In this solo episode of Unlock Course Creation: A Millennial Mom's Approach to Impactful Online Courses, Cassandra Meszaros unpacks the essential role of course objectives in building impactful online courses. Objectives serve as guideposts that keep your course aligned, organized, and effective—not only for your clients but also for you as the course creator. Cassandra shares tips for creating clear and actionable objectives, explains common mistakes to avoid, and provides real-world examples to help you design a seamless learning journey for your audience.

Plus, in this week’s instructional design segment, Cassandra shares a fun and insightful lesson about gamification and leveraging prior knowledge—featuring her toddler’s experience with a matching game!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1. What course objectives are and why they matter.
2. The difference between course promises and objectives.
3. Steps to craft objectives that guide your course creation.
4. Examples of objectives that align with transformation goals.
5. Common mistakes to avoid when creating objectives.
6. Real-world instructional design insights about leveraging prior knowledge.

Timestamps:

• [00:00] Intro: Why objectives are critical to your course roadmap.
• [04:00] Defining objectives: What they are and how they differ from promises.
• [09:07] How to create objectives: Steps, tips, and examples.
• [14:57] Avoiding common mistakes when setting objectives.
• [28:27] Instructional design in the real world: Gamification and prior knowledge.
• [35:24] Wrap-up and holiday wishes.

Key Takeaways:

• Guideposts for Success: Course objectives ensure your learners stay on track while providing clarity for your content creation process.
• Specific Yet Flexible: Objectives should be clear and actionable but avoid being overly detailed or vague.
• Connect to the Promise: Every objective should align with the transformation outlined in your course promise.
• Avoid Overload: Keep objectives concise and avoid overcomplicating the learning journey.

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Resources Mentioned:

• Work With Me Page: Book a discovery call or ask an instructional designer anything.
• Episode 3: Promise Made, Promise Kept: The First Step to Course Creation Success

This episode equips you with actionable strategies to create a roadmap for your online course that delivers results. Get started on your objectives today! 🎯