Creating an e-course takes serious brainpower. And if you’re like most course creators, it’s easy to get stuck in decision fatigue—What should you teach? How should it be structured? What should you say on camera?
Here’s the good news: you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Tools like ChatGPT are designed to help you speed up the process, organize your thoughts, and make the content creation journey smoother from start to finish. I often use ChatGPT with my clients to refine their scripts before filming days and bring clarity to clunky feeling portions of their course. It’s a quick, easy, and free way to delegate some brain power so we can focus on the big picture.
YOU bring the original ideas and personality, ChatGPT brings the organization and handles the busy work.
Here’s how ChatGPT can support you in planning and scripting your e-course with clarity and confidence:
1. Brainstorming Course Topics + Titles
Not sure which course idea is worth pursuing? ChatGPT can help you:
- Narrow down your niche based on your skills and audience
- Generate topic ideas with high value and demand
- Craft compelling course titles that grab attention and sell
Just share what you teach, who it’s for, and your goals—and ChatGPT can help you develop something aligned and market-ready.
2. Outlining Your Course Structure
If you’ve ever sat down to plan your course and ended up staring at a blank screen… ChatGPT can help.
It can assist with:
- Breaking your big idea into logical modules and lessons
- Ensuring each section flows clearly from one to the next
- Balancing teaching with application (quizzes, exercises, downloads)
With a solid structure in place, scripting and filming become so much easier.
3. Writing Your Script (Or Teleprompter-Friendly Talking Points)
Whether you need a fully written script or just bullet-pointed prompts, ChatGPT can write in your voice and match your delivery style.
Simply provide:
- Your course outline
- Your preferred tone (friendly, professional, bold, etc.)
- Any existing notes or rough drafts
And ChatGPT will generate polished, engaging scripts ready for the teleprompter—or camera.
4. Creating Downloadable Assets
Need supporting materials like:
- Lesson summaries
- Printable worksheets
- Checklists or templates
- Workbook content
ChatGPT can create all of the above—so your course feels complete and delivers real value to your students.
5. Writing Emails, Sales Pages, and Social Media Posts
Planning your course is just one part—selling it is another. ChatGPT can help you write:
- Launch emails and pre-sale sequences
- Persuasive sales page copy
- Promo content for Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn
- FAQ sections to handle objections before they arise
In other words, ChatGPT supports both the teaching and marketing side of your e-course.
6. Speed + Consistency = Confidence
One of ChatGPT’s biggest advantages? Speed. You don’t need to agonize over every word. It can generate drafts quickly, so you can review, refine, and keep moving.
It also helps keep your tone and message consistent across your entire course—key for building credibility and trust.
Final Thoughts
Think of ChatGPT as your brainstorming partner, content assistant, and behind-the-scenes writing coach—all rolled into one. If you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed, ChatGPT can help you break things down, get organized, and create content that converts.
Ready to plan your course faster and with less stress?
Just ask. ChatGPT is here to help.
More from this e-course series:
Planning (1/2)
Production (2/3)
Selling (3/3)
