Figuring out what to include in your online course can leave you feeling stuck. You want your students to know everything you know and have the tools they need to succeed, but you don't want to overwhelm them with too much info. If you're struggling with how to outline and structure an online course, we've got you covered.

In this video we break down the course outline process into three easytofollow parts. Get the clarity you need to make an online course that flies off the shelves.

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TIME STAMPS:
How to outline and structure an online course 00:00
Part 1: Identify the end goal 01:08
Part 2: Bridge the gap 04:02
Part 3: Choose the best mediums 04:55

SUMMARY:
Part 1: Identify the end goal
Figure out the beginning
Who is my course for?
What are they currently struggling with?
Figure out the ending
What end result do I want to create for my student?
Don't overdo it! (don't try to teach everything you know)
How much material can you realistically teach?
How much material can you realistically learn?
Can your main topic be broken down into subtopics?
Get more specific It's better for your student to have success with a relatively small goal than fail trying to learn everything you know
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Write down the "who" and "what" at the top of the page
Part 2: Bridge the gap
What major milestones will your student need to achieve to get from where they are now to the result you want to create?
Write these down in the module section of the course template
Break the modules down into individual lessons
Find the right granularity
Not so much info that it's overwhelming
Enough info to produce a tangible result
Part 3: Choose the best mediums
Ask: Is this medium the best way for my student to achieve the result I promise?
Video
Pros: Most engaging, multisensory experience, creates the strongest connection between instructor and student
Cons: Time consuming to create, expensive equipment
Audio
Pros: Easiest to consume, students can listen while doing other tasks
Cons: Easy to get distracted, somewhat expensive equipment
PDF
Pros: Easier and less expensive to produce, easier to reference, great for walking students through the material, graphic rich
Cons: Not as engaging
Text
Pros: Easiest to produce, doesn't require additional tools or skills
Cons: Least engaging, writing well takes practice

RESOURCES:
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