Unlike a Home Page, which is password-protected, a Welcome Page may be viewed by anyone interested in finding out about your course. So, a Welcome Page is designed as a brief snap shot of your course open to the entire world.
Students often go through a lot of research before they pick a course.
Think of the page design, background colors and a banner. I ntroduce yourself and your course . Have the course title, your name and your contact information. This is really important, as students may want to reach you to know more. It may be a good idea to include your picture.