Make the impact you dream of 
with your online courses!


Imagine creating courses that so engage your learners, they thrive and succeed with your content.

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When your learners experience success with your content, they are ready to buy your next product and grow even more. When they succeed, you succeed!

In just 15 minutes, you can learn the 5-step Summit-First Framework for FREE!

Are you mystified about what or how much content your learners need to succeed in their transformation?


What if you had a learning expert guide you step-by-step?

What to include?

Having so much good content to offer makes it difficult to know what to include.

Knowing what and how much your learners need can be confusing.

Am I making a difference?

Do you wonder if you are making a difference with your courses?
Knowing what learners need to succeed can feel daunting!

Overwhelmed?

Does writing a course feel overwhelming?
Sometimes you just want someone to tell you what steps to take next.

You aren’t a learning expert; you’re a content expert!

So, how do you figure all this out without getting a degree in learning sciences?

Let me guide you with the Summit First Framework.

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Have you started and stopped
trying to create your course
over and over again?


What if you could know exactly how to organize your content so your learners get the transformation you've promised?

Have you tried course creation methods that focus on content placement instead of learner success?

Are you proud of your content but unsure of your course's impact for your learners?

Have you started and stopped your course creation over and over again?

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The problem with many course creation programs is they focus on content rather than the learner. Learner-focused courses connect your valuable content to demonstrable action. Don’t get me wrong, content is important as well!

You are the content expert for your business; you know you have content you are proud of, but do you worry if your learners are connecting and succeeding with it?

Follow the Summit-First Framework to create courses that powerfully impact your learners’ lives with the transformations you offer.


  • You will know that you are using research-proven methods that engage your learners for success.

  • You will know exactly what content goes in and what stays out.

  • You will follow 5 clear steps that guide you from concept to course completion.

  • You don’t have to know instructional design or learning theory because the process is all mapped out for you by someone who does.

The Summit-First Framework allows you to:

Sell more courses

Know what to include in your courses and what to omit

Have the course planned out before you write the first word

Know how to include elements that are inclusive for accessibility needs

Rely on research-based best practices instead of trial and error

Use a system that’s easy to understand and follow

See more learner success with more course completions

See increased sales because learners complete courses, they are ready to buy your next product.

Be as proud of your course design as you are your content

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I guide you through the easy-to-follow, 5-step framework.

This 15-minute course covers the foundation of everything you need to know to design a course that engages your learners.

The framework starts at the beginning – well, actually the end, the summit.

What you get with the
Summit-First Framework

The framework explains how as a course creator, you need to start at the place your learners finish, what I call the summit. You need to be clear on what it is that your learners will be able to do at the end of the course before you write the first word of content.

I lead you step-by-step through the rest of the process.

Welcome video that orients you to the course and materials

Overview presentation of the entire 5-step framework

Five lessons, one for each step:

  • Learner Summit Destination

  • Trail Markers

  • Backpack Checklist

  • Trail Map

  • Trail Guide

Resources

  • Summit-First Worksheet: Fillable PDF
  • Trail Map Template: Fillable PDF
  • Complete Course Transcript: PDF

In the year 2000,
I vowed to help improve online education.
 

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This is why I’m providing this framework solution to you for free.

When I first encountered the online world for educational purposes in the 1990s, the thrill I felt at the possibilities was exhilarating!

In 2000 when I first professionally entered the field of online course creation, I was quickly disillusioned to discover that with all the possibilities of the internet, institutions were merely trying to mimic the classroom with badly scanned textbooks, pages of text-based content, and multiple-choice tests. Yuck!

That was when I vowed to help improve the world of online education.

At first, I did that for colleges and universities. But, working for a large learning corporation had practices that were stifling, and I didn’t feel like I was doing enough to impact students’ or course creators’ experiences like I wanted.

Then, I began encountering the world of online course creators and their creativity. I found a world of people who want to make an impact for others and themselves.

People who want others:

  • To know the joy of knitting their own scarves

  • To be more mentally well

  • To transform their lives by running their own online business

So many wonderful people striving to do so many important things for others!

After decades of work as an instructional designer, I realized that while course creators’ hearts were in the right place, they often struggled when it came to course design and creation. They were overwhelmed asking, “What do I put in my course?” or “How long should my lessons be?” “Where do I start?”

I saw they unknowingly had course elements that created barriers for their learners, making it hard for students to learn or even navigate the courses.

I saw lots of businesses offering to help creators get their content into courses “fast” and “easily,” but I didn’t see anyone talking about quality or putting the focus on what the learners need.

That seemed like a disconnect to me because I have been in communities with these business owners, and I know how much they long to see their followers thrive and grow.

I knew that while there is a vast set of knowledge behind quality course design, it didn’t have to be complex. It could be distilled down to 5 steps.

I felt that finally, I could make the impact I’d vowed to make years ago, this time with creators who care deeply about the success of their learners.

So, I’m giving my framework away for free, and I encourage anyone with access to share it.

Know that you can also take this framework and run with it on your own. If you want more guidance, I encourage you to check out my other products and services but know that I haven’t kept anything from you. The entire framework is explained in the 15-minute course.

I want to start a movement of high-quality courses that impact more learners, transforming both the lives of the learners and the creators!

Yes! I want to create
meaningful courses
that connect me to my learners!

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