The 48-Hour Micro-Academy: Turn one post into a LearnWorlds mini-course that captures leads and sales

Quick win, beginner friendly, built for conversions. Repurpose one proven article or webinar into a 45–60 minute mini-course. Add a quiz and a completion certificate, publish a clean landing page, connect simple automations, and launch in two focused days.

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1) What you are building and who it is for

You are launching a mini-course that takes 45 to 60 minutes to complete. It delivers one clear outcome for a specific audience. Perfect for creators, solo founders, and small agencies that want qualified leads and a simple path to paid offers.

Outcome examples

• Email: implement one repeatable system to lift open rates
• Local SEO: publish and optimize your first service page in 48 hours
• Video: turn a long recording into shorts with a reusable template

Keep the scope tight. One promise, a few short lessons, one next step.

2) Why LearnWorlds fits this use case

• Fast creation with drag-and-drop curriculum, native video, text, and PDFs
• Engagement through quizzes, self-assessments, and completion certificates
• Selling options that cover free, paid, coupons, bundles, and subscriptions
• Marketing pages built in, so you can ship a landing page without extra tools
• Integrations for email and Zapier so events trigger follow-ups automatically
• Analytics to track enrollments, progress, and revenue

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3) The 48-hour build plan

Day 1: Content and structure

• Choose one high-performing asset
• Write a one-sentence course promise and 3 to 5 learning objectives
• Outline 3 to 5 short lessons, 5 to 15 minutes each
• Record or trim videos, export a one-page PDF checklist
• Draft a 3 to 5 question quiz and a short summary

Day 2: Platform and launch

• Build the course with lessons, quiz, and certificate
• Create a simple landing page with one clear CTA
• Choose pricing, free for maximum lead capture or low-ticket to qualify
• Test one full enrollment end to end
• Set welcome, reminder, and completion emails
• Publish and promote

4) Step-by-step setup inside LearnWorlds

Create the course

1. Add a new course with a title and short description. Keep it in Draft while building.
2. Add lessons
   • Video lessons for the main teaching
   • Text or PDF for summaries and resources
   • Quiz at the end for reinforcement
   • Certificate activity as the final step
3. Keep navigation linear. Each lesson covers one idea.

Video tips

• Aim for 5 to 10 minutes per clip
• Use clear titles and optional timestamps
• Add on-screen cues or simple lower thirds for key points

Quiz and certificate

• Use 3 to 5 multiple-choice questions to recap essentials
• Place a Certificate of Completion as the final activity
• Encourage sharing on LinkedIn for social proof

Landing page

• Headline that states outcome, audience, and timeline
  • Example: Improve your email open rates in 48 hours, a free mini-course for founders
• Three benefit bullets in plain language
• One primary CTA
• Light proof, a short testimonial or credibility line

Pricing and access

• Free for list growth
• Low-ticket to qualify buyers
• Coupons for partners or limited cohorts
• Open enrollment, mobile friendly, minimal form fields

Quality check

• Preview as a learner
• Test the path from landing page to certificate
• Fix any missing copy, broken links, or media issues

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5) Automations that nurture and convert

Core flows

• Welcome email with the benefit recap and direct link to Lesson 1
• Reminder email at 24 to 48 hours to nudge completion
• Completion email with the certificate link and your next step

Next step logic

• Service offer: link to a short application or booking page
• Course offer: link to a sales page with a time-boxed coupon

Integrations

• Connect your email provider. Map events for New user, Enrollment, and Completion.
• Optional CRM or Google Sheet logging for manual follow-up.

6) Conversion design that sells without being salesy

• One promise per page so the CTA feels natural
• Upsell moments inside the final video and in a short Next Steps lesson
• Proof flywheel with a 1-minute survey and quotes pulled to the landing page
• Urgency with value, for example a limited coupon or a cohort bonus
• Friction reduction with one CTA per screen and short forms

7) SEO and discovery checklist for your LearnWorlds mini-course

Use these search phrases in natural language so people can actually find your mini-course and guide.

Search phrases to target

• learnworlds mini course
• learnworlds tutorial for beginners
• learnworlds certificates
• learnworlds quiz
• learnworlds automations
• micro academy
• 48 hour course

How to use them without keyword stuffing

• Put one primary phrase in your H1 and again in the first 100 words.
• Use two or three related phrases in H2s where they fit the lesson flow.
• Sprinkle the rest in body copy where it reads naturally, never force it.
• Write a clear meta description that mentions the outcome and one phrase.
• Add descriptive alt text to images, for example “LearnWorlds mini course with quiz and certificate.”

Light GEO tweaks (optional)

• Mention your market once, for example “a LearnWorlds mini course for agencies in the UK” or “for freelancers in Toronto.”
• If you show pricing, include the local currency notation once.

Quick example

• H1: Launch a LearnWorlds mini course in 48 hours
• H2s: LearnWorlds tutorial for beginners, LearnWorlds quiz and certificates, LearnWorlds automations that convert
• Meta description: Repurpose one post into a LearnWorlds mini course with quizzes, certificates, and simple automations, beginner friendly, launch in 48 hours.

8) Launch and promotion plan

• Email your list with a direct enrollment link
• Post a short teaser on LinkedIn, X, and one relevant community
• Pin the course link on your site and inside the related blog post
• Record a 30 to 45 second vertical video that states the promise and CTA
• Ask two peers to enroll and give quick feedback
• Review analytics after three days and ship one improvement

9) FAQ

Is this beginner friendly if I am new to LearnWorlds?

Yes. You will use core features, video lessons, a small quiz, a certificate, and a simple landing page.

Should I make the mini-course free or paid?

Free captures more emails and widens the top of funnel. Low-ticket qualifies harder and reduces support. Pick based on your lead goals.

How long should each lesson be?

Five to ten minutes works best for attention and completion.

Do I need fancy production?

Clear audio and a simple screen recording are enough. Upgrade later if you like.

What should I upsell after completion?

Either a productized service with a calendar link or a deeper course with a time-boxed coupon.

Can I automate everything without code?

Yes. Use your email tool and a simple Zap to handle enrollments and completions.

10) The 48-hour checklist

Day 1

• Choose the asset and write a one-sentence promise
• Outline 3 to 5 lessons and write the quiz
• Record or trim videos, export one PDF checklist
• Draft landing page headline, bullets, and CTA

Day 2

• Build lessons, quiz, and certificate in LearnWorlds
• Publish the landing page
• Set pricing or coupon, test one full enrollment
• Connect welcome, reminder, and completion emails
• Announce on one list and one channel
• Review analytics after the first ten enrollments

Simple call to action

You can build the entire funnel in a weekend and start collecting qualified leads next week.

Take the first step now: Create your mini-course on LearnWorlds