Course Creator Toolkit: Launch Your Online Course

What's Inside

Every template you need to plan, build, market, and launch an online course. From structuring your curriculum to writing your sales page to sending your launch emails — it's all here, ready to customize.

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TEMPLATE 1: COURSE OUTLINE

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[COURSE NAME] — Course Outline

Course Overview

• Title: [COURSE NAME]
• Subtitle: [TAGLINE — e.g., "Master [SKILL] in [X] Weeks"]
• Target Student: [WHO is this for — be specific]
• Transformation Promise: By the end of this course, you will be able to [SPECIFIC OUTCOME].
• Duration: [X] modules, [X] lessons, ~[X] hours of content
• Format: [Video lessons / Text + worksheets / Live calls / Hybrid]
• Price: $[PRICE]

Prerequisites

• [What students need to know or have before starting]
• [Technical requirements — software, equipment, etc.]
• [Mindset/commitment level expected]

Course Structure

MODULE 1: [MODULE TITLE — Foundation/Introduction]

Module Goal: [What the student will know/be able to do after this module]

Lesson 1.1: [LESSON TITLE]

• Topic: [What this lesson covers]
• Format: [Video (X min) / Text / Worksheet]
• Key takeaway: [One sentence]

Lesson 1.2: [LESSON TITLE]

• Topic: [What this lesson covers]
• Format: [Video (X min) / Text / Worksheet]
• Key takeaway: [One sentence]

Lesson 1.3: [LESSON TITLE]

• Topic: [What this lesson covers]
• Format: [Video (X min) / Text / Worksheet]
• Key takeaway: [One sentence]

Module 1 Assignment: [PRACTICAL EXERCISE]

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MODULE 2: [MODULE TITLE — Core Skill Building]

Module Goal: [What the student will know/be able to do]

Lesson 2.1: [LESSON TITLE] Lesson 2.2: [LESSON TITLE] Lesson 2.3: [LESSON TITLE] Lesson 2.4: [LESSON TITLE]

Module 2 Assignment: [PRACTICAL EXERCISE]

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MODULE 3: [MODULE TITLE — Intermediate Application]

Module Goal: [What the student will know/be able to do]

Lesson 3.1: [LESSON TITLE] Lesson 3.2: [LESSON TITLE] Lesson 3.3: [LESSON TITLE]

Module 3 Assignment: [PRACTICAL EXERCISE]

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MODULE 4: [MODULE TITLE — Advanced Strategies]

Module Goal: [What the student will know/be able to do]

Lesson 4.1: [LESSON TITLE] Lesson 4.2: [LESSON TITLE] Lesson 4.3: [LESSON TITLE]

Module 4 Assignment: [PRACTICAL EXERCISE]

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MODULE 5: [MODULE TITLE — Implementation & Next Steps]

Module Goal: [What the student will know/be able to do]

Lesson 5.1: [LESSON TITLE] Lesson 5.2: [LESSON TITLE] Lesson 5.3: [LESSON TITLE]

Final Project: [COMPREHENSIVE PROJECT that demonstrates mastery]

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Bonus Content

• Bonus 1: [TITLE — e.g., "Resource Library: My Top 50 Tools"]
• Bonus 2: [TITLE — e.g., "Private Community Access"]
• Bonus 3: [TITLE — e.g., "Monthly Q&A Call Recordings"]

Course Delivery Notes

• Platform: [Teachable / Kajabi / Thinkific / Podia / etc.]
• Drip schedule: [All at once / Weekly module release / Cohort-based]
• Support: [Email / Community / Office hours]
• Certificate: [Yes/No — if yes, completion criteria]

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TEMPLATE 2: LESSON PLAN TEMPLATE

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Lesson Plan: [LESSON TITLE]

Lesson Info

• Module: [MODULE NUMBER & TITLE]
• Lesson Number: [X.X]
• Duration: [XX minutes]
• Format: [Video / Screencast / Text + Images / Live]

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 1. [OBJECTIVE 1 — use action verbs: explain, demonstrate, create, identify, apply] 2. [OBJECTIVE 2] 3. [OBJECTIVE 3]

Lesson Outline

Opening (2-3 min)

• Quick recap of previous lesson
• "In this lesson, you'll learn [KEY POINT]"
• Why this matters: [CONTEXT — tie to their goals]

Core Content (10-20 min)

Section A: [SUBTOPIC] Key points:

• [POINT 1]
• [POINT 2]
• [POINT 3]

Example/Demo: [DESCRIBE what you'll show]

Section B: [SUBTOPIC] Key points:

• [POINT 1]
• [POINT 2]

Example/Demo: [DESCRIBE what you'll show]

Section C: [SUBTOPIC] Key points:

• [POINT 1]
• [POINT 2]

Example/Demo: [DESCRIBE what you'll show]

Action Step (3-5 min)

• "Here's what I want you to do right now:"
• [SPECIFIC, ACTIONABLE TASK]
• Expected outcome: [WHAT THEY SHOULD HAVE AFTER COMPLETING]
• Time to complete: [XX minutes]

Closing (1-2 min)

• Recap: "Today we covered [KEY POINTS]"
• Preview: "In the next lesson, we'll [TEASER]"
• Reminder: "Don't skip the action step — that's where the learning happens."

Resources

• [LINK to worksheet/template]
• [LINK to additional reading]
• [LINK to example/case study]

Teaching Notes (for your eyes only)

• [Potential student questions and answers]
• [Common mistakes to address]
• [Points to emphasize or repeat]

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TEMPLATE 3: STUDENT WORKBOOK

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[COURSE NAME] — Student Workbook

Welcome

Congratulations on investing in yourself. This workbook is your companion through the entire course. Use it to take notes, complete exercises, and track your progress.

How to use this workbook:

• Complete each section after watching the corresponding less