Online evening courses for adults

Adult learners across Australia paying per course, and some employers or community groups buying a course for their people.

A fee per learner for each course block. Costs are low, so income depends mostly on how many learners you attract and how many courses you run each term.

• Teaching or explaining clearly
• Confident with video tools
• Writing clear course outlines and materials
• Online marketing basics

• Public liability or professional indemnity insurance, check what suits your topic
• Nationally recognised qualifications require a registered training organisation (RTO); check with ASQA before promising certificates
• Respect copyright when using other people's materials, images or music
• Competition from free online content, so focus on live interaction and feedback
• An ABN is needed, and GST registration once you reach the turnover threshold

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $300 to $3,000, depending on video tools, course materials, insurance and how much you spend on marketing. There is no venue to rent.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $5,000, depending on course fees, group sizes and how many courses you run. It suits part-time work, at around 6 hours a week to start.

Check insurance options such as public liability or professional indemnity for your topic. Check with ASQA before promising certificates, as recognised qualifications need a registered training organisation. Also check copyright for materials you use, plus ABN and GST requirements.