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Course Creation System

Create educational content for Support Forge AI Academy and client training.

AI Academy Overview

Platform: support-forge.com/academy Focus: AI tools for business productivity Audience: Small business owners, professionals, entrepreneurs Style: Practical, hands-on, results-focused

Course Structure Framework

Standard Course Structure

COURSE: [Course Title]
======================

TARGET AUDIENCE

  • Who is this for?
  • What should they already know?
  • What will they be able to do after?

LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  1. [Outcome 1 - action verb + specific skill]
  2. [Outcome 2]
  3. [Outcome 3]

MODULES

Module 1: [Foundation/Introduction]

  • Lesson 1.1: [Topic]
  • Lesson 1.2: [Topic]
  • Lesson 1.3: [Topic]
  • Quiz/Exercise

Module 2: [Core Concept]

  • Lesson 2.1: [Topic]
  • Lesson 2.2: [Topic]
  • Lesson 2.3: [Topic]
  • Quiz/Exercise

Module 3: [Advanced/Applied]

  • Lesson 3.1: [Topic]
  • Lesson 3.2: [Topic]
  • Lesson 3.3: [Topic]
  • Final Project

DURATION: X hours total


### Lesson Structure
LESSON [X.X]: [Title]

OBJECTIVES

  • By the end of this lesson, you will...

CONTENT

[Main teaching content - text, diagrams, examples]

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Point 1
  • Point 2
  • Point 3

HANDS-ON EXERCISE [Practical exercise with step-by-step instructions]

RESOURCES

  • [Link to tool]
  • [Download/template]
  • [Further reading]

NEXT STEPS → [What comes next in the learning path]


## AI Academy Course Ideas

### Flagship Courses

**1. Claude Code Fundamentals**

Duration: 4-6 hours Level: Beginner Price: Free / $49

Modules:

  1. Getting Started with Claude Code

    • What is Claude Code?
    • Installation and setup
    • Your first conversation
    • Understanding the interface
  2. Essential Commands and Workflows

    • File operations
    • Code editing
    • Project navigation
    • Common tasks
  3. Working with MCP Servers

    • What are MCP servers?
    • Installing your first MCP server
    • Popular integrations (GitHub, Gmail, etc.)
    • Troubleshooting connections
  4. Customization and Productivity

    • CLAUDE.md configuration
    • Custom skills basics
    • Keyboard shortcuts
    • Tips and tricks
  5. Real-World Projects

    • Project: Automate a daily task
    • Project: Code review workflow
    • Project: Documentation generator

**2. AI-Powered Business Automation**

Duration: 6-8 hours Level: Intermediate Price: $99-149

Modules:

  1. Automation Mindset

    • Identifying automation opportunities
    • ROI of automation
    • Building vs. buying
  2. Email and Communication Automation

    • Gmail integration
    • Auto-responses and templates
    • Email triage workflows
  3. Document and Data Processing

    • PDF handling
    • Spreadsheet automation
    • Report generation
  4. Calendar and Scheduling

    • Calendar management
    • Meeting prep automation
    • Follow-up systems
  5. Custom Workflows

    • Building your own automations
    • Connecting multiple tools
    • Maintenance and updates

**3. AI for Small Business Owners**

Duration: 3-4 hours Level: Beginner Price: Free / $29

Modules:

  1. AI Tools Landscape

    • What AI can (and can't) do
    • Choosing the right tools
    • Cost considerations
  2. Quick Wins with AI

    • Content creation
    • Email writing
    • Research and summaries
  3. Customer Service with AI

    • Responding to inquiries
    • FAQ automation
    • Review management
  4. Marketing with AI

    • Social media content
    • Ad copy
    • SEO basics

### Mini-Courses / Tutorials

**Quick Start Guides (30-60 min)**
- Setting Up Claude Code in 30 Minutes
- Your First MCP Integration
- Gmail Automation Basics
- GitHub + Claude Code Workflow

**Deep Dives (1-2 hours)**
- Advanced MCP Server Configuration
- Building Custom Skills
- Claude Code for Web Developers
- Claude Code for Data Analysis

## Content Creation Templates

### Video Script Template

VIDEO: [Title] Duration: [X minutes]

HOOK (0:00-0:15)

[Attention-grabbing opening] "Have you ever struggled with [problem]? In this video, I'll show you exactly how to [solution]."

INTRO (0:15-0:30)

[Brief context] "I'm Perry from Support Forge, and I help businesses leverage AI tools to work smarter."

MAIN CONTENT (0:30-[X:XX])

Section 1: [Topic]

  • Key point
  • Demo/example
  • Transition

Section 2: [Topic]

  • Key point
  • Demo/example
  • Transition

Section 3: [Topic]

  • Key point
  • Demo/example

RECAP ([X:XX]-[X:XX])

"Let's quickly recap what we covered:

  1. [Point 1]
  2. [Point 2]
  3. [Point 3]"

CTA ([X:XX]-end)

"If you found this helpful, [subscribe/like/etc.]. For more AI tutorials, check out [link]. Drop any questions in the comments!"


### Tutorial Article Template
[How to Do X with Y]

Reading time: X minutes Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced Prerequisites: [What they need first]

What You'll Learn

By the end of this tutorial, you'll be able to:

  • [Outcome 1]
  • [Outcome 2]
  • [Outcome 3]

Why This Matters

[1-2 paragraphs on the problem this solves and benefits]

Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have:

  • [Requirement 1]
  • [Requirement 2]

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: [Action]

[Explanation]

code or command

[Screenshot if applicable]

Step 2: [Action]

[Explanation]

code or command

Step 3: [Action]

[Continue pattern...]

Common Issues and Solutions

Problem: [Issue] Solution: [Fix]

Problem: [Issue] Solution: [Fix]

Next Steps

Now that you've learned [skill], you might want to:

  • [Related tutorial link]
  • [Advanced topic]
  • [Practical application]

Resources

  • [Official documentation]
  • [Related tools]
  • [Community/support]

### Exercise Template
EXERCISE: [Title]

OBJECTIVE

[What students will accomplish]

ESTIMATED TIME

[X minutes]

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. [Step 1]
  2. [Step 2]
  3. [Step 3]
  4. [Continue...]

DELIVERABLE

[What they should have at the end]

SUCCESS CRITERIA

□ [Checkpoint 1] □ [Checkpoint 2] □ [Checkpoint 3]

HINTS (if stuck)

  • Hint 1: [Guidance without giving answer]
  • Hint 2: [More specific guidance]

SOLUTION

[Collapsed/hidden solution with explanation]


## Client Training Materials

### Training Session Outline
TRAINING SESSION: [Topic]

Client: [Client Name] Duration: [X hours] Date: [Date]

OBJECTIVES

After this session, [Client] will be able to:

  1. [Objective]
  2. [Objective]
  3. [Objective]

AGENDA

[Time] - Introduction and setup check [Time] - [Topic 1] [Time] - Hands-on practice [Time] - [Topic 2] [Time] - Hands-on practice [Time] - Q&A and next steps

MATERIALS PROVIDED

□ [Handout/guide] □ [Cheat sheet] □ [Recording link] □ [Resource links]

FOLLOW-UP

  • Support available until [date]
  • Follow-up session on [date]

### Quick Reference Card Template

╔════════════════════════════════════════╗ ║ [TOOL NAME] QUICK REFERENCE ║ ╠════════════════════════════════════════╣ ║ ║ ║ COMMON COMMANDS ║ ║ ─────────────── ║ ║ [command] - [what it does] ║ ║ [command] - [what it does] ║ ║ [command] - [what it does] ║ ║ ║ ║ KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS ║ ║ ────────────────── ║ ║ [shortcut] - [action] ║ ║ [shortcut] - [action] ║ ║ ║ ║ TIPS ║ ║ ──── ║ ║ • [Tip 1] ║ ║ • [Tip 2] ║ ║ ║ ║ HELP ║ ║ ──── ║ ║ [Support contact/resource] ║ ║ ║ ╚════════════════════════════════════════╝


## Recording Best Practices

### Video Recording
- Use clear, simple language
- Show, don't just tell
- Pause for complex steps
- Keep videos under 10 minutes (series for longer)
- Include chapter markers

### Screen Recording Tips
- Clean desktop, hide bookmarks bar
- Use zoom for important elements
- Highlight cursor when clicking
- 1080p minimum resolution
- Good audio is more important than video

### Tools
- **Loom**: Quick recordings, easy sharing
- **OBS**: Free, professional quality
- **ScreenFlow** (Mac): Full-featured editor
- **Camtasia**: Windows screen recording

## Course Delivery

### Platform Options
- **support-forge.com**: Custom pages
- **Notion**: Simple course delivery
- **Teachable/Thinkific**: Full LMS features
- **YouTube (unlisted)**: Video hosting

### Pricing Models
- **Free**: Lead generation, brand building
- **Paid one-time**: $29-299 depending on depth
- **Subscription**: Monthly access to all content
- **Included with service**: Training as part of packages

## Quick Commands

**"Create course outline for [topic]"**
→ Generate course structure

**"Write lesson on [topic]"**
→ Create lesson content

**"Tutorial for [how to do X]"**
→ Step-by-step tutorial

**"Training materials for [client] on [topic]"**
→ Client-specific training docs

**"Quick reference card for [tool]"**
→ Cheat sheet/reference