ASPIRING COURSE CREATORS
Take this quick quiz and find out if you have the capabilities to create a transformational course
Discover your gaps and see your score
Do you have a learning offer (eg. workshop, group program, course)?
You must select an answer
Yes
No, I don't have any intention
Not yet but hope to
How well do you know adult learning principles?
In other words, how well do you know which factors of a course improve engagement and retention?
You must select an answer
I have no idea what adult learning principles mean
I think I know what factors of my course improve engagement and retention
I know exactly what levers of my course to pull to impact engagement and learning retention
How well can you conduct learning needs research?
Or how effectively can you determine the learning gaps that need addressing in your course or program?
You must select an answer
I don't know a formal way of figuring out learning gaps
I am pretty good at researching but I am not usually asking questions specfic to learning gaps
I know what questions to ask in my research to figure out knowledge, skill or mindset work that needs to be addressed
How do you feel about your ability to plan learning based on the desired transformation?
In other words, what is your capability to pinpoint learning and performance outcomes for the participant?
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I never start with the end outcomes in mind
I plan learning outcomes for my course based on what I think the learner should know
I have a clear process to uncover the transformation that individuals want from my learning
How do you feel about your design capability?
Or how well can you create an outline for your learning with an effective content flow and appropriate learning activities?
You must select an answer
I basically wing the order of my content. I have no idea what I'm doing
I think I'm doing a pretty good job logically planning the flow of content
I have a list of learning activities that I know are perfect for the intended outcomes and I intentionally plan the content flow based on what works best
How do you feel about the nuts and bolts of developing learning materials?
Basically, what is your skill level to create or produce all of the learning assets needed for a creative course?
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I can't, but I know how to hire somebody to do graphics and content production
I'm a graphics and production pro. No problems here!
I have a list of learning activities that I know are perfect for the intended outcomes and I intentionally plan the content flow based on what works best
How do you feel about your ability to assess learners?
Or how confident are you with measuring the results of your participants?
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I'd love to, but I have no idea how
I have some ways to measure, but I don't know if it's really measuring anything meaningful
I'm really good at implementing targeted measurement for my learners
How do you feel about your ability to collect feedback?
Put differently, what’s your capability to design objective feedback mechanisms for your offer?
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I really wish I knew how to create questions that got the kind of feedback that would make a difference
I get some feedback from my learners, but it's really not targeted
I am really good at getting targeted feedback from my learners
How do you feel about your responsibility?
Essentially, how willing are you to accept your role in establishing accountability for learners?
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I think it's the student's responsibility to get the learning done
I think that if I create something that I think is fun, students should be expected to take responsibility
I think it's my responsibility to create a bingeworthy course that holds students accountable
How good is your marketing and launch strategy?
Basically, what’s your ability to create a marketing strategy to launch a learning offer?
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eeeek! I get really nervous just thinking about this
I've got a sense of what I need to do
I'm all over it. Marketing and sales are definitely strong points for me
How well can you build a business model?
In other words, what’s your ability to determine an effective model for delivering your learning offer to your audience?
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I just go with whatever I see others in my industry doing
I have a good sense of how I want to package and sell my learning
I am really good at figuring out what I want to offer and what my customers want too
How comfortable are you with learning technology?
In other words, are you able to set up the learning so it can easily be delivered to your students?
You must select an answer
I am not tech savvy but there's someone on my team who can help
I am pretty comfortable but haven't decided on a tech strategy
I have an existing tech strategy or am super comfortable with this aspect
