Best Practices for Instructors – Udemy 1:1 Coaching (beta)

Your expertise has already helped thousands of learners through your courses. Now, with 1:1 Coaching you have an opportunity to go beyond the course and make a more personal impact on learners. This “Best Practices” guide is here to help you set yourself up for success and meet learners where they are in their learning journey.

Remember, learners are looking for results, guidance, and that human connection that only you can provide. Focus on delivering value, stay authentic to your teaching style, and trust in the expertise you’ve already proven.

Essential Coaching Principles

• Focus on learner outcomes: your coaching should deliver measurable results, not just conversation

• Leverage your real world expertise: integrate learner needs with the topic expertise you have
• Create structured experiences: learners value clear frameworks and actionable next steps

• Maintain the human connection: this is your competitive advantage 

Learners aren’t just looking for tactics for success, they are looking for strategic recommendations that will help them develop frameworks and habits to achieve their goals. When you’re thinking about what you’re “offering” on your profile page, focus on the impact you can have at large, not just the recommendation you can give in the moment.

At the end of the day, here are some pro tips to set up and deliver the best 1:1 Coaching experience

• Be Specific: The more targeted your expertise, the easier it is to attract the right learners
• Focus on Outcomes: Always communicate what learners will achieve, not just what you’ll cover.
• Respect Time: Start and end on time, come prepared, and make every minute valuable.
• Build Relationships: Remember that coaching is about connection, not just knowledge transfer.

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