From Marisa's ezine & blog.
"Is the online course market dead?"
I've been hearing this question a lot lately. And honestly? I get it.
AI can generate course content in minutes. Free information is everywhere. Buyers are more skeptical than ever.
So here's my honest answer: No, courses aren't dead. And a certain type of course is absolutely dying.
I call it the "Info Dump" -- courses designed purely around learning with no focus on doing. The creator packed in as much information as possible, but never thought about how to actually get students into action.
That worked 10 years ago.
In 2026? It's a recipe for high refunds and single-digit completion rates.
The good news: three types of courses aren't just surviving right now -- they're thriving: