Create a course. Isn’t that expensive? And only experts can create courses? There are many sources of information about how to create courses. And in some cases, you may be tempted to think it’s a daunting, stressful, and tasking process that requires money and lots of skills that the average person cannot venture into. You would soon realize how easy it is to create and launch a course, even with no money.
An online course is one of the best ways to help others learn as well as grow your brand. Gone are the days when one needed to enroll in an educational institution if they wanted to learn something or acquire a skill. Today, there are lots of ways people learn and the internet is playing a big role. It takes a few key things and you are ready to launch your course. In a week, you could be one of the newest course creators on the internet. Sounds crazy? Let’s get started with the basics…
What is an Online Course?
An online course is a course delivered through the internet. Online courses are revolutionizing education and changing what we consider learning and how it is done. Online learning is achieved with online courses and now, you can learn almost anything online. You can access world-renowned experts in fields that you may never have met physically for a lecture. But with online learning and courses, you can benefit from the knowledge of mentors and thought leaders. The popular way to access online courses is through Mass Open Online Courses or MOOCs platforms like Coursera and edX. However, you aren’t limited to these two. There are several other platforms that allow almost anybody to create and sell a course. And we will show you just how to Get. Started. With. Your. Course.
Steps to Creating Your First Online Course
1. Perform A “Profitable Course” Idea Research
Figuring out which niche to create your course in could be as simple as looking at what you already do. If you are a developer, you can create a course on how to create mobile apps and build websites. If you are a consultant, you could create a course on your area of expertise. And if you are a graphic designer, you could create a course on how to use Photoshop to create a logo. These are options when you are in a niche with lots of interest and you are almost sure it will attract some interested buyers/learners. However, it may not be simple if you aren’t sure of your niche or if people have enough interest to buy a course on it. Most people who take courses want to learn something to make money. You should factor that in when thinking about the niche you come up with.
Simple ways to research a niche.
- Send a survey
- Ask your social followers
- Visit Forums Quora, Reddit, Stack Overflow, etc.
Top Online Course Niches to Consider
- Fitness Niche
- Art Niche
- Parenting Niche
- Decorating Niche
- Fashion Niche
- Writing Niche
- Personal Finance Niche
- Cooking Niche
- Beauty Niche
- Online Marketing Niche
- Coding Niche
- Self-Improvement Niche
- Foreign Languages Niche
- Healthy Lifestyle Niche
- Life and Career Coaching Niche