In this episode of the Digital Course Creator podcast, we dive deep into the often-overlooked element that can significantly impact your student's success and reduce refunds: the course introduction video.

We'll explore why a compelling welcome video is crucial for setting the right tone, building rapport, and motivating your students to dive in.

We'll cover:

• The importance of a strong hook: How to establish trust and build rapport with your students from the very beginning.
• Setting clear expectations: How to outline the course structure and build anticipation for the learning journey.
• Providing clear next steps: Guiding your students on how to navigate the course platform, access resources, and engage with the community.

Action Item: After listening, craft a welcome video for one of your courses.

Links:

• Episode 139: https://digitalcourse.pro/139
• Episode 163: https://digitalcourse.pro/163

Time Stamps:

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:57 The Importance of a Compelling Welcome Video

01:56 Creating a Cohesive Student Experience

04:43 Crafting a Knockout Welcome Video

05:10 Building Trust and Rapport

10:55 Setting the Stage for Course Success

17:42 Guiding Students Through Next Steps

24:49 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

27:12 Full Welcome Video Script

Show Resources:

• Check out all podcast episodes and full transcripts (www.digitalcoursecreatorguide.com/podcast)
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Work With Dr. Moira:

• Join Office Hours for support and mentoring to get your digital course done. (https://digitalcourse.pro/Office-Hours)
• Make sure that your content is accessible with The Accessibility Mini Course for Online Creators. (https://digitalcourse.pro/accessibility)