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    Create Your First Online Course in Only 30 Days

    A day-by-day guide to launching your first course in just one month. Stop planning and start creating.

    Jessica Glendinning15 min readUpdated February 2026

    Stop planning. Start creating. This 30-day framework gets your course from idea to launch — even if you're starting from zero.

    Week 1: Foundation (Days 1-7)

    Day 1-2: Define your ideal student and their biggest struggle. Use AI to help brainstorm, but validate with real conversations.

    Day 3-4: Craft your transformation promise and course title. What will students achieve?

    Day 5-7: Create your complete course outline using the 5-module structure.

    Use our AI outline generator →

    Week 2: Content Creation (Days 8-14)

    Day 8-9: Create content for Module 1. Start with your best module.

    Day 10-11: Create content for Module 2. Build momentum.

    Day 12-14: Create content for Modules 3-4.

    2026 Pro tip: Use AI to draft lesson scripts, then record yourself teaching naturally. The script gives you structure; your voice gives it authenticity.

    Week 3: Finish & Setup (Days 15-21)

    Day 15-17: Complete remaining module content.

    Day 18-19: Upload everything to your course platform.

    Day 20-21: Set up payments and create your sales page.

    Week 4: Launch (Days 22-30)

    Day 22-24: Soft launch to your warmest contacts. Aim for 3-5 pilot students.

    Day 25-27: Gather initial feedback and make quick fixes.

    Day 28-30: Open to broader audience, celebrate your launch!

    The 30-Day Mindset

    This timeline is tight on purpose. Constraints force decisions. You won't have time for perfectionism — and that's the point.

    Your course will improve dramatically after real students go through it. The goal isn't perfection; it's getting to that feedback as fast as possible.

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