Episode 19

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17th Mar 2025

19. Choosing a Course Platform: Your Top Considerations

It’s easy to get Feeling overwhelmed trying to find the right fit for your online course? With countless options available, it can be a TASK.

In this episode of the Educational Design Lab podcast, Nicole Lehman simplifies the process by outlining the four key factors to consider: the type of system you need, user experience, pricing structures, and customer support quality.

She explains why some platforms offer all-in-one features while others focus solely on course hosting and how to determine which suits your business best. Nicole also highlights why understanding pricing limitations and customer support availability can save you from headaches down the road.

Whether you’re launching your first course or upgrading to a better platform, this episode provides clarity and actionable insights. If you’ve ever felt lost in the sea of options, this conversation will give you the confidence to move forward. Plus, Nicole invites listeners to reach out for personalized guidance.

Tune in now to make an informed decision and get your course out into the world!

Episode Breakdown:

  • Introduction: The challenge of choosing a course hosting platform
  • Key consideration #1: What type of system do you really need?
  • Key consideration #2: Prioritizing the user experience
  • Key consideration #3: Understanding pricing models and limitations
  • Key consideration #4: Why customer support can make or break your experience
  • Summary of the four factors to focus on when making your decision
  • Final thoughts & Nicole’s invitation to reach out for personalized advice

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About the Podcast

The Educational Design Lab - Online Courses, Digital Products, & Ebooks for Female Entrepreneurs
Build a Course That Get Results
Are you bursting with ideas for a mini course, eager to share your expertise as a service provider with the world, but struggling to pinpoint the best next steps? Feeling uncertain about how to effectively structure your online course as you step into the world of digital products? Unsure about what concepts will truly resonate with your audience? Maybe you've scaled your business and are ready to elevate your brand presence and credibility through high-quality course content. Or you're a successful coach itching to break free from endless weekly live calls, because if you were honest, you're starting to get bitter about hand holding your clients through your whole process.

I get it. The world of online courses and online programs can be daunting. Where to start? How to stay focused? What to include? How to deliver insane results? I'm here to tell you that you can have the confidence you crave in an online course. One that saves you your sanity and delivers the highest possible results for your clients.

Hey hey and official welcome to The Educational Design Lab Podcast. I’m Nicole Lehman, ex-teacher turned online business owner, mom of 2, course strategist, learning expert, avid coffee drinker, and lover of crisp fall mornings. I am so excited to walk alongside you as you pursue the best strategies for building online courses in your business.

Each week on this podcast I am coming to you with everything you need to know to move forward in confidence in your online courses and digital products. I'm here to equip you with simple learning strategies that will generate high client results on repeat while simultaneously take some of the weight of your shoulders. Say goodbye to your best guess and hello to learning strategy that delivers- for your clients and for you.

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