Lesson 1.2: Creating Your Learner Account
Creating a learner account on StuNet Gambia is the first step toward accessing your courses, tracking your progress, and earning certificates. This lesson will guide you through the entire process — from registration to verification — and help you complete your first practical task.
1. Step‑by‑Step Registration
StuNet Gambia is designed to make registration simple and fast. Follow these steps to create your learner account:
Step 1: Visit the Website
Open your browser and go to: www.stunetgambia.com
You will land on the homepage where you will see the buttons “Join For Free” and “Find Courses.”
Step 2: Click “Join For Free”
This button takes you directly to the registration page.
Step 3: Enter Your Basic Information
You will be asked to provide:
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Full Name
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Email Address
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Phone Number (optional but recommended)
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Password (create a strong password you can remember)
Step 4: Agree to Terms
Tick the box to accept the platform’s terms of use and privacy policy.
Step 5: Submit Your Registration
Click “Create Account” to complete the initial signup.
If everything is correct, you will be redirected to your learner dashboard.
2. Profile Setup and Verification
After creating your account, the next step is to complete your learner profile. This helps instructors understand your learning needs and ensures your certificates display your correct information.
a. Add Your Personal Details
Inside your dashboard, go to Profile Settings and fill in:
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Your full legal name
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Date of birth
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Gender
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Country and city
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A short bio (optional)
b. Upload a Profile Photo
A clear photo helps instructors and classmates identify you. Use:
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A simple background
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A front‑facing headshot
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Good lighting
c. Verify Your Email
StuNet Gambia will send a verification link to your email. Click the link to activate your account fully.
Why verification matters:
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It protects your account
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It ensures you receive course updates
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It allows you to recover your password
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It validates your certificates
d. Set Your Learning Preferences
You can choose:
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Preferred subjects
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Learning goals
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Notification settings
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Language preferences
This helps the platform recommend the right courses for you.
3. Practical Task: Create Your Account and Log In
To complete this lesson, you must perform the following task:
Task Instructions
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Go to www.stunetgambia.com
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Click “Join For Free”
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Register using your real details
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Verify your email
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Log in to your dashboard
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Take a screenshot of your dashboard (optional for instructors)
What You Should See After Logging In
Your dashboard will display:
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Your name
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Your profile picture (if uploaded)
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“My Courses” section
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“Browse Courses” button
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Notifications
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Progress tracking bar
This confirms that your account is active and ready for learning.
Lesson Summary
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
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Create a learner account on StuNet Gambia
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Set up and verify your profile
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Log in and access your dashboard
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Understand the importance of verification and profile completion