How to change the Course Name

Modified on Wed, 23 Oct at 12:40 PM

Here's how to update your Course Name.

Blackboard Ultra
Blackboard Original

Blackboard Ultra

In Ultra, the Course ID is at the top left of the page, and the Course Name is directly underneath it.

To change the name of the course, move your mouse over the Course Name. The pencil icon will appear, and the Course Name will be underlined.

Click on the pencil icon and you'll be able to edit the Course Name just by selecting it and typing. When you're done, use Enter to save the new Course Name.

Blackboard Original

In Blackboard Original, you will see the Course Name in the top bar and also at the top of the Course Menu:

A screenshot of the top of a course in Blackboard Original. The Course Name is shown in a bar at the top of the window, followed immediately by the Course ID (the CRN). The Course Name is also shown at the top of the Course Menu on the left-hand side. There is a label "Course Name" with red arrows pointing to the Course Names, and a label "Course ID" with red arrows pointing to the Course IDs.

To change the Course Name, first go to Customization > Properties.

A screenshot of the Course Menu, showing the Customization area with Properties selected

You'll see the Course Name under Name and Description.

A screenshot of the Properties area, with a red box around the data entry field for Course Name

After you change it, be sure to click Submit to save your changes.