The idea of creating your own online course is exciting. You want to share your knowledge, inspire people and maybe even generate an income in the process. But as soon as you start implementing it, pressure can creep in:
Is my online course good enough?
What if it's not perfect?
These worries are completely normal, but they shouldn't stop you from launching your course.
In this blog post, I'll explain why your first course doesn't have to be perfect and why it's more important to just get started.
1. Perfectionism Can Slow You Down 🩼
The desire to do everything perfectly is understandable. But perfectionism can also be paralyzing. If you wait for your online course to be flawless in every detail, you may never get to the point of actually publishing it.
Instead, you might work on it for months without ever getting around to launching it.
The result? An online course that never sees the light of day.
It's better to launch a good online course that's not perfect than to wait forever for perfection.
2. Learning by Doing 🔨
The best way to create a great online course is to just get started. Your first online course will give you valuable experience that will help you improve next time. You will learn what works well and what doesn't, how to structure your content, and how to communicate with your target audience.
You can only gain this experience by jumping in at the deep end and publishing your first course.
3. Your Students Appreciate Authenticity 🏵
Many aspiring online course creators believe that they have to know everything before they can offer an online course. But the reality is that your students aren't looking for perfection. They want to learn from you because you're authentic and have something to offer that will help them get ahead.
Small mistakes or imperfections make you human and relatable – and this can even help your students to connect with you more.
4. You Can Always Improve ⤴️
A big advantage of online courses is that they are not set in stone. You can always improve your online course, add new content or respond to your students' feedback. It's a dynamic process that allows you to continuously grow and learn.
Your first online course is the starting point, and from there you can make step-by-step optimizations.
5. Value Lies in Added Value, Not in Perfection
In the end, it's not how perfect your online course is, but what added value it offers your students that counts. If you impart knowledge that helps your students achieve their goals or overcome their challenges, then your online course is already successful.
The content you share and the way you teach it are what really matter—not whether every single lesson is perfect.
Summary
Your first online course doesn't have to be perfect. What's important is that you have the courage to get started and share your ideas with the world. Perfection is a process that comes with time – not the starting point. By taking action, you learn, grow, and get better with each course. So go ahead, share your knowledge, and don't let the idea of perfection stop you. Your students will thank you!
If you'd like to learn how to get started with your online course, I've put together a FREE eBook about the '8 Steps to Your First Online Course that you can DOWNLOAD for FREE.
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