Learning Strategist and Consultant for mission-driven entrepreneurs
Ready to move your 1:1 services to a 1:many model, and create a curriculum and workbook for your next digital program?
Well, my friend... you've come to the right place!
Developing a comprehensive course outline for your online course and workbook is my specialty.
As an experienced course designer I can easily grasp abstract ideas, dig into your memory bank of hidden skills, and formulate an organized and comprehensive curriculum that not only reflects your expertise but also makes developing the rest of your program easy and effortless.
In fact, most of my previous clients go straight into slide creation and video creation with the help of my well-structured curriculum build outs.
Because I have been mapping out courses and designing engaging programs for so many years, it has become second nature to me.
And....I can do it in just two days!
Capturing all those thoughts, writing in your notebook, searching endlessly through files all while trying to stay succint and organized is time-consuming and exhausting.
Wouldn't it be easier if someone could just take over and do it all for you? Imagine if all you needed to do was spend a few hours with an expert just to answer some simple, straightforward questions.
Every business and course is unique. I will work with you to explore, research, and understand where your students are beginning in their learning journey and how your curriculum will address not just what they NEED to know, but what they WANT to learn.
If you are like most clients I work with, your course topic isn't the only one in your industry. More than likely you have some competition around you, which is why I spend time researching your niche. This is also why identifying your secret sauce is very important and essential to the success of your course. Want clarity on what your secret sauce is? Let's dig into your expertise and find it! Fortunately, I have a few tricks up my sleeve...
Learning outcomes, lesson structure, and interactivity are my love language. The big and tiny pieces of your curriculum can all be figured out with my analytical and creative brain, along with a dash of learning and educational psychology. You do the talking and I'll map it out! I write the curriculum and the skeleton of what goes into your course and workbook all in one Google doc.
Feeling unsure about what information should go first or last? I'm a big believer in order and progression. Some content should be presented in a sequential manner, while other content should be presented in a linear or hierarchical manner. Why? There are multiple learning styles and people can get confused easily. Your topics and subtopics need a certain flow. It's important that your course content is delivered methodically and strategically.
Having a complete break-down of your lessons and modules is great...but then what? Following the VIP day, you have my support for 30 days to ensure you know exactly what to do with your course framework. You will need to build out your slides and downloads, so I will be there to guide you. I know plenty of high-caliber graphic designers, OBMs, and copywriters who work just as fast as I do and can implement my curriculum into well-designed assets and set up your platform. So, don't fret - I've got you!
Requests for highly detailed course outlines or long courses (8 modules or more) require an additional half-day of service.
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"I am so grateful for Deborah's support in brainstorming and organizing my course with me. She was very patient and kind, asking the right questions to pull all the necessary information to get the full picture. She is non-judgmental and cares about helping you develop a course that will do well. It's not about just rearranging thoughts, it's about getting the course to flow and for it to be a win for clients and creators.
I wanted to be able to share my experiences with others who ask for support, and Deborah really helped me map out a course that will, without a doubt, make an impact in the world. I highly recommend working with Deborah if you're struggling to build a course on your own or if your clients aren't benefiting from your current courses in the way you were expecting them to."
Rubeena Ianigro - E-Commerce Coach and Founder of The Gray Muse
"Deb has given me a detailed plan for each lesson with teaching points that have been broken down so the content is easy to consume. I was blown away with Deb's work. She asks such good questions and is quick at understanding my business and what I wanted to achieve with my program. I loved the VIP Day structure, it felt like we were co-creating. I highly recommend this VIP day experience."
Sandra Julian - System Strategist and Founder of Auaha Events
"Before hiring Deborah I felt overwhelmed and unclear about my course. Working with her during the VIP day was wonderful, she asked all the right questions and made our VIP together seamless. I now have so much relief because with the course outline completed I can focus on building and launching!"
Amanda Rose- Life Coach and Founder of Art of Living Coahing
"Working with Deborah was an incredible experience. She is very focused, has a clear professional process, friendly, accessible, and revelatory. The fact that Deborah is intent on transformational learning really resonated and inspired me to align with her deepest ambition.
Before finding Deb I was extremely overwhelmed, completely stuck, and depressed about not being able to move forward. But my course is now organized in a play-by-play fashion. Everything is seriously impactful and in a logical flow. I can now focus my energy on moving forward instead of over-analyzing."
Emmanuel Amar- Interior Designer and Founder of IDX design
"Before hiring Deb I was stressing out and feeling overwhelmed because I didn't know where to start. But working with her was like an easy conversation. She really tried (and succeeded) to understand my mind and my concepts. Our time together flew by. It was amazing to me that she submitted the outline that evening - she's superwoman! Now, I feel so empowered with my course. It turned out far better than what I imagined."
Corey Brausch- Social Media Manager and Founder of Seven Willows Media
I am an instructional designer who escaped the corporate world during the pandemic to follow her passion for learning and course design.
My mission is to help small businesses and solopreneurs conceptualize and create engaging courses that show off their unique talents and expertise while aligning with their audience's needs. I strive to transform your mediocre content into meaningful learning experiences that align with your vision as well as the journey your learners need to succeed.
If you are struggling to gather, organize and write out your ideas, don't worry you're not alone. I've helped many people get unstuck! It's something I do every day.
Speed up your process and finally say goodbye to course creator overwhelm by working 1:1 with me.
I will give a questionnaire to complete before the VIP day. Clients are given the questionnaire once they book their VIP Service. It is also very helpful for you to provide your avatar and/or branding information so that I can research your business, niche, and industry.
Ideally, you are a business owner, service provider, or consultant who has been in business for at least 2 years. You have an engaged audience to whom you can sell and market your course. You are able to explain the avatar or ideal student for your course and you are fairly clear about what you want or don't want to cover in your program.
I ask you a list of questions so that I can begin mapping out your course topics, develop detailed lessons with speaking notes, add specific workbook activities and bonus content. All you need to do is show up and answer my questions. It's also helpful to send me any files or documents beforehand that can help me better understand your brand and your business. Please do not send me pre-recorded courses or lessons - I won't review those.
Yes, I do. You can secure your VIP service with a 50% deposit. The remaining will be due once you have the completed curriculum in your hands.
The entire curriculum and workbook are written in a Google Doc that is between 15-25 pages long depending on the size of your course The outline includes speaking points and detailed learning activities for each lesson (engagement pieces will be added to your workbook). The finished product is detailed enough that you can begin creating slides and designing your workbook.
May I see samples of your work?
Yes, during our discovery call I will show you a sample of the curriculum that I wrote for another course.
I only work with people who fully align with my high standards and know how to complete projects fast. I have partnered with graphic designers, OBMs or VAs (course tech), and copywriters who understand my VIP Intensive process and can take on your course project quickly. I would be happy to discuss these options with you.
Can I just hire you for a couple of hours rather than the entire day?
Absolutely! Many people tell me they get so much clarity and peace of mind after just one session with me. Please connect with me to inquire about 1:1 consulting.
Or, you can step out of this creation zone and instead sit back and have an expert build out an impactful and engaging curriculum for you in just two days.
deborah@dblearningsolutions.com
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