
5 things to consider when building a website
Getting a website created and launched is a complex process, but easier with a plan.
Creating a course is the dream of many. To have something out there which can help build your audience, share your skills and earn money in your sleep. There are so many benefits to having an online course, but the trouble is knowing where to get started…
To help prepare you for creating an online course, please take a look at some of the questions below (which are covered in the Online course on How to Create an Online Course – which you can find here)
Step 1 – Vision
What are you looking to create?
What is your motivation behind creating an online course?
What impact are you looking to make with your students?
Step 2 – Audience
Who are your audience and where will you find them?
How will you get to know your audience and their needs?
Step 3 Content
What do you want to tell them?
What do they want to know and how do they learn best?
Mix it up with activities and exercises to keep it interesting
Step 4 – Presentation
Will you present it via video, audio or written?
Will it be prerecorded or delivered live?
How will you ensure your course students can keep up?
Step 5 – Technicalities
How will you deliver the content?
Where will you host materials?
How can you take payment?
How can you limit the length of time they have access to content?
Find the right course platform to you and be sure to include automated payment processes
Step 6 – Launching
How will you build up to the launch?
What will make people buy?
How will you promote the course after launching?
Design a good build-up to your launch to create a buzz, excitement and pre-sales
Step 7 – Community
How will you welcome course students?
How will you create community around your course?
How can you encourage your course students to refer others to the course?
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Work through the online modules step-by-step to design your course, understand the technical foundations, map out and present your content, and successfully launch your online course to create an additional income stream.
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