Self-Paced online short courses

Individuals wanting to learn a skill or hobby, career changers, and small businesses paying for staff to upskill.

A one-off fee per course, bundles of several courses, or a low monthly fee for access to a library. Optional extras include marked assignments, feedback or a certificate of completion from your own business.

• Strong knowledge of one subject
• Clear explaining and teaching
• Basic video and screen recording
• Simple online marketing

• Nationally recognised qualifications can only be issued by a registered training organisation, so check with ASQA before using terms like 'Certificate' or 'accredited'
• Australian Consumer Law: avoid promising jobs, pay rises or results you cannot back up, and check refund requirements
• Copyright on images, music and materials you use in lessons
• GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold, and privacy obligations for learner details
• If you work from home, check whether your council needs approval for a home-based business

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $500 to $2,500, depending on the equipment, software and materials you need. Use this as a guide only and check what your own course will require.

Nationally recognised qualifications can only be issued by a registered training organisation, so check with ASQA before using terms like 'Certificate' or 'accredited'. Also check Australian Consumer Law, refund requirements, copyright, GST registration, and privacy obligations.

Estimates put monthly revenue at typically around $400 to $2,000, depending on how many courses you build and how many learners sign up. That is revenue before costs. It typically takes at least 8 hours a week.