You can copy selected content—or an entire course—from one of your courses into a new Ultra course.

Video Guide

Watch the video below for a step-by-step demonstration:



Once the copy is complete, please review the transferred content, update the visibility settings and due dates, and use Student Preview before making the course available to students.

Step-by-Step Instructions


1) Open the Ultra Course: 
Log in to Blackboard and, from your Courses page, open the Ultra course where you want the copied content to appear.



2) Select “Copy Content”:
On the Course Content page, you can access the copy option in either of the following ways:
  • Click the three dots (…) in the upper-right corner and select Copy Items.
  • Click the plus sign (+) where you want to add the content, then select Copy Content.
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3) Select Your Old Course: 
A panel displaying your available courses will open on the right. Search for and select the course containing the content you want to copy.



4) Choose Your Items: 
Click the arrow next to the course name to browse its folders and content. Select the checkboxes next to the items you want to copy.



5) Start the Copy: Click Start Copy. Blackboard will transfer the selected content to your Ultra course and convert it into the Ultra format.

Once the process is complete, review the copied content to ensure that links, assessments, files, dates, and settings appear as expected.


After Copying Your Content

Once the copy is complete:
  • Check that all content has been transferred correctly.
  • Update visibility settings, links, and due dates.
  • Review assessments and Gradebook settings.
  • Use Student Preview before making the course available to students.