What Are the Detailed Steps to Create An Online Course?

What are the detailed steps to create an online course?

I am a certified Instructional Designer and have researched and analyzed the basic differences in an ILT(Instructor Led Training)in a classroom and OLT(On-line Training) on LMS platforms like “tutoryal”. I am writing the crux of my research which doesn't differentiate much in ILT and OLT accept few parameters which needs to be considered while designing and developing a compelling online course. Identifying a Need. At the core of designing and developing a program whether it is ILT or OLT, a gap for a subject needs to be identified to cater to the demand for the course. Hence you need to identify a need for the course through well research and study so that it creates high probability to get succeeded and create demand in the market Create the course. Once again it doesn't matter whether ILT or OLT, the science remains the same. You can use any framework like ADDIE to design and develop the program by creating, Learning outcomes, course description, Session objectives etc. Method of delivery. Here is a catch where you are either completely replacing an instructor or partially replacing an instructor in Live online Sessions. Still the interactivity levels gets reduced. So choose a blend of classroom and eLearning(after Covid-19) or use multiple resources like Images, audio, video, live sessions, scorm courses, pdfs, docs, ppts, multiple assessments, possible online activities etc. to help the learners get engaged more and more and doesn't feel bored or like a pedagogical, one way sessions. Learning Implementations. Create learning implementation strategies to facilitate post learning engagements with learners through assignments, practical's, projects, tours to help them successfully absorb the learning objectives. Once completed you can assign a certificate to the learner as a token or proof of the course undertaken. Remember, A Learning not used is a Learning not taken Attention Span. Since the average attention span of human being is less than 10 minutes, develop content which is into small nuggets of 5-7 minutes, to help the learners grasp it and not just complete the course without any purpose Touch Points creation. Since it’s all virtual, use platforms which has forums, chat facilities with teachers to touch base when needed and can ask questions related to the course, can also discuss the same in forums, or t can write to you through emails etc. Choosing a Platform. This is a critical aspect of online course selling market. I would prefer “tutoryal” because of the below factors. Ease of Course Creation Support Multiple file Types. Video, links, Live classes, PDFs, Docs, SCORM etc No Transaction Charges Multiple Language Option Feedback Options for Course & Instructor both Multiple Quiz Types Separate Assessment Module Bulk uploads of students & Instructors Own Landing Page SEO Enabled Unlimited Storage Unlimited Students Close Room Facility(Additional Feature). Permission based access to course & Students Course Teasers Discussion Forums for each course One-One chat with instructor Enhanced Security with access based course download option 99.99% uptime Data Backup Send Group message Reminders/Notifications Digitally signed custom certificates Custom payment Gateway Individual Dashboards for all Customer Support Many More Launching & Marketing. Launch is an important aspect as a successful launch really gives a kick to your course. Some tips for a successful launch could be. Create a Landing page for the course Invite Learners, Speakers to launch Reach out to your target learners through Social Media Conduct Webinars Create Marketing offers Do ad campaigns Email Marketing WhatsApp Marketing Content Marketing Keep Continuing all the above, check what works best for you in terms of signing-off with more and more learners You can reach out to this startup, LearnnFreakOut, who are doing amazing job, to get people up the digital curve, at a very economical level, in case you need web or mobile app development and digital marketing services I wish you a successful launch, growth and success in all your endeavors.