Hello tehealing,
I noticed that you have created 5 support topics for the same problem. I suggest to you that we try to resolve your problem in this topic.
I see that you have a conflict between some plugins. To know the source of your problem, I suggest that you:
1) install a new wordpress;
2) install studypress;
3) use studypress (create courses, lessons, …);
3.1) if the plugin is working well, install your other plugins and if there is a conflict, tell me which plugin you use;
3.2) if the plugin is not working before that install other plugins, explain me which feature is not working.
For information, the message “Please contact your administrator for create a course” apears when you try to create a new lesson or a quiz when you have no courses created. This message apears even if you are an administrator.
Best regards,
Studypress Team.