The Art of Online Course Creation
Welcome to The Art of Online Course Creation, the go-to podcast for entrepreneurs who are looking to transfer their expertise into a high-quality online course. If you're passionate about helping others achieve their goals and committed to creating a digital course that delivers real results, you're in the right place.
Your host, Shannon Boyer, combines her Masters Degree in Education with her 20+ years of experience as an award-winning curriculum and course designer to break down high-level pedagogy into clear and actionable methods and strategies.
In each episode, Shannon cuts through the online marketing noise to give you the proven frameworks behind creating a digital course that transforms lives and highlights your authority.
Whether you already have an online course or are planning to create one, this podcast is tailored for you.
Subscribe now to The Art of Online Course Creation and start your journey to building a successful, sustainable, and scalable online course.
The Art of Online Course Creation
#36 What Makes a High-Quality Online Course? It's Not What You Think!
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"You can’t just hit “record” on a Zoom webinar, slap a price tag on it, and call it a course. That’s not teaching—that’s repackaging."
It’s time we rethink what makes an online course “high quality.”
In this episode, Shannon Boyer challenges the common misconceptions about course quality—and reveals what actually drives student success.
Spoiler alert: It’s not fancy production or flashy design.
Whether you’re just getting started or refining a course you’ve already launched, you’ll learn what separates forgettable content from transformational experiences.
Shannon breaks down the key differences between packaging content and designing for learning—and explains why thinking like a teacher is your most powerful asset as a course creator.
If you’ve ever felt pressure to have perfect slides, cinematic video, or 57 bonus modules just to feel legitimate… this episode will be a breath of fresh air.
You’ll walk away with:
- Why “production value” is not the same as “instructional quality”
- How to spot the repackaging trap (and avoid disappointing your students)
- The mindset shift that separates experts from exceptional educators
- The three instructional strategies that truly make a course unforgettable
Plus, Shannon introduces a brand-new segment: One Bold Idea—a powerful takeaway to help you reflect, refine, and reimagine your course long after the episode ends.
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Perfect for refining your current course or setting the foundation for your next one.
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