> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.modeldiplomat.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Courses

> Structured learning paths covering everything from MUN fundamentals to advanced international relations

Courses are the main unit of learning in Model Diplomat. Each course is a structured path of 5–15 lessons, progressing from foundational concepts to advanced application.

## How courses are structured

Every course has:

* A **description** explaining what you'll learn and who it's for
* A **difficulty level** (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
* A **lesson sequence** — lessons unlock in order as you complete them
* An estimated **time to complete** (usually 2–8 hours across all lessons)
* **XP rewards** for each lesson and a bonus for completing the full course
* **FAQs** answering common questions about the course
* **Related courses** so you know what to take next

## Finding courses

Go to **Learn → Courses** in the sidebar. You can:

* Browse by **category** (MUN, Debate, Elections, Law, etc.)
* See your **in-progress courses** at the top of the page
* Filter by difficulty level

## Completing a course

Work through lessons in order. Each lesson:

1. Presents reading content (key concepts and explanations)
2. Walks you through interactive exercises
3. Awards XP when you finish

A progress bar shows how far through the course you are. When you complete all lessons, you receive a **course certificate** and a large XP bonus.

## Locked courses

Some courses have prerequisites. If a course shows a lock icon, you need to complete the prerequisite course first. The prerequisite is shown on the course detail page.

## Coming Soon courses

Courses marked "Coming Soon" are in development. You can see what's coming and the general topic area. They'll unlock automatically when published.

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## Course progression tips

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Don't skip lessons" icon="list-check">
    Lessons build on each other. Later lessons reference concepts introduced in earlier ones. Even if a lesson seems basic, the exercises often test your ability to apply foundational knowledge in new ways.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Use Atlas alongside your courses" icon="magnifying-glass">
    Each lesson ends with a suggested Atlas search prompt. Use it. Searching a real-world example of the concept you just learned is one of the best ways to make it stick. For example, after a lesson on sanctions, search "What sanctions does the EU have on Belarus and why?"
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Take breaks between lessons" icon="clock">
    Learning research suggests spacing your practice over multiple sessions is more effective than doing everything at once. Do 2–3 lessons per sitting, then come back the next day.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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  <Card title="Full course catalog" icon="list" href="/learn/course-catalog">
    Every course available on Model Diplomat
  </Card>

  <Card title="How lessons work" icon="graduation-cap" href="/learn/lessons">
    Exercise types and what to expect in each lesson
  </Card>
</CardGroup>