Instructor User Stories
Course Creation & Management
Title: Course Creation
As an Instructor, I want to create comprehensive courses with structured content, So that I can share my knowledge and generate income from my expertise.
Acceptance Criteria:
- I can create a new course with title, description, and basic information
- I can organize course content into sections, subsections, and individual lessons
- I can upload various content types (videos, documents, quizzes, assignments)
- I can set course pricing and configure sales/discounts
- I can add course requirements, target audience, and learning objectives
Title: Course Content Management
As an Instructor, I want to easily manage and update my course content, So that I can keep my materials current and relevant for students.
Acceptance Criteria:
- I can edit existing course sections and lessons
- I can reorder content using drag-and-drop functionality
- I can upload and replace course materials
- I can bulk update multiple content items
- I can preview how students will see the course content
Title: Course Publishing Workflow
As an Instructor, I want to control the publishing status of my courses, So that I can manage when and how my courses become available.
Acceptance Criteria:
- I can save courses as draft while working on them
- I can submit courses for approval when ready
- I can publish courses immediately or schedule publication
- I can unpublish or archive courses when needed
- I can track the approval status of my courses
Analytics & Performance
Title: Course Performance Analytics
As an Instructor, I want to view detailed analytics about my courses, So that I can understand performance and make data-driven improvements.
Acceptance Criteria:
- I can view enrollment statistics for each course
- I can track student progress and completion rates
- I can see revenue generated from course sales
- I can monitor course ratings and reviews
- I can view student engagement metrics
Title: Revenue & Earnings
As an Instructor, I want to track my earnings and financial performance, So that I can understand my income and plan my business strategy.
Acceptance Criteria:
- I can view my total revenue and earnings breakdown
- I can track sales by course and time period
- I can see pending and completed payments
- I can view commission splits and platform fees
- I can download financial reports for accounting purposes
Student Engagement
Title: Student Management
As an Instructor, I want to manage and interact with my students, So that I can provide better support and build a learning community.
Acceptance Criteria:
- I can view all students enrolled in my courses
- I can track individual student progress and performance
- I can communicate with students through course groups
- I can respond to student questions and comments
- I can identify and help struggling students
Title: Communication Tools
As an Instructor, I want to communicate effectively with my students, So that I can provide support and build engagement.
Acceptance Criteria:
- I can send announcements to all students in a course
- I can participate in course-specific group chats
- I can send welcome messages when students enroll
- I can send completion messages when students finish courses
- I can moderate discussions and answer questions
Profile & Brand Management
Title: Instructor Profile Management
As an Instructor, I want to create and maintain a professional profile, So that I can build my personal brand and attract students.
Acceptance Criteria:
- I can create a detailed profile with my experience and expertise
- I can upload professional photos and videos
- I can showcase my achievements and qualifications
- I can link to my professional social media profiles
- I can highlight my specializations and skills
Title: Profile Analytics
As an Instructor, I want to track my profile visibility and engagement, So that I can understand my reach and influence on the platform.
Acceptance Criteria:
- I can see how many times my profile has been viewed
- I can track profile view history and trends
- I can see which courses students view from my profile
- I can monitor my overall rating and reviews
- I can compare my performance with other instructors
Financial Management
Title: Withdrawal Management
As an Instructor, I want to manage my earnings and withdrawals efficiently, So that I can access my income in a timely manner.
Acceptance Criteria:
- I can view my current balance and available earnings
- I can request withdrawals of my available funds
- I can add and manage withdrawal methods
- I can track withdrawal history and status
- I can set a default withdrawal method
Title: Payment Settings
As an Instructor, I want to configure my payment and financial settings, So that I can manage how I receive payments and track finances.
Acceptance Criteria:
- I can set up multiple payment methods for withdrawals
- I can view transaction history and detailed statements
- I can view commission rates and platform fees
- I can generate financial reports for specific time periods
- I can view my current balance and pending withdrawals
Marketing & Promotions
Title: Coupon Management
As an Instructor, I want to create and manage discount coupons for my courses, So that I can run promotional campaigns and attract more students.
Acceptance Criteria:
- I can create discount coupons with specific codes
- I can set discount types (percentage or fixed amount)
- I can configure usage limits and expiration dates
- I can track coupon performance and redemption rates
- I can deactivate or modify existing coupons
Title: Sales Promotion Analytics
As an Instructor, I want to track the performance of my promotional campaigns, So that I can understand which marketing strategies are most effective.
Acceptance Criteria:
- I can view coupon usage statistics and redemption rates
- I can track total discounts given and revenue impact
- I can see how many new students were acquired through promotions
- I can compare performance of different coupon campaigns
- I can generate reports on promotional effectiveness