How to Create a Course on NOLA

How to Create a Course on NOLA

Creating a course is a powerful way to share your expertise, engage with your audience, and create a new stream of revenue for your business. It allows you to provide value while expanding your reach, and with our step-by-step guide, we have made the process simple and straightforward. Here's how you can get started with ease!

Creating a course on NOLA is simple! Follow these steps to get started:

Step 1: Plan Your Course Content

• Define Your Audience- Determine who your course is for. What specific problem will you help them solve?

• Outline Your Course- Create a detailed outline that includes the topics and lessons you’ll cover.

• Create Content- Develop your lesson materials, including videos, text, quizzes, and assignments.

Step 2: Log Into Your NOLA Account

• Log In - Sign into your NOLA account to begin setting up your course.

Step 3: Create Your Course in NOLA

• Navigate to the Membership Tab - On the Courses dropdown menu, select the "Products".

• Create New Product - Start from scratch or import from Kajabi (if applicable).
  Note: If creating a new product from scratch, choose from the following 4 template options:

  • Sprint Course

  • Marathon Course

  • Membership

  • Build-Your-Own

• Name Your Course (e.g., "Course Title") and click "Create Product".

• Add a Course Description - You can choose whether it’s published, drafted, or in drip mode. You may also add a thumbnail image for the course.

• Set Up the Course Structure:

  • Break down the course into categories and lessons.

  • For each category, click "Add Category", name it, and add relevant details.

• Add Course Content:

  • Under each category, click "Add Lesson".

  • Upload your course materials:

    • Upload videos.

    • Add PDFs or downloadable documents.

    • Create quizzes (if applicable).

    • Add any additional text or instructions for students in each lesson.

• Set Course Access

  • Use the dropdown arrow to define category/lesson access rules:

    • Published

    • Draft

    • Drip content (schedule lessons to unlock sequentially).

    • Lock content until completion (ensure learners complete one module before moving to the next, if needed).

Step 4: Create a Membership Offer

• Navigate to the "Offers" tab under Memberships and click "Create Offer".

• Name the Offer related to your course (e.g., "Course Name Offer") and select the product (course) this offer will grant access to.

• Define Pricing:

  • Choose how you'll charge for your course—free, one-time payment, or recurring.

  • Select the payment mode (whether live or test mode).

Step 5: Configure Checkout Page

• Customize the checkout page

  • Add your offer description, upload a product cover or image, and enable coupon codes if offering discounts.

  • Click on "Edit Checkout" to customize the branding:

    • Include your logo, colors, and branding elements.

  • Enable extra contact information as needed (such as contact address and phone number).

  • Add Terms and Conditions or Service Agreement, if needed.

• Double-check all the information, and change the "Offer Status" to Published.

• Click on "Get Link" to copy the offer page link.

Step 6: Publish Your Course

• Review: Double-check all content to ensure accuracy and functionality.

• Publish: Once you are satisfied with the setup, make your course live for students to access.

Step 7: Market Your Course

• Promote Your Course- Use organic marketing strategies such as social media, blogs, YouTube, and Pinterest to get the word out.

• Utilize NOLA’s Tools- Leverage NOLA's social media marketing tools and funnel builder to create a sales funnel, collect emails, and build your email list.

• Email Campaigns- Set up automated email marketing through NOLA to engage your audience.

• Watch Ad Spend- Ads can be costly, especially for new course creators, so start with organic methods before diving into paid ads.

With these steps, you'll have your course live and ready to share!