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Business10 minJanuary 15, 2026

How to promote your online course

Marketing strategies, social media, email marketing, SEO — the best techniques to attract learners.

How to promote your online course

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Attracting learners to your courses1. LinkedIn (B2B)2. Email marketing3. SEO and content4. Partnerships5. Paid advertisingWith OpenFormations

Attracting learners to your courses

Creating an excellent course isn't enough. You also need to get it noticed. Here are the most effective strategies.

1. LinkedIn (B2B)

LinkedIn is the #1 channel for professional training:

  • Post regularly: 2-3 posts per week on your expertise
  • Share excerpts: give a preview of your content
  • Testimonials: highlight your learners' results
  • Long-form articles: demonstrate your expertise in depth

2. Email marketing

Email remains the channel with the best ROI:

  • Lead magnet: offer free content (ebook, mini-course) in exchange for an email
  • Nurturing sequence: 5-7 emails to build trust before selling
  • Launches: create urgency with early bird pricing

3. SEO and content

  • Blog: publish articles on your topic (like this one!)
  • YouTube: create tutorial videos that link to your course
  • Podcast: interview experts in your field

4. Partnerships

  • Affiliates: offer a commission to those who recommend your course
  • Co-creation: create a course with another expert
  • Companies: offer your courses to HR/training departments

5. Paid advertising

ChannelMinimum budgetAverage ROI
LinkedIn Ads€500/monthMedium-High (B2B)
Google Ads€300/monthHigh (intent-based)
Facebook Ads€200/monthMedium (B2C)
Instagram Ads€200/monthMedium (younger B2C)

With OpenFormations

OpenFormations provides a direct share link for your courses that you can integrate into all your marketing channels.

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