Cohort-Based Course Playbook

How to create a cohort-based course that drives learner engagement

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The best cohort-based courses all focus on one thing: the value of bringing social connection into your learning organization.

Whether you’re creating self-paced courses for internal team training or massive open online courses for professional communities, Disco’s unique AI-powered social learning platform makes it easy for you to build, grow, and scale.

In this playbook you’ll learn:

  • How AI can help increase output and decrease time and effort
  • The exponential benefits of creating high-engagement online communities
  • How to create a hyper-personalized social learning experience and monetize your growth
Disco's Cohort-Based Course Playbook – how to create a cohort-based course that drives learner engagement

What’s inside?

Part I: Cohort-based courses 101

Discover why cohort-based learning is more effective and drives higher results. This model fosters a sense of community building, encourages collaboration, and provides a structured yet flexible learning environment.

Part II: Why create a cohort-based course with Disco?

Understand the key benefits of a cohort-based learning model thoughtfully integrated with AI. With Disco, online academies can offer cohort-based online courses featuring live classes, personalized learning pathways, enhanced student interaction, and much more.

Part III: Defining your social learning program

Step-by-step instructions to set your online course up for surefire success. Learn how to integrate social learning elements in your cohort courses and foster a sense of community among your learners.

Part IV: Create your course

Course creation 101, plus tools like events and AI to give your content a boost. Discover how to structure your online cohort-based courses effectively and leverage innovative tools to enrich the cohort learning experience.

Part V: Sign up and organize your members

Drive membership and designate groups for maximum organization and engagement. Learn how to manage your cohort-based programs to ensure smooth communication and collaboration.

Part VI: Set the stage for high engagement

Encourage collaboration with the power of AI gamification and multiple interactive tools. Create a dynamic learning environment in your online course cohort that keeps learners motivated and involved.

Part VII: Grow your learner base and results

Analyze key learnings to continuously improve and iterate on your learning experience. Utilize data-driven insights and student feedback to expand your reach and enhance educational outcomes.

Part VIII: Run, iterate, and scale

Learn productivity hacks to expand and grow – without extra effort. Implement strategies to scale your cohort-based online learning programs efficiently.

"Disco’s playbook is a comprehensive guide to the world of cohort-based learning and an incredible resource for anyone who is starting with the format. From course development and monetization to implementing feedback loops and leveraging AI, the playbook has some great tips!”
Lachezar Arabadzhiev, CEO, SkildLabs

Lachezar Arabadzhiev

CEO, SkildLabs

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Learn how to build a cohort-based course that drives learner engagement.

Disco's Cohort-Based Course Playbook – how to create a cohort-based course that drives learner engagement