Start Your Own Elearning or Training Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success - Paperback

by The Staff of Entrepreneur Media (Author), Ciree Linsenmann (Author), Cheryl Kimball (Author)

Distance learning for both the education and industry is steadily growing, creating a demand for eager entrepreneurs. Teaching methods and tools now in popular use for virtual training are covered: videos; eBooks; interactive software types; college sponsored staff training for college instructors; hardware, camera, video, sound equipment; online group forums; online events; choosing the right presentation style and linking to appropriate social media sites; and networking presentations.

A range of industry examples will be given for accreditation, certifications, and credit; adding training onto an existing business as side income; how to sell media/training tools; how much to charge clients; start up costs; software types used; the legal obligations around taxes, business registration, working from home, and content confidentiality; and growth planning and writing a business plan.

Relevant and fun call-outs, tip boxes, industry stats, an index, and a rich appendix and glossary is provided. An appendix offers resources in continued learning and rounded training for trainers; industry organizations and trade groups; books and eBooks; videos; software; websites; successful online trainers and online education institutions; consultants; and certification organizations.

Front Jacket

Set Your Course for Success

The education and training industry is thriving. Driven by a preference for self-paced learning and paired with the convenience and mobility of personal devices, eLearning attracts a seemingly endless combination of audiences looking to enrich their lives, learn a skill, or achieve professional certifications.

Whether you're a business owner looking to expand your offerings or an educational professional looking for a global classroom, our experts explore the opportunities within three billion-dollar industries--eLearning, corporate training, and personal development--and teach you what you need to know about starting, running, and growing a successful eLearning or training business.

Learn how to:
Discover your niche, identify your offerings, and target the right audience
Select the right teaching platform for your courses and products
Set your business apart with low-cost marketing and strategic networking
Stay on top of current trends and ahead of the competition
Create an online presence that promotes and organizes your work
Manage daily operations, set rates, and hire a support team

Plus, gain valuable insights and advice from practicing eLearning professionals, stay on track with worksheets, and stay ahead of trends with a valuable resource list.
Everything you need to know to make your eLearning or training business a successful reality is right here. Get started today!

Author Biography

Cheryl Kimball has been publishing director of two book-publishing companies and owned a startup bookstore. She is currently a freelance writer and editor and has written several books on various topics, including Start Your Own Pet-Sitting Business, Start Your Own Florist Shop and More and Smart Debt.

For more than four decades, Entrepreneur Media, Inc. has set the course for success for millions of entrepreneurs and small business owners. We'll teach you the secrets of the winners and give you exactly what you need to lay the groundwork for success.