University of Wisconsin–Madison

Course Map

Creating a weekly (or per unit) map of your course can help you align and sequence content. This template offers a framework for creating a detailed week-by-week (or unit-by-unit) plan for a course. It provides a high-level view of content, activities, and objectives. This document provides an outline for a 14-week course for you to adapt.

View the Template

Our template uses a Google Doc to outline topics, learning objectives, content, assignments, and more.

Screenshot of a course map formatted as a table with columns for course elements like learning goals and topics, and rows for weeks or units

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Get Help

Meet with an IDC consultant to get started mapping your course. In a 45-minute virtual meeting, we can help you prioritize steps to begin planning your course.