Course content vs Course contents

Both 'course content' and 'course contents' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Course content' is commonly used to refer to the material covered in a course, while 'course contents' is used to refer to a list or description of the specific items included in a course.

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Course content

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to the material covered in a course.

Use 'course content' when referring to the material, topics, and information covered in a course.

Examples:

The course content includes lectures, readings, and assignments.
I am familiar with the course content for next semester.

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developing, promoting and disseminating new teacher training courses or course content;
(iii) developing, promoting and disseminating new teacher training courses or course content;
(h) teaching services, where the course content is delivered by a teacher over the Internet or an electronic network, (namely via a remote link);
teaching services, where the course content is delivered by a teacher over the Internet or an electronic network (namely via a remote link);
After all, online course content has been available for a while.
According to Belgium, this is clear from reading the course content.
The course was good, but it was not the course content in itself that changed the mindset.
updating course content and reforming curricula is needed to respond to the needs of the labour market (addressing employability, promoting entrepreneurship);
The operator may abbreviate the course content as prescribed by sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) below provided the content of the abbreviated course is acceptable to the authority.
The operator may abbreviate the course content as prescribed by subparagraphs (2) and (3) provided the content of the abbreviated course is acceptable to the authority.
As regards Part 3, Belgium claims, as already indicated in the notification of 4 May 2007, that the course content is related in its entirety to the EUCD platform.
In respect of such courses, Members shall receive reimbursement only of the tuition fees, up to the maximum amount referred to in Article 2 and in accordance with the procedures laid down in Article 3, and provided that they submit detailed documentation concerning the course content.
The remaining shortcomings concern on the one hand missing certain training equipment at the main maritime education and training institution of Cape Verde, and on the other hand certain course content relating to Section A-III/2 of the STCW Code.
The match between the real course content and the published course/conference/seminar description
Except in the case of refresher training, the courses shall be concluded by a written examination on the subjects included in the course content.
developing, promoting and disseminating new teacher training courses or course content;

Alternatives:

curriculum
syllabus
study material
educational material
learning materials

Course contents

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a list or description of the specific items included in a course.

Use 'course contents' when referring to a detailed list or description of the items, topics, or materials included in a course.