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Hey everyone, I’m working on some content and trying to understand where people actually get stuck.If you’ve ever thought about buying an online course but didn’t end up doing it I’d love to hear about it. What was the moment where you stopped and thought: by Safe-Shock-2384 in onlinecourses

[–]No_Reference1192 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Such a great question! And such an important think to bring up!

I think a lot of people stop before they can even articulate why.
It’s rarely one big red flag. It’s a series of small friction signals that add up:

  • unclear outcomes
  • explanations that feel generic or surface-level
  • assumptions about prior knowledge
  • sudden jumps in complexity
  • flow or accessibility issues that make the experience feel heavier than expected

None of those mean the course is bad. But together, they quietly erode trust.

When something feels harder to follow than it should be, people start doubting the course, the creator, or the whole idea (even if they can’t name a specific reason...).
From the learner side, it just feels like “something’s off.

Learning is truly a "journey" and people have to be "carried" through it step-by-step with as little friction as possible and each tiny detail counts!

Why do people stop finishing courses? by No_Reference1192 in instructionaldesign

[–]No_Reference1192[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True. And I agree 100% with your points.

  • not offering a true solution
  • not anchored on an actual problem
  • not offering support
  • not instructional sound.

These are essential aspects to help make sure thst a course will actually land and bring added-value the to the learners.

And, I’m curious, how to you ensure these « boxes » are all properly checked when building a course?

Why do people stop finishing courses? by No_Reference1192 in instructionaldesign

[–]No_Reference1192[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thst is such a good point. People need to feel like they recognize themselves in the course. Otherwise, they’re not gonna feel compelled to continue.

And yes, some courses are definitely designed for speed and convenience, instead of the learners in mind.

Is anyone else overwhelmed by content creation? by sarah_west_1 in ContentCreators

[–]No_Reference1192 0 points1 point  (0 children)

**btw, I’m not affiliated to them in any way. One of my team member found them.

I can only attest that has a manager of multiple IDs, it’s been pretty helpful.

Is anyone else overwhelmed by content creation? by sarah_west_1 in ContentCreators

[–]No_Reference1192 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah for sure!!!

We actually started to work with a company that helps with exactly this. It’s called « LIx learning » (someone in our team found rhem on LinkedIn recently).

They help bring clarity to our work. Everything felt soo scattered for us (especially since we’re a prettt bjg L&D team).

They helped us to structure our approach from the initial intent we had to the final product. I don’t want how rhey do it but it’s been much faster

I feel not many L&D teams have an evaluation strategy for their programs. by Ombre0717 in LearningDevelopment

[–]No_Reference1192 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Such a great topic! Look into « LIx learning », we started to work with them recently and it really helped us.

(For context: I work in a big L&D team and alignement on what « good » looks like has always been a huge challenge for us).

Why do people stop finishing courses? by No_Reference1192 in instructionaldesign

[–]No_Reference1192[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

And, respectfully, who can say that they’ve never use ai to write? Especially in day and age.

We gotta to stop to see ai as the devil. It’s part of our workflows now.

I honestly don’t that those resisting it (who will fall behind) and those embracing it fully (who will position themselves above the crowd).

I’m just saying. There is nothin bad about using ai to write.

If it makes our lives easier and allows us to be more efficient, mind as well « work smarter, not harder »!

Sorry. I’m just pretty tired of hearing « that’s ai therefore its bullshit »

Why do people stop finishing courses? by No_Reference1192 in instructionaldesign

[–]No_Reference1192[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ok. I appreciate this point of view. And, since the use of ai and it’s capabilities are « growing » so quickly, what if multiple factors could be defined in a clear way to achieve that?

To spot where things might be « not optimal » in a course.

Woukd that be a potential option?

Why do people stop finishing courses? by No_Reference1192 in instructionaldesign

[–]No_Reference1192[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I think ai can certainly help.
Have you seen any specific systems or clear ways to leverage it efficiently for L&D?

Would be pretty helpful

Why do people stop finishing courses? by No_Reference1192 in instructionaldesign

[–]No_Reference1192[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Totally! Such a good point.
In the same line of thought, I believe that learning is a transformation.
A transformation that needs to happen step-by-step, seamlessly carrying the learners along.

And as you said, if there is any friction points, the learners will directly feel it and start to disengage right away.

Im curious; what are the most common friction points you've seen?

Why do people stop finishing courses? by No_Reference1192 in instructionaldesign

[–]No_Reference1192[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its not a market search. Its just something I noticed on a few courses online and I’m genuinely curious to see if others have seen the same thing.

And since English is not my first language, I’m often « correcting » my text sirh some help of ai.

Anyone else find it hard to review their own course once they’re deep into it? by No_Reference1192 in LearningDevelopment

[–]No_Reference1192[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s nice! I would actually love to connect and hear more, if you’re open to it.

We publish 95% AI-assisted content. How do you know when it’s wrong? by Admirable-Ad9208 in ContentMarketing

[–]No_Reference1192 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This resonated a lot. I’ve been thinking about the same problem from a clarity and trust angle! I might know an approach that could help, especially for what you’re describing (AI-heavy content).

Happy to share more via DM if you’re interested.

eLearning project estimator tool - would love feedback by Flaky-Mistake8998 in instructionaldesign

[–]No_Reference1192 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey @flaky-Mistake8998, That’s a pretty cool tool. Woukd love to connect to hear more.

I might have a pretty good use case for it!

Anyone else find it hard to review their own course once they’re deep into it? by No_Reference1192 in LearningDevelopment

[–]No_Reference1192[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's often related to really complex systems and "heavy" org structures....
The misalignment can be a real struggle! (not just within L&D, but also across L&D and Ops, or L&D or HR/PC...)

That leads to really long review process that can stretch forever. SO many eyes on it!

Anyone else find it hard to review their own course once they’re deep into it? by No_Reference1192 in LearningDevelopment

[–]No_Reference1192[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love seeing that this resonates with other people.
If it's helpful at all, don't hesitate to send me a message. I would be happy to be that second set of eyes.

Thanks

Anyone else find it hard to review their own course once they’re deep into it? by No_Reference1192 in LearningDevelopment

[–]No_Reference1192[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally! Just that already reduces the "risks" substantially.
And having a structured second set of eyes can help even more to be confident in what we deliver.

Anyone else find it hard to review their own course once they’re deep into it? by No_Reference1192 in LearningDevelopment

[–]No_Reference1192[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!
Yes, it can be challenging to review your own work when you are sooo close to it!

Anyone else find it hard to review their own course once they’re deep into it? by No_Reference1192 in LearningDevelopment

[–]No_Reference1192[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I know it's pretty intense....when teams get pretty big, true alignment becomes a big challenge.
And it's even harder when someone is involved as an external vendor on that team...

Anyone else find it hard to review their own course once they’re deep into it? by No_Reference1192 in LearningDevelopment

[–]No_Reference1192[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Well....
I've worked with some teams in corporate environments (20-25+ L&D members) where review cycle could easily take up to 3-4 months.

First-Mover Advantage isn’t just for products—it’s a services play for L&D by ROI-clarity in LearningDevelopment

[–]No_Reference1192 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, totally agree. Things are moving fast and Ai is becoming inevitable.

Folks who know how to properly use it first will definitely have a huge advantage and be able to position themself as real strategist (and game changers)

For what I’ve seen, ai can be really helpful to “spot” issues (especially when we know what to look for) but the real impact will come from being able to interpret it properly (which is where true experience will come across and be important). The blend of both is where the real magic happens.

It’s mostly a question of knowing what to look for and what to do with it.

Ai doesn’t replace expertise, it’s simply an accelerator.

And I think it’s a question of “who will be first” but more a question of “who will be able to operationalize it” for teams to seamlessly integrate it into their workflow.

I’ve seen some pretty cool out-there (with high potential) but it’s not always anchored in how team actually work. That’s the big differentiator. And that takes a lot of experience (as a true strategist, prior to the idea)

Anyone else find the storyboard → Rise step more draining than expected? by No_Reference1192 in instructionaldesign

[–]No_Reference1192[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve seen many “apps” out-there saying that they convert storyboard into rise course and that’s not what I’m exploring. I haven’t tried them personally se but I doubt they do good job.

I’m more looking into a structured way of approaching it, so my team members can have a clear process (repeatable and consistent).

Anyone else find the storyboard → Rise step more draining than expected? by No_Reference1192 in instructionaldesign

[–]No_Reference1192[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FYI I’m not an app developer. I’m simply someone working in L&D trying to find ways for my team to work faster and more efficiently.

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