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Overview
This node integrates with the Canvas LMS API to manage courses and other related resources. Specifically, the Create Course operation allows users to create a new course in their Canvas LMS instance by providing details such as the course name, description, start date, and end date.
Common scenarios where this node is beneficial include:
- Automating the creation of new courses when onboarding new classes or semesters.
- Integrating Canvas course creation into broader workflows, such as syncing with external student information systems.
- Quickly setting up courses programmatically without manual intervention in the Canvas UI.
Example use case:
- An educational institution uses this node to automatically create courses for each new semester based on data from their registration system, specifying course names, descriptions, and scheduling dates.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Course Name | The name/title of the course to be created. |
| Course Description | A detailed description of the course content or purpose. |
| Start Date | The date and time when the course will begin. |
| End Date | The date and time when the course will end. |
Output
The output of the Create Course operation is a JSON object containing the newly created course's data as returned by the Canvas LMS API. This typically includes all course details such as its unique ID, name, description, start and end dates, and other metadata provided by Canvas.
The output structure is:
{
"data": {
// Canvas API response object representing the created course
}
}
No binary data is produced by this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the Canvas LMS API.
- The node expects the Canvas LMS base URL and access token to be configured in the credentials.
- Network connectivity to the Canvas LMS API endpoint is necessary.
Troubleshooting
- Authentication errors: Ensure that the API key credential is valid and has sufficient permissions to create courses.
- Missing required fields: The "Course Name" property is mandatory; omitting it will cause an error.
- API rate limits: If creating many courses rapidly, you may encounter rate limiting from Canvas. Implement retries or delays as needed.
- Invalid date formats: Start and end dates must be valid ISO 8601 datetime strings; invalid formats may cause request failures.
- Error messages: Errors from the Canvas API are wrapped and presented with context indicating the resource ("course") and operation ("create"). Review the error message for specific API issues.