Here’s a step‑by‑step help guide on how to create a course on Uscreen using Collections.
What Are Collections?
Collections are perfect for building structured learning environments. Unlike categories that simply organize your catalog by topic, collections group videos meant to be watched in sequence (like a course).
Benefits of Using Collections
Collections offer several advantages for organizing your content:
Structured Learning: Guide viewers through content in a specific sequence, perfect for courses or instructional series
Enhanced Navigation: Help viewers easily find related content grouped together
Flexible Monetization: Sell collections as standalone products or include them in subscription plans
Content Organization: Use dividers to segment content into logical sections like modules or weeks
Simplified Catalog: Keep your catalog clean by grouping related videos together instead of displaying them individually
💡 TIP: Collections are designed to guide members through videos in a specific sequential order, which is perfect for courses, training programs, or any content that builds on previous lessons.
Step 1: Before You Begin
Upload all videos you want to include in your collection first.
Before creating a course (Collection), you need to upload all of the videos that will be part of that course.
🔗 Learn more about Uploading Your Videos
ℹ️ INFO: This step is essential as you'll need existing videos to add to your collection playlist.
Steps to Upload Videos
Navigate to Content > Videos
Click Upload Videos
and select your filesOptionally, set thumbnails, titles, descriptions, and any metadata
Let your videos process, and once they finish, they’ll be available to include in Collections
🔗 Learn more about Video Processing
Step 2: Create the Collection
Once your videos are uploaded, you can create the course Collection.
Steps to Create a Collection
Navigate to Content > Collections
Click Add New Collection
Enter a Title, Description, and other details for your course
Assign a Category
Click Save Changes
📝 NOTE: Collections must be assigned to at least one category to appear in your Catalog. Categories help members discover your content by organizing it into browsable themes. Without a category assignment, your collection will remain hidden from your members, even if it's published.
Step 3: Add Videos to the Collection
After creating your Collection, you’ll build the course playlist.
🔗 Learn more about the Collection Playlist
Add Your Videos
In the Collection editor, scroll to the Playlist section
Add the videos you want to the course
Drag to arrange and reorder the videos in the sequence students should watch
💡 TIP: If you don't want videos to appear individually in your catalog, you can keep them unpublished. They'll still work in collections without cluttering your main catalog.
Step 4: Use Dividers to Create Chapters
To organize your course into logical sections (e.g., modules, weeks, parts), you can add dividers within the playlist.
How to Add Dividers
In the Collection editor, scroll to the Playlist section
Click Add Divider
Give each divider a descriptive name (like “Week 1” or “Module A”)
Drag videos under each section to form chapters
Dividers make it easier for your viewers to understand the structure and navigate the course effectively.
💡 TIP: By using dividers, content can be organized into modules, weeks, or chapters, which vastly improves member navigation.
Step 5: Set Up Drip Release (Optional)
Courses can be delivered all at once or dripped over time:
Drip Schedule
Use the Drip settings next to each video to set how many days after enrollment it becomes available.
Drip timers start when the viewer first accesses the Collection.
🔗 Learn more about Drip Delays
ℹ️ INFO: This is great for membership courses where you want to gradually release course content.
Step 6: Configure Pricing & Access
Decide how people will access your course.
Pricing Options
Sell the course as a standalone product (one‑time purchase)
Include the course in a membership plan, so subscribers automatically get access
Inside the Collection editor, go to the Pricing and Access section
Set price and/or purchase options
If including a membership, select which plans grant access
ℹ️ INFO: Collections support multiple pricing models at the same time, allowing you to reach different audience segments, from members who want full access to those who prefer one-time purchases
Step 7: Publish Your Course
Once everything is configured:
Review the Collection details and video order
Set Publication Status to Published
Click Save Changes
🎉 Your course will now appear in your catalog and be accessible via the membership plans you chose.
Tips & Best Practices
Keep collections focused: Avoid too many videos in one course; consider splitting into multiple Collections if the content is broad.
Use clear divider names: This helps students understand progression through your course.
Drip for engagement: Drip scheduling encourages students to return regularly.
What You Can Use Collections For
Online Courses with structured lessons
TV‑like series or episodic content as part of memberships
Multi‑day challenges or learning series with drip delivery
ℹ️ INFO: Collections are flexible: you can sell them on their own or bundle them into a subscription plan to deliver courses to your members.
FAQs
What's the difference between a collection and a category?
What's the difference between a collection and a category?
Collections group videos meant to be watched in sequence (like a course), while categories organize your catalog by topic or theme (like genres).
How many videos should I include in my course collection?
How many videos should I include in my course collection?
While there is no technical limit, avoid adding more than 50 videos to a single collection for the best viewer experience. If you have more content, consider breaking it into multiple collections or courses.
I'm on the Starter Plan. Can I create courses?
I'm on the Starter Plan. Can I create courses?
Yes! The Starter Plan is designed to help you validate demand quickly and start earning recurring revenue. You can create collections and sell them to your subscribers. When you're ready to scale or need more storage, you can upgrade anytime.