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Course Evaluation Form Template

Run end-of-course evaluations without expensive survey software. This template asks the questions that improve teaching: how the content landed, how the instructor performed, whether the pace was right, and what students would change for next time.

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About this template

A course evaluation is the bridge between teaching one cohort and improving the next. The questions you ask determine what you can act on — vague feedback like "the course was good" doesn't help anyone, but specific feedback about pace, clarity, and content match gives you a clear list of changes to make before the next session.

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This template focuses on the questions that produce actionable feedback. The overall rating gives you a headline number. The content-match question reveals whether the course delivered on its description, which is critical for online courses where students decide based on a sales page. The instructor effectiveness, pace, and clarity questions are the operational ratings — they tell you how to teach better, not just whether students were happy. The recommendation question is the strongest leading indicator of word-of-mouth growth. And the open-ended fields surface specific suggestions you'd never get from rating scales alone.

formformform makes course evaluations free and unlimited, which matters for educators running multiple courses or sessions. Embed the form in your LMS, link it from a course wrap-up page, or send by email at the end of the term. Every response lands in your dashboard where you can review individual feedback or export the whole set to look for patterns. For instructors who want to improve every cohort, it's the simplest tool that does the job.

12 fields to make your own8 required in this starting form

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Use your own copy to change labels, remove questions and add the details you need. Try the preview alongside this guide to see what respondents will be asked.

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The questions, explained

Fields in this template

Review the starting questions and choices. You can change them in your own copy.

  • Short answerRequired

    Course Name

    Introduction to Statistics

  • Short answerRequired

    Instructor

    Dr. Jane Smith

  • Short answerOptional

    Term / Session

    Fall 2026

  • Single choiceRequired

    Overall, how would you rate the course?

    5 choices
    • Excellent
    • Good
    • Average
    • Below average
    • Poor
  • Single choiceRequired

    How well did the course content match the description?

    5 choices
    • Exactly as described
    • Mostly
    • Somewhat
    • Not really
    • Not at all
  • Single choiceRequired

    How would you rate the instructor's effectiveness?

    5 choices
    • Excellent
    • Good
    • Average
    • Below average
    • Poor
  • Single choiceRequired

    How would you rate the pace of the course?

    5 choices
    • Too slow
    • A bit slow
    • Just right
    • A bit fast
    • Too fast
  • Single choiceRequired

    How clear were the assignments and expectations?

    5 choices
    • Very clear
    • Mostly clear
    • Sometimes unclear
    • Often unclear
    • Very unclear
  • Single choiceRequired

    How likely are you to recommend this course?

    5 choices
    • Very likely
    • Likely
    • Neutral
    • Unlikely
    • Very unlikely
  • Long answerOptional

    What did you find most valuable?

    Topics, exercises, or moments that helped you learn.

  • Long answerOptional

    What could be improved?

    Suggestions for future sessions of this course.

  • Long answerOptional

    Anything else?

    Other comments or feedback for the instructor.

Where it fits

Who uses this template

Suggested uses, and why this starting point can help. Adapt the questions to your own process.

University instructors

Give participants a clear set of questions and keep the information together, making it easier to prepare, respond and follow up. Review “Instructor” in particular and adapt it to the detail you need.

Course creators

Use this as a starting point when you need the same essential information from each person. Review the questions against your process before sharing your copy. Review “Term / Session” in particular and adapt it to the detail you need.

Online educators

Give participants a clear set of questions and keep the information together, making it easier to prepare, respond and follow up. Review “Overall, how would you rate the course?” in particular and adapt it to the detail you need.

Bootcamps

Use this as a starting point when you need the same essential information from each person. Review the questions against your process before sharing your copy. Review “How well did the course content match the description?” in particular and adapt it to the detail you need.

Training companies

Turn initial interest into information you can review. Use the answers to prepare a relevant follow-up and decide whether the opportunity fits your work. Review “How would you rate the instructor's effectiveness?” in particular and adapt it to the detail you need.

Corporate L&D teams

Replace scattered requests with a consistent starting point. The answers help you understand the work, identify gaps and prepare a follow-up. Review “How would you rate the pace of the course?” in particular and adapt it to the detail you need.

K-12 teachers

Give participants a clear set of questions and keep the information together, making it easier to prepare, respond and follow up. Review “How clear were the assignments and expectations?” in particular and adapt it to the detail you need.

Workshop leaders

Gather the details needed before making arrangements. Consistent answers help you spot special requirements and prepare the next step. Review “How likely are you to recommend this course?” in particular and adapt it to the detail you need.

What's included

Course, instructor, and term identification
Overall rating, content match, and instructor effectiveness
Pace and clarity scales
Recommendation likelihood
Open-ended fields for what worked and what didn't
Free with unlimited responses
Embeds in any LMS or learning portal

How to create a course evaluation form

  1. 1

    Click "Use this template" to add the course evaluation to your free formformform account.

  2. 2

    Update the heading and intro paragraph with your course name and a personal note from the instructor.

  3. 3

    Add or modify questions to fit your specific course type — online, in-person, technical, creative, etc.

  4. 4

    Add a hidden field for the cohort or session number so you can compare evaluations across runs.

  5. 5

    Set notifications to your inbox so you can watch responses come in.

  6. 6

    Publish and embed — share the link in your LMS, end-of-course email, or final class slide.

Best practices for your course evaluation form

Send the evaluation while the experience is fresh

within the last week of the course is ideal. Memory fades fast.

Make most questions optional except the overall rating

long required surveys produce shallow answers and low completion rates.

Include open-ended questions

rating scales tell you what, but only open-ended fields tell you why.

Compare cohorts

looking at evaluations side by side reveals trends that one-off feedback misses.

Act on feedback

students notice when their suggestions show up in the next session, and it builds long-term loyalty.

Share aggregate results with students

even a short "here's what we changed based on your feedback" email turns evaluation into a two-way conversation.

Frequently asked questions

Is this course evaluation form free?

Yes. You can collect unlimited course evaluations for free, with no trial period and no credit card required.

Can responses be anonymous?

Yes. The form doesn't ask for student names, so responses are anonymous by default. Tell students clearly in the intro paragraph to encourage honest feedback.

Can I use this for online courses on Teachable, Thinkific, or Kajabi?

Yes. Use the embed code or share the link as the final lesson in your course or in a wrap-up email after completion.

Can I customize the questions for my course type?

Absolutely. Edit, add, or remove questions to fit your course — academic, professional development, creative, technical, or anything else.

Can I compare results across multiple cohorts?

Yes. Add a hidden field for the cohort or session, then export responses and group by that field to see how each session compared.

Can I share aggregate results with students or administration?

Yes. Export submissions from your dashboard and summarize the results in a report or email. For ongoing transparency, share a short "here's what we changed" update with each new cohort.

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