A test course in Canvas allows you to experiment with features, test content, and train faculty or department personnel. A test course can also serve as a template course.
A test course is a Canvas course that you can use to experiment with features, try out content and delivery methods, use to train other faculty or department personnel, or use as a template course. Students are not enrolled by default, but you can add users and create course content.
Creating a test course in CIS provides you with a Canvas course shell that is not associated with an official university class of registered students.
You can move your test course to a more permanent location by contacting [email protected]. To create a test course make sure you are on a Campus network or VPN and follow these steps:
1. Log in to the Campus Information Services (CIS) portal
2. Search for "Create Canvas Test Course" in the search bar
3. Select the "Create Canvas Test Course" option
4. Follow Prompts and Enter Test Course Information
Enter the Course Title [1] and click the Submit button [2]. The test course will be listed in your University of Utah Canvas Dashboard.
