How to Create an Online Course: The Official Udemy Course

Are you excited about creating a course with Udemy, but not sure where to get started? Do you want to make sure the course you create will appeal to students? Then you’re in the right place.

Introducing, the official Udemy course about how to create an online course

In this official course we will guide you through the recommended course creation process and share best practices in teaching and instructional design, as well as resources you can use to help you plan, produce, and publish your own course. Creating a course is a journey, but you don’t have to go it alone! We’re here to guide you throughout your journey.

Learn from one of our learning design experts who has partnered with hundreds of instructors to create high-quality courses on Udemy, who will walk you through the steps in the course creation process along with experienced instructors who will share tips for building an impactful online learning experience on Udemy.

Bookmark this now, reference it later

We will share a lot of helpful information and resources throughout this course. Bookmark it so that you can refer back to it as needed while you’re on your own instructor journey.

Learn how to create a course in 90 minutes

During this 90-minute course, our information-packed lectures will give you the insight and tools to make the course creation process as smooth as possible for you so that you’re confident in delivering a high-quality online course that students will love. We’ll also include practice activities for hands-on learning which you can apply directly to the course you’re creating.

Get step-by-step guidance

By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to get started creating your course – and have a solid understanding of the steps required to create an online course.

Plan your content

• Use the Udemy Marketplace Insights tool to choose the best course topic

• Define who you’re creating this course for, what your students will achieve upon completion, and how they’ll learn it by planning learning activities and assessments

• Create a course outline to plan the structure of your course

• Write your course script to get you prepared to record your course

Produce your course

• Create your course videos, resources, and activities following best practices for delivering value to your learners

• Get tips from pro instructors about speaking on camera and setting up your recording space

• Receive personalized feedback on your audio, video, and delivery with our Test Video Review service

• Edit your videos to be polished and professional

Publish your course

• Upload your videos and content onto Udemy

• Create an optimized course landing page that will make your course more searchable for learners on Udemy and on external search engines

• Review the instructor verification process and the course approval process

Promote your course and more!

• Jumpstart your marketing efforts to drive student enrollments to drive ratings and reviews early on

• Leverage your instructor dashboard to manage your course and engage with your learners

Thank you to these Udemy instructors for sharing their best practices:

• Ceci Mansilla

• Deborah Grayson Riegel

• Federico Garay

• Jason Dion

• Johannes Ruof

• Laura Pickel

• Timothy Meixner

Ready to embark on your instructor journey? Let’s get started!

Rating Distribution

• 1 stars: 42 votes
• 2 stars: 57 votes
• 3 stars: 354 votes
• 4 stars: 1565 votes
• 5 stars: 3244 votes

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have access to the course materials?

You can view and review the lecture materials indefinitely, like an on-demand channel.

Can I take my courses with me wherever I go?

Definitely! If you have an internet connection, courses on Udemy are available on any device at any time. If you don’t have an internet connection, some instructors also let their students download course lectures. That’s up to the instructor though, so make sure you get on their good side!