Learn to Design Your Own Online Courses

Module 1: Finding A Platform

• Creating your own website
• Comparing features of different platforms
• Choosing a platform that meets your needs
• Pricing and budgeting

Module 2: Identifying A Market

• Understanding the market
• Identifying potential niches
• Finding and creating a USP
• Conducting market research

Module 3: Choosing Your Format

• Text
• Audio
• Video
• Interactive
• Mixed media
• Other options

Module 4: Planning And Outlining Content

• Learning objectives
• Student perspective
• Structuring for content
• Structuring for interest

Module 5: Conducting Research

• Setting research objectives
• Conveying expertise
• Checking and cross-referencing
• Managing research time

Module 6: Writing Content

• Voice, tone and style
• General writing advice
• Writing video scripts
• Writing audio scripts
• Assessments and other interactive features

Module 7: Recording Audio And Video Content

• Equipment
• Recording
• Editing
• Screencasting

Module 8: Formatting Content

• Weekly/time-based format
• Topics format
• Other formats
• Presentation
• Branding

Module 9: Promoting And Marketing Your Course

• Free tasters
• Blogging
• Social media
• Newsletters and email lists
• eBooks

Module 10: Pricing And Sales To Make Your Course Profitable

• Marketplace price standards
• The value of the course
• Discounts
• Multiple pricing tiers
• Recurring payments