Skip to main contentMapademics offers three flexible ways to import your data, each designed for different use cases and workflows. Choose the method that best fits your data source and importing needs.
Import Methods
Full Import
Best for: Structured data in spreadsheets, bulk operations, migrating from existing systems
Import complete organizational data including programs, courses, instructors, course sections, and credentials using our Excel template. This method is ideal when you have structured data ready to import in bulk.
- Import all entity types in one operation
- Handle relationships between entities automatically
- Resolve conflicts with existing data
- Upload syllabi URLs for automatic processing
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Course Import
Best for: Online syllabi, quick single-course imports, exploratory data entry
Paste syllabus URLs and let AI automatically extract course information including title, code, instructor, and section details. Perfect for adding courses one-by-one or in small batches.
- AI automatically extracts course details from syllabi
- Match with existing courses and instructors
- Detect and prevent duplicates
- Optional immediate skills extraction
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Job Import
Best for: Job posting URLs, building job market data, employer partnerships
Import job postings by pasting URLs. AI extracts job details including title, employer, salary range, locations, and occupation codes to build your job market intelligence.
- AI automatically extracts job details
- Match with existing employers
- Identify locations and occupation codes
- Optional immediate skills extraction
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Which Import Mode Should I Use?
Choose Full Import When:
- You have data in Excel or CSV format
- You’re migrating from another system
- You need to import many courses at once
- You want to import programs, credentials, and relationships
- You have structured data with consistent formatting
Choose Course Import When:
- You have publicly accessible syllabus URLs
- You’re adding courses individually or in small batches
- You want AI to extract course information automatically
- You don’t have pre-structured data
- You want to quickly explore the platform
Choose Job Import When:
- You have job posting URLs to analyze
- You’re building job market data for specific employers
- You want to track relevant occupations for your programs
- You need to demonstrate career alignment
All three import modes support skills extraction from the imported content:
- Full Import: Automatically creates background jobs for syllabi with URLs
- Course Import: Optional checkbox to extract skills immediately after import
- Job Import: Optional checkbox to extract skills immediately after import
Skills extraction uses AI to identify the competencies and learning outcomes from your syllabi and job descriptions, enabling gap analysis and program alignment reporting.
Learn more about skills extraction →
Import History and Tracking
For Full Import, all operations are logged and can be reviewed in the Import History page. This provides:
- Complete audit trail of all imports
- Detailed results showing what was created, updated, or skipped
- Failed items with error messages
- Background job links for syllabus processing
Next Steps
Ready to start importing? Choose your method and follow the detailed guide:
If you encounter issues during import, check our troubleshooting guide. 
