I’ve just launched Triple Cash which teaches how to easily write a book by creating an online workshop and then packaging both the book and workshop into a high-ticket online course.
Creating any or all of those is, in my opinion, the best way to make recurring, passive income online.
Why?
Because you own the race course.
You create and own the component parts and retain all of the profits.
It’s a far more stable path than relying on affiliate income or other, often questionable methods which offer no chance to build and scale.
With that in mind, your newsletter this week gives you resources to help you create that online course although, hand on heart, I feel the Triple Cash method outshines all of them.
Here are the steps to creating a successful online course:
Step 1: Define Your Course and Audience
First things first, know what you’re teaching and who you’re teaching it to. It’s absolutely vital you know your target audience…here’s how to do that:
As for defining your course subject matter and making it engaging, take a look at this:
https://www.hostinger.co.uk/tutorials/how-to-create-online-course
Step 2: Organize Your Knowledge
Got a ton of info swirling in your head? It’s time to systematize it!
Organizing your knowledge helps not only in structuring your course effectively but also in ensuring you’ve got enough material to cover the basics and then some.
Learn how to do that here:
https://www.learndash.com/how-to-organize-your-online-course-content/
And here:
Step 3: Crafting an Engaging Online Course Outline
Mapping out your course is like drawing the blueprint of a house. Start by defining the primary learning outcome, then list the necessary skills your students need to achieve it.
This approach helps you create a structured and effective course outline, paving the way for meaningful learning experience.
Learn how to do that here:
Free Tools!
Now, for the fun part – free tools that will make your course creation journey even smoother:
Graphics and Design: Canva is your go-to for creating course visuals and graphics without breaking the bank…it’s also my secret weapon in Triple Cash:
Video Editing: Veed.io offers an intuitive way to edit your videos, add subtitles, and more for nada:
Landing Pages: ConvertKit helps you build stunning landing pages for your course:
https://convertkit.com/resources/blog/create-landing-page-without-website
While Online Course Host offers a 30 day trial for nada:
And there are 11 more online course platforms here that won’t cost you a bean:
https://www.thinkific.com/blog/best-free-online-course-platforms/
- Video Hosting: Vimeo offers both no cost and paid options for high-quality video hosting, ensuring your content looks professional and is easily accessible…it’s what I use.
- Live Elements: Zoom can add a live, interactive element to your course, perfect for webinars or monthly catch-ups with your students
- Email Marketing: ConvertKit makes nurturing leads and engaging with your course participants seamless, with tons of customizable templates for your campaign and, again, has a great basic plan.
Additional Free eLearning Tools:
For everything from audio editing to animations, there are loads of free tools at your disposal:
- Audio: Audacity is an open-source software perfect for recording and editing audio files
- Video: DaVinci’s Resolve is a great no cost editor:
- https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve
- Assessments: Google Forms allows you to create surveys and quizzes easily, organizing results into a spreadsheet for easy analysis
Creating your first online course is a journey of discovery, creativity, and, yes, a bit of trial and error. But with the right tools and a structured approach, you’re well on your way to sharing your knowledge with the world and making an impact.
Remember, the most successful courses are those that are not only informative but also engaging and responsive to the needs of the learners.
And, as you’ve seen here, you can create one without spending a penny…
Your TED talk this week gives you 5 lessons on happiness…each one is a gift:
