The Complete Checklist
Checklist: How to create your first course from scratch
Intro
9 steps from zero to launch 🚀
Welcome to our guide to creating your first cause. From naming to launch, we'll give you tips, tools and insights you need to get live.
Naming
Decide on the name of your course
Your course's name is the first thing people will see, and it's got to grab attention while also conveying what the course is all about.
To start, jot down the core outcomes your course will deliver.
What transformation are you promising?
Use this as a springboard to brainstorm a list of potential names.
Get creative, but keep it simple and direct. Remember, you want the name to resonate with your target audience, so consider their pain points and aspirations.
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Thinkific
Course name generator
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Format
Decide course format
Choosing the format of your course is crucial. It's not just about what you teach, but how you deliver it. Whether it's video lectures, text-based modules, or interactive webinars, the format will deeply impact your students' experience and engagement.
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Video
Video lectures offer a dynamic, engaging way to teach, allowing for visuals and real-time demonstrations.
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Text based
Text-based courses provide a self-paced, focused learning experience, ideal for detailed, written content.
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In-person
In-person courses facilitate direct interaction, enabling real-time feedback and a more hands-on learning experience.
Plan
Decide areas to cover
Deciding which areas to cover in your course sets the framework for your entire curriculum. Start by identifying the key outcomes you want your students to achieve.
Then, reverse engineer these outcomes into specific topics and subtopics. This way, you ensure that every piece of content serves a purpose and moves the student closer to their end goal.
Tight
No fluff. Every lesson should serve a purpose and contribute to the course's main goal.
Relevant
Ensure content directly addresses the needs and pain points of your target audience.
Impactful
The areas you cover should deliver noticeable results or transformations, making the learning experience valuable.
Create
Write and film content
Writing the content for your course is where your expertise truly comes to life. This is the stage where you transform your outline into actual lessons.
Notion
A versatile tool for organizing your course outline and notes all in one place.
Descript
If you're recording a video-based course, there's probably no video recording and editing tool as handy as descript.
ChatGPT
Use ChatGPT to brainstorm ideas and refine your language.
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