Online workplace skills courses

Individuals paying for their own upskilling, small and mid-sized employers buying seats for staff, and people using training grants or funding schemes where your course qualifies.

Course fees per learner, group rates for employers, and private team sessions. Repeat cohorts of the same course make the work easier over time.

• Deep, practical knowledge of one subject
• Clear teaching and presenting
• Basic marketing and online booking tools

• Some training, especially anything leading to a credential or vocational diploma, may need approval from your provincial regulator for private career colleges. Check before you advertise it
• Safety courses such as first aid or WHMIS often need recognized or approved content. Check with your provincial workplace safety body
• Employer funding and grants usually require eligible providers or course formats, so check each programme's rules
• Check GST/HST rules for education and training services with the Canada Revenue Agency
• Check whether you need a home-based business licence from your municipality

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $600 to $3,000, depending on the tools you use for video and booking, your course materials and how much you spend on marketing. You teach one practical skill online.

Check with your provincial regulator whether private career college approval applies, especially for credential or diploma training. Safety courses like first aid or WHMIS often need approved content. Also check funding programme rules, GST/HST for training services, and any home-based business licence.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around $600 to $3,000, depending on the topic, your pricing and how many individuals or employers enrol. The estimate assumes at least 6 hours a week of teaching and preparation.