50 online course ideas
A good course teaches one outcome to one kind of learner. These ideas are scoped that way, so you can outline the lessons on a single page before you record anything.
Before you start: Show the outline to five people who might take the course before you film. If nobody wants it, you have saved yourself weeks.
All 50 ideas
Workload is a rough guide to the ongoing work: light is a few hours a week, medium is part-time, heavy is close to full-time.
An online course on wheel-throwing basics for pottery beginners
Short videos filmed at the wheel, with a weekly practice list and the most common mistakes.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planAn online course on fitting sourdough into a working week
Schedules for bakers with day jobs, from starter care to a Saturday loaf.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planAn online course on running a freelance business from one organised workspace
A walkthrough for freelancers: leads, projects, invoices and handovers in one place.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planAn online course on spreadsheets for people who dread them
Short lessons on the formulas that cover most office tasks.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planAn online course on public speaking for nervous first-timers
Small practice steps, recorded drills and a feedback template for a friendly listener.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planAn online course on better photos with the phone you already own
Light, framing and editing basics with a weekly assignment.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planAn online course on brush lettering for beginners
Stroke drills, alphabets and a first small commission project.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planAn online course on lighting for small stages and venues
Basic fixtures, simple rigs and cue sheets for volunteer crews.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planAn online course on writing clear work emails and reports
Rewrite exercises with before-and-after examples from common workplace situations.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planAn online course on urban sketching with a pen and a notebook
Quick perspective rules and location prompts that fit into a lunch break.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planAn online course on planning and recording your first podcast
Gear on a budget, a script template and a launch checklist.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planAn online course on first electronics projects for parents and kids
Safe low-voltage builds with a parts list and a talk-through for the adult.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planAn online course on product photography for small shop owners
A DIY setup from a window and a white card, plus a simple editing routine.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planAn online course on conversational Spanish for a first trip
Everyday situations such as ordering, directions and small talk, with audio to repeat.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planAn online course for new volunteer coordinators
Recruiting, scheduling and thanking volunteers, with ready-to-use templates.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planAn online course on basic bicycle maintenance
Puncture repair, brakes and gears, filmed with a simple home stand.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planAn online course on running shorter, better remote meetings
Agendas, roles and follow-up habits for teams spread across time zones.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planAn online course on knitting your first sweater
Sizing, yarn choice and a stitch-by-stitch plan over eight weeks.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planAn online course on making clear charts for non-designers
Choosing the right chart, labelling and colour, with a before-and-after gallery.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planAn online course for subject experts who are asked to train colleagues
Session design, simple exercises and what to do with a quiet room.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planAn online course on woodworking with hand tools in a small space
Core cuts, sharpening and a first box project.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planAn online course on writing grant applications for small community groups
Reading the call, building a budget and telling the story clearly.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planAn online course on crocheting small stuffed animals
Basic stitches, shaping and finishing, with three patterns to follow.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planAn online course on writing short family stories
Prompts, interview questions for relatives and a simple way to bind a booklet.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planAn online course on SQL for marketers who work with exports
Queries on a sample dataset, from counting to joins.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planAn online course on recording vocals at home
Room setup, microphone placement and a simple mix.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planAn online course on cooking basics for students moving out
A handful of dishes, one shopping list and how to keep leftovers.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planAn online course on preparing for job interviews in technical roles
Mock questions, a story bank for behavioural answers and feedback prompts.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planAn online course on chess for adult beginners
Openings, tactics and a weekly puzzle routine.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planAn online course on running your first user interviews
Recruiting, questions and note-taking, with a practice script.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planAn online course on mending clothes instead of replacing them
Visible mending, darning and patches, step by step.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planAn online course on designing clearer slide decks
Layouts, type and image choices, with a rebuild-this-slide exercise each week.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planAn online course on voice-over work for beginners
Home setup, reading techniques and a first demo reel.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planAn online course on drone photography basics
Flight planning, composition and checking the rules for your region.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planAn online course on Python for automating office tasks
Small scripts for files, spreadsheets and email, with no prior coding needed.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planAn online course on planning a productive small yard
Layouts, planting calendars and low-effort routines.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planAn online course on networking for people who hate networking
Small, scripted ways to meet people and follow up afterwards.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planAn online course on building a simple portfolio website for artists
Structure, image preparation and a one-page launch checklist.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planAn online course on learning hiragana with daily short drills
Mnemonics, writing practice and quick checks.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planAn online course on project planning for people who never studied it
Goals, tasks and deadlines for real projects, with a template for each step.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planAn online course on leather craft for beginners
Tools, cutting and stitching a first card holder.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planAn online course on teaching your child to read music
Short, playful lessons that don't require you to play yourself.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planAn online course on small home repairs for renters
Patching walls, hanging shelves and other small fixes, with a reminder to check your lease first.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planAn online course on setting up a simple live stream
Camera, audio and scenes on a modest budget, with a test checklist.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planAn online course on writing freelance proposals that get read
A proposal structure and three annotated examples.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planAn online course on designing your first board game
Prototype, playtest and iterate, with a printable kit.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planAn online course on cooking with seasonal vegetables
A year of simple recipes grouped by what is in season.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planAn online course on making documents accessible for everyone
Headings, alt text and colour contrast, with a checklist for your own files.
Light workload · a few hours a weekBuild this planAn online course on bird photography from a garden hide
Camera settings, patience and a simple hide you can build.
Medium workload · part-timeBuild this planAn online course on making a first simple game, for teenagers
A step-by-step project with a free engine and a playable result.
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