How long will it take to create and plan the online training course? |

From research to the moment you launch your course, how long does it take to create an online course? Learn time estimates as well as tips to help make this process faster and more effective.

What is my class what should my course be

Do I require a professional studio to create my course content?

Which platform should I choose?

How long will the entire process take?

(Okay there could be more than few.)

Today, we're going to address the last one: How long does it take to create the online courses?

From selecting the topic before launching your course We'll provide you with an entire 14-day time frame for designing and launching your first online course.

As a busy creator, your time is an investment, particularly if you're working on an online course while working a full-time job. In this regard We'll provide tips and tricks to make creating a course more effective and efficient.

It's all about time, so let's jump into the action.

Day 1-3: Choose a course topic

The best course will help your students achieve a specific target or to solve a particular issue.

What is my target audience talking about on social media?

What are the questions they're asking each other?

What are the new skills they need to master?

Let's say you want the focus of your program to be the topic of skincare but don't have a precise goal or problem in mind. It's easy to browse through the most frequently-read posts from the r/SkincareAddiction  which is a subreddit dedicated to skincare that has more than one million users.

Tiffany Williams, the founder of Rich Girl Collective  discovered what kind of the audience and products desired through a survey.

"I simply ask my students to tell me what they would like, the things they would like to know and, if the answer is what I've completed, and that I have had success with the subject, I then teach this to them,"" she explains.

The Passion/Profit Matrix comes in.

( Download the template here. .)

The Passion/Profit Matrix helps you answer two issues:

The PassionHow excited are you with the topic?

Profit potential:Do people already spend on this issue to find a solution?

Pick a subject for the course in the upper right quadrant. That's the online course that will be a joy to work with and be able to market.

If you've got a plan or concept in your head, it's time to spend some time planning the content.

Day 4-6: Plan out the content of your class

An intelligent person (some people say Benjamin Franklin ) once declared, "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail."

The process of planning your course's content is among the main aspects of online course development in particular if you're trying to make the most of your time.

Ben Toalson, 's video content marketer, suggests outlining and structuring your course content ahead of the time:

"When you write down your information it's much easier to create a clear structure. A beginning, middle, and end. Humans love structure, particularly when learning new content."

Writing down your video's content prior to when you hit record can also prevent you from shooting too much footage, tacking on the hours of editing, or forgetting to cover one crucial aspect.

If this is your first time making your own course, it may be tempting to take the "brain dump" approach , and then add in every lesson that you can imagine.

The approach doesn't work -and taking up a lot of time due to the fact that it concentrates on information and not on the results. You don't need to include all you've learned about the subject. It's enough to provide your students what they require in order to attain the desired result you promised.

Instead, begin with the outcome and work in reverse. Develop a plan for each process that leads to that final goal.

Our Free outline for courses template can help you organize your subject areas, course module, and content formats.

Be sure to ensure that you're necessarily using a script.

It can come across as inauthentic, and people want to see your real character. 92 92% of marketers consider that the vast majority of all of the content they create resonates with their customers as genuine. But 51% of the people think that less than 50% of brands create authentic content .

The tone of your voice and the language you use are crucial in coming across as authentic.

Research on online learning videos suggests that a casual tone could be a good way to create "a sense of social partnership between instructor and student prompting the student to try harder to comprehend the lesson".

In other words, to make your writing experience top-quality make sure you write as if you're speaking to a friend.

Not to be left out, creating your content for video also means figuring out the length each video will run.

Instead of trying to squeeze a ton of information into one lesson, break each lesson into smaller, more digestible chunks. If you're describing a six-step process, you might consider making 6 separate videos.

You (and your students') time is precious. Be sure to limit the length of your videos to less than six minutes per video. Online education researchers at MIT discovered that videos that are shorter than six minutes keep the attention of viewers for longer and, as a result, the students are more likely to finish every course .

You can check out how long the videos are in Coding is for losers' course. Data Analysis the Lazy Way .

CIFL could have made all seven parts of the course into a twenty-minute film. Through breaking the lesson down into smaller pieces it keeps their students entertained from one segment until the following.

With a couple of weeks of planning under your belt and you're now ready to begin making your content for the course.

Day 7-10: Take note of the material from the course

It's finally time to record your online course videos.

You set up your gear and then step close to the camera, and you're suddenly confronted with the sting of stage fear.

It's completely normal. A lot of people (even experienced performers are unable to react when the time comes to record.

All of it comes down to the authenticity that we discussed earlier. Students aren't taking your course in order to observe the perfect expert. They're attending your class because they're excited about the subject and want to gain knowledge from your teaching style..

Practice before the mirror or videotape yourself speaking through your material as though you're presenting to students. Pay attention to your body language, and the amount of time you take getting through the content.

Make sure you're gentle with yourself. It is often us who are the harshest critics.

On the technical side, make sure to test out your audio and video gear before beginning recording. Nothing is more frustrating than sticking to a plan than recording a full course's worth of material only to discover that you didn't plug in your microphone.

Read these guides for our gear recommendations:

If your program involves demoing something like software like coding or Photoshop, consider adding an audio recording of the screen to make your tutorial easier to be able to follow.

For example, Grace Brown of Pen to Publish makes screen recordings in her course, canva tutorials designed for authors. .

Below are a few of our most popular choices of screen recording software at every price point:

Apowersoft Free Online Screen Recorder (Free)

ScreenFlow ($129 after no trial)

Camtasia ($249.99 after a no trial)

Before we move on, here's one more point of advice to help you save time:Do not overshoot.

It's easy to fall in an error of recording extra footage "just in case". But because you outlined your content just a few days earlier, you can rest assured you've got all the relevant footage you need.

Plus, the more video you record, the longer it'll take to edit.

In terms of editing, let's go to the next stage of the process.

Day 11-12: Rework your course videos

Video and audio editing is a daunting task for new creators. This article won't go too deeply into the aspects of editing this piece however if you do not know how to edit your videos Don't fret.

Remember this old maxim: you receive what you pay for. Don't choose freelancers that promise the lowest rates and the lowest rates, look for editors with previous experience as well as testimonials from clients. This will help you to get the best work possible -it will also will save you lots of time later.

This may seem odd when you're trying to work quicker. Working in smaller sections is among the most efficient techniques to edit your videos.

The reason is that taking a break from the video can help you come back with fresh eyes later. Hours of nonstop editing can keep you from spotting errors within your video.

For even more video editing tips and tricks watch this instructional video from 's own expert in video editing, Ben Toalson:

Once you have all your material ready to go and you're just two days from launching your course. You'll need to choose an online platform for your course to get there.

Day 13-14: Upload and publish your course

After you've recorded and edited the videos, you're now ready to upload them to your course's online platform.

If you don't have a preferred platform I suggest signing up for a account .

I'm aware, I'm biased. Listen to me.

lets course creators:

Design stunning landing pages for your product, there are no plugins or code required.

If you want to make the most of your time, a single platform is the best option. There's no need to dole out different tools that don't work well with each other or spend hours searching for a solution to a glitched WordPress website.

Plus, 's drag and drop uploader makes it easy to upload and share your content for courses in only two clicks.

Additionally, you can add new content to your courses when they've been published. Once you've found the time to create new lessons for your students, both current and new have access to them at any time.

Dan Bader

"When I first started out I was overwhelmed by worries about getting the "perfect" cost for my course.

Am I charging too much and no one will buy my products? Am I charging too little so that I'll never be capable of turning this into an actual business?

For me, a big realisation was that you don't have to get everything perfect in the beginning. You are totally free to play. If you price too high or low for your initial launch, then what? You can always launch again, experiment with pricing structures, and tweak your offerings as time passes. There isn't a quick fix or "magic" method that will aid you in determining pricing at the outset."

Once you upload your course's content and choose the cost, you're set to launch. Take a look at this video for the steps to publishing your online course using .

You've done it! You created, planned, and published an online course in two months.

There's one last thing to be done (besides celebrate).

Then spread the word and bring into the classrooms a few students.

Marketing your courses is an ongoing task and it's not something you can fit into a neat two-day (or even a two-week) period of time.

To help you get started In that spirit, here are some useful resources to help you get started:

When you are exploring marketing concepts and tactics, give yourself the freedom to try new ideas. It might take some trial-and-error to find what works best for you, your timeline and the students. As Dan said it's not necessary to get everything 100% right during your first course launch.

Overall, it's a learning experience and a learning experience for both yourself as well asyour pupils.

The time has come to design a first-class online course

It's time to enter the world of online learning, but there aren't enough hours to go through the day. For planning ahead it is important to understand what time you need to prepare the course, create and then publish the course online?

Each author works in a different way and there's not a universal timetable. This is why we've created an outline of 14 days to build an online course

Day 1:Choose a topic for your class. When you're not sure, ask your students what they would like to know.

Day 4:Plan out your course information. The process of defining your content and writing a video script can aid in saving the time in the future.

Day 7-10:Record your course videos as well as screen recordings. If you're feeling nervous take some enough time to prepare before you start recording.

Day 11-12:Edit your course videos. If you have the budget, outsourcing can be a great way to save time. If you're trying it on your own, take the time to edit in multiple mini-sessions instead.

Day 13-14Upload the content you want to an online learning platform, set a price, and publish.

When you launch your first online course in just two weeks, two or three months or two years, we're with your every step of the way. We can't wait to watch your hard-earned efforts yield results.