Free Course Creation Training
Build Courses That
Students Actually
Finish.
34+ free lessons on planning, recording, editing, launching, and selling online courses. Former college dean. 39,000+ professionals trained. No signup required.
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Five Tracks. 34 Courses. All Free.
Everything you need to plan, build, launch, and sell online courses.
Foundations
Plan, validate, and structure your first course
Content Creation
Record, edit, and produce professional content
Platform & Tools
Pick your platform, use AI, and create materials
Marketing
Copywriting, email, ads, SEO, and content strategy
Funnels & Sales
Pricing, sales pages, webinars, and launches
Business & Growth
Student success, analytics, scaling, and legal
Free Courses
Start learning. No signup. No paywall.
The Course Creator's Glossary
SCORM, LMS, ADDIE, drip, cohort, evergreen — the e-learning world speaks its own language. Here's what everything actually means, in plain English.
Plan Your Course
A free course on planning an online course that students actually finish. Start with outcomes, structure your content, and avoid the mistakes that kill most courses.
Choose Your Course Format
Video, email, PDF, audio, live cohort, mini-course, or hybrid? Pick the right format for your topic, audience, and tech comfort level — and understand the path each choice opens.
Produce Your Course Videos
Record and edit professional course videos with whatever gear you have — smartphone, webcam, or mirrorless camera. Covers audio, lighting, slides, editing, captions, and a repeatable workflow you'll use for every course.
Create Videos Without Being on Camera
AI avatars, voice cloning, and slide-based video — three ways to produce professional course videos without ever turning on a camera.
Record & Edit Audio/Podcast Courses
Create audio courses and podcast-style content — from microphone selection and room treatment to recording, editing with free software, AI voice narration, and publishing. The authoritative source for audio knowledge at Course.Coach.
Why Course.Coach?
Former College Dean
Richard Smolenski trained 39,000+ professionals across all 50 states. Real credentials, not internet marketing hype.
Everything Is Free
All courses, no paywalls, no upsells inside the content. We make money through consulting and affiliate commissions — never by gating education.
Action Over Theory
Every lesson is designed to get you building, not just watching. Quick wins first, depth when you need it.
Recommended Equipment
Expert-picked gear for building professional course content.
Logitech G
Logitech Creators Blue Yeti USB Microphone for PC, Mac, Gaming, Recording, Streaming, Podcasting, Studio and Computer Condenser Mic with Blue VO!CE effects, 4 Pickup Patterns, Plug and Play - Blackout
Popular USB microphone.
$101.29
SAMSON
Samson Q2U USB/XLR Dynamic Microphone Recording and Podcasting Pack
Our recommended starter mic.
$79.99
Audio-Technica
Audio-Technica AT2040USB Dynamic USB Microphone
Excellent USB-C dynamic mic with XLR upgrade path.
$159.00
Shure
Shure MV7+ USB-C & XLR Podcast Dynamic Microphone - Black
Broadcast-quality dynamic USB mic.
$299.00
Rode
RØDE PodMic USB Dynamic Broadcast Microphone, XLR + USB-C
Rode's dynamic USB mic with built-in DSP.
$186.90
Rode
Rode GO II Dual Channel Wireless Microphone System, Series IV 2.4GHz Digital Transmission, 128-bit Encryption, 3.5mm TRS Analog Output, USB-C and iOS Compatible
Wireless lapel system for on-camera video.
$399.00
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Kajabi vs Teachable (2026): What a $49, $149, and $499 Course Actually Costs
The per-sale fee math at three real price points, verified pricing as of October 2026, and the honest answer to when Kajabi's extras pay for themselves.
Teachable vs Thinkific (2026): Which One Should You Actually Pick?
I re-verified both pricing pages this week. Teachable vs Thinkific on transaction fees, course-builder UX, checkout, and the traps in each plan tier.
These aren't mockups. They're live.
Proof that I ship real products, not plans and prototypes.
Common Questions
Are the courses really free?
Yes. Every course, every lesson, no paywalls. We earn through consulting services and affiliate commissions on recommended tools — never by gating educational content.
Do I need an audience to start?
No. Course #0 "Validate & Launch" shows you how to get your first students with zero following. The validation process works even with 10 people.
Who is behind Course.Coach?
Richard Smolenski, a former college dean who trained 39,000+ professionals across all 50 states. Real academic credentials combined with practical online course experience.
Do I need to be on video?
No. Course #2 covers 8 different course formats — email, PDF, audio, text. Video is one option, not the default.
What if I want help building my course?
Book a free strategy call. We offer done-for-you course creation, course audits, and consulting for coaches, consultants, and trainers.
Your course is already in your head.
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