How To Create An Online Training Program: Start Building A Knowledge Based Business

Want to create an online training program but don’t know where to start? Use this guide to launch your knowledge based business today.

Hi Trish Davies here and today I want to share the steps you need to take to create an online training program. Today, knowledge based businesses are not only competitive, but they're sustainable.

Technology is changing the way we do business. Newer generations are more interested in gaining knowledge for its own sake, while still being able to apply it. The best knowledge based businesses are ones that build on the fundamentals of teaching, learning, and progressing.

What do you think? Do you have what it takes to create an online training program that can help others? Find out here!

What Is A Knowledge Based Business?

Knowledge based businesses are businesses that have highly valuable knowledge that they want to share with the world. This type of business is not only competitive, but sustainable. There are many ways to start a knowledge based business.

How To Create An Online Training Program & Knowledge Based Business 

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How do you start a knowledge based business? It starts with teaching, learning, and progressing.

You can start your knowledge based business by teaching others what you know. This could be through blogging, podcasting, or video courses. You can also use these methods to share what you know with those who are interested in the same subjects as you.

Another important part of your knowledge based business is learning about your audience's needs and interests. Find out what they want to learn about and give it to them! Give them the information they want so they'll come back for more.

Finally, it's important to progress in your knowledge based business so that you're always getting better at what you do.

Finding The Right Subject For Your Online Training Program 

Your online training program should be based on a subject matter that you know well.

If you're a tech-savvy entrepreneur, your best subject for an online training program might be tech skills. But what if you're a marketing specialist? You can still create an online training program with tech skills as one of the subjects.

Whatever your industry, make sure to choose a topic that will give people the necessary knowledge to succeed in their field. In addition, think about the level of expertise in your chosen subject. Will it be appropriate for beginners or more advanced learners? This will help guide how much information you need to include in the course and how difficult it will be for learners to navigate through.

You can also use tools like Quora and YouTube to find out what questions people are asking related to your subject matter. This will help you understand what they need in terms of education and skill set development.

Special Considerations When Building An Online Training Program 

The challenge of building an online training program is that it isn't always easy to know where to start. To help you get started, here are five tips for building an online training program.

Start with your goal. Ask yourself what do you want the outcome of your program to be? You want to know what you're trying to teach, and who you're trying to teach it too. This will help shape the course content.

Next, make sure you have a good mix of technical skills and soft skills in the training material. Different people learn in different ways. Consider using video, graphics, or audio format to appeal to different learning styles.

Then think about how often the course will be offered and for how long it will be offered. This will help determine what type of platform or system you'll need for hosting your online training program.

Also consider whether or not there will be any one-on-one sessions available after someone completes the course. If so, how much time should they allot per week? Where can they contact customer service if they have questions? These are all important details when you create an online training program!

Lastly, think about what other resources might come with your course content. What links would you include.

How To Design Your Online Training Program 

With the vast number of training programs available today, it can be difficult to choose which one is right for your business. There are many aspects to consider when designing a program.

These are some of the considerations you'll want to make before creating your own online training program:

  • Who is the target audience?
  • What are their needs?
  • How will this help them?
  • How will this help your business?

It's important not only to learn about your audience but also about yourself. It's important that you're teaching something that you know and understand. You don't want to end up repeating what someone else has already said. This might be frustrating for both you and your audience. 

Create An Online Training Program – The Goal Of The Lesson 

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The goal of this lesson is to teach you the basics of creating an online training program. Take that principle and apply it to your own online training program.

There are many ways you can create your own training program. You could use an e-learning platform like Kajabi or through your WordPress website. You can design your online training program using PowerPoint, Keynote, or YouTube video content..

It doesn't matter how you do it just make sure that the content is engaging and helpful for your audience! And if you want some guidance on how to create engaging material.

Designing A Lesson Plan 

One of the keys to becoming a successful online trainer is designing a lesson plan that will work for you. You should have an idea about what you're going to teach, how long it'll take, and who your audience will be.

Based on your knowledge of the topic, create a timeline with the days, weeks, or months in which you'll teach. Break down what's expected from one day to the next so you can stay organized in your planning.

The Right Delivery Method For Your Lesson 

When it comes to your knowledge based business, the delivery method for your lesson is going to make a big difference. There are two major delivery methods: online and in-person.

Before you create a lesson, it's important that you know what your audience prefers. You can't please everyone with the same format. For instance, if you're creating a self-development course for young professionals, you will need to offer them some type of in-person experience.

This experience could be as simple as meeting them for coffee or lunch. Or something more elaborate like an all-day workshop where they could learn about their industry from multiple perspectives.

If your course was geared toward teenagers, online learning would probably be more effective. That’s because it would fit into their schedules much better. They might not have time to meet up with someone in person. However they could always find time to watch videos at home or complete an interactive course on their own time.

There are pros and cons to both formats though the main consideration is what best fits your target audience's needs!

Collecting Feedback & Assessing Your Students Progress 

One of the most important parts of an online training program is getting feedback from participants. Then creating a personalized assessment for their progress.

Conclusion 

In this guide you have learned how to create an online training program and a knowledge based business. Starting an online training program is a great way to build your business.

Make sure that you are providing the best information possible to your customers. So, what are you waiting for? Take your first step to starting your online training business today by registering for my free 9 step program by clicking here.

Helping you build your authenticity, authority and audience.

Trish Davies

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