I vividly recall the late nights at my desk during my 9-5 job, dreaming of making money while I sleep. Can you relate? Have you ever thought, "If only I could create something once and make money from it repeatedly..."? But then you realize you lack the technical skills or the know-how to monetize your knowledge or expertise. Or maybe you feel you don't have any skills or knowledge to monetize at all.
Well, guess what? With the steps I'm about to show you, you won't need much to start making money while you sleep. Using AI, you can create courses or lessons online even as a beginner. The world of online courses is booming. By 2026, it’s expected to be a jaw-dropping $370 BILLION industry. With AI, you can grab a piece of this pie. Today, we're targeting $350 a day, which is absolutely achievable with commitment.
For example, consider these successful courses on Udemy:
How To Build A Successful Blog In 2024 with over 55,000 students, earning $659,450 at a discounted price of $11.99.
Public Speaking For Professionals with over 36,900 students, earning $442,431 at a discounted price of $11.99.
I currently focus on sharing content for free on YouTube and monetizing my knowledge and skills in other ways. However, creating tangible value through online courses is a fantastic source of passive income. Let’s dive into how to create your course using AI in a few simple steps.
Step 1: Identify The Ideal Course Topic
What's a burning problem that you can solve for people? Your course should address a specific pain point with actionable solutions. Here are some best-selling course topics that can be created using AI:
Personal Development:
Productivity and Time Management
Stress Management and Mindfulness
Speed Reading and Memory Techniques
Confidence Building
Public Speaking Mastery
Health & Wellness:
Nutrition and Healthy Eating
Yoga for Beginners
Mindfulness Meditation for Stress Reduction
Fitness and Weight Loss
Mental Health Awareness
Language Learning:
Spanish for Beginners
Learn French in 30 Days
For this tutorial, I will show you how to create a "Public Speaking Course For Beginners."
Step 2: Craft a Compelling Course Outline
We will use Google Gemini, Google's most capable AI model designed to understand and generate information. You can use the free version of Google Gemini for this.
Google Gemini Prompt: "Create a detailed course outline for 'Speak Like a Pro: Public Speaking for Professionals.' Include sections on presentation skills, impromptu speaking, overcoming speech anxiety, and connecting with any audience."
Here’s the outline Google Gemini provides:
Course Title: Speak Like a Pro: Public Speaking for Professionals Course Description: This comprehensive course is designed to transform professionals into confident and engaging public speakers. Whether you're delivering presentations, participating in impromptu discussions, or simply want to improve your communication skills, this course will equip you with the tools and techniques to connect with any audience and leave a lasting impact.
Course Structure:
Module 1: Mastering Presentation Skills
Understanding the Fundamentals: The power of public speaking, the 3 Cs of effective public speaking, and identifying your speaking goals.
Crafting Compelling Presentations: Structuring your presentation, developing a clear message, utilizing storytelling techniques, and incorporating visual aids.
Delivering with Confidence: Nonverbal communication, vocal variety, handling Q&A sessions, and overcoming stage fright.
Module 2: Impromptu Speaking Mastery
Thinking on Your Feet: The PREP Method, the "Bridge" technique, and utilizing humor.
Adapting to Different Situations: Speaking in meetings, delivering impromptu toasts, and practice and feedback.
Module 3: Conquering Speech Anxiety
Understanding the Fear: The psychology of stage fright and common symptoms.
Practical Coping Strategies: Relaxation techniques, visualization exercises, and positive self-talk.
Building Confidence: Preparation and practice, seeking professional help if needed.
Module 4: Connecting with Any Audience
Know Your Audience: Conducting audience analysis and adapting your message.
Building Rapport: Establishing credibility, using inclusive language, and engaging your audience.
Inspiring and Influencing: Using persuasive language and delivering a call to action.
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Course Assessment: Participation in class activities, completion of practical assignments, self-assessment, and a final project presentation.
Step 3: Create Your Course Slide Deck
Use Gamma.app to create professional course slides.
On the Gamma homepage, select "CREATE NEW AI."
Select "GENERATE."
Enter a prompt with the course title, module name, and specific section.
Gamma Prompt: "Create a course for this topic: 'Nonverbal communication: body language, eye contact, gestures.' This topic is part of the module 'Delivering with Confidence' and the course title 'Public Speaking for Professionals.'"
Choose 10 slides and generate the presentation.
Export the slides as a PDF.
Step 4: Get Voiceover For Your Course
Use Eleven Labs for high-quality voiceovers.
Copy the text from each slide in Gamma.
Paste the text into Eleven Labs.
Choose a suitable voice and generate the speech.
Download the voiceover files, naming them to match the slides for easy alignment.
Step 5: Pull It All Together
Use CapCut to combine your slides and voiceovers into a video course.
Create a new project in CapCut and select a 16:9 video.
Convert your slides from PDF to PNG using PDF Converter.
Upload the images and voiceovers to CapCut.
Align the voiceovers with the slides on the timeline.
Step 6: Optional AI Character & Voiceover
Enhance your course with AI characters and voiceovers in CapCut.
Select "ELEMENTS" in CapCut and choose an AI character.
Drag the AI character to the slide and add text for voiceover.
Select a voiceover and generate the character's speech.
Repeat for each slide.
Upload Your Course
Choose platforms like Udemy, Teachable, or Thinkific to host your course.
Follow these steps to create a course listing, optimize with relevant keywords, and set a competitive price. Promote your course on social media, your website, and relevant communities. Use email marketing and content marketing to drive enrollment.
Conclusion
Creating an online course with AI tools is not only feasible but also highly rewarding. By following these steps, you can start earning $350+ a day in passive income. Remember, the key to success is commitment and continuous improvement. Embrace the power of AI and transform your knowledge into a lucrative online course today.
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