Learn to turn a customized course into a blueprint.

Notes: In order to turn course into a blueprint, it cannot yet have any enrollments. You can copy course content from a course with enrollments to one with no enrollments easily. See the related article for a step-by-step guide.

Related Article:  Associate a Blueprint Course, Copy a Course in Canvas

How-To Guide

• Select Dashboard on the left hand side in global navigation, then select the course you have customized and wish to turn into a blueprint.
• Note: Ensure there are no enrollments in the course. 

• Select Settings in the course navigation.

• Ensure:
  • The course is unpublished.
  • The term is set to default.
  • There are no students enrolled. 
• Select Enable Course as a Blueprint Course.

• Optional: If using a SIS or SIS import, add a unique SIS ID.
  • Suggestion: Utilize the LMS ID # and initials.

• Select Update Course Details.

• You will now see your course blueprinted as evidenced by the blue box in the corner. You will not be able to associate courses to this blueprint.