The Futur with Chris Do 182 - Learning Together — with Wes Kao
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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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Validate Early
- Validate your hypotheses before investing heavily in course creation.
- Early feedback saves time and prevents demoralization from building unwanted products.
altMBA Origin
- Wes Kao co-created the altMBA with Seth Godin, an early cohort-based course (CBC).
- Kao's experience with low completion rates in traditional online courses led to the CBC model.
CBC Structure
- Cohort-based courses (CBCs) offer a structured learning experience with a defined start and end date.
- They emphasize community learning and interaction, unlike self-paced online courses.
