How to Sell Online Courses [Includes ChatGPT Guide]

Success Unscrambled Podcast

May 8 2023 • 55 mins

Nancy was extremely excited she finally got clarity on the idea for her online courses but she wondered how to sell online courses. Like Nancy, many aspiring course creators struggle with figuring out their offer, ideal client and marketing strategy. After playing around with the A.I., tool ChatGPT, Nancy was able to get a comprehensive overview of her offer, big promise and ideal client in granular detail. However, before creating her course she needed to have a chat with her prospective students in a group setting, like a Facebook Group. This will help her validate her offer and course content as well as enrol her first students at a beta price. Major Tip: Before you sell online courses it's important to get really clear on your offer, ideal client, big promise and course content - see the ChatGPT videos below for more. Looking to Start Selling Courses Online? Are you looking to start selling courses online? If yes, then hold tight as I give you a deep dive into this interesting topic. It has all the information you need to get started on the right foot.   In this post, you'll learn some great insights into how to start selling your very own online course. I'll highlight best practices as you consider how you will proceed with your digital products. Selling courses online has become extremely lucrative over the last decade. This explosion in popularity is forecasted to continue. The eLearning market is expected to reach $350 billion by 2025. This is good news for those who have exciting online course ideas. Selling courses online is a great way to earn passive income. The key to success lies in creating high-quality content. If you understand and are passionate about your subject you can succeed in creating courses that appeal to students.   There are several ways to go about achieving this. As I go through this resource, you'll also learn how to increase your course conversion rate and how to focus your marketing efforts. Why Make and Sell Your Own Online Course? There are many different ways to monetize your skills and knowledge. You can make money online with an online course.  It doesn't matter if it is your first time teaching or if you have some experience under your belt in the education field. With hard work, passion, and a good idea you can make a lucrative digital course. Online courses are a growing industry making them a great option for breaking into the work-from-home space. With an online course, you are also your own boss and in control of your online business.  You can create a course that requires little oversight from you that has a passive income. The flexibility and growth of selling an online course are some of the greatest benefits of the endeavour. If you’ve ever dreamt of creating a more secure and stress-free lifestyle for yourself, online course creation is the way to go.  Content creation can also be a stimulating experience for course creators who are passionate about their subject. In turn, this passion helps you create content that students will enjoy and learn from.  Making your passion your business is a great idea since it allows you to engage with what you love whenever you work. Your knowledge of your field will also grow as you research and create content for your students. Why Is Having an Online Course Profitable? Online course creation has a very low barrier to entry. You can essentially create an online course for free. Your greatest resource is your expertise in your subject matter after all.  If repurposing content the investment of time can be minimised as well. Expenses you may face in creating an online course are all optional. Some things you could choose to invest in are: Software programs to create graphics or edit video Video and audio recording equipment An editor for written content A graphic designer A professional videographer or photographer