Are you thinking of becoming a course creator to expand your coaching business or to add a new passive income stream?
In this post, I’ll walk you through the true cost of becoming a course creator, and you might be surprised to find out that it’s more affordable than you think.
Course Hosting Platform:
If you’re unsure about which course platform to choose for hosting your course, there are plenty of options available. Some of the best platforms have even been reviewed in a recent blog post.
Budget Option: Teachable
Teachable offers a great budget-friendly plan starting at $59 that provides everything you need to host your course.
Advanced Option: Kartra
Kartra is an all-in-one platform that enables course hosting and the additional benefits of building websites and integrating email marketing funnels, starting from $99 per month.
Designing Your Online Course:
Budget Option: Canva Pro
Invest in Canva Pro at $12.99 per month, offering a wide range of design tools and templates for creating course assets.
Advanced Option: Hiring a Graphic Designer
You also have the option to hire a graphic designer or a virtual assistant to create custom slides for your course.
Recording Your Online Course:
Budget Options: Using Your Laptop
If you’re filming yourself or creating slides, you can use the camera and microphone on your laptop or smartphone. Additionally, Canva offers free and advanced options for creating slides.
Advanced Options: Loom and Camera Equipment
Consider using Loom for versatile video recording and screen sharing. For course modules involving direct speaking to the camera, the Sony ZV1 is a recommended and affordable recording device.
Sales and Marketing Costs:
Email Marketing
ConvertKit is a powerful email marketing tool to consider, with a free plan available for up to 1,000 subscribers.
Funnels and Webinars
For lead nurturing and creating lead magnets like webinars, you can opt for budget-friendly options like WebinarKit or advanced choices like EasyWebinar.
Other Marketing Tools
Gain exposure for your online course through free social media platforms or consider investing in tools like Repurpose.io or Flick for more advanced marketing capabilities.
Total Cost to Become a Course Creator
Here’s the breakdown of one-off and monthly costs to become a course creator, allowing you to choose options that suit your budget and needs.
How Much I Spend Per Month as an Online Course Creator
Curious about my course creation costs? I currently invest $380 a month in my tools, which I find to be a worthwhile investment considering my returns from online courses.
Now that you have an overview of the costs, let me know in the comments below what you think. – Claudia xx
