The Essential Guide to Creating Your First Online Course

Name: The Essential Guide to Creating Your First Online Course
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Are you feeling too overwhelmed to start? Learn all you need to know with this 1 hour, hands-on course.

Created byImpaque .

Last updated 3/2023

English

What you'll learn

8 sections • 44 lectures • 1h 6m total length

Welcome0:30
Explore the essentials of building your first online course, designed for beginners, with guidance from a digital strategy consultant.
The growth of online learning1:29
Course outline0:53

Lesson 1.0 - Module 1 outline0:24
Lesson 1.1 - Teaching online3:33
Learn how online teaching aligns with in-person objectives while adapting presentation styles to maintain attention, embrace interactive strategies, and leverage broader reach, flexibility, and clear online communication expectations.
Lesson 1.2 - Identify your target audience1:19
Lesson 1.3 - Instructional design model3:13
Lesson 1.4 - Summary of Module 10:31

Lesson 3.0 - Module 3 outline0:39
Lesson 3.1 - Brainstorm and research content1:18
Lesson 3.2 - Create course structure1:02
Lesson 3.3 - Create course outline1:35
Lesson 3.4 - Module and lesson best practices1:10
Start each module with an introduction that explains why it matters and outlines the content. Focus on concepts in remaining lessons and end with a review that summarizes the module.
Lesson 3.5 - Summary of Module 31:02

Lesson 4.0 - Module 4 outline0:38
Lesson 4.1 - Make your slides simple1:31
Design simple slides with large headings and minimal text to highlight the lesson’s main point. Focus on visuals and white space to keep slides stylish, attractive, and engaging.
Lesson 4.2 - Use impactful images and graphics5:44
Lesson 4.3 - Focus on visual consistency3:03
Lesson 4.4 - Include summary slides0:39
Lesson 4.5 - Summary of Module 40:46
Review module four by crafting simple slides with intentional empty space, using impactful free images, and maintaining consistent styling, fonts and colors, to boost professionalism, and end with summary slides.

Lesson 6.0 - Module 6 outline0:42
Lesson 6.1 - Download Loom videos0:55
Lesson 6.2 - Create graphics2:05
Create graphics for each module and lesson using Google Slides or Canva, download slides as image files for thumbnails, and customize video thumbnails for your course.
Lesson 6.3 - Upload videos to a course platform3:41
upload your videos and graphics to a course platform, comparing Thinkific and Pyhep, and evaluating Udemy and Skillshare with built-in marketplaces and pricing differences.
Lesson 6.4 - Get feedback, and make adjustments0:56
Lesson 6.5 - Summary of Module 60:48

Lesson 7.0 - Module 7 outline0:33
Explore module seven tips and resources, adding interactive quizzes and surveys along with supporting documents, and build student community with you, plus guidance on where to find additional resources online.
Lesson 7.1 - Add interactive content1:56
Lesson 7.2 - Communication and community building1:28
Lesson 7.3 - Helpful resources2:22
Explore resources from Thinkific, Paip, Udemy, and Skillshare, including Thinkific Academy, help center, online course ideas, and teacher help center to help you build a strong first online course.
Lesson 7.4 - Summary of Module 70:36
Lesson 7.5 - Course summary1:47
Review the seven modules—from online vs in-person teaching to recording with Loom and uploading to your course platform—and start building your first online course with the right tools and resources.

Desire to create an online course
Research skills to find additional content to complement existing instructor knowledge
Knowledge or expertise on any topic suitable for an online course

In this course, you will learn how to create your first online course, from start to finish.

The course is divided into seven modules that cover everything you need to know to create a successful course.

In Module 1, you'll learn about the similarities and differences between teaching online and traditional teaching. You'll also learn about the benefits of teaching online and how to identify your target audience.
Module 2 covers the equipment and tools you'll need to create your course, including a computer with a camera and microphone, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Loom.
Module 3 focuses on planning and outlining your course. You'll learn how to brainstorm content, research content, and create a logical and easy-to-follow structure.
Module 4 covers how to create materials for your course, including slides, images, and graphics. You'll also learn how to stay within a defined style guide and include summary slides at the start and end of each module.
Module 5 covers how to record and edit videos for your course. You'll learn how to prepare your setting, review best practices, and avoid common mistakes.
Module 6 covers putting everything together, including downloading Loom videos, creating graphics, and uploading videos to a course platform.
In Module 7, you'll learn about additional tips and resources, including interactive content to consider adding to your course and ways to build community and offer 1-on-1 training/coaching.

By the end of this course, you'll have the skills and knowledge to create your first online course and share your expertise with the world.