How To Create Online Courses - the Ultimate Starting Guide

Creating an online course can provide a flexible and convenient learning experience for students, and can also increase the reach and impact of a teacher's expertise.

The 7 learning styles are visual, auditory, kinesthetic, reading/writing, verbal, and mathematical. Each student has a unique combination of learning styles, and catering to all of these styles can enhance their learning experience.

Real-time recording is done live, while scripted recording is pre-recorded. Real-time recording is more interactive and can allow for immediate feedback and engagement with students, but scripted recording allows for more editing and refining of the material before it is shared with students.

Curriculum brainstorming is the process of creating and planning the content of a course. This can involve researching and selecting relevant topics, determining learning objectives, and identifying activities and assessments that will help students meet those objectives.

Start to add structure to your budding course... and then bring it all the way from and Introduction, to a wrap Up Review!

This unit will cover the technical aspects of using green screens in video production. Students will learn how to properly set up and light a green screen, how to key out the green background in post-production, and how to composite the desired background into the video. They will also learn about common mistakes to avoid and tips for achieving professional-looking results. The unit will include hands-on exercises and practice using industry-standard software such as Adobe Premiere and iMovie

This unit will explore the concept of branding and its importance in creating a strong and recognizable identity for your course. Students will learn the fundamentals of branding, including creating a brand strategy, developing a visual identity, and creating messaging that resonates with your target audience. They will also learn how to apply these concepts to their course, including creating a branded course website, marketing materials, and social media presence. The unit will include case studies and hands-on exercises to help students develop their own brand and apply it to their course.

This unit will cover the strategies and techniques for building and maintaining an email list for your course. Students will learn about the importance of email marketing in reaching and engaging with their target audience.  They will also learn how to create effective email campaigns and how to use segmentation and automation to personalize the email content and improve engagement. The unit will include hands-on exercises, real-world examples and best practices for email marketing.

This unit will cover the art and science of writing persuasive and effective copy for your course and marketing materials. Students will learn the key principles of copywriting, including understanding the audience, creating a compelling headline, and using storytelling to engage the reader. They will also learn about different types of copywriting, such as sales copy, email copy, and social media copy, and how to optimize their copy for different platforms and channels. The unit will include hands-on exercises, real-world examples, and critiques of students' own copywriting efforts.

Learn Marketing in the modern age! This unit goes through tons of practical tips for you, including Facebook Ads and Social Media Hacks!

Guys, another great tip -

1. Generate related keyword ideas Search for your main keywords on Google using an SEO tool like the Keyword Surfer Chrome plugin to get a large list of related keywords you can incorporate into your CLP. The plugin does a great job of giving you both keyword ideas and their search volume, which will help you understand what users are interested in learning.

How to Launch your online course! And maximize the tools you've already put in place!

This unit will cover the benefits and strategies for building partnerships with other content creators, influencers, and businesses related to your course. Students will learn how to identify and reach out to potential partners, as well as how to negotiate and maintain a successful partnership. They will also learn how to leverage these partnerships to expand their reach and credibility, and how to create win-win scenarios for all parties involved. The unit will include case studies of successful partnerships, practical exercises, and best practices for creating mutually beneficial partnerships.