Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Learn How To Create A Course Online

By Hopper G. Floresca


People are constantly seeking knowledge, whether it be on traditional subjects or how to perform a specific type of task. If an individual has a skill, there is no reason that should not be able to earn income using their talents. One way to reach interested students who are not within a localized area is to create a course online that anyone and everyone will have the opportunity to take.

Many people prefer to bypass the traditional classroom setting and do internet learning instead, for a number of varied reasons. In this manner they do not have as many distractions, can be comfortable and follow the instructions at their own pace for better understanding. Another thing that most find appealing is that this type of program is generally more affordable.

Some may question the wisdom of creating yet another instructional presentation when there are already so many available. The point is that even when multiple versions of a similar topic are posted, each will be somewhat different and people like to have choices. There are some key aspects that will be a bigger attraction to potential students, so a proprietor may want to make sure to hit those marks.

Creating the presentation may be done using either a written manual for step-by-step instruction, or by following the process on another video tutorial. Either way, one will need a few key tools such as an internet capable device, a good webcam and a quality microphone that records sounds clearly. A reliable software program like PowerPoint or Keynote for publishing, and a screen recording program such as Screenflow, will also be needed.

The first step is creating an outline plan of how the presentation will flow. It will need to be decided how many lessons will be included, the order in which things will be discussed and whether or not an agenda is necessary. Most people also tend to look for programs that have a contact number or email just in case they run into problems or have questions.

It is also important to decide what audience is being targeted. This needs to happen prior to the creation because that is a key part in how the presentation should look, feel, what graphics and videos will be used, how it is to be marketed and its cost. The price needs to be affordable to those who will most likely use it, but also high enough to make it profitable.

Once it has been completed, one will need to come up with a marketing strategy. This includes things such as promoting it on video sharing sites such as YouTube and Vimeo, using advertising generators like Google AdWords and Facebook Ads, and posting on the various social media platforms. Where and how the product is promoted and sold will be largely affected by the targeted audience.

Sales pitch details, purchasing links, acceptable payment options and the level of devotion to promotion are all factors that will also need to be attended. It would be best if the program is designed with the capabilities to operate on smartphones and tablets as well as PCs and Macs as it will broaden the prospective client base. This can be a simple way to earn income from sharing one's knowledge.




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