AI outline chart for courses
Turn your syllabus into a structured outline chart in seconds. Style font size, line height, indent, connectors, and colors for a polished, readable plan.
Outline-first features
Built for clear, structured course plans
AI course generator
Describe your syllabus and get a complete, labeled outline chart with modules and lessons.
Level-based styling
Auto-apply colors by level for quick scanning across Course, Module, and Lesson tiers.
Readable spacing
Tune font size, line height, indent, and node spacing for compact or roomy layouts.
Connector control
Choose solid, dotted, or no connectors to match your visual style and clarity needs.
Instant reordering
Drag to rearrange modules or move lessons between sections without breaking the hierarchy.
Expand or collapse
Open all levels to review details or collapse for high-level overviews in one click.
Bring your outline data
Type or paste
Quickly paste syllabus topics or type titles and subtopics to build the hierarchy.
Start from template
Load a course outline starter and replace with your modules and lessons.
Use sample data
Preview with the included multi-level outline, then swap labels to fit your course.
Spreadsheet paste
Copy rows from a sheet and map them to levels for fast setup.
Share and export
Download image
Export a crisp PNG for slides, LMS pages, or docs.
Share a link
Send a view-only link to teammates or instructors.
Embed on sites
Add the outline to websites or LMS with a lightweight embed.
Version updates
Refresh shared links as you refine modules and lessons.
About this outline tool
This AI-powered outline chart maker turns course ideas into clear structures in minutes. It focuses on hierarchy, readability, and quick styling. Educators and trainers can reorder effortlessly and export anywhere. Start free and share instantly.
- ✓AI builds Course > Module > Lesson hierarchies
- ✓Appearance controls: font, line height, indent, spacing
- ✓Connector styles: line, dotted, none
- ✓Level-based colors for fast scanning
- ✓Export PNG, share links, or embed
- ✓Start from templates or paste data
Fast facts
How it works
From idea to outline in minutes
Describe your course
Enter goals, modules, lessons, and any durations or prerequisites. Mention styling (font size, indent, connectors).
Example: 8-week SQL course: Week 1 Basics, Week 2 Joins… solid connectors, medium font, compact spacing.
Generate with AI
The AI builds a clean hierarchy with clear labels and level colors, expanded for easy review.
Output: Course > Modules > Lessons with concise titles and optional notes.
Refine the layout
Edit labels, reorder nodes, adjust line height, indent, and connector style (line, dotted, none).
Switch connectors to dotted and increase line height for readability.
Share or export
Download a PNG, share a link, or embed the outline in your LMS or site.
Export PNG for your syllabus PDF and embed the live version on your course page.
Who it’s for
Clear outlines for teaching and training
Syllabus and module planning
Create semester-ready course outlines with modules, lectures, and assessments for quick approvals.
Program and pathway maps
Show learning paths, prerequisites, and certification steps for onboarding and upskilling.
Cohort and self-paced maps
Visualize modules and lessons for LMS pages and landing pages to set expectations.
Unit and lesson plans
Outline standards, activities, and time blocks for weekly or monthly teaching plans.
Templates
Start with professionally designed templates
Introduction to Philosophy Course Outline — Outline Chart Template
This template visualizes a 14‑week philosophy syllabus by modules, weeks, topics, readings, learning objectives, and assessments.
American Literature Course Outline – outline Chart for Faster Planning
Visualize a 15-week course by units, weekly topics, authors, works, objectives, and assessments.
Rhetorical Analysis Essay outline: Plan, Analyze, Write
This template visualizes your introduction, thesis, rhetorical situation, appeals, body points, and conclusion to build a strong rhetorical analysis essay outline.
Private Pilot Course Outline Chart for Fast Planning
This template visualizes your private pilot course outline—modules, lessons, prerequisites, flight-hour minimums, and exam checkpoints—in one clear hierarchy.
Artificial Intelligence Course Outline — Outline Chart Template
Visualize your AI curriculum as a clean hierarchy of modules, lessons, objectives, prerequisites, and assessments.
English 101 Course outline Template for Fast Syllabus Planning
Visualize an English 101 course outline with modules, weeks, objectives, readings, assignments, assessments, and policies in a clear hierarchy.
View All Templates
Browse the full library to find more templates tailored to your chart.
Why this beats manual outlining
Less formatting, more teaching
Traditional outline tools
- ✗Manual formatting of indents and spacing
- ✗Inconsistent colors across levels
- ✗Hard to reorder without breaking structure
- ✗Connector lines are tedious to align
- ✗Slow to share and update versions
AI-powered outline chart
- ✓Instant course structure from a short prompt
- ✓Consistent level-based colors and typography
- ✓Drag-and-drop reordering that preserves hierarchy
- ✓One-click connector styles and expand/collapse
- ✓Fast export, share links, and embeds
FAQ: course outline generator
What is a course outline generator?
It’s an AI tool that turns your course description into a structured outline chart with Course, Module, and Lesson levels. You can edit labels, reorder items, style connectors, and export for sharing.
How do I create a course outline chart with AI?
Describe your goals, modules, lessons, and any timing. Click Generate Outline. The AI builds a hierarchy with level colors, readable spacing, and solid connectors. You can tweak font size, line height, indent, and connector style.
Can I use this as a syllabus outline maker?
Yes. It’s ideal for syllabus outlines—organize topics, assessments, and resources, then export a PNG or share a link with students or faculty.
Does it support curriculum planner templates?
You can start from templates for common course structures and adapt modules and lessons. Templates provide consistent levels and spacing you can restyle in seconds.
How many outline levels can I use?
Most courses work well with three to five levels. The tool supports multiple tiers with level-based colors and expand/collapse to keep complexity manageable.
Accessibility by design
- ✓Readable defaults with adjustable font size and line height
- ✓High-contrast, level-based colors for clarity
- ✓Keyboard navigation for selection and reordering
- ✓Descriptive labels to aid screen reader workflows
- ✓Layouts that adapt to small and large screens
Privacy and control
- •Your outlines stay private unless you share a link
- •Delete charts or your account anytime
- •We don’t sell your data
- •In-browser editing with minimal data sent to services
- •Easy export to keep offline copies
Create your course outline now
Generate, style, and export a professional outline chart in minutes.