The five essential steps to creating an online course

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Follow this step-by-step guide to understand the procedure of creating an online course using CreativeMindClass the free software that is used by the top creators.

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 How to create an online class in 5 easy steps

A successful online course is made up of excellent video content and a website that sells it.

Writers, Illustrators, Photographers and fitness instructors and all types of professionals make online classes to provide their clients with expertise and knowledge. They can also be a source of additional income or the main occupation.

Online courses have advanced quite a ways since when emails were sent that included PDFs, or sending video as messages. Online courses can be designed to contain videos, downloadable documents, exercise files, as well as reviews, as well as receive payment and build an online community--unlocking the world of possibilities for building an online company.

 In this article, you'll learn the essential techniques to build a successful online course making use of CreativeMindClass...

1. Online Course Plan Set up an account to start your online course

2. Course Topic Figure out what and who you'll teach

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

4. Delivery of content Prepare videos, downloadable files and exercises

5. Website for your course Persuade your customers to purchase using texts and images

 1. Online Course Plans

Set up a place to create your online course

In the past, an online course could be spread over a variety of social media platforms including websites, online payment sites, messages, e-mails, and laptop folders. An online central course integrates all of those into one easy-to-access place. It will evolve over the lifespan of your online course but will typically include:

• Introduction
• Material/Equipment details
• Inspiration
• Planning
• Class project
• Summary

 How do I get it within CreativeMindClass

1. Select My Classin main menu to open it.
2. Select the Add the CLASS button to start a new course.

 2. Course topic

Decide what you'll teach and whom you'll instruct.

Starting your online class can be difficult, since you must think of what people will be likely to purchase. A well-chosen topic could set you up for success.

An online course topic is a simple and powerful concept to build the perfect course for your students.

You're enthusiastic; you've the skills, knowledge and knowledge that your audience will spend money on. This is the perfect moment to have a close glance and then translate that into phrases.

 Then, you must open the page for Class.

The Class page is a tab under the class. Click the Class page tab to open it and start adding your course name and description.

 How to do it in CreativeMindClass

1. Click on the the Class tab to open the page. tab to open it.

 Define what you will teach

What do you love to do? What are you most passionate about doing? What is it that people seek advice from you? What are you looking to know more about? It will allow you to find a topic you are most familiar with, and will make the course's creation time much more enjoyable.

 Your course's name

A clear, catchy, and benefit-focused title helps users make an easier choice. It grabs the attention of readers and prompts them to say, "Yes, I'm ready to purchase it!". Make use of powerful words that trigger emotions and the reaction that will make them go on to read, click and purchase.

 How to do it in CreativeMindClass

1. Enter CLASS TITLEto give your course a name.

 Create an offering (and locate people willing to purchase it)

What can people learn from your teaching? What are the most likely participants to the class? What are the specific issues you resolve? Do you have competitors offering similar programs? As you work on crafting your proposal, look for someone willing to pay money for the opportunity to study it.

 How to do it within CreativeMindClass

1. Use the form CLASS DESCRIPTIONto communicate your offer in HTML1.your your.

 You've finished the course topic!

When your subject is completed, you now have a the ability to make a convincing and real-world offer for your online course. Make sure you create multiple classes to explore and test different course topics.

The next step is to develop a strategy to ensure you don't get lost in the recording of your video...

  3. Course outline

Make a plan for each lesson you will require.

Making the whole online course can become daunting. Designing the content creates the risk of confusion when deciding what content should be included in the course. 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'd like to film. The outline typically consists of a listing of specific lessons with notes about content details and the learning outcome to ensure that you do not miss one thing during the day of filming the class.

  Then, you must launch the Lessons  

The Lessons tab within the class. Click to open the Lessons tab to open it, and begin creating your lesson plans.

  How to do it within CreativeMindClass  

1. Click on the LESSONS tab to display it.

  List the things you're covering  

The first step is to list the primary subjects and elements you want to include in your course. These could be introducing yourself, course overview, hands-on project, and concluding. Do not go into details yet. What topics could you be covered in 3-10 minute video lessons?

  How do I get it within CreativeMindClass  

1. Click the ADD LESSON button to make an entirely new lesson.
2. In Lesson page tab, type LESSON TITLE.
3. Include 10-20 lessons in your class.

  Indicate the specific learning outcome  

This is the heart of the course outline. It's where you write down every single detail for each video you want to create. Think about specific learning outcomes and the content that addresses your audience's requirements and identify the gaps your competitors don't address.

  How to do it within CreativeMindClass  

1. Click here to go to "Course overview" lesson.
2. Type LESSON DESCRIPTION to create your lesson outline.

  Go from messy to organized  

It's possible that you've created a course outline that you've discovered to need to be shorter or clearer. If that's the case you should think about breaking the course into parts. The lessons can be removed with no clear outcome to learn. Try to be ruthless in this point so that it is a manageable task.

  What is it? in CreativeMindClass  

1. Click the Add Sectionbutton to add a section.
2. Type section title.
3. Include additional sections in your classes.

  Refer to it in the video recording day  

Traditionally you'd print out your to-do list to refer to on the filming day. However, these days the to-do lists can be accessed on phones or laptops. This way, you can check off each lesson or modify it as you want to.

  The course is over! outline!  

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

Next, we'll discuss how to record and deliver your material...

  4. Content delivery

Make videos, files that you can download, and exercises.

Now is the time to start thinking about the best way to convey each aspect of your online course. Videos are the most engaging way to present your content.

Videos include interactive and enjoyable material, providing an excellent learning experience to online students. One of the most efficient ways to convey learning outcomes is to combine multimedia elements: videos, screen recordings, presentations and audio. Handouts are also a great way to reinforce the material as well as exercises.

Examine your course outline. Which method is most effective to convey the objectives of each lesson?

  First, launch the Lessons  

You'll find the Lessons within the Class. The Lessons tab is the first to open it, and begin adding multimedia for each lesson.

  What is it? in CreativeMindClass  

1. Click the LESSONS tab to display it.

  Video to each lesson  

Videos are the most engaging way to present your content. Video can come in many formats, such as presentations or screen recordings with sound This doesn't suggest that you have to sit on camera constantly.

If you are a photographer, you are fortunate that it might be easy to get the camera for video and begin making videos. The videos you create can be created using the gear and shooting area at home, using the knowledge you have available.

Once you've completed making and editing your video You'll have a number of low-resolution, 16:9 format, high-quality video files that you can upload. Keep in mind the high quality of your video. The resolution must be 1080p.

  How do I get it in CreativeMindClass  

1. In LESSON, select VIDEOlesson kind.
2. Drag a video file from your computer.
3. Include a video in every lesson.

  Create a learning experience that primarily concentrates on video  

A video-based course offers an entirely different learning experience as opposed to reading, say, text on the slide. It requires certain functions, navigation, and layout specific to the video platform. CreativeMindClass is an online course site that is specifically designed to accommodate instructional videos and is focused on providing a fun learning experience using video.

In general, when a movie is uploaded on the platform of choice, it's best practice to create a custom thumbnail. It looks great in the view, but it requires a lot of effort. We came up with something that looks cool without you needing to perform the extra effort. We choose the top highlights after you upload your videos and display a 3-8 second looped video. It's something you might know from Spotify videos played while music plays.

  How to do it within CreativeMindClass  

1. For LESSON, select the VIDEOlesson kind.
2. Drag a video file from your computer.
3. Click here to Preview and watch the automatically created lesson video.

  Upload a download file  

Downloadable documents are an excellent supplement to your class. They make the content exciting and enjoyable, and also leave your mark on students' pulpits and desks. If you add an extra content to your class, your students can download the file, print it, fill it in, or modify the file.

You can create video lessons by combining worksheets with worksheets or native documents. Create downloadable files using software like Pages/Word, Google Slides, Prezi, Photoshop, or Canva. The combination of downloadable files and the exercise allows students to upload their work for a class and receive your feedback.

When you're done creating the files for download, you have high-quality image files , or edited native files you can upload.

  How do I get it in CreativeMindClass  

1. Go to LESSON - Content tab
2. Select DOWNLOADABLE FILE to upload your document.

  Add an exercise to the lesson  

Experiments are a fantastic method for students to apply their knowledge into practice. They help them learn through performing. Active learning is typically comprised of a task that can be completed and the instructor's feedback.

Consider a learning opportunity that you can create to assist students to achieve the goals of your students. Look at your Lessons list. Are there lessons that could be interesting and engaging activities for learning? Are there lessons that could include homework tasks? What brainstorming exercises could you include? What is the final project in your course?

  How do I get it in CreativeMindClass  

1. Click to LESSON - Content tab
2. Click on EXERCISE to make an exercise for your pupils.

  Students are asked to submit their work and receive your feedback  

Some online courses ask for an assignment for class. Your students will be able to apply their knowledge gained during your course to complete the assignment. They can be asked to upload their project to receive the feedback they need.

  How to do it in CreativeMindClass  

1. Go to LESSON - Content tab
2. Click on EXERCISE to generate an exercise.
3. Enter TITLE.
4. Type DESCRIPTION.
5. Once your student uploads the assignment, you can go to the student's workto the exercise inyou give your feedback.

  Create an online community to support your course  

Sharing your feedback with students is the first step in building a community around your online course. It is possible to take the students' training experience up a notch, thereby expanding your business while increasing the visibility of your brand at the same time.

Online community drives traffic to your online course website, assists in keeping customersand boosts your profits. Activity Feed is a place that allows you to communicate to your followers via blog messages.

Add some motivational posts to your online course experience. It will provide you with a strong base for building a highly engaged community around your business and its brand.

How could you keep students engaged? What are you posting on social media? What tricks and practical tips can you offer? One way to keep your students entertained and motivated to complete the course are daily posts with inspirations for the final project.

  What is it? in CreativeMindClass  

1. Select My Postsin the main menu, to launch it.
2. Click Add Post button to create the new post.

   You've finished preparing the contents!

Now that your material is complete, you have a powerful online course. We'll then write copy and upload visuals on your course's website...

  5. Course website

Convince your customers to purchase using text and images.

A well-organized, beneficial web page will convince visitors to buy your course. Why would someone pick the course you offer over others? What promises do you give your customers?

A course's website online typically includes attention-grabbing copy and visuals representing the main advantages, and is concluded with a simple message to take action.

  First, open the Website  

Go to the website, load it, and to add your headline, visuals as well as copy.

  How to do it in CreativeMindClass  

1. Click websitein the main menu in order to launch it.

  Get the attention of the viewer  

When you are creating your site, you should get to the point quick before your prospective customer is able to move on.

First thing visitors read is your headline. It clearly states the benefit of your program and explains what a visitor will get.

Keep it short, punchy and concise. The most effective way to make the headline as short as possible is to include a second headline. It could end at the conclusion of the headline or an additional sentence supporting the main statement.

  How do I get it within CreativeMindClass  

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

  Add inspiring visuals  

Help readers understand your offer by displaying the hero image (or background video) placed at the top of your course's web page. What does the hero image tell us about the value of your online course? Place your potential customer into a situation you've created for them. The images must be wide, crisp, and high-quality.

  How to do it in CreativeMindClass  

1. Click on Edit button on the Welcome section.
2. Click HERO Image, BACKGROUND VIDEO or an animationto include your images.

  Start your subject  

Give some basic information about your online course. What are the objectives? What is the duration? How many lessons do you offer? Do you give any bonus items? What's the class project? Who will the course be for? This will help users who browse the page to quickly grasp the value of what they're purchasing.

  How do I get it in CreativeMindClass  

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

  Highlight benefits  

The benefits clearly stated will convince the majority of individuals. Include additional information about learning outcomes and its value. What skills will students learn? How will this course help the students? What transformation will go through? What high-pain problems do you solve?

The easiest way to highlight the benefits of a product is to compose the headline in a concise and simple manner. Add a second subheader supporting the primary assertion. Then, in the paragraphs, you note the most important learning outcomes, and describe in detail the benefit you're offering.

Another way to highlight the benefits of your course is to use an eye-catching photograph.

  How do I get it in CreativeMindClass  

1. Click the the Edit button located in the Benefits section.
2. Type Header.
3. The type is Sub-Header.
4. Type PARAGRAPH.
5. Click SECTION Imageand upload your photo.

  Offer a sample of the program  

If someone is thinking about purchasing the course online wants to get a sneak glimpse of the content. It is possible to showcase what the course is all about with the form of a captivating promotional trailer. To create a promotional trailer, you can create a dynamic video with a duration of between 30 and 60 seconds.

  What is it? within CreativeMindClass  

1. Select My Classesin main menu to open it.
2. In Class, Click the Class page tab and it will open.
3. Select VIDEO TRAINERto upload your promotional video.

  Make it available to your followers  

Congratulations! When you've completed your course website, your online course creation is complete. This is an exciting moment after all the hard work.

Another type of work begins! It's time to share it with your audience. Insert the link to your website as well as social media, email, or blog, and start the promo campaign.

  How do I get it within CreativeMindClass  

1. Go to Settingsin main menu menu to start it.
2. Copy CreativeMindClass page URL.
3. Share the course with your students.

  You're all done!  

I hope that this guide has can help you organize your life and also gave you space to let you create the best learning experience for your pupils.

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