Key Takeaways
- Start with a clear audience and outcome.
- Core features: course builder, secure video, quizzes, certificates and payments.
- Community and live sessions improve completion rates.
Owning your learning platform gives you control over pricing, branding and student data.
Core features
- Course builder with modules and lessons
- Secure video player
- Quizzes and assignments
- Progress tracking
- Certificates
- Payments, coupons and subscriptions
- Community and discussion
- Live sessions
- Mobile apps
Monetisation
| Model | Example |
|---|---|
| One-time course | Pay per course |
| Subscription | All-access membership |
| Cohort-based | Live batches |
| B2B | Corporate training licences |
See content protection and gamification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I build an online course platform?
Define your audience, choose features, build or customise an LMS, add payments and secure video, then launch with content.
Should I use a ready platform or build custom?
Ready platforms are faster; custom gives control and differentiation at scale.
How can I improve course completion?
Use short lessons, quizzes, community, live sessions and progress nudges.
Can I issue certificates?
Yes, platforms can generate certificates on completion.
