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How EASILY to Create an Online Course in 2026 (Beginner Step-by-Step Tutorial)

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Main Ideas / Lessons

  • Don’t overthink—build your online course efficiently using AI tools, prompts, and a clear workflow.
  • Build a course using a 5-step process:
    1. Choose a profitable idea
    2. Design the curriculum (reverse-engineer the outcome)
    3. Create module-based student workbooks
    4. Convert workbooks into presentation slides
    5. Record and edit video lessons with AI

Step-by-Step Methodology (Detailed)

Step 1: Find a Profitable Course Idea

Answer three questions:

  1. Who is the course for?
  2. What transformation does the course provide?
  3. Does the course name make answers #1 and #2 clear?

Additional guidance:

  • Use a specificity rule: don’t target broad audiences—define them tightly.
  • Example (puppies):
    • Course topic: train puppies
    • Audience: first-time puppy owners
    • Transformation: from confused/overwhelmed → confident with a game plan and a well-trained puppy
    • Course name + tagline example:
      • “Polite Puppy Academy” (PPA)
      • Tagline: “A first-time owner’s blueprint to a well-mannered best friend.”
  • Put the course tagline on the sales page in the “above the fold” area (top section before scrolling).

If you need naming help, use an AI prompt workflow:

  • Prompt goal: generate compelling/informative course titles
  • Emphasize transformation and benefits
  • Include:
    • the specific audience
    • the course topic
  • Ask AI for 20 title options, then refine/combine what fits.

Step 2: Figure Out the Curriculum (Make It Coherent)

Use reverse engineering of student success:

  • Start from the ending results
  • Work backward to list every step required to reach the desired transformation

Workflow:

  • Write steps in Google Docs or notes
  • Include no step too small
  • Group steps into modules/sections
    • Common pattern: 3–5 modules, though it can vary

Example module structure (for “Polite Puppy Academy”):

  • Module 1: Puppy Prep 101
  • Module 2: Preparing for your puppy / understanding your puppy
  • Module 3: Training foundations
  • Module 4: Socialization and confidence
  • Module 5: Living in harmony

Use AI to:

  • identify potential curriculum holes/gaps

Key lesson:

  • A mapped curriculum prevents “random lessons” and creates a transformation-focused flow.

Step 3: Create a Student Workbook (Per Module)

Use Google Docs to create one workbook per module.

For each workbook, include:

  • What students need to know in that module
  • Often structured by lesson
  • Typing spaces for student interaction (e.g., tables)

Workbook setup (described workflow):

  1. In Google Drive → New → New folder
  2. Name the folder with the course title
  3. Inside the folder → New Google Doc
  4. Name the doc: Course name – Module 1 (repeat for each module)
  5. Add branding:
    • insert logo in the header
    • add “all rights reserved” in the footer

AI-assisted workbook creation approach:

  • First brain-dump/write your outline yourself
  • Then use AI with an in-depth prompt to format it as a printable student workbook
  • Risk warning:
    • If you paste only vague ideas into AI, you may get a generic course that doesn’t match your teaching flow.

Student access workflow:

  • Share the workbook so others can view only
  • Convert link so students can make their own copy:
    • change /edit → /copy
  • Students’ copies save to their own Google Drive

Step 4: Create Presentation Slides From the Workbook

Use Gamma (gamma.app) to convert workbook content into slides.

Workflow described:

  1. Go to gamma.app
  2. Click Create new
  3. Paste text / use notes or outline
  4. Select Presentation
  5. Keep the style traditional
  6. Generate slides (AI creates slide “cards”)

Example pricing mention:

  • A plan around $10/month
  • Option for 20 cards

Claimed benefit:

  • Slides that used to take weeks can be generated in seconds.

Step 5: Record and Edit Course Videos Efficiently

Use Descript for text-based editing for video + screen recording.

Recording workflow:

  • In Descript → New project → Video project
  • Click Record (record yourself + your screen)
  • Use Gamma slides while teaching
  • Use presenter view so students don’t see notes
  • Choose viewing setup (e.g., entire screen)

Editing workflow using AI:

  • Crop to focus on slides
  • Adjust framing/background
  • AI tools mentioned:
    • remove filler words
    • remove retakes/repeated sections
    • shorten word gaps
    • add B-roll/stock images (mentioned as an AI feature)

Export:

  • Export the final video for upload to the course platform.

Organization Warning + System (Important When Switching Platforms)

The warning story

  • Lack of organization caused trouble when switching from Teachable to Kajabi
  • Result: months of work and paying for both tools simultaneously

The solution

  • Use Google Sheets
  • Use Sheets Gemini to generate a course organization spreadsheet

Example spreadsheet prompt goal:

  • Organize content by module/lesson
  • Include links to videos, links to worksheets, etc.

Course Platform Upload (Example Using Kajabi)

Platform choice

  • If the platform isn’t chosen, he recommends checking a separate tutorial on top 10 course platforms
  • He personally uses Kajabi
  • Other favorites mentioned: Thinkific and LearnWorlds

Kajabi upload steps

  1. Kajabi → Products → New product
  2. Choose Course
  3. Get started
  4. Select Evergreen course
  5. Enter:
    • course title
    • brief description (he includes module count so AI can generate content)
  6. Choose brand colors/thumbnail
  7. Set pricing (example uses free)

Kajabi AI outputs

  • course outline
  • course landing page
  • first email broadcast

Manual cleanup

  • Edit module titles to match your curriculum
  • Add lesson content:
    • upload video exported from Descript
    • control whether students can comment
    • allow downloadable files (e.g., workbooks as PDF)
  • Add links inside module content:
    • insert/edit link
    • use URL targets (opens in new window option)

Optional features mentioned

  • Quizzes after modules
  • Live Rooms (weekly Q&A live coaching inside the course)
  • Automatically upload live recordings as lessons
  • Send member notifications when recordings are done

Final step:

  • Preview and confirm the course looks/works properly.

Closing Lessons / Advice

  • Your first course doesn’t need to be perfect—it just needs to help students achieve the transformation.
  • If desired, join his community/framework:
    • Magnetic Course Blueprint for curriculum access and weekly support/accountability.
  • Encourage creating the course sales page next, with a referenced tutorial/prompt.

Speakers / Sources Featured

Speaker

  • Danny (“It’s Danny.”)
    • Built multiple courses
    • Associated with “queen of efficiency”

Tools/platforms mentioned (sources of methodology/software)

  • AI tools: Gamma, Descript, Gemini (Sheets Gemini)
  • Course platforms: Kajabi (primary demo), Teachable (mentioned), Thinkific, LearnWorlds
  • Productivity tools: Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets

Referenced resources (not fully included)

  • “free profitable course starter guide”
  • “magnetic course blueprint”
  • “0 to10K course road map” mini course
  • Separate video about “top 10 course creation platforms”
  • Separate video/prompt about creating the sales page

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