value provided vs. course length
    * Update pricing based on student feedback
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Student Engagement">
    * Respond to student questions promptly
    * Update courses with new content regularly
    * Monitor quiz insights to identify struggling students
    * Maintain consistent upload schedules
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Support

If you encounter issues or have questions:

* Check the documentation for detailed guides
* Review the dashboard for real-time metrics
* Ensure all required fields are completed when creating courses
* Verify video URLs are accessible and properly formatted