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"The best course I've found so far on Udemy. Many thanks" - Branislav Blatnjak
"This is the best course I've taken on Udemy. Not only is it chocked full of practical knowledge, but it is also inspiring... - Carroll Bernard
"I've watched several Udemy courses on course creation, but none of them provided what this course has provided in just a few introductory lectures. Tons of valuable tips and interesting insights I've never thought about..." - Branislav Djordjevic
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The Udemy Course Creation Blueprint is not sponsored by or affiliated with Udemy
"The best course I've found so far on Udemy. Many thanks" - Branislav Blatnjak
"This is the best course I've taken on Udemy. Not only is it chocked full of practical knowledge, but it is also inspiring... - Carroll Bernard
"I've watched several Udemy courses on course creation, but none of them provided what this course has provided in just a few introductory lectures. Tons of valuable tips and interesting insights I've never thought about..." - Branislav Djordjevic
The Udemy Course Creation Blueprint is not sponsored by or affiliated with Udemy
"The best course I've found so far on Udemy. Many thanks" - Branislav Blatnjak
"This is the best course I've taken on Udemy. Not only is it chocked full of practical knowledge, but it is also inspiring... - Carroll Bernard
"I've watched several Udemy courses on course creation, but none of them provided what this course has provided in just a few introductory lectures. Tons of valuable tips and interesting insights I've never thought about..." - Branislav Djordjevic
I've bought other courses on this subject, but they were more focused on technical aspects. This one has a different and very helpful marketing approach, so I am very glad I've enrolled." - Suzy Nobre
"Tons of valuable information in short, well structured lectures. " - Giovani Fonseca Ravagnani
"Great course. Especially the section explaining methods for "how to teach" online." - Vanissa's Art
"The information is relevant, on target and concise. The pace is just right. The instructor really knows his stuff. His tone is humorous, engaging and kind. Bravo. Very well done. This is what excellent online teaching is all about." - Rebecca Cuevas
What are your dreams?
A lot of people can't afford to ask that question.
You have bills to pay, bosses to answer to, clients to tend to, shifts you're rushing to make.
When do you have time to read a book, box Muay Thai, free dive in the Maldives, practice jazz piano, master the Argentine Tango...in Argentina?
What would it be like to share more moments with your family?
I have a proposition.
Instead of working every day, create assets that work for you.
Udemy Courses are incredibly powerful assets that anyone with an expertise can create. And the investment is minimal. I created my first, best selling course with an iPhone camera, and a less than $100 microphone.
If you make the right decisions, Udemy will sell your course to its 15+ million students and market your course across the internet.
You're reading this because you're either:
1) Someone who has never created an online course and wants a fast track to creating profitable Udemy courses
2) Someone who has an online course, but hasn't succeeded in completely replacing your income with passive income
I was able to replace my income with Udemy passive income in just a year. I've watched many of the "How to Make a Udemy Course" courses, and this course touches on many subjects that have never been talked about.
YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO:
teach, winning you 5 star reviews that shoot your course up the rankings
choose the right course topic, ensuring you have enduring success on Udemy
strategize, helping you choose 1 of 4 market strategies to dominate your niche market
build sales funnels, fattening your student roster with continuous daily traffic
write copy, converting your traffic into sales with persuasive, professional, sales copy
produce and edit videos, creating effective, high value courses people feel good buying
design promotional videos the easy way, simplifying the process of a high converting promo
exploit Udemy's search engine, rising to the top of search results to win continuous traffic
engage audiences, using vocal techniques the top Hollywood vocal coaches use
launch courses without an audience, growing from nothing to a huge following
tackle the 3 emerging Udemy trends, getting ahead of the curve on your competitors
use various internet marketing strategies, utilizing YouTube, Facebook, Reddit, and much more
Now is the right time to get into online teaching.
Companies beyond Udemy are beginning to sprout up. Skillshare, Thinkific, and Teachable are growing user bases. Amazon just started building up their online course business with Amazon Video Direct.
A lot of content creators on YouTube are migrating to online course content because they see the profitability there as YouTube revenue dries up.
And more and more people are turning to e-learning, especially Udemy, as Udemy works to continuously improve the reputation and quality of its marketplace.
Don't wait for people in your niche to get a head start on you, build you course first and gain the advantage
If you're interested in online teaching at all, Udemy is a great place to start learning online course creation.
In this course I'm going to teach you how to succeed on Udemy. And I want to teach you how to succeed in the long term by creating courses that nobody can beat with the right strategy that helps you dominate your market.
So do you have a talent?
Is there a subject you're passionate about?
Are you great at researching and putting together content?
If the answer is "Yes", and you're ready to put in the hard work, you're ready to start your Udemy journey today.
This course is backed by Udemy's 30 day money back guarantee.
If you're not happy for any reason you will be refunded in full.
I'm confident that you'll find this is the best Udemy Course Creation Course out there and that the unique insights found in this course you won't find anywhere else.
I'm excited to watch you take your first step as a Udemy instructor and I hope to see you on the inside.
- Rob
What's inside
Learning objectives
- Plan out the best curriculum and marketplace strategy to win on udemy
- Choose a winning course topic
- Choose the right equipment and software and get courses approved by udemy quality checkers
- Produce high quality video content that gets approved by udemy quality checkers
- Build a steady stream of passive income with sales funnel infrastructure
- Understand and use the principles of copywriting to create high converting courses
- Learn how i consistently earn 5 star ratings with my professional teaching method
- Execute successful course launches that flood your class with initial students
- Speak like an professional orator and earn a high engagement score
- Enter the virtuous growth cycle for continuous passive growth
- Plan out the best curriculum and marketplace strategy to win on udemy
- Choose a winning course topic
- Choose the right equipment and software and get courses approved by udemy quality checkers
- Produce high quality video content that gets approved by udemy quality checkers
- Build a steady stream of passive income with sales funnel infrastructure
- Understand and use the principles of copywriting to create high converting courses
- Learn how i consistently earn 5 star ratings with my professional teaching method
- Execute successful course launches that flood your class with initial students
- Speak like an professional orator and earn a high engagement score
- Enter the virtuous growth cycle for continuous passive growth
Syllabus
In this lecture I show you how I used business strategy to find my place in the marketplace and get a lot of students.
Second helpful practice activity!
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Syllabus
In this lecture I show you how I used business strategy to find my place in the marketplace and get a lot of students.
Second helpful practice activity!
My first year on Udemy. From $23/month to replacing my total income.
Introduce yourself to the class!
How making money on Udemy actually works. In this course I show you how instructors make money on Udemy, and what the "game" of Udemy is.
In this lecture I go over the one most overlooked power of Udemy promotion.
Entering the virtuous cycle is the best case scenario for a Udemy instructor and will get your income to become truly passive! Here are the 3 requirements you need to enter the virtuous cycle.
First helpful practice activity!
Learn the importance of the 12 minute mark and how to best utilize the first 12 minutes of your course.
In this lecture I discuss how your virtuous cycle of passive income can die and what you can do to prevent this.
There is a "big pricing" secret on Udemy that new users do not know about. Here I talk about the big pricing secret and what it means for you. I also show real hard data on my sales and my experience with pricing.
Refunds are wonderful! Learn why in this lecture.
Udemy has three big trends that are emerging. Take advantage of these trends! Huge opportunities await.
Real proof that people don't want to learn from experts.
The big question. What do you teach?
Is your course topic in high demand? Is your course topic in a very competitive category? Let's find out.
The four winning strategies! Figure out which strategy is best for your topic.
How important is production quality? Do you need to buy expensive equipment and spend time learning fancy software? Answers in this lecture.
In this lecture we go over how to produce a PowerPoint course.
In this lecture we go over how to produce a demonstration based course.
Third helpful practice activity!
Your equipment setup is important! Learn the habits of Udemy Instructors that are video making machines!
Your production process is important! Learn the habits of Udemy Instructors that are video making machines!
This works on YouTube. Not Udemy.
What I learned from Viral Video creators and why the Title is so important.
Learn the concept of benefits and how you can leverage that to your...benefit!
Learn how to use Drew Eric Whitman's Life Force 8 to get tons of sales! These are the 8 hardwired biological desires we human's have.
Learn how to use Drew Eric Whitman's 9 Learned Wants to get tons of sales! These are the 9 wants we've learned growing up.
Learn where your course falls on the commoditization / differentiation spectrum and what that means for your title.
Fourth helpful practice activity!
Teaching ability is the ultimate competitive advantage on Udemy. Learn why.
This is the most important phrase you will hear regarding teaching.
In this lecture we talk about the importance of the "helicopter ride".
Learn how to create the correct scope for your course and what happens if you get this wrong.
There are two forces you need to balance! If you balance them and hit the sweet spot you will start racking up 5 star review after 5 star review.
Learn how the assumptions plays a huge role in how your student interprets what you're saying and how to best address this.
Ideas color ideas! See how this works.
Learn how the example is used as a bridge to get from an idea to a new assumption.
Learn the three ways to reinforce an idea.
A.I.E.R! Don't forget it.
Learn who you should be speaking to when you give a lecture.
Learn about the danger of using idioms.
Learn how to maximize your engagement score!
Learn how to use melody to engage your students.
Learn how to use connectivity to engage your students.
Learn how to use inflection to engage your students.
Learn how to use cadence to engage your students.
Learn how to use volume to engage your students.
It's time to apply what you've learned!
Fifth helpful practice activity!
In this lecture I talk about where in your Udemy Course great copywriting is important.
In this lecture I talk about how to use curiosity to get people to buy your course.
The sixth helpful practice activity!
The importance of generating interest and how to do it.
Tips on how to write clear and concisely.
How to draw the reader into your long form copywriting.
The power of the length is strength principle and how to use it!
Get the prospective student to act!
Learn how to optimize your course for Flesch-Kincaid and make it much more readable.
The promotion video formula.
Learn the tricks of the trade! These are the resources successful instructors are using that Udemy doesn't mention.
How to get a free custom course image.
Learn the main goal you should be shooting for when you launch your course.
Learn phase 1 of your launch.
Learn phase 2a of your launch.
Learn phase 2b of your launch.
Learn phase 3 of your launch.
Learn how to generate feedback quickly!
Learn the importance of sales funnels, what they are, and how to think about them.
Don't make this costly mistake!
How to funnel traffic from Q&A websites the most efficient and effective way.
The coupon video trick.
Learn the two types of successful YouTube videos.
What is the difference between a YouTube video and a Udemy lecture video? See here.
How to you create an appealing thumbnail that people want to click on?
How do you feed your YouTube video and make it grow.
Learn how to navigate the wonderful world of Reddit and get tons of students in the process!
The hidden funnel of Reddit.
Seventh helpful practice activity!
The power of the FREE funnel.
Blogs are important! See why.
Even more funnels to build.
Thank you so much for taking my course! Excited to see what you come up with!
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Activities
Review Basic Marketing Principles
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Reinforce your understanding of fundamental marketing concepts to better grasp the course's sales and promotional strategies.
Browse courses on
Marketing Fundamentals
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Review the 4 Ps of marketing: Product, Price, Place, and Promotion.
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Study the concept of target audience and market segmentation.
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Familiarize yourself with basic marketing terminology.
Read 'Building a StoryBrand' by Donald Miller
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Learn how to craft a compelling narrative around your course to attract more students.
View
Building a StoryBrand 2.0: Clarify Your Message...
on Amazon
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Read the book and take notes on key concepts.
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Apply the StoryBrand framework to your own course idea.
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Refine your course description and marketing materials based on the book's principles.
Create a Sample Course Outline
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Solidify your understanding of course structure and content planning by creating a detailed outline for a potential Udemy course.
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Choose a topic you are passionate about and have expertise in.
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Identify your target audience and their learning needs.
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Develop a module-based structure with clear learning objectives.
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Outline the content for each lecture, including key concepts and examples.
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Record a Short Sample Lecture
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Practice your teaching and delivery skills by recording a short lecture on a topic related to your potential course.
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Choose a specific topic from your course outline.
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Prepare a script or outline for your lecture.
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Record yourself delivering the lecture, focusing on clarity and engagement.
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Review the recording and identify areas for improvement.
Design a Course Promotion Video
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Apply your knowledge of video editing and marketing to create a compelling promotional video for your course.
Show steps
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Write a script that highlights the key benefits of your course.
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Gather footage, including sample lectures and testimonials.
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Edit the video using video editing software.
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Add music, text overlays, and other visual elements.
Read 'Expert Secrets' by Russell Brunson
Show steps
Learn how to build a loyal following and sell your expertise through online courses.
View
Expert Secrets
on Amazon
Show steps
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Read the book and identify key strategies for building a following.
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Apply the book's principles to your own course and marketing efforts.
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Develop a plan for building a community around your course.
Join a Course Creator Peer Group
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Participate in a peer group to share ideas, get feedback, and learn from other aspiring course creators.
Show steps
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Find an online or local community of course creators.
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Attend meetings or participate in online discussions.
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Share your course ideas and get feedback from other members.
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Offer your own insights and support to other course creators.
Review Basic Marketing Principles
Show steps
Reinforce your understanding of fundamental marketing concepts to better grasp the course's sales and promotional strategies.
Browse courses on
Marketing Fundamentals
Show steps
- Review the 4 Ps of marketing: Product, Price, Place, and Promotion.
- Study the concept of target audience and market segmentation.
- Familiarize yourself with basic marketing terminology.
Read 'Building a StoryBrand' by Donald Miller
Show steps
Learn how to craft a compelling narrative around your course to attract more students.
View
Building a StoryBrand 2.0: Clarify Your Message...
on Amazon
Show steps
- Read the book and take notes on key concepts.
- Apply the StoryBrand framework to your own course idea.
- Refine your course description and marketing materials based on the book's principles.
Create a Sample Course Outline
Show steps
Solidify your understanding of course structure and content planning by creating a detailed outline for a potential Udemy course.
Show steps
- Choose a topic you are passionate about and have expertise in.
- Identify your target audience and their learning needs.
- Develop a module-based structure with clear learning objectives.
- Outline the content for each lecture, including key concepts and examples.
Record a Short Sample Lecture
Show steps
Practice your teaching and delivery skills by recording a short lecture on a topic related to your potential course.
Show steps
- Choose a specific topic from your course outline.
- Prepare a script or outline for your lecture.
- Record yourself delivering the lecture, focusing on clarity and engagement.
- Review the recording and identify areas for improvement.
Design a Course Promotion Video
Show steps
Apply your knowledge of video editing and marketing to create a compelling promotional video for your course.
Show steps
- Write a script that highlights the key benefits of your course.
- Gather footage, including sample lectures and testimonials.
- Edit the video using video editing software.
- Add music, text overlays, and other visual elements.
Read 'Expert Secrets' by Russell Brunson
Show steps
Learn how to build a loyal following and sell your expertise through online courses.
View
Expert Secrets
on Amazon
Show steps
- Read the book and identify key strategies for building a following.
- Apply the book's principles to your own course and marketing efforts.
- Develop a plan for building a community around your course.
Join a Course Creator Peer Group
Show steps
Participate in a peer group to share ideas, get feedback, and learn from other aspiring course creators.
Show steps
- Find an online or local community of course creators.
- Attend meetings or participate in online discussions.
- Share your course ideas and get feedback from other members.
- Offer your own insights and support to other course creators.
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