Design Your Online Course in 90 Days: Learn from a Launch Expert

Aug 11, 2022

Get tips and suggestions of the Launch Expert to assist in launching and build your online course within 90 days.

As a Launch Specialist with the Customer Success Team, I have assisted a number of customers successfully start and establish their first online academy using Plus. In the course of my research, I've learned about the essential things instructors can do in order to ensure an effective launch of online courses and we are currently developing strategies to aid our customers to launch their classes successfully within the timeframe of 90 days.

If you're trying to boost the amount of money you earn by online education and want to have your online learning course operational quickly and efficiently This is one of the most effective tips I've got to offer you to prepare for launching your course within just 90 days.

1. Take part in an Project Planning session and determine the goals you want to achieve (Project Scoping Day 1-30)

One of the first steps you have in order to ensure an effective launch is to have a gathering to discuss the plan. The procedure of planning the project requires you to spend about an hour of your group members, and discussing the various things that you'll need to think about in order to move you toward a successful launch.

Some of the most important questions you and your team might be contemplating include:

  • Are you working on a new course? What is your course's design strategy?
  • Are you planning to move your courses to an other LMS? What's the plan of your move?
  • If you're moving to a different LMS What are the steps you'll need to take for your current students and contents be moved onto ?
  • When was the date of the event?
  • Do you have a reason for enrollment?
  • What strategies do you plan to implement in order to achieve your objectives for enrollment?

The next step is to establish the details of the student's user flow. Student User Flow is the term used to explain the process the audience takes turns from being potential users to students.

   The primary issues your team may be able to consider in deciding the user flow include:  

  • How can students be taught about the class?
  • What will they do next once they have discovered? Which landing pages or links will they go to? What is the student experience in terms of?
  • How can you sign up?
  • If students enroll in your class How do you handle the situation? What can you assist them in the course when they are consuming the course content?
  • Students will be able to benefit from SSO (Single Sign-On) for accessing additional classes at the academy they were had previously attended?
  • Do students have SSO (Single Log On) in a different system from in the class?
  • Do you have any important integrations that you should be aware of? One example is of marketing using emails, CRM and analytic platforms. You can also consider additional payment options.
  • Are you aware of any sources like knowledge bases or FAQ lists that can be prepared beforehand in order to supply your students with additional information to improve their skills?

When you've accomplished the steps you need to do prior to launching your website, set deadlines and begin the implementation of all elements of your strategy like creating your website's content and website in preparation for all important details and tasks to be addressed at the next meeting to organize the event to be successful.

2. Create your online course's website information , including the layout and design of your site (Project Implementation Phase Days 30-60)

Our customer Success Team likes to call those days that fall between 30 and 60 of your initial journey"the "Project Start Phase". In this phase, your group and you take part in a compete according to the program you mapped out in the process of planning your venture.

Take advantage of this opportunity to upload the materials for your course, make improvements to your site layout, study other instances of other academys taking your own example as a reference to learn best practices and then establish the most important integrations might be required like Zapier, for instance, and automation of student participation and enrollment in addition to setting up various forms of Email marketing that you'll use.

3. Review your idea and prepare for the launch (Launch Prep Phase Days 60-90)

The final 30 days of the online course's launch procedure. At this point, you'll likely have your initial version of your website and your course almost ready, and will concentrate on testing your course with your students.

One of the most important aspects of ensuring your launch runs smoothly is to ensure that the student's experience with your website is seamless and there are no issues when users are interacting on your site or your pages.

This is why an Launch Preparedness Review can be an integral part of your Launch Experience.

If you're on a Plus plan before the official launch of your website as well as the course, launch coordinator will schedule the necessary time to conduct the Preparedness Review. The team will look over the plans you have for your launch in addition to conducting the examination of your website by carefully scrutinizing your site in order to make sure that the launch goes off without any issues.

Use this time to ensure that your entire team and any other people who are involved understand the plans you have to launch the site on the date you want it and for the future (New Site , integrations, courses and other. ).

To ensure that the review is as easy as possible in order to make the process as simple as possible, Launch Specialists Launch Specialist could break down the site into parts and then conduct an evaluation of the site's information, with a focus on the areas that are important to your company as well as your business. It could include the review of and evaluation of

  • Design of the Site
  • Course Setting Up
  • Bundle Setup
  • Extra Learning Content
  • Integrations and Sales Instruments
  • Student Groups
  • Review Notifications, Reviews , and Reviews Notifications
  • All Site Configurations
  • Student User
  • Account Test The Test Runs

and more...

If you're not in a Plus program, you'll have take this exam whether by yourself or as part of the group. When you've done the review of the preparation and preparedness of your launch and are prepared to go into the date with enthusiasm and confidence about your online-based course as well as on-line learning opportunities.

Your journey as a creator of courses just began!

Download the LMS checklist to prepare your launch. You need to ensure that all the elements are in place prior to launching your brand new software.

4. Stay in contact with your coworkers throughout your entire process of launch.

Make sure to set up periodic meetings with you or your team over the duration of the launch in order to be sure you're staying in the right direction in order to achieve the objectives you've set. If you're using Plus plan, you'll have the chance to attend these sessions with your launch advisor as well as receive assistance from an expert. You should make sure that you're on one of these

  • 30-day check-in
  • 60-day check-in

Each time you meet, you should make sure to inquire of your colleagues or yourself If you're getting on the right path towards achieving your goals? If not, what's the source of the problem and what can you do to fix this?

5. Start your online course

If you've completed the phases of the 90-day launch procedure correctly the day of your launch will likely be a breeze! As you mark Launch Day, make sure that you're celebrating your achievements and efforts with your coworkers.

6. Do a post-launch debrief

The development of your course provider isn't over when the site goes live. When you've created your website to market classes, it will require a Post-Launch Debrief together with you and the entire group (and an Launch specialist, if you're on a Plus plan) to assess the launch process and gather data and suggestions on the points that were successful and things that could be improved in the future launch, be grateful for your successes and take the next step in order to position yourself for long-term success in the business you run.

Following the discussion following the debrief, you'll be able to make improvements to the product, contents, and website through cooperating together with your Account Manager who is accountable for customer success. You will then be able to meet with your team members to collaborate on a successful Plan.

Your launch will be supported by a dedicated team to your launch, with an industry-leading Customer Support Team

If you're new on the Platform you can be an appointment with one of my Launch Specialists at the start of your experience as a Plus member. In my role as an Launch Specialist I'll be able to assist customers by providing all the information you require when you're getting comfortable with the platform. Start by creating your initial course or website and get ready for your launch in a smooth manner.

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