#3 The Top 5 Course Creation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

08/20/24 • 15 min

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Are you in the process of creating an online course, or are you planning to start one soon? This episode of The Art of Online Course Creation is a must-listen! We uncover the top five mistakes that course creators often make, which can be the difference between a course that flops and one that flourishes. More importantly, get actionable strategies to help you avoid these pitfalls and create a course that truly stands out and delivers exceptional value to your students.

Key Takeaways:

Incorporate Yourself Into Your Course: Discover why your face, stories, and unique insights are crucial to making your course engaging and relatable.
Avoid Content Overload: Learn how to streamline your content to focus on what truly matters, helping your students achieve their desired outcomes without overwhelm.
Maximize Your Written Resources: Ensure that your students can easily find and utilize the valuable resources you provide.
Be Transparent: Understand why making your course structure and expectations clear from the start is key to student success.
Provide Practice Opportunities: Recognize the importance of guided practice and feedback in helping students master new skills.

Bonus: The FREE Your Best Course Kickstarter Challenge, a 5-day event designed for purpose-driven entrepreneurs who want to create a high-quality online course. Don’t miss out!

To get started creating your own online course, check out my new freebie that will take you through the steps of choosing a topic that will be profitable for YOU.

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This podcast is produced, mixed, and edited by Cardinal Studio. For more
information about how to start your own podcast, please visit www.cardinalstudio.co
or e-mail [email protected]

To ask a question or give feedback on the episode, send me a text!

Key Takeaways:

Incorporate Yourself Into Your Course: Discover why your face, stories, and unique insights are crucial to making your course engaging and relatable.
Avoid Content Overload: Learn how to streamline your content to focus on what truly matters, helping your students achieve their desired outcomes without overwhelm.
Maximize Your Written Resources: Ensure that your students can easily find and utilize the valuable resources you provide.
Be Transparent: Understand why making your course structure and expectations clear from the start is key to student success.
Provide Practice Opportunities: Recognize the importance of guided practice and feedback in helping students master new skills.

Bonus: The FREE Your Best Course Kickstarter Challenge, a 5-day event designed for purpose-driven entrepreneurs who want to create a high-quality online course. Don’t miss out!

To get started creating your own online course, check out my new freebie that will take you through the steps of choosing a topic that will be profitable for YOU.

To be in the know about new offerings and opportunities, make sure you sign up for my newsletter.

This podcast is produced, mixed, and edited by Cardinal Studio. For more
information about how to start your own podcast, please visit www.cardinalstudio.co
or e-mail [email protected]

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#2 Why High-Touch, High-Quality, High-Impact Courses BOOST Success

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In this episode, we're diving into the three pillars of online course success: creating high-touch, high-quality, and high-impact courses. Contrary to the popular belief that online courses should be passive income generators, we're exploring why a more engaged, hands-on approach can lead to greater student satisfaction and long-term success.

Discover the benefits of offering interactive, personalized courses that truly transform students' lives. Learn why high-touch courses, with live sessions and personalized feedback, stand out in a crowded market. Understand how high-quality content can justify higher prices and attract serious, committed students.

Ready to rethink your approach to online courses? Tune in and find out why high-touch, high-quality, and high-impact courses might be the game-changer your business needs.

The 7 Things All Courses MUST Have to Max Student Referrals

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#4 Finally Complete Your Course: Get Unstuck, Get Inspired, and Get Empowered!

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In this episode of The Art of Online Course Creation, host Shannon Boyer addresses one of the most common challenges faced by course creators—getting stuck in the middle of the process.
Shannon offers actionable strategies to help you break through the barriers, regain momentum, and finally complete your course.
From overcoming the fear of imperfection to managing the overwhelming scope of your project, this episode is packed with insights to inspire and empower you to reach the finish line.

Key Takeaways:

Course Creation is Not Easy: Many course creators struggle because they were led to believe that creating a course is a simple process. However, the truth is that it's a challenging, yet rewarding, endeavor.
Fear of Imperfection: Embrace imperfection in your course creation. High standards are important, but striving for perfection can paralyze progress.
Overwhelming Scope: If your course feels too large in scope, consider narrowing it down. Breaking it into smaller, more manageable parts can make the process more doable for both you and your students.
Lack of a Clear Plan: Having a clear, structured plan is essential. Use proven course creation frameworks to guide your process and keep your course organized and coherent.

Additional Considerations:

Online Courses Are Not Passive Income: Shannon emphasizes that online education requires active effort and is not a form of passive income. High-quality courses demand a significant commitment.
Mindful Time Management: Creativity requires dedicated time and space. Shannon suggests blocking off substantial chunks of time to focus on course creation without distractions.
Join the “Your Best Course Kickstarter Challenge”: If you’re ready to get unstuck and finally complete your course, join Shannon in this free challenge by visiting www.shannonlboyer.com/join.
Share Your Wins and Struggles: Shannon invites you to share your course creation journey with her via email at [email protected] or through a DM on Instagram at @shannonlboyer.

To get started creating your own online course, check out my new freebie that will take you through the steps of choosing a topic that will be profitable for YOU.

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This podcast is produced, mixed, and edited by Cardinal Studio. For more
information about how to start your own podcast, please visit www.cardinalstudio.co
or e-mail [email protected]