You’re a trainer preparing to launch an online course on UK Workplace Health and Safety. You want to:
Organise your content into logical steps.
Include videos, quizzes, and downloadable guides.
Make it easy for learners to follow and track their progress.
Share it publicly to attract an audience—or keep it private for your team.
Merve is designed to help you do all of this, your way. Let’s start by understanding the building blocks.
Merve is a privacy-focused Learning Management System (LMS) and Knowledge Base platform. It’s built for:
Educators who want to share free or paid courses.
Businesses creating internal training or compliance programmes.
Organisations building knowledge bases or resource libraries.
Content creators promoting their work and attracting an audience.
Public or Private Content: Share openly with SEO optimisation or restrict access to invited learners.
Monetisation: Offer paid courses or private content.
AI-Powered Tools: Streamline content creation, grading, and resource management.
Flexible Structure: Use courses for guided learning or libraries for self-directed exploration.
Before diving into features, let’s clarify how Merve structures your content. Think of it like a nested system:
Space: Your dedicated area for publishing and managing content. Every organisation can have one or more spaces.
Why it matters: A space is like a "YouTube Channel" for your content. It’s where learners access what you create.
Collections: The top-level containers for your content. There are two types:
Courses: Linear learning paths where learners progress step-by-step (e.g., a certification programme).
Libraries: Non-linear collections where learners explore freely (e.g., a resource hub).
Why it matters: Choosing between a course or library determines how learners interact with your material.
Lessons: Sections within a course that group related activities. Lessons are always completed in order.
Why it matters: Lessons help break your course into digestible chunks.
Activities: The individual pieces of content within a lesson or library. These can be:
Pages (text, images, links).
Videos (embedded or uploaded).
PDFs (documents, slides, or worksheets).
Quizzes (multiple-choice, true/false, or long-form questions).
File Uploads (assignments where learners submit work).
File Downloads (resources for learners to access).
Why it matters: Activities are the "building blocks" of your content. Mix and match them to create engaging learning experiences.
🔹 Example: In a Health and Safety Course, you might have: - Lesson 1: Introduction (Page + Video + Quiz). - Lesson 2: Risk Assessment (PDF Guide + Video Case Study + File Upload Assignment).
A Space is where your content lives. Here’s how to create one:
Sign up at Merve.app.
During setup, you’ll be asked: "What are you using Merve for?"
Select "Publish content" to automatically create your first space.
Go to your Organisation in the left-hand sidebar.
On the Overview tab, click "Create a Space".
Follow the prompts to set it up.
💡 Tip: Give your space a clear name (e.g., "Health & Safety Training" or "Teacher CPD Resources").
Decide whether your content is best suited as a Course or a Library:
| Type | Structure | Best For | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course | Linear (step-by-step) | Certifications, training programmes | UK Workplace Health and Safety Course |
| Library | Non-linear (free exploration) | Knowledge bases, resource hubs | Internal Knowledge Base Teacher CPD Resources Library |
For a Course:
Break it into lessons (e.g., "Introduction", "Risk Assessment", "Emergency Procedures").
Add activities to each lesson (e.g., a video, a quiz, a PDF guide).
For a Library:
Organise content into folders or categories (e.g., "Guides", "Videos", "Templates").
Add activities directly to the library.
Navigate to your Space.
Click "Create Collection" and select "Course".
Give it a name (e.g., "Introduction to Health and Safety").
Add lessons and activities (e.g., a page for the introduction, a video for a demo, a quiz for assessment).
Navigate to your Space.
Click "Create Collection" and select "Library".
Give it a name (e.g., "Teacher Resources").
Add activities directly (e.g., PDF guides, video tutorials).
🔹 Example Workflow: - Course: "Health and Safety Training" → Lesson 1: "Why Health and Safety Matters" (Page + Video) → Lesson 2: "Risk Assessment" (PDF + Quiz). - Library: "Teacher CPD Resources" → Activity 1: "Lesson Planning Template" (File Download) → Activity 2: "Classroom Management Video" (Video).
Activities are the individual pieces of content that make up your lessons or library. Here’s how to use each type:
| Activity Type | Description | Use Case | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page | Markdown-based text, images, and links. | Introductions, explanations, guides. | "Why Health and Safety Matters" |
| Video | Embedded or uploaded video. | Demonstrations, lectures, tutorials. | Overview of UK Legal Frameworks |
| Uploaded documents or slides. | Reference materials, worksheets. | Guide to Conducting Risk Assessments | |
| Quiz (Assessment) | Interactive questions. | Knowledge checks, exams. | Quiz on Key Health and Safety Concepts |
| File Upload | Learners submit work (e.g., essays). | Assignments, proof of work. | Submit a Risk Assessment Plan |
| File Download | Resources for learners to access. | Templates, guides, tools. | Health and Safety Checklist |
Now that your content is ready, decide who can access it:
| Option | Description | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Public | Visible to everyone on the Explore page. | Free resources, promotional content. |
| Private | Only accessible to enrolled learners. | Paid courses, internal training. |
If you choose Private, select an enrolment mode:
Open Enrolment: Learners can sign up themselves.
Request Enrolment: Learners must request access, which you approve or deny.
Invite-Only Enrolment: Only learners you invite can access the content.
💡 Tip: Use public content to attract an audience and build trust before offering paid or private content.
On paid plans, you can create private spaces where only invited users can view your content. This is ideal for:
Internal training (e.g., onboarding, compliance).
Exclusive courses (e.g., paid programmes).
Confidential resources (e.g., proprietary materials).
Go to your Space Settings (cog icon in the side navigation).
Navigate to Content Discovery.
Disable Public Discoverability.
⚠️ Note: Private spaces are not available on the free plan. All content on the free plan is public by default.
Merve’s EU-based AI tools help you:
Generate quizzes and assessments from your lesson content.
Transcribe videos for accessibility and indexing.
Grade long-form responses (e.g., essays, NVQ-style assessments).
⚠️ Note: AI features consume AI tokens from your allowance. Check your usage in Organisation Settings > Billing and Usage.
The Resources section is your hub for managing files and media. Here’s what you can do:
Upload and organise files (videos, PDFs, images, documents).
Generate transcripts for videos using AI.
Upload existing transcripts to save AI tokens.
💡 Tip: Use folders to keep your resources organised (e.g., "Videos", "PDFs", "Templates").
On paid plans, the Reports section provides analytics to track:
XAPI Data: Detailed learner interactions (e.g., time spent on a page).
Usage Statistics: Content access, completion rates, and drop-off points.
Student Reports: Individual progress, quiz scores, and activity completion.
Assessment Results: Quiz scores, AI-graded responses, and feedback.
⚠️ Important: When downloading reports, handle PII (Personally Identifiable Information) carefully to comply with GDPR.
The Audience section helps you manage learners for private content:
View enrolled learners and their progress.
Approve or deny access requests (if using Request Enrolment).
Contact learners directly using their provided details.
💡 Note: Merve does not currently support bulk messaging. Contact learners manually as needed.
To streamline your workflow, customise default settings for new content:
Go to Organisation Settings.
Navigate to the Content tab.
Update defaults for visibility, enrolment mode, and other settings.
Follow this checklist to launch your first collection:
[ ] Sign up at Merve.app and set up your organisation.
[ ] Create a Space for your content.
[ ] Plan your collection: Choose between a Course or Library.
[ ] Sketch your structure: Lessons, activities, and resources.
[ ] Create your collection and add activities.
[ ] Set visibility and enrolment (public or private).
[ ] Publish and share your content.
[ ] Iterate: Use feedback and analytics to refine your content.
Guides: Visit Merve.app/guides for tutorials and best practices.
Support: Contact the Merve team at support@merve.app.
Privacy-First: EU-based AI and data handling ensure GDPR compliance.
Fair Pricing: Transparent, one-monthly-fee model with no hidden costs.
Flexibility: Create public or private content, courses or libraries, and more.
AI-Powered: Save time with AI-assisted content creation, transcription, and grading.
Community-Driven: Built with feedback from users like you.
Merve is more than a platform—it’s a community of creators and learners committed to sharing knowledge fairly and transparently. Whether you’re teaching a course, training a team, or building a resource hub, Merve gives you the tools to create, share, and monetise content on your terms.
Ready to begin? Sign up for free, create your first collection, and start sharing your knowledge with the world!
