When to Create a Course
You've taught the same material 10+ times Students ask for recordings You have proven results You want to scale beyond hours
The 30-Day Course Creation Sprint
Week 1: Planning - Outline transformation promise - Map curriculum (6-8 modules) - Identify exercises and resources - Research competition pricing
Week 2: Content Creation - Record 2 modules per day - Keep videos 5-10 minutes - Create accompanying worksheets - Design simple slides
Week 3: Platform Setup - Choose course platform - Upload all content - Set up payment processing - Create sales page
Week 4: Launch - Soft launch to email list - Offer founding member discount - Collect feedback - Refine and officially launch
Course Creation Best Practices
Video Quality Basics - Good lighting (face a window) - Clear audio (use earbuds minimum) - Stable camera (stack books if needed) - Clean background (or use virtual) - Test 1-minute video first
Content Structure - Hook in first 30 seconds - One concept per video - Show, don't just tell - Include action steps - Recap key points
Engagement Boosters - Quizzes after each module - Downloadable resources - Implementation challenges - Student success stories - Regular content updates