The planned structure and order of lessons a course teaches, not just its total content.
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ProdLinc Editorial
ProdLinc Team
Published Jan 31, 2026
2 min read
Quick answer
A curriculum is the planned structure of a course: what topics are covered, in what order, and what a learner should be able to do by the end. It is the thinking behind a course, separate from the total number of video hours.
Two courses can cover the same subject with very different curriculums. One might build concepts in a logical order with practice built in; another might cover the same topics loosely, with no clear progression.
See the dedicated guide on what makes a good online course curriculum for how to evaluate one before enrolling.
