๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿซ Teachable & Udemy

โœ… Udemy:

A global online course marketplace where students purchase courses on a variety of topics โ€” from coding and photography to baking and personal development.

  • โœ… You publish your course on Udemy.com
  • ๐ŸŽ“ Udemy markets your course to its massive user base (70M+ learners)
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ You earn money per enrollment

โœ… Teachable:

A platform that allows you to build your own online school or course website. You have full control over pricing, branding, and student experience.

  • โœ… You create your own custom course website
  • ๐Ÿ’ผ You market your course yourself
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ You keep more revenue and build your email list

๐Ÿงฎ Udemy vs Teachable โ€“ Quick Comparison

FeatureUdemyTeachable
Student TrafficProvided by UdemyYou generate your own
Course HostingYesYes
Revenue Share37%โ€“97% (depends)90%โ€“100% (after fees)
Marketing ToolsLimitedAdvanced (Email, Coupons, Upsells)
BrandingUdemy brandingYour own branding
Custom PricingLimitedFull control
Ideal ForBeginnersEntrepreneurs, Experts

๐Ÿ“š What You Can Teach

You can teach any subject you’re knowledgeable or passionate about:

  • ๐Ÿ’ป Programming, Web Dev, Data Science
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Business, Marketing, Freelancing
  • ๐ŸŽจ Graphic Design, Animation, Video Editing
  • ๐ŸŽน Music, Art, Photography
  • ๐Ÿ“– Language Learning (English, Urdu, Spanish, etc.)
  • ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™‚๏ธ Yoga, Meditation, Wellness
  • ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ Cooking, Crafts
  • ๐Ÿง  Personal Development, Productivity, Confidence Building

๐Ÿ“‹ Step-by-Step: How to Create & Sell a Course

๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿซ 1. Choose Your Topic

  • Pick a topic you know well and others want to learn
  • Check Udemy/YouTube for demand and competition
  • Make sure itโ€™s problem-solving (e.g., โ€œHow to Get Your First Job in Digital Marketingโ€)

๐Ÿ“ 2. Plan Your Course

  • Break it into modules/sections
  • Each module contains lessons (videos, quizzes, assignments)
  • Keep lessons 3โ€“10 minutes each
  • Create a course outline (intro, main lessons, conclusion)

๐ŸŽฅ 3. Record the Content

  • You can record:
    • Talking-head videos (you on camera)
    • Screen recordings (PowerPoint, coding, demos)
    • Voice-over slides (audio + visuals)
  • Use tools like:
    • Screen Recording: OBS, Loom, Camtasia
    • Editing: CapCut, Premiere Pro, iMovie
    • Slides: PowerPoint, Canva

๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿ’ป 4. Upload the Course

โœ… On Udemy:

  • Go to Udemy Instructor
  • Sign up and complete the Instructor Profile
  • Upload course content in the Curriculum Section
  • Set price or make it free
  • Publish after review

โœ… On Teachable:

  • Go to Teachable.com
  • Create an account and start a new school
  • Add your first course โ†’ Upload videos
  • Customize pricing and branding
  • Connect Stripe/PayPal for payments
  • Launch your site

๐Ÿ’ฐ How You Make Money

๐Ÿค‘ Udemy Revenue Model

  • Organic Sale (Udemy markets your course): You get 37%
  • Instructor Promotion (via your own link): You get 97%
  • Udemy for Business: Shared monthly

๐Ÿ’ต Teachable Revenue Model

  • You can charge:
    • One-time payment (e.g., $49)
    • Monthly subscription
    • Payment plans (installments)
  • You keep 100% after processing fees (2โ€“5%)

๐Ÿ’ธ Earning Potential

Instructor LevelMonthly Earning Potential
Beginner (1 course)$100 โ€“ $1,000
Intermediate (2โ€“3 courses)$500 โ€“ $5,000
Pro (Multiple courses + email list)$10,000+

โœ… Some instructors on Udemy make $20,000/month or more
โœ… On Teachable, course entrepreneurs earn $100,000+/year with email funnels


๐ŸŽฏ Tips to Succeed

  1. Choose a niche with demand and little competition
  2. Use a good mic โ€“ audio is more important than video
  3. Add assignments or worksheets
  4. Offer free coupons to get initial reviews
  5. Promote using:
    • Facebook/Reddit Groups
    • YouTube channel
    • Email marketing
  6. Create a YouTube Shorts strategy to drive traffic
  7. Build a landing page + lead magnet if using Teachable

๐Ÿงฉ Free Tools You Can Use

ToolUse
OBS StudioFree screen recording
CapCutFree video editing
CanvaSlide design
LoomQuick lesson recording
Google SlidesPresentations
AudacityClean audio

โœ… Pros & Cons

ProsCons
Passive incomeNeeds time to create
No teaching license neededEditing can be time-consuming
Teach from anywhereRequires marketing (Teachable)
High earning potentialUdemy takes revenue cut
Grow your personal brandNeed camera/mic setup

๐Ÿ’ก Example Course Ideas

NicheCourse Title Example
Freelancingโ€œHow to Start Freelancing on Fiverrโ€
Productivityโ€œMaster Time Management in 7 Daysโ€
Codingโ€œReactJS for Beginnersโ€
Artโ€œWatercolor Basics for Kidsโ€
Languageโ€œSpoken English for Urdu Speakersโ€

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