How Ready Are You To Create An Online Course?

More and more people are wondering whether to add online courses to their business portfolio to help them reach a wider audience and to increase their income.

But is it right for your business, and are you ready to offer online courses that will delight your students?

This assessment will help you make that decision. It’s divided into sections that represent the key elements you need in place before you can start making sales of online courses.

Answer ‘Agree’ or ‘Disagree’ to each statement depending on your current situation. Don’t get overwhelmed if you have lots of ‘Disagrees’. You can change this around if you decide to go ahead with online courses.

Name

First NameLast Name

Email

example@example.com

Mindset

Rows	Agree	Disagree
I’m excited that my online course can potentially help people all over the world.
I’m comfortable with my ability to help others learn.
I’m prepared to set aside the time to design and create the course.
I’m happy to be able to offer an affordable way for people to work with me.
Creating an online course is the next logical step for my business.

Mindset

Course Design

Rows	Agree	Disagree
I’ve researched my market and identified my audience’s needs.
I’ve chosen a topic that solves a specific problem my audience has.
I have the expertise to teach my chosen topic.
My course follows a clear and logical structure that takes students forward step-by-step.
I’ve written learning objectives for each module, so students know what they’ll achieve.

Course Design

Content Creation

Rows	Agree	Disagree
I already have helpful content I can repurpose for the course to save time.
I’m including practical exercises and activities to help students learn.
My content provides the precise information my students need to solve their problems.
I plan to include quizzes and polls to keep students engaged and to check their progress.
I’ve prepared the resources I need to deliver the course, such as a coursebook, worksheets, handouts, etc.

Content Creation

Course Delivery

Rows	Agree	Disagree
I plan to use a variety of media formats to help students learn, such as audio and video.
I will include live sessions as part of the course to encourage engagement.
I’ve chosen the delivery methods that best fit the needs of my students, e.g., self-paced learning and step-by- step video tutorials.
I’ve mapped out a schedule for my course delivery, including the start date.
I’ve decided when students will have access to me and how much of my time to allocate to help them learn more effectively.

Course Delivery

Course Set Up

Rows	Agree	Disagree
I’ve signed up for the most suitable delivery platform for my and my students’ needs.
I’ve created an online community to support students with their coursework.
I’ve uploaded my content onto the platform and run a test.
I’ve automated an email sequence to generate excitement about the course and encourage enrollment.
My students have easy access to the course and all the materials they need

Course Set Up

Ready to Sell

Rows	Agree	Disagree
I have a sales funnel in place to attract leads and convert prospects to happy, successful customers.
I can articulate clearly how much value my course provides and how it differs from my competitors.
I use scarcity and urgency tactics and a money-back guarantee to entice people to enroll and start learning.
I’ve checked that the enrollment and payments processes are working smoothly.
I’ve built a high-converting sales page that’s appealing and informative.

Ready to Sell

Total Score

Congratulations! You have almost everything in place to launch your first online course. You just need a few more tweaks to become completely ready.

Take some more training to sharpen up any areas you need to.

Your scores {totalScore} suggest you had a mix of ‘Agree’ and ‘Disagree’ responses. That means you’re part way there, and with a bit more preparation, you can get your first online course ready to launch.

Take note of which section you scored least on and take some action on these areas.

Further training would help you fill any gaps in your knowledge.

Your score {totalScore} indicates you’re not yet ready to launch your online course. Perhaps you need to work on the design further or develop more content. Once you complete this, you’ll be prepared to move on to marketing to your ideal audience and making sales.

Get as much training as you can to help you. Or maybe you’ve discovered that online courses aren’t for you. In this case, focus on the other areas of your business where you can grow.

Assessment: How Ready Are You to Create and Sell an Online Course?