This page lists the supported resources used to design, build, and manage courses at Liberty. Whether you’re developing learning modules, creating interactive lessons, building syllabi, maintaining catalog information, or managing program-level outcomes, these tools support a consistent, top-tier course development process.

Browse the resources below to find the tools that best support your course development needs.

Please note that some tools are approved and supported as enterprise technologies, while others may require additional or department‑specific licensing. Please contact your department’s BRM for details and to begin a request.

Canvas
Concourse
CourseLeaf
CORE
Articulate Rise

Canvas

Canvas is Liberty University’s learning management system (LMS) for creating, delivering, and managing course content. As a cloud‑based, web‑accessible platform, Canvas allows instructors to build modules, upload materials, design assignments and quizzes, communicate with students, and track learning progress.

Key Benefits

  • Streamlines course communication with announcements, messaging, chat, and SpeedGrader
  • Integrates third‑party tools and apps to enhance your course(s)
  • Organizes learning materials using flexible modules, assignments, and interactive assessments
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Concourse

Concourse simplifies the syllabus management process by replacing fragmented documents with a centralized, searchable database of digital syllabi. It ensures institutional consistency and compliance while giving faculty the flexibility to customize individual course sections.

Key Benefits

  • Centralizes syllabus creation for consistency and simplified maintenance
  • Integrates with Canvas to keep course materials connected and up to date
  • Reduces workload by automating updates, approvals, and institutional content
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CourseLeaf

CourseLeaf streamlines the complex lifecycle of curriculum management, from initial course proposals to the final published catalog. By replacing manual, paper-heavy workflows with a centralized digital environment, CourseLeaf ensures that every change, whether it’s a credit hour adjustment or a new degree requirement,is accurately reflected across the entire institution.

Key Benefits

  • Automates curriculum processes to keep stakeholders informed and aligned
  • Synchronizes seamlessly with your Student Information System(SIS) to maintain clean, accurate data
  • Reduces administrative load through intelligent approval routing and automated updates
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CORE

CORE (ELMS) is a specialized learning management system designed to coordinate clinical rotations, internships, and field placements. With features like SmartMatch automated scheduling, customizable evaluations, and comprehensive reporting, CORE supports efficient program administration and helps students stay organized, compliant, and prepared for real‑world learning experiences.

Key Benefits

  • Automates placement scheduling with SmartMatch to quickly match students to sites
  • Manages evaluations and compliance in one system with built‑in reminders and scoring
  • Reduces administrative work by automating scheduling, tracking, and communication
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Articulate Rise

Articulate Rise (Rise 360) is a web‑based authoring tool that allows you to create clean, visually engaging, and fully responsive online learning experiences. Using an intuitive block‑based editor, Rise makes it easy to build lessons, integrate multimedia, and design interactive content without advanced technical skills. Courses automatically adapt to any device, ensuring a consistent experience for learners on desktops, tablets, or phones.

Key Benefits

  • Build responsive courses quickly with an intuitive block‑based editor
  • Create interactive lessons using multimedia blocks, knowledge checks, and scenarios
  • Maintain visual consistency with customizable themes, cover pages, and reusable templates
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