Curriculum Mind Map for Course Planning
See an example map of a full course, from big goals down to individual lessons. Then turn your own syllabus, notes or slides into a map.
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CogniGuide at a glance
- What you get
- Interactive mind maps of the main ideas and how they connect. Free: overview maps (detailed maps on your first 3 creations). Plus: detailed maps with supporting concepts.
- Exports
- Your first PDF or PNG export is free; Plus exports anytime.
- Price
- Free plan: 5 creations a week, up to 3 a day. Plus: $9.99/month or $99.90/year (USD; local prices at checkout).
- Sign-up
- A free account is required before you create anything (Google or email). No credit card.
- What you can upload
- PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), plain text or Markdown, and images (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF), or type a topic. One file per creation on the free plan; several at once on Plus.
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Plan Your Curriculum Visually
Turn scattered course documents into one clear map you can read at a glance and edit as you teach.
Built From Your Own Files
Upload a syllabus, scheme of work or slides and the AI builds the unit and lesson branches for you.
Clear Scope and Sequence
Each branch shows what is taught, in what order, and how units connect to the course goals.
Quizzes and Flashcards
Turn the map into a quiz or flashcards to check what students have learned from each unit.
How to Build a Curriculum Map
Start from the material you already have, then refine the structure until it matches your course.
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Add your course material
Upload a PDF, Word or PowerPoint file, or type the course topic and main goals.
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AI builds the map
CogniGuide organizes goals, units, lessons and assessments into expandable branches.
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Refine, export and share
Expand weak units, edit wording, export a PNG or PDF, or share a link with colleagues.
What a Curriculum Mind Map Shows
A curriculum mind map is a visual overview of a course. The central node holds the course aim, and main branches cover the units, the sequence of lessons within each unit, and the assessments that check learning. Seeing the whole structure at once helps teachers spot gaps, overlaps and uneven pacing before the course begins.
- Course goals: the overall aims and outcomes the course must meet
- Units: the major topics, grouped in the order they are taught
- Lessons: the activities and content inside each unit
- Assessments: tests, projects and checkpoints linked to each unit
- Resources: readings, videos and materials used in each lesson
Use the map to plan terms, review coverage against standards, and brief colleagues. Generate a personalized curriculum map with CogniGuide from your own syllabus.
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Curriculum Mind Map Questions
Common questions about planning a course with a visual map.
What is the difference between a curriculum map and a syllabus?
A syllabus is a student-facing document with policies, dates and grading. A curriculum map is a planning view that shows how units, lessons and assessments connect across the course.
What should a curriculum map include?
Most maps include the course goals, the units in order, the main lessons or activities for each unit, and the assessments that check learning. Some add timing and resources.
Which files can I upload to build my curriculum map?
You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX) and PowerPoint (PPTX) files, text or Markdown files, or images. You can also just type a course topic.
Can I turn my curriculum map into a quiz?
Yes. CogniGuide can turn a map into a quiz to check understanding, and the same notes can become flashcards. A free plan allows 5 creations a week.