When technology is brought into the mix, there’s no need for instruction to end at the classroom door. So, if you’re an outside-of-school-hours kind of teacher, you can make at least ₹50,000 (or more) with your own online course – even if you’re just trying this out for the first time!.
The best part? You don’t even need a fancy studio setup, or thousands of followers. You just have to choose an easy topic to discuss, a proven system for creating the course and an effective marketing strategy.
In this blog, you’ll learn the exact steps you require to take to develop, price, launch & sell your first online course and hit the ₹50K mark sooner than you could think.
Step 1: Pick a Course Topic That Solves a Real Problem
Your course needs to solve a specific pain point. You cannotteach everything. Niche wins.
✅ Examples:
Instead of ‘Math for Class 10’, opt for ‘Crash Course: Score 90+ in Class 10 Trigonometry in 15 Days’
Instead of “English Speaking” generation you may have “Spoken English for the First-Time Job-Seekers in Tier-2 Cities”.
Ask yourself:
What am I asked to repreata lot by students?
What is the one thing I can teach better than anyone else?
Can I make life a bit easier for them, or save them time, moneyor aggravation? Pro tip: Look at what students arehaving trouble with by doing YouTube comments, Quora or attending a study group on Telegram.
Step 2: Structure Your Course (Even Before You Record)
50k doesn’t have to mean 20 hours. Your insights must be action-taking, actionable, and EASY TO USE.
✅ Ideal structure:
Intro module — what it teaches and tipson CD posts using the course
bite-sized modules: With only one outcome or concept focus
1 bonus module: Recording of Q&A, download template or cheat sheet.
✅ Video duration:L 5-12 minutes each
✅ Total course time: 1. 5 to 3 hour for beginners
Use tools like:
Google Docs or Notion lesson plans
Canva for slides
Record your screen using OBSStudio or Loom
Step3: Select the Right Platform for Your Course
If you want tosell and keep a hundred percent profit, then consider these course platforms:
Classplus—Educators get access to the super-power of Classplus to create a world-class online teaching business. This massive guide goes through the whole process to set up and sell courses on the platform.
How to get started The process starts from subscribing to Classplus, and building your own teaching app. Your app is nothing less than your digital storefront, which is customized with your coaching institute’s name, logo and identity. The system is designed to be relatively easy to use, with an interface that needs minimal technical knowledge so it can be used by educators from any field.
Create and Organize content Now that your app is set up you can start uploading your course content. Classplus support various content types as follows:
Lecture videos (pre-recorded sessions)
PDF study materials and notes
PowerPoint presentations
Practice tests and quizzes
Assignment modules
Live class schedules
The site lets you organise your content into chapters or modules, so students can easily find their way through your course content. You may also add course descriptions, learning objectives, and preview videos to recruit potential learners.
Pricing and package creation Classplus offers flexible pricing models for your courses:
One-time purchase courses
Subscription-based models
Silent Refuge Course Packages Where 2 or more courses are combined
Deals and discounts (as of 28 August)
Installment payment options
Pricing strategies are completely up to you, and you can adjust pricing based on demand and student feedback. Marketing and Promotion The platform includes in-built features to help you market your courses to prospective students: Direct sharing on WhatsApp and other social media platform Customized landing pages for listing your course Referral program for students Email marketing tools Analytics to monitor marketing performance Student Management and Engagement Classplus has features to manage your enrolled students effectively: Automatic enrollment Students’ attendance tracking Keep track of progress and performance in just a few clicks Performance analytics Direct communication with your student via an in-app chat Clear your students’ doubts through live sessions Students can submit assignments and you can grade them with a single click Auto-generate certificates once the course is concluded Payment Processing and Revenue Management With Classplus, all financial aspects are covered: Secure payment gateway Uninterrupted payment process Multiple payment options (UPI, cards, net banking) Automate revenue generation Check your earnings dashboard in real-time Regular remittance Get your taxes right – GST compliant Automated invoice generation Additional Features for Course Enhancement Making your course content more interactive: Schedule live sessions Interactive quizzes available Capitalize on discussion forums Provide additional resources to help your students Peer learning activity Create engaging peer-to-peer learning experiences Offer personalized feedback Generate analytics reports Technical Support and Analytics Classplus has a plethora of support features for its course creators: Full-time technical assistance Regular platform-updates Detailed analytics on your student’s performance Analytics on the course’s performance Insight into revenue generated Respective feedback from students With these features in place, teachers can build a stable online teaching business through Classplus. All-in-one solution The single solution platform removes the need for different tools and services Teachers to focus on what they do best, Teach and the creation of outstanding content.
These platforms offer
Payment gateways (pay withUPI/cards and so on,..)
Live classes (optional)
Certificate generation
Integration of Whatsapp/Telegram in Bulk Messages
Step 4: Price Smartly — And the ₹499–₹999Con Trick.
No need tomake your first course ₹5,000.
Start with something that offersunbeatable value. Here’s a working strategy:
₹499 for early birds(first 50count)
₹699 for general sales
₹999 with ADD-ONs (PDFs, 1 live session)
Let’s say
You sell 75 courses at ₹699
That’s ₹52,425 before you pay out to whatever platform you are on.
Pro tip: Urgency and scarcity works here, so use it wisely, but people are more likely to buy.
Step 5: Sell Your Course as a Teacher, Not a Salesperson
Your children already have the faith. Use that. ✅ Start with people you know:
Current students
Tuition batch WhatsApp groups
Former students (they’ll refer you)
✅ Go beyond your circle:
Create a 1-minute teaser reel for Instagram or YouTube Shorts.
Sharefree tips on Facebook groups, Telegram channels or Quora responses
Postdaily countdown or “Did you know?” tips on your status
✅ Use testimonials:
Even if your first 10 students are friends, make them leave a review. One positive review may lead to 5 more sales!
Step6: Provide Incentive to Increase Conversion
Everyone loves “extra value.” Ifyour course is short, add high-perceived value bonuses.
✅ Examples Free revision PDFs
Live Q&A on getting the first30 customers
Join a private Telegram group
Discount on your next course
They are designed to make your price feel heavier to the browser and to your prospects a reason to buy now.
CONCLUSION: EARN MANY DEALINGS
This might sound like a lot of money (and it is), but it’s far from a get-rich-quick scheme. Your very first goal, as you seek to sell an online course, isn’t even to make money, but to position yourself as a legitimate, trusted figure in online education. In a world moving increasingly toward hybrid and remote learning, those who productize their knowledge as educators will have a leg up. Don’t wait to be perfect. Start with what you do, get your launch, and continue iterating with feedback.
Your next 50K could be at acourse near you.
