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Five essential steps for creating an online course

Nov 29, 2022

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Follow this step-by-step guide to understand the procedure of creating an online class using CreativeMindClass, a free tool used by top creators.

 - Start creating your online course

 How to make an online course in five simple steps

Effective online courses are made up of excellent video content and a website which sells the course.

Illustrators, writers, photographers as well as fitness instructors, coaches and all types of professionals make online classes to provide their audience with skills and expertise. It can be an income source or it could be the principal occupation.

Online courses have advanced a long way since the time of emailing with PDFs or sending videos via text messages. Online courses can be designed to include videos, downloadable worksheets, files, feedback. They can also accept payments, and create an online community, unlocking an entire new set of opportunities to create an online company.

 In this guide we'll teach you the most important methods to create an effective online class with CreativeMindClass...

1. Online Course Plan Create a place to create your own online course

2. Course Topic Figure out the subject matter and whom you'll be teaching

3. The outline of the course Plan every lesson you need

4. Content delivery Create videos as well as downloadable documents and exercises

5. Website for your course Persuade your customers to make a purchase with the help of text and visuals

 1. Online Course Plans

Find a location for your online course

A typical online course could be spread among various social media sites, websites, payment pages emails, messages and laptop folders. The central online course brings all these into one place that is easy to access. It can change throughout the duration of the online course, but typically includes:

  • Introduction
  • Material/Equipment details
  • Inspiration
  • Planning
  • Class project
  • Summary
Online Course Plan

 How do I get it in CreativeMindClass

  1. Simply click My Classesin main menu to open it.
  2. Click the the ADD CLASS button to add a new course.

 2. Topics for the course

Figure out what and who you'll instruct.

Starting your online class can be difficult, since it is necessary to come up with what people will be likely to buy. But a well-chosen course topic can set you up for success.

An online course topic is a simple and powerful idea to create the perfect course for your learners.

You're enthusiastic; you've the experience, expertise and knowledge that your audience will spend money on. This is the perfect time to take a closer look and translate it into words.

 First, open the Class page

There's a Class page tab under the class. Click the Class page tab to open it. Then, you can begin adding your course name and description.

First, open the Class page

 How do I get it within CreativeMindClass

  1. Click on the class Page tab to view it.

 Specify what you should teach

What do you love to do? What do you enjoy most about it? What do people like about you? are looking for in your advice? What are you looking to learn more about? This will help you find the subject you're most at ease with, making your creation process more enjoyable.

 Name your course

A simple, appealing, and benefit-focused title helps people to make an easy choice. It draws readers' attention and makes them say, "Yes, I'm ready to buy it!". Utilize powerful words to provoke emotions and the reaction which will prompt them to go on to read, click and purchase.

Name your course

 What is it? within CreativeMindClass

  1. Write your CLASS TITLEto identify your class.

 Create an deal (and identify people who would take it on)

What will people learn from you? Which students are most likely to the class? What specific problems do you tackle? Are there any competitors that offer similar courses? As you work on crafting the offer, find someone willing to pay money to learn about it.

Craft an offer (and find people who will buy it)

 What is it? in CreativeMindClass

  1. Write a the class descriptionto send your offer in HTML1.your offering.

 This is the end of the course subject!

Once your topic has been completed, you can present a a powerful and realistic offer to your students online. Make sure you create multiple classes to explore and test different course topics.

The next step is to create a course plan so you don't get lost in the recording of your video...

  3. Plan of the course

Plan each lesson you need.

Planning the entire online course could become overwhelming. Making the course content can lead to a risk of confusion in deciding what content should be included within the course. But a clearly defined course outline can ensure it's doable.

An outline of a course online is like a do-to outline of the videos you want to record. The outline typically consists of a listing of the specific lesson, along with notes about content details and learning outcomes, so you don't miss one thing during the day of recording the course.

Lessons list

  To begin, first, start the Lessons  

The Lessons tab in the Class. Select the Lessons tab , then click the open button, and begin adding your lessons.

First, open the Lessons

  How do I get it in CreativeMindClass  

1. Click on the LESSONS tab to open it.

  You should list the items you're covering  

The first step is to list the primary topics and the elements you wish to include in your course. It could be an introduction to your course, a summary of the course, hands-on project, and concluding. Don't get into specific details but you can start. What topics could you be covered in 3-10 minutes video lessons?

List the things you're covering

  What is it? within CreativeMindClass  

  1. Click the the ADD LESSON click to create the new lesson.
  2. In Lesson page tab, type LESSON TITLE.
  3. Add 10-20 lessons to your course.

  List the individual learning results  

This is the heart of the outline for your course. It's where you write down every single detail in each video that you wish to record. Think about specific learning outcomes and the content that addresses your audience's needs and determine the gaps the competition does not fill.

List the individual learning outcomes

  What is it? within CreativeMindClass  

  1. Go to "Course Overview" lesson.
  2. Type LESSON DESCRIPTION to create your lesson outline.

  From messy to organised  

Perhaps you've written a lesson plan but have found it that it needs to be cut down or more concise. If this is the case take a look at breaking down your lesson into parts. It is possible to remove lessons that have no specific outcome for learning. Be ruthless to this point, so that you can manage the task.

Go from messy to organized

  What is it? in CreativeMindClass  

  1. Click the Add Sectionbutton to create a section.
  2. Type Section title.
  3. Create additional sections for your lessons.

  Refer to it in the video recording day  

The way you used to do it was print your to-do list to refer to when filming. However, these days it's possible to have a list of tasks to be accessed on phones or laptops. It allows you to mark each lesson off or alter it to suit your need.

  The course is over! outline!  

Now that your course outline is complete, you have a plan in place for recording your video.

We'll then discuss the best way to deliver and record the content...

  4. Content delivery

Prepare videos, downloadable files, as well as exercises.

Now is the time to start thinking about how you can present every aspect of your online course. Videos are the most entertaining method of presenting your information.

Video lessons include interactive and enjoyable information, and provide the best learning experience for students who study online. One of the most efficient ways to impart learning results is to mix multimedia: videos and screen recordings, slideshows and audio. Handouts are also a great way to reinforce the material and even exercises.

Examine your course outline. What method fits best for delivering the outcomes for each lesson?

  First, open the Lessons  

There are lessons within the Class. Click the Lessons tab to open it and start adding multimedia for each lesson.

First, open the Lessons

  How to do it within CreativeMindClass  

1. Click LESSONS tab to display it.

  Video to each lesson  

Videos can be the most entertaining method of presenting your information. They can take on different types, including presentations, or screen recordings that include audio, so it doesn't require you to be in front of the camera all the time.

If you are a photographer, you benefit from the fact that it is possible to purchase an electronic camera to begin making videos. Videos can be produced by using the equipment you already have and the shooting spaces at home using the skills you already have in your arsenal.

After you've finished recording and editing your videos You'll have a number of small, high-quality, 16:9 video files that you can upload. Remember the superior quality of the video. The resolution must be 1080p.

Add a video to each lesson

  How to do it within CreativeMindClass  

  1. For LESSON, select VIDEOlesson Type.
  2. Download a video from your computer.
  3. Add a video to every class.

  Create an educational experience that focuses on videos  

A video course is completely different in terms of learning unlike reading, for instance, text on slides. It demands certain features such as navigation, layout, and layout that are specific to video platforms. CreativeMindClass is an internet-based education site that is specifically designed to accommodate instructional videos and is focused on providing a fun learning experience through the use of a video.

When a video uploaded to a platform, it's a ideal practice to include an individual thumbnail. It's stunning when you view it in previewbut it adds some extra work. We came up with something that is cool and doesn't require doing the extra work. We pick the highlights when you upload your videos and display a 3-8 second looped video. It's something you might know from Spotify videos shown while the song is playing.

  How to do it in CreativeMindClass  

  1. In LESSON Select in the LESSON, select a VIDEOlesson Type.
  2. Download a video from your PC.
  3. Go to View and enjoy the automatically produced lesson cover video.

  Create a file that can be downloaded  

Downloadable files can be a fantastic supplement to your class. They make the content fun and engaging and make your mark on the their desks, pulpits and classrooms. When you add an additional document to your lesson, your students can download it, print it out or fill it out, or alter it.

It is possible to create videos using worksheets, as well as other files or native file formats. Make downloadable documents using programs that includes Pages/Word, Google Slides, Prezi, Photoshop, or Canva. The combination of downloadable files and the exercise allows students to upload their files into a course and then receive the feedback.

After you've completed the files for download then you'll have quality images or edited native files you can upload.

Add a downloadable file

  What is it? in CreativeMindClass  

  1. Navigate to the tab for Content of the lesson
  2. Click DOWNLOADABLE FILE to transfer your file.

  Create an activity to an existing lesson  

Exercises are a great method for students to put theory into practice. They encourage them to learn through engaging in. Active learning is typically comprised of a task that can be completed and teacher feedback.

Consider a learning opportunity you can design to help to achieve the goals of your students. Look at your Lessons list. Are there lessons that could be exciting and enjoyable activities for learning? Are there lessons that could include homework tasks? What brainstorming exercises could you include? What is the final task in your course?

Add an exercise to a lesson

  How to do it within CreativeMindClass  

  1. Go to the tab titled Content
  2. Click EXERCISE to create an exercise to teach your class.

  Students are asked to submit their projects and ask for comments  

A few online courses will require the completion of a project for the class. Your students can apply the skills they learn in your class to finish their project. They can be asked to submit their work to receive an evaluation.

Students can share their assignments and get your feedback

  What is it? within CreativeMindClass  

  1. Navigate to the tab for Content of the lesson
  2. Click the word "EXERCISE" to generate an exercise.
  3. Write the TITLE.
  4. Type Description.
  5. If your student has uploaded the assignment, you can go to the student's workto the exercise inyou give your feedback.

  Create an online community to support the course you are taking.  

The sharing of your thoughts with students is the initial stage in creating communities around your online course. It is possible to take the students' education to the next step, expanding your business while increasing your brand reach at the same time.

Online community drives traffic to your online course site, which helps in keeping clients, as well as increase your profits. Activity Feed provides a platform that allows you to communicate with your audience via posts.

Include some inspirational posts in your online learning experience. You'll get yourself a great starting point for creating an engaged community around your business and your brand.

How could you engage your students? What kind of content do you typically share on social networks? What techniques and tips can you offer? A good idea to keep your students entertained and motivated to finish the class is to post daily updates that provide inspiration for the end of the course project.

Build an online community around your course

  How to do it in CreativeMindClass  

  1. Select My Postsin main menu to open it.
  2. Click the ADD POST button to start an entirely new blog post.

   You've finished preparing the contents!

Once your course information is prepared now you can create a powerful online course. Next, we'll add visuals and copywriting on your course's website...

  5. Site for Course

Make your readers buy using text and images.

A well-organized, beneficial site will convince potential customers to buy your course. Why would someone pick the course you offer over others? What promises do that you can make to your clients?

A website for online courses generally includes catchy content and visuals representing the main advantages, and is concluded with a simple call-to-action.

  Then, you must open the Website  

Go to the website, open it and add your headline, visuals, and copy.

First, open the Website

  What is it? in CreativeMindClass  

  1. Click Websitein main menu to open it.

  Grab the visitor's attention  

When you are creating your site, you should get to the point fast before the potential client is able to move on.

First thing visitors look at is the headline. It clearly states the benefit of your program and explains what visitors can expect.

Make sure it's short, sharp and concise. The most effective way to ensure that the headline is short is to include a second headline. It could end at the conclusion of the headline sentence or an additional sentence supporting the headline's main point.

Grab the visitor's attention

  How to do it in CreativeMindClass  

  1. Click on Edit button located in Welcome section.
  2. Write the HEADLINE.
  3. Use Sub-HEADLINE.

  Add inspiring visuals  

Help readers understand your offer with the hero image (or background footage) located in the upper part of your site. What does the hero image tell us about the value of your online training course? Imagine your prospective customer into a situation you've created to help your audience. Your images should be big clear, sharp, and of high-quality.

Add inspiring visuals

  What is it? within CreativeMindClass  

  1. Click the Edit button in the Welcome section.
  2. Click HERO IMAGE, BACKGROUND VIDEO or Animationto include your images.

  Start your course  

Include a brief description of your online class. What are the objectives? What is the duration? What are the number of classes you provide? Are you able to give bonus materials? What's the class project? Who will the course be for? It helps visitors who skim through your site quickly to understand the value of what they're purchasing.

Introduce your course

  How to do it within CreativeMindClass  

  1. Click the "Edit" button in the the Overview section.
  2. Type HEADER.
  3. Type PARAGRAPH.

  Highlight benefits  

The benefits clearly stated will convince the majority of people. Give more details on the results of learning and the worth. What skills will students learn? How would the course benefit students? What is the transformation they undergo? What are the most painful problems you can resolve?

A simple way to draw attention to benefits is to write the headline in a concise and simple manner. After that, you can add a sub-header that supports the principal statement. In your paragraphs, describe the primary results of your learning, as well as describing briefly the benefits you'll be providing.

Another approach to show the advantages of your class is to make use of an attractive photo.

Highlight benefits

  How to do it within CreativeMindClass  

  1. Click Edit button in the Benefits section.
  2. Type HEADER.
  3. Type the SUB-HEADER.
  4. Write PARAGRAPH.
  5. Click SECTION for IMAGEand upload your image.

  Give a taste of the course  

Someone who is considering buying your course on the internet is looking to have a sneak glimpse of the content. The best way to present the information about your program is all about by creating the form of a captivating promotional trailer. For a promo trailer, you can create a dynamic video of 30-60 minutes.

Give a taste of your course

  What is it? within CreativeMindClass  

  1. Click My Classin the main menu, to launch it.
  2. In Class, Click the Class page tab to open it.
  3. Select VIDEO TRAILERto upload your video for promotion.

  Make it available to your audience  

Congratulations! Once you've prepared the course's website, your online course creation has been completed. This is a thrilling moment after all that hard work.

A new type of project starts! It's time to share it to your target audience. Include the URL on your site, social media, blog or email to begin the promotional campaign.

Share it with your audience

  How to do it in CreativeMindClass  

  1. Click Settingsin main menu to launch it.
  2. Copy CreativeMindClass Page URL.
  3. Share the course with the audience.

  You're all done!  

Hopefully, this guide helped you become more organized and provided you with the necessary room to make an enjoyable learning environment for your pupils.

If you're planning to start an online course for the first time, use the template below to set it up within minutes. The template is the ultimate efficiency when it comes to creating an online course. It's designed to convert (sell your online course) and has all the essential elements--it's just waiting to be finished. Slap on your photos, update the copy and visuals, and boom! You've just created an effective online course. It's that simple.

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