AI Tools for Beginners: Researching and Creating Your First Online Course:

1. Common Mistakes in Course Creation (00:01–02:16)
   • Many beginners start with a passion topic and create large courses without proper research or testing.
   • This often leads to wasted time, money, and unsold courses.
   • The key is to validate demand and package content in a way that resonates with the audience.
2. Three-Step Process for Effective Course Creation (02:16–04:03)
   • Step 1: Research current trends and analyze how content is being packaged.
   • Step 2: Use AI tools like Perplexity.ai for detailed trend research.
   • Step 3: Leverage tools like ChatGPT or Claude for content creation based on research.
3. Trend Research Strategies (04:03–09:50)
   • Utilize social signals (e.g., Pinterest, YouTube) to identify trending topics.
   • Use tools like VidIQ to find “outlier videos” performing significantly better than average in your niche.
   • Analyze search signals using platforms like Google Trends and question signals through tools like Answer Socrates.
4. Perplexity.ai for Efficient Research (10:18–13:20)
   • Offers a quick synopsis of topics and related references.
   • Helps identify key questions and subtopics to build a comprehensive course syllabus.
   • Facilitates faster research compared to manual Google searches.
5. Using AI for Content Creation (13:20–15:10)
   • Claude.ai offers advantages over ChatGPT for course creators:
     • Multi-panel view for better organization (chats, responses, and resources).
     • Ability to group chats and resources by projects.
   • Supports uploading references (PDFs, notes, videos) for seamless integration.
6. Practical Tools for Trend Insights (15:49–17:59)
   • Google Trends: Tracks search interest and geographic popularity over time.
   • Other tools for analyzing real-world trends and user queries.
7. Key Takeaways for Course Success (18:33–20:39)
   • Validate your idea with data-driven research before creating a course.
   • Focus on packaging content to answer specific, in-demand questions.
   • Use AI and trend analysis tools to streamline the research and creation process.
8. Final Tips and Resources (20:39-end)
   • Use AI tools to create micro-courses or full-length courses effectively.
   • Regularly monitor YouTube and VidIQ to spot emerging trends.
   • Stay tuned for more sessions on course creation and AI tool usage.

This structured approach helps ensure that courses are relevant, market-driven, and aligned with audience needs.