You don’t need a classroom, a qualification, or a fancy setup. You just need to know something that someone else wants to learn – and a willingness to share it online.
In this Beginners Guide to Sharing Your Skills Online here are the two simplest paths to get started…
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Path 1: Teach a Practical Skill or Hobby
If you can teach someone to do something – play guitar, bake sourdough, use Excel, take better photos – you’re a skills teacher.
The fastest way to start is Udemy. It has millions of students already searching for courses, so you don’t need to worry about marketing.
You record your lessons once, upload them, and earn as people enrol.
Once you’re up and running and want more control over pricing and branding, Kajabi lets you build your own course platform with your own audience.
This path suits you if: people often ask “how do I do X?” and you enjoy teaching step-by-step.
Path 2: Life Coaching
If people tend to come to you when they’re stuck – facing a career change, a retirement transition, a big life decision – you might be a natural coach.
Coaching isn’t about teaching skills. It’s about helping someone get clarity and figure out their next move.
You listen, ask good questions, and guide them toward their own answers.
Most coaching happens over video calls, one-on-one or in small groups.
You don’t legally need certification to start, though a course through Udemy or the Coach Training Alliance will give you structure and confidence. Many successful coaches start simply by helping people they already know.
This path suits you if: people ask you “what should I do about Y?” and you’re a good listener.
What You Actually Need to Begin
Not much:
- A computer and reliable internet
- Zoom for video calls (free to start)
- Stripe or PayPal to take payments
- Calendly to manage bookings (free plan available)
That’s it. Don’t over-prepare. You’ll learn the rest by doing.
Your First Step This Week
Pick your path. Then do one of these:
- Skills teacher: Record a short practice video on your topic. It doesn’t need to be perfect – just start.
- Coach: Have a free 30-minute conversation with someone who could use your guidance. See how it feels.
Your experience is already valuable. The only thing missing is making it available.
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