Refreshing your course can feel like a daunting task, especially if building it the first time left you burnt out. But here’s the truth: you don’t need to start over. A few targeted updates can breathe new life into your course, making it more relevant and impactful without the overwhelm.

In this post, I’ll walk you through four practical refresh strategies that are easy to implement and deliver maximum results. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to give your course a glow-up that serves both your students and your business goals. Let’s dive in! 🚀

Refresh 1: The Resource Refresh

💡 Think of this as swapping out the furniture in your house. The structure stays the same, but the updates make it feel fresh and functional.

A Resource Refresh focuses on updating or adding materials that help your students take action without touching the core content.

Examples:

• Converting PDFs into editable Google Docs so students can customize and use them with ease.
• Adding new cheat sheets, step-by-step guides, or toolkits.
• Highlighting these resources as bonuses on your sales page to boost perceived value.

✅ Pro Tip: Think about small but meaningful upgrades that save your students time and effort. My husband recently added AI tools to his program, helping students generate offers and sales scripts in seconds!

Refresh 2: The User Experience Refresh

🎯 Think of this as reorganizing your house to make it more accessible and inviting.

This type of refresh focuses on improving how students interact with your course. Simple tweaks can enhance engagement and completion rates.

Ideas for a User Experience Refresh:

• Offer a private podcast feed so students can listen to lessons on the go.
• Bundle similar resources (like templates) into one section for easy access.
• Display the most critical resources prominently, like adding sidebar buttons for coaching calls or key materials.

✅ Pro Tip: Organize your course portal so students can quickly find what they need. A well-organized course reduces overwhelm and improves retention.

Refresh 3: The Onboarding Refresh

🔥 First impressions matter—set the tone for success from day one.

Your onboarding process is critical for building excitement and commitment. Start with a celebratory Thank You Page video that guides students to their next step.

Other Onboarding Ideas:

• Optimize your welcome email series to provide clear expectations and resources.
• Add a video tour of your course portal to familiarize students with the layout.
• Include a checklist or quick-start guide to help students hit the ground running.

✅ Pro Tip: Treat your onboarding like a 5-star hotel check-in: warm, welcoming, and informative.

Refresh 4: The Breakthrough Refresh

🧠 Think of this as repairing the foundation of your house to make it stronger and more stable.

A Breakthrough Refresh addresses mindset challenges that might be holding your students back. Instead of adding a standalone mindset module (which many will skip), infuse mindset coaching into your lessons.

Examples:

• If you’re teaching sales techniques, normalize the fear of rejection and reframe it as a sign of growth during the lesson on closing deals.
• Add stories or examples that show students how others overcame similar challenges.

✅ Pro Tip: Helping students shift their mindset can dramatically improve their ability to apply your strategies effectively.

Ready to Refresh Your Course?

Refreshing your course doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Whether you’re updating resources, enhancing the user experience, optimizing onboarding, or addressing mindset blocks, these small changes can create a big impact.

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