I’ve been looking at how most course creators deliver courses, and I think a lot of good courses end up feeling more lackluster than they should.
The course content is usually not bad. In fact, most of the time that's the best part.
The issue is everything around it.
- Students get access but no direction. They are dropped into a list of modules and lessons, but that's not the same as a guided experience. Students should know where to start, where to end, and what actions to take the way the course creator wants.
- The creator's website looks amazing, the sales page looks great -- they contain the creator's own words and voice. But as soon as the student purchases and logs into the course, it doesn't feel like it belongs to the creator anymore. The students lose their connection with the creator. Most students drop off pretty fast after that.
- Most course creators (even beginners) have unique methods of teaching. But the platform very rarely represents the creator's unique teaching style. The student should always be reminded of the instructor's teaching style. The teacher's credibility is what makes the course "premium". And that's how the student should always feel.
I’m not saying every course needs a fancy custom platform. But I do think creators (especially the ones working solo) should care about whether the student experience feels intentional.
What do others think about this? When you buy a course from someone you follow, would a more personal and guided experience encourage you to learn better and actually complete the course?
u/sajid213 — 7 days ago