The Futur with Chris Do

182 - Learning Together — with Wes Kao

Mar 30, 2022

Wes Kao, co-founder of Maven and former altMBA collaborator with Seth Godin, delves into the world of cohort-based courses (CBCs). She discusses how CBCs blend classroom engagement with online learning, highlighting the importance of validating course ideas before launching them. Wes emphasizes the significance of community in the learning process, as well as the challenges educators face. She also provides insights into effective course design and the balance of pricing versus value, making this conversation a goldmine for aspiring course creators.

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Intro

2min

Revolutionizing Online Learning: The Cohort Model

29min

Empowering Active Learning and Simplifying Life

4min

Exploring Cohort-Based Learning

7min

Mastering Course Creation and Market Fit

19min

Exploring Cohort-Based Teaching and Course Accelerators

2min

Evolving Teaching Methods for Enhanced Learning Engagement

2min

Reflections and Resources: Enhancing Experiences Through Curiosity

2min

Wes Kao is co-founder of Maven, a platform that helps creators build cohort-based courses. Before that, she co-founded the altMBA with acclaimed author and marketer Seth Godin.

If you’re not yet familiar with them, cohort-based courses (CBCs) are a not-so-new way of learning with a group of other people. They take the best parts of traditional classroom education and blend them with online classes to create a rich learning experience.

In this episode, Wes shares why CBCs are the best way to learn and why it’s crucial you always test (and validate) your course idea. Having a substantial social following doesn’t guarantee a courses’ success.

If you have an idea for a course, give this episode a listen before moving forward. And be sure to check out Wes’s free course accelerator.

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