You may have heard of online business owners who succeeded by creating an online course. What’s interesting is that they didn’t expect their course to fly.
Well here’s what you need to know: Online courses are in demand these days as more people realize the benefits of learning from home at their most convenient time!
Years ago, I created an online course for aspiring pro cheerleaders (called PomFit) and it continues to generate sales. It has also recently been featured at Business Bolts as one of the 51 unique and inspiring courses creating income!
If you’re still finding more reasons to start planning your first online course, this article is for you. Discover why you must do it now and ways it can benefit your solopreneur career.
1. Earn passive income
One of the best reasons for starting an online course is that it makes you money while you sleep. You create it once, promote it, and be able to generate income over and over again. There are plenty of platforms that will host your course, such as Kajabi, Udemy, Teachable, and Skillshare.
2. Establish yourself as an expert
Dream to attract a wider audience? People in general are more likely to trust the experts. When they come looking for reliable information, you want to be the one they choose. Having a course shows that you are knowledgeable about a subject.
3. The process is easy
As long as you understand the topic you’re going to teach, creating an online course should be easy. After choosing your topic which should have a high demand, you need to structure your modules. Decide whether you want talking head videos or screencasting (recording your computer screen while you talk).
4. Learn new skills
Not only will your audience be able to learn from you, but you also gain valuable skills in the process! For example, you could learn to video editing or be more comfortable and confident in camera. You will also become better in writing scripts that hook people.
5. Surpass the competition
Not all of your competitors are offering an online course. With that, you have an advantage over your opponents. But if some of them already have courses even before you got started, that isn’t a reason to ignore the opportunity. You need to find a unique proposition to differentiate your course.
Final Thoughts
Online courses are here to stay, that’s for sure. Keep in mind that the most important factor in your course’s success is its value. It needs to provide valuable information that your audience can easily apply in their daily lives. And when you’re done with your first course, congratulate yourself. If you need more tips on creating an online course, please let me know!
