Need your opinions on 1 hour duration course

Hello All, I am new to Udemy . I have a subject on which I am trying to create a course. But the scope and relevance of that subject seems to get completed in an hour or so. Would want to understand from you guys what you think ?.The course is related to AI

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Bessy

Hi @Ashishraj91, welcome to our community! ☺️

In the meantime, while other instructors share their thoughts, feel free to check out this post; you might find it useful.

Also, here are some great resources regarding course creation:

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Course Creation Webinar w/ Jimmy Naraine

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Please let us know if you have more specific questions about your instructor journey, and we are happy to help!

RonErez

That's amazing you can create a one hour course. My courses are always so long. Anyways if you provide value then I suppose one hour is fine. To me it sounds short but it's actually nice to learn something valuable in one hour since long courses are so hard to complete. Good luck!

PhillipBurton

Hi @Ashishraj91. Make sure that there is plenty of opportunities for your students to reflect on their knowledge. For example, do you have quizzes and/or practice activities?

Phillip

ChrisBankes120

@RonErez you wrote "That's amazing you can create a one hour course."

There's a fully accredited Professional Diploma course in Counselling with 5,000+ students - 27 minutes.

RonErez

Hi @ChrisBankes120

That's amazing. I should learn from them. I feel like my courses are massive and I'm putting all my eggs in one basket.

ChrisBankes120

I'm not so sure it is something one would want to 'learn' - convincing (?) telling (?) that after 27 minutes they can get a Professional Diploma from n Internationally Accredited course and it's worth something?

In terms of all eggs in one basket, here are 13 courses you could make, all about 30 minutes - you could probably finish them by, say, Monday:

1. "The Art of Writing Your First Computer Program"

A beginner-friendly course that walks students through writing their first simple program in Python, Java, or JavaScript. Includes step-by-step guidance to demonstrate the joy and creativity of programming.

2. "Debugging 101: Fixing Your Code with Confidence"

A crash course on the essential techniques for debugging computer programs. Students will learn how to identify, isolate, and fix common coding errors quickly and systematically.

3. "Math for Programmers: The Basics You Really Need to Know"

An engaging introduction to the essential math concepts used in programming, such as logic, algorithms, and basic linear algebra, explained in a simple and practical way.

4. "Teaching Tech: How to Explain Programming to Beginners"

A quick guide for aspiring teachers or mentors on how to effectively explain programming concepts to complete beginners. Focuses on analogies, simplifying jargon, and fostering curiosity.

5. "Creative Coding: Making Art with Simple Algorithms"

A fun and interactive course where students use programming to create simple art, like patterns or animations, showcasing how programming is a tool for creativity.

6. "Skateboarding Meets Physics: Understanding Motion Through Code"

A unique course combining skateboarding and physics, teaching students how to simulate motion, gravity, and friction in simple physics-based programming projects.

7. "30-Minute Recipe for a Clean and Maintainable Codebase"

Teaches the fundamentals of writing clean, organized, and readable code. Covers best practices for naming variables, commenting, and structuring programs for long-term success.

8. "A Programmer's Guide to English Literature and Storytelling"

Explores how storytelling principles from literature can improve programming skills—like naming variables, structuring code, and designing user-friendly software.

9. "Everyday Algorithms: How Computers Solve Problems We Face Daily"

A mini-course that explains everyday algorithms like sorting your laundry, planning a route, or optimizing cooking steps, showing how these relate to programming logic.

10. "Programming for Productivity: Automate Your Daily Tasks"

A practical course where students learn to write simple scripts to automate everyday tasks like renaming files, organizing folders, or sending reminders.

And here are three more (slightly expanded) that you’d really enjoy making I’d have thought:

Storytelling for Programmers: Writing Code with Clarity and Purpose"

Description: Learn how principles of storytelling from English literature—like structure, clarity, and flow—can improve the readability and maintainability of your code. Explore parallels between crafting compelling narratives and designing user-friendly software.
Key Topics:
- How narrative structure (beginning, middle, and end) relates to code organization.
- Creating "characters" in your code (variables, functions, and modules).
- Writing comments that tell a story for future developers.

2. "Logic and Language: Literary Techniques for Problem Solvers"

Description: Discover how literary devices like metaphors, symbolism, and logic in English literature can enhance your problem-solving approach in programming and mathematics. Analyse classic texts to see how authors use logic and creativity to convey ideas.
Key Topics:
- Using metaphors to simplify complex programming concepts.
- Symbolism and abstraction in literature vs. programming.
- Analysing logical arguments in literature and applying them to debugging and algorithms.

3. "Mathematics in Poetry and Prose: Patterns, Symmetry, and Rhythm"

Description: Explore the hidden mathematics of English literature, from the rhythm of poetry to the structural symmetry of great novels. Learn how understanding patterns in language can inspire creativity in coding and mathematical thinking.
Key Topics:
- The math of poetic meter (iambic pentameter, Fibonacci sequences in verse).
- Analysing structural symmetry in novels (e.g., "Frankenstein" or "Hamlet").
- Applying literary patterns and rhythms to coding algorithms and design.

jamiejacobsma1

One-hour courses can absolutely deliver value — especially when the subject is focused and well-structured. Many professionals don’t have time for 10-hour content and prefer learning in quick, practical bursts.

For example, industries like real estate, finance, and even business brokers in Atlanta GA are often looking for fast, applicable knowledge on how AI can improve deal analysis, lead qualification, or workflow automation.

If your course addresses a specific pain point or introduces a practical use-case of AI, a concise format can actually be more appealing.