Whether you are an entrepreneur, expert, or thought leader, you need to work hard on building your portfolio. One of the things that can add a boost to your portfolio is to create an online course that proves that you are worth investing in. It will also help you to boost your brand value as well. Here are 6 tips to create a successful online course that you might want to try.
1.
Pick the Right Topic
When picking a topic, pick something that's
trendy, relevant, and interests you. It is also essential to choose something
you are enthusiastic about. You should have ample knowledge of the subject, and
you should be aware of all the latest development in your field of interest. If
you pick a topic that you have experience in, you will be able to simplify it
easily and help people understand better.
2.
Know the Market Demand
It is also a clever idea to know your target
audience and map their expectations. You need to engage with your audience by
using online and offline methods. You need to visit the Q&A websites and
read what kind of questions people are asking, which you can answer. Also, find
out what people are willing to pay for it. If making money is not the motive,
you can offer your course for free. Also, offer a free demo so that people can evaluate
your skills and teaching styles before they invest any money.
3.
Create the Right Learning Outcomes
Creating the learning outcomes is an essential
element in creating an online course. You need to tell people how your course
is able to help them. For example, tell them what skills they will be able to
gain/enhance or tell them what knowledge they will gather after completing the
course. An example of your learning outcome could be "by the end of this
course, you should be able to...."
4.
Gather the Course Content
The next step is to gather the course content
after going through endless information available on the web. After gathering
the data, create an outline, change the content to match your thoughts, edit it
thoroughly and separate it into modules. It would also be good to use infographics, audio, video, and other such forms
of content. You should also include live examples (real-life) whenever
possible.
5.
Choose the Deliverables
The next step should be to choose the
deliverable methods. We suggest a combination of real-time (synchronous) and
self-paced (asynchronous) learning. If possible, host live sessions to feel
connected with your audience. Also, use gamification to motivate the audience
and reward them when they achieve small milestones.
6.
Market it Right
Marketing is the key element of promoting a
course. You should use online and offline methods to ensure that people know
about your course and get curious about it. Use your personal and professional
network to spread the word and release teasers to keep the curiosity at its peak.
Here’s a great article on how to do it.
by Shruti , CNS Canadian News Source
Source:
https://www.thinkific.com/blog/10-steps-creating-successful-online-course/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=14507253020&utm_term=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx8itrtiD8wIVCYbICh05PA6FEAAYASAAEgJ05PD_BwE