Prompt: I will be creating simple, digital courses for two of my clients. They will have three modules and be helpful to the people they serve in their online businesses. Could you create an outline for me, making it easier for me to create these courses faster, while still maintaining a high quality?
Absolutely—this is a smart move, and you’re thinking about it exactly the right way: simple, structured, and still high-value. Three-module courses are perfect for momentum, clarity, and actually getting people results (without overwhelming them).
Below is a repeatable course framework you can use for both clients. Think of this as your “plug-and-play” outline—you’ll just swap the examples, language, and exercises to match each client’s audience and expertise.
The 3-Module Simple Digital Course Framework
(Fast to create. Easy to teach. Powerful for students.)
Course Promise (Create This First – 10 Minutes)
Before building anything, define this in one sentence:
“By the end of this course, students will be able to __________ without __________.”
This keeps the course tight and prevents content bloat.
MODULE 1: CLARITY & FOUNDATION
Purpose: Help students understand what they’re doing and why it matters.
This module builds confidence and removes confusion.
What to Include:
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The Core Problem your student is facing
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Why this problem keeps showing up in online business
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The simple mindset shift that changes everything
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Your client’s perspective/framework (this is where expertise shows up)
Lessons (2–3 short videos or audios):
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The Real Reason You’re Stuck (and it’s not lack of effort)
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What Actually Works in This Area of Online Business
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A Simple Reframe That Makes This Easier Than You Think
Quick Win Exercise:
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A worksheet or prompt that helps students:
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Identify where they are now
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Clarify what they really want
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Spot one belief or habit holding them back
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Goal of Module 1:
Students feel seen, understood, and relieved. They think,
“Oh… THIS finally makes sense.”
MODULE 2: SIMPLE SYSTEM & ACTION
Purpose: Give them a clear, repeatable process they can actually follow.
This is the heart of the course—but still kept intentionally simple.
What to Include:
A step-by-step method (3–5 steps max)
Tools, platforms, or strategies (only what’s essential)
Realistic expectations (no hype, no overwhelm)
Lessons (3–4 short lessons):
The Simple System (Overview)
Step 1: What to Do First (and why)
Step 2–3: How to Build Momentum
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Implementation Exercise:
A checklist or template students can complete in under 30–60 minutes
Encourage progress, not perfection
Goal of Module 2:
Students move from thinking to doing and start building momentum.MODULE 3: CONSISTENCY, CONFIDENCE & NEXT STEPS
Purpose: Help students stick with it and know what to do after the course.
This is where long-term value lives.
What to Include:
How to stay consistent without burnout
How to measure progress simply
What to focus on next (and what to ignore)
Encouragement + realistic growth mindset
Lessons (2–3 short lessons):
How to Stay Consistent When Motivation Fades
Simple Metrics That Show You’re on the Right Track
Your Next 30–60–90 Day Path Forward
Reflection + Action:
A short reflection worksheet:
What worked
What felt aligned
What they’ll commit to next
Goal of Module 3:
Students leave feeling capable, calm, and confident, not abandoned.BONUS (Optional but Powerful)
If you want to increase perceived value without more work:
A Resource List
A One-Page Cheat Sheet
A Personal Note or Audio from the creator
Your “Create It Fast” Production Tip
To move quickly while staying high-quality:
Keep lessons 5–10 minutes max
Teach as if you’re helping one person
Record imperfectly—clarity beats polish
Focus on results, not volume
You’re building exactly the kind of courses people finish—and that’s where real impact (and referrals) come from.