Darden Course Pack Detailed Instructions

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How to Create a Darden Course Pack

  1. Log In as Faculty
  2. Add Products to Your Library
    • Navigate to the product detail pages of the materials you wish to include.
    • Select an electronic format (EPUB or PDF).
    • Click the "Save to Library" button.
    • Note: Only PDF and EPUB files can be included in your course pack; hard-copy materials are excluded.
  3. Create a New Course Pack
    • Click on “Build a Course” at the top of the screen.
    • Click the “Create New” button.
  4. Complete Course Pack Information
    • Title (Required): Enter a short, descriptive title for your course or module. This will appear in bold on the course pack’s product page.
    • Description (Required): Provide a brief overview of the course content. This will be visible to students on the storefront.
    • Learning Objectives (Optional): List the objectives of your course pack, separating each with a semicolon.
    • Keywords (Optional): Add keywords to help others find your course pack through the search function, separating each with a semicolon.
    • Categories (Required): Select appropriate categories for your course pack. Use the “up” and “down” arrows to scroll through the list. Hold down the Ctrl (Windows) or Command (Mac) key to select multiple categories.
    • Deactivation Date: Set the date when your course pack will no longer be available. The default is six months from the activation date, but you can choose a different date if needed.
  5. Add Products from Your Library
    • In the “Select Products from Your Library” section, choose the materials you previously saved.
    • Only products in EPUB or PDF format can be added.
    • When you’re ready, click “Save and Continue” to move to the next screen where you can search for additional materials.
  6. Search for Additional Materials (Optional)
    • Enter a keyword, title, or author into the search bar and press Enter.
    • Search results will appear below:
      • Click the add (+) button next to any item to include it in your course pack.
      • Hover over a title to preview the abstract before making a decision.
    • You may:
      • Add multiple items,
      • Perform additional searches, or
      • Click “Save and Continue” to proceed once you're done.
  7. Save or Publish Your Course Pack
    • Save as Draft: If you wish to continue editing later, click “Save as a Draft”. The course pack will appear as a “Draft” on your dashboard.
    • Publish Course Pack: Once finalized, click “Publish Darden Course Pack” to make it available for student purchase.
      • You will receive an email confirming the activation.
      • Note: It may take up to 15 minutes for the product URL to become active.

Distribute the Course Pack to Students

After publishing, you can share the course pack with your students:

  • Option 1: Use the link provided in the confirmation email you received upon publishing.
  • Option 2:
    • Log in to your Darden Business Publishing account.
    • Navigate to your course pack dashboard.
    • Find your course pack in the list and click “View or Deactivate”.
    • Copy the link from the “Product URL” field and share it with your students.

Important: Students must register and be logged in with their ".edu" email address to receive the academic rate for course materials on the website.

Additional Features

Copying a Course Pack:

  • Log in with your faculty credentials.
  • Click on the “Darden Course Packs” apple icon to access your dashboard.
  • Find the course pack you wish to copy and click the “Copy” icon.
  • Edit the necessary fields and publish the new course pack.

Deactivating a Course Pack:

  • Go to your course pack dashboard.
  • Click on “View or Deactivate” for the desired course pack.
  • Select “Deactivate” and confirm your choice.
  • You will receive an email confirming the deactivation.

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