What you'll learn
How to identify and select a strong, profitable idea for a mini-course using simple research and demand signals.
How to validate a course idea with a short social post and interpret real feedback to confirm interest.
How to create a clear and structured 5-lesson mini-course outline using a beginner-friendly 1-page framework.
How to use simple tools (slides, screen recording, AI helpers) to plan, organize, and prepare your mini-course content.
How to expand a mini-course into a full course or larger digital product using a logical step-by-step growth path.

Requirements
No prior experience with course creation is required, this course is designed for complete beginners.
No audience, no social media following, and no email list needed.
You do not need any technical skills; all tools used are simple and beginner-friendly.
A computer or laptop is needed for organizing your ideas and creating your slides.
Access to free tools like Google Docs, Canva, or ChatGPT (optional) will make the process even easier.
A willingness to take action and follow the step-by-step guidance.

Description
Creating your first online course doesn’t have to be overwhelming. You don’t need expert tech skills, a big audience, or weeks of planning. What you do need is a simple, clear method to go from “I want to create a course” to “I have a validated mini course ready to build.”That’s exactly what "How to Create a Mini Course Online (Beginner's Guide)" gives you.In this step-by-step program, you’ll learn how to find a solid course idea—even if you’re unsure what to teach right now. You’ll discover how to identify real problems people want help with, how to spot patterns on social media, and how to choose a topic that fits your skills and experience.Next, you’ll learn the fastest, most reliable way to validate your idea using a single social post. No complicated surveys or research. No guessing. You’ll know exactly whether your idea is worth creating, saving you time and energy.Once your idea is validated, you’ll turn it into a clear, structured 1-page mini course outline. You’ll learn the “one problem per lesson” rule, how to design 3–5 powerful lessons, and how to use simple AI tools (optional) to polish your ideas and titles.To make everything crystal clear, you’ll follow along with a complete demo mini course being built step-by-step. This allows you to see exactly how the process works from idea → validation → outline → next steps.Finally, you’ll learn how your mini course can grow into a full course, a signature program, or even a coaching offer when you're ready.