Boosting Student Engagement for Your Course Catalog

A course catalog is more than just an informational resource – it's a gateway to student engagement and a tool for reaching institutional goals. In today’s competitive higher education landscape, having an engaging, user-friendly catalog can significantly impact student decision-making. When well-designed, it becomes an asset that simplifies course selection, serves as a marketing tool, and drives enrollment.

At Clean Catalog, our software is designed to increase engagement with cutting-edge features that create a seamless user experience for your students.

User Experience (UX) Design

The design and user-friendliness of your catalog site will largely determine whether students interact with it. Clean Catalog ensures that your course catalog is built with ease of use in mind, making sure students can find what they need without doomscrolling a multi-hundred page PDF document.

A clear and intuitive structure is key to a positive browsing experience. Clean Catalog organizes courses by subject, program, department, and format (online, in-person, hybrid). When students know what they’re looking for, a powerful search function is vital. Our software includes advanced search options that allow students to filter by course level, prerequisites, available seats, and even instructor. This allows them to quickly find the exact courses they need within seconds.

An equally important component of user experience is a site’s design responsiveness to different screen sizes. Mobile access is a “must” for today’s students, with the majority of course catalog traffic coming from smartphones and tablets. Clean Catalog ensures your course catalog is responsive and performs beautifully on all devices. This not only improves the student experience but also positively impacts accessibility and your SEO rankings with Google.

Course Content

A successful course catalog doesn’t just provide information, it engages its audience. This begins with the written content of your catalog. Clean Catalog uses customizable templates, making it easy for institutions to write engaging, detailed course descriptions that highlight key learning outcomes, real-world applications, and potential career pathways. By focusing on how each course can benefit students, institutions can create content that resonates with its users.

Multimedia can also be a game-changer when it comes to engagement. Our software can accommodate a wide range of media, including images, infographics, and videos, such as faculty introductions or course overviews. This helps students visualize their course experience, making the catalog more dynamic and engaging.

Career Outcomes

For good reason, students want to know how a course or degree will impact their future. Clean Catalog makes it easy to showcase career outcomes and job relevance, connecting each course to tangible career goals. Institutions can highlight potential job roles, average salaries, and industry demand tied to specific courses or programs. This gives students a clear view of how their education will translate into the job market.

Promoting Courses

Keeping your catalog fresh and highlighting key courses can drive more engagement. Our Clean Catalog team can help you to regularly feature new, popular, or high-demand courses right on your course catalog homepage. Whether it’s through banners, sliders, or pop-ups, it’s easy to showcase new or high-demand courses. Featuring popular courses prominently encourages students to further explore catalog offerings and keeps the catalog feeling up-to-date.

A well-designed course catalog has the power to drive student engagement, simplify decision-making, and boost enrollment. Clean Catalog software offers a range of features that make it easy for institutions to create engaging, informative, and easy-to-navigate catalogs. Whether it’s intuitive navigation, multimedia content, or custom features, we help institutions connect with students in meaningful ways that enhance their educational journey.