Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive, practical, and step-by-step guide to creating high-quality online courses. Learners will explore instructional design foundations, content structuring, multimedia production, learner engagement strategies, assessment design, and course launch frameworks.
By the end, students will be able to design, build, and deliver a complete online course ready for publishing on platforms such as Udemy, Coursera, Teachable, or private LMS systems.
Learning Outcomes
Learners will be able to:
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Identify the core components of effective online teaching
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Define a compelling course topic and learning objectives
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Structure content using instructional design frameworks
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Create engaging video lessons and multimedia materials
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Build quizzes, assignments, and feedback-driven assessments
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Optimize the student learning experience
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Prepare and launch a full online course
Course Structure
| Module | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Module 1 | Foundations of Online Teaching | Understanding online learners, pedagogy, course types |
| Module 2 | Choosing and Validating Your Course Topic | Market validation, student needs, defining course outcomes |
| Module 3 | Structuring Your Course | Syllabus planning, module breakdown, sequencing content |
| Module 4 | Writing Effective Lesson Scripts | Clear teaching, storytelling, pacing, cognitive load |
| Module 5 | Creating Engaging Video Content | Recording, audio, camera setup, editing principles |
| Module 6 | Multimedia & Learning Materials | Slides, worksheets, templates, interactivity tools |
| Module 7 | Student Engagement Strategies | Gamification, community, interaction, communication |
| Module 8 | Assessment & Feedback | Quizzes, assignments, rubrics, learning evaluation |
| Module 9 | Building Your Course on an LMS | Uploading, organizing modules, LMS settings |
| Module 10 | Course Launch Strategy | Marketing basics, pricing, promotions, analytics |
| Module 11 | Continuous Improvement | Student feedback, iteration, course updates |
| Module 12 | Final Project | Build and deliver a complete mini-course |
Course Duration
| Mode | Duration |
|---|---|
| Self-paced | 20–25 hours |
| Instructor-led | 10 hours (5 sessions × 2 hours) |
Assessment
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Module quizzes
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Lesson script assignment
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Video practice assignment
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Final project: Build a complete online course outline + first lesson
Included Materials
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Course planning templates
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Video script templates
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Slide deck templates
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LMS launch checklist
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Marketing launch worksheet
Certification
Online Course Designer Certificate
Awarded upon completing all modules and final submission.
Pricing
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Self-paced | $79 |
| Instructor-led | $149 |
| Academic License | $299 |
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