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Create & Sell Online Courses

Package your knowledge into courses on Udemy, Teachable, or own site. Earn passive income.

Startup cost
€100
Rough range once established
€0–€900 a month
Difficulty
Intermediate
Risk
Low

An estimate, not a forecast — many attempts earn nothing, especially in the first year. For a model with every assumption shown, use the matcher.

Step-by-step guide

  1. 1Choose topic you're expert in (coding, marketing, design)

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  2. 2Create course curriculum (10-20 lessons)

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  3. 3Record videos (€100 for mic and lighting)

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  4. 4Upload to Udemy or Teachable

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  5. 5Price €30-200, promote on social media

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Why people choose it

  • Low ongoing time once set up
  • Share expertise
  • Scalable
  • One-time creation

What can go wrong

  • Upfront time investment
  • Platform fees (Udemy: 50%)
  • Marketing required
  • Course updates

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