8. Three Essential Steps to Keep Your Course or Curriculum Relevant in 2025

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Is Your Online Course Ready for 2025? When was the last time you looked at it?

Are you an online business owner with a course collecting virtual dust or a coach with outdated curriculum? With 2025 just around the corner, it’s time to revitalize your self-paced content and position your course as a game-changer for the new year!

In this episode, Nicole Leman shares three essential steps to refresh your course and curriculum so you can continue making a lasting impact. Plus, get a bonus tip to help you reflect on the long-term purpose of your content.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

1. Perform an Audit: Review, Remove, and Update

• Why it's critical to perform an audit of your course content before the new year.
• How to identify outdated material and what needs to be removed.
• The importance of adding new insights, resources, and tools to keep your course fresh and relevant.
• Practical tips for updating documents, templates, and digital resources.

2. Gather and Analyze Feedback: Understand Your Learners' Needs

• How to gather valuable feedback from your students and course participants.
• What to do if you haven’t received feedback yet (and why you should prioritize it).
• Addressing feedback and common obstacles that learners face in your course.
• How to apply new industry trends and pain points to improve your content.

3. Review the Systems Surrounding Your Course: Email Sequences, Funnels, and Onboarding

• Why updating your course systems is just as important as updating your content.
• Tips for reviewing email sequences, upsells, order bumps, and course completion messages.
• How to enhance your student onboarding process to improve the learner experience and reduce drop-offs.

Bonus Tip: Reflect on the Purpose of Your Course

• Why it’s essential to revisit the purpose of your course in 2025.
• How to align your content with your goals and ensure it continues to serve your audience effectively.

Links & Resources:

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