I'm looking to create an online learning platform that offers various courses under a single subscription model. Each course should include recorded lessons (that can't be downloaded), assignments, attachments, and a dashboard showing progress and performance. As a total beginner, I'm wondering what the easiest solution is. Should I use website builders like Wix or Bubble, or maybe even AI tools like Google AI Studio? What's the fastest and most cost-effective way to set this up without any prior skills?
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It's quite a bit to take on, especially if you don't have any experience. You need to think about the content and how it will be created and managed. What kind of courses are you planning? Given there are already so many established platforms, think about what will make yours unique. I'd suggest starting off small and using platforms designed for this purpose like Teachable or Thinkific. They're built specifically for hosting courses and are much easier to manage as a beginner.
Starting this as a beginner is definitely a challenge! While AI can help, it’s tough to create a platform on your own without some tech skills. I’d recommend considering whether you can invest in hiring someone to build it for you. If you're looking to do it yourself, the reality is you might need to learn some web development basics first—like JavaScript. Maybe look into guided courses from a reputable provider to help you learn it's necessary for your complex project.
How much would it cost to hire someone to create it?
You might want to check out a subscription to a web development learning platform. They can provide a solid foundation for what you need to know. For instance, a great resource is 'Dreams of Code'. It could be a good way to get the skills you need to build your site over time!
I plan to create courses for students myself. I know I can't build it from scratch, but aren’t there tools that can help? If I'm paying someone to build it, what's the typical cost?