Research their existing background knowledge, available technology (bandwidth/devices), and primary motivations for taking the course.
Structure your knowledge into a logical flow to prevent student overwhelm. How to create an online course: A step-by-step guide distance education course
Goals should be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound (e.g., "Students will be able to code a basic landing page using HTML/CSS within 4 weeks"). Phase 2: Curriculum Design Research their existing background knowledge
Every successful course solves one specific problem. Define what your students will be able to do at the end of the course that they cannot do now. available technology (bandwidth/devices)
Before creating content, you must define the scope and feasibility of your course.