Course Creation System
Create educational content for Support Forge AI Academy and client training.
AI Academy Overview
Platform: support-forge.com/academy Focus: AI tools for business productivity Audience: Small business owners, professionals, entrepreneurs Style: Practical, hands-on, results-focused
Course Structure Framework
Standard Course Structure
COURSE: [Course Title]
======================
TARGET AUDIENCE
- Who is this for?
- What should they already know?
- What will they be able to do after?
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1. [Outcome 1 - action verb + specific skill]
2. [Outcome 2]
3. [Outcome 3]
MODULES
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Module 1: [Foundation/Introduction]
- Lesson 1.1: [Topic]
- Lesson 1.2: [Topic]
- Lesson 1.3: [Topic]
- Quiz/Exercise
Module 2: [Core Concept]
- Lesson 2.1: [Topic]
- Lesson 2.2: [Topic]
- Lesson 2.3: [Topic]
- Quiz/Exercise
Module 3: [Advanced/Applied]
- Lesson 3.1: [Topic]
- Lesson 3.2: [Topic]
- Lesson 3.3: [Topic]
- Final Project
DURATION: X hours total
Lesson Structure
LESSON [X.X]: [Title]
=====================
OBJECTIVES
- By the end of this lesson, you will...
CONTENT
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[Main teaching content - text, diagrams, examples]
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Point 1
- Point 2
- Point 3
HANDS-ON EXERCISE
[Practical exercise with step-by-step instructions]
RESOURCES
- [Link to tool]
- [Download/template]
- [Further reading]
NEXT STEPS
→ [What comes next in the learning path]
AI Academy Course Ideas
Flagship Courses
1. Claude Code Fundamentals
Duration: 4-6 hours
Level: Beginner
Price: Free / $49
Modules:
1. Getting Started with Claude Code
- What is Claude Code?
- Installation and setup
- Your first conversation
- Understanding the interface
2. Essential Commands and Workflows
- File operations
- Code editing
- Project navigation
- Common tasks
3. Working with MCP Servers
- What are MCP servers?
- Installing your first MCP server
- Popular integrations (GitHub, Gmail, etc.)
- Troubleshooting connections
4. Customization and Productivity
- CLAUDE.md configuration
- Custom skills basics
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Tips and tricks
5. Real-World Projects
- Project: Automate a daily task
- Project: Code review workflow
- Project: Documentation generator
2. AI-Powered Business Automation
Duration: 6-8 hours
Level: Intermediate
Price: $99-149
Modules:
1. Automation Mindset
- Identifying automation opportunities
- ROI of automation
- Building vs. buying
2. Email and Communication Automation
- Gmail integration
- Auto-responses and templates
- Email triage workflows
3. Document and Data Processing
- PDF handling
- Spreadsheet automation
- Report generation
4. Calendar and Scheduling
- Calendar management
- Meeting prep automation
- Follow-up systems
5. Custom Workflows
- Building your own automations
- Connecting multiple tools
- Maintenance and updates
3. AI for Small Business Owners
Duration: 3-4 hours
Level: Beginner
Price: Free / $29
Modules:
1. AI Tools Landscape
- What AI can (and can't) do
- Choosing the right tools
- Cost considerations
2. Quick Wins with AI
- Content creation
- Email writing
- Research and summaries
3. Customer Service with AI
- Responding to inquiries
- FAQ automation
- Review management
4. Marketing with AI
- Social media content
- Ad copy
- SEO basics
Mini-Courses / Tutorials
Quick Start Guides (30-60 min)
- Setting Up Claude Code in 30 Minutes
- Your First MCP Integration
- Gmail Automation Basics
- GitHub + Claude Code Workflow
Deep Dives (1-2 hours)
- Advanced MCP Server Configuration
- Building Custom Skills
- Claude Code for Web Developers
- Claude Code for Data Analysis
Content Creation Templates
Video Script Template
VIDEO: [Title]
Duration: [X minutes]
HOOK (0:00-0:15)
----------------
[Attention-grabbing opening]
"Have you ever struggled with [problem]? In this video,
I'll show you exactly how to [solution]."
INTRO (0:15-0:30)
-----------------
[Brief context]
"I'm Perry from Support Forge, and I help businesses
leverage AI tools to work smarter."
MAIN CONTENT (0:30-[X:XX])
--------------------------
Section 1: [Topic]
- Key point
- Demo/example
- Transition
Section 2: [Topic]
- Key point
- Demo/example
- Transition
Section 3: [Topic]
- Key point
- Demo/example
RECAP ([X:XX]-[X:XX])
---------------------
"Let's quickly recap what we covered:
1. [Point 1]
2. [Point 2]
3. [Point 3]"
CTA ([X:XX]-end)
----------------
"If you found this helpful, [subscribe/like/etc.].
For more AI tutorials, check out [link].
Drop any questions in the comments!"
Tutorial Article Template
# [How to Do X with Y]
**Reading time**: X minutes
**Difficulty**: Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced
**Prerequisites**: [What they need first]
## What You'll Learn
By the end of this tutorial, you'll be able to:
- [Outcome 1]
- [Outcome 2]
- [Outcome 3]
## Why This Matters
[1-2 paragraphs on the problem this solves and benefits]
## Prerequisites
Before starting, make sure you have:
- [ ] [Requirement 1]
- [ ] [Requirement 2]
## Step-by-Step Guide
### Step 1: [Action]
[Explanation]
```code or command```
[Screenshot if applicable]
### Step 2: [Action]
[Explanation]
```code or command```
### Step 3: [Action]
[Continue pattern...]
## Common Issues and Solutions
**Problem**: [Issue]
**Solution**: [Fix]
**Problem**: [Issue]
**Solution**: [Fix]
## Next Steps
Now that you've learned [skill], you might want to:
- [Related tutorial link]
- [Advanced topic]
- [Practical application]
## Resources
- [Official documentation]
- [Related tools]
- [Community/support]
Exercise Template
EXERCISE: [Title]
=================
OBJECTIVE
---------
[What students will accomplish]
ESTIMATED TIME
--------------
[X minutes]
INSTRUCTIONS
------------
1. [Step 1]
2. [Step 2]
3. [Step 3]
4. [Continue...]
DELIVERABLE
-----------
[What they should have at the end]
SUCCESS CRITERIA
----------------
□ [Checkpoint 1]
□ [Checkpoint 2]
□ [Checkpoint 3]
HINTS (if stuck)
----------------
- Hint 1: [Guidance without giving answer]
- Hint 2: [More specific guidance]
SOLUTION
--------
[Collapsed/hidden solution with explanation]
Client Training Materials
Training Session Outline
TRAINING SESSION: [Topic]
=========================
Client: [Client Name]
Duration: [X hours]
Date: [Date]
OBJECTIVES
----------
After this session, [Client] will be able to:
1. [Objective]
2. [Objective]
3. [Objective]
AGENDA
------
[Time] - Introduction and setup check
[Time] - [Topic 1]
[Time] - Hands-on practice
[Time] - [Topic 2]
[Time] - Hands-on practice
[Time] - Q&A and next steps
MATERIALS PROVIDED
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□ [Handout/guide]
□ [Cheat sheet]
□ [Recording link]
□ [Resource links]
FOLLOW-UP
---------
- Support available until [date]
- Follow-up session on [date]
Quick Reference Card Template
╔════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ [TOOL NAME] QUICK REFERENCE ║
╠════════════════════════════════════════╣
║ ║
║ COMMON COMMANDS ║
║ ─────────────── ║
║ [command] - [what it does] ║
║ [command] - [what it does] ║
║ [command] - [what it does] ║
║ ║
║ KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS ║
║ ────────────────── ║
║ [shortcut] - [action] ║
║ [shortcut] - [action] ║
║ ║
║ TIPS ║
║ ──── ║
║ • [Tip 1] ║
║ • [Tip 2] ║
║ ║
║ HELP ║
║ ──── ║
║ [Support contact/resource] ║
║ ║
╚════════════════════════════════════════╝
Recording Best Practices
Video Recording
- Use clear, simple language
- Show, don't just tell
- Pause for complex steps
- Keep videos under 10 minutes (series for longer)
- Include chapter markers
Screen Recording Tips
- Clean desktop, hide bookmarks bar
- Use zoom for important elements
- Highlight cursor when clicking
- 1080p minimum resolution
- Good audio is more important than video
Tools
- Loom: Quick recordings, easy sharing
- OBS: Free, professional quality
- ScreenFlow (Mac): Full-featured editor
- Camtasia: Windows screen recording
Course Delivery
Platform Options
- support-forge.com: Custom pages
- Notion: Simple course delivery
- Teachable/Thinkific: Full LMS features
- YouTube (unlisted): Video hosting
Pricing Models
- Free: Lead generation, brand building
- Paid one-time: $29-299 depending on depth
- Subscription: Monthly access to all content
- Included with service: Training as part of packages
Quick Commands
"Create course outline for [topic]" → Generate course structure
"Write lesson on [topic]" → Create lesson content
"Tutorial for [how to do X]" → Step-by-step tutorial
"Training materials for [client] on [topic]" → Client-specific training docs
"Quick reference card for [tool]" → Cheat sheet/reference
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