public void Participate(string userId, int courseId)
        {
            CourseUsers courseUsers = repository.CourseUsers
                                      .FirstOrDefault(c => c.AppUserId == userId && c.CourseId == courseId);

            if (courseUsers == null)
            {
                //add user to course
                repository.AddUserToCourse(userId, courseId);

                //notification
                _ = ShowNewUserNotification(userId, courseId);

                _ = HideParticipateBtn(userId, courseId);
            }
        }