Online Classes Platform

3 Online Classes Platform Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 7th, 2024

Tired of the traditional classroom setting? Build an online classes platform.

In simple terms, an online classes platform allows educators to create, market, and sell their courses to a global audience. This business idea leverages the growing demand for remote and flexible learning solutions.

With a diverse range of subjects and the ability to cater to different learning styles, you're meeting an essential need. This market is ripe with opportunities for specialized courses, certification programs, and interactive learning experiences.

Starting this venture requires a robust platform, effective marketing, and continuous engagement with your audience. It's a rewarding project that allows you to make education accessible while generating revenue.

Running your own online classes platform combines technology, education, and entrepreneurship in a way that can truly make a difference. For those passionate about teaching and learning, this is an idea worth pursuing.

In this list, you'll find real-world online classes platform success stories and very profitable examples of starting a online classes platform that makes money.

1. Coassemble ($2.1M/year)

Jude Novak, Co-Founder & CPO of Coassemble, came up with the idea for the online training platform after experiencing the limitations and poor user experience of existing online training systems. He wanted to create a platform that was easy to use and could provide engaging training experiences. By targeting the underserved market segment of small to medium-sized businesses new to online training, Coassemble has experienced over 100% YoY customer growth and has attracted over 1,000 businesses to their platform.

How much money it makes: $2.1M/year
How much did it cost to start: $10K
How many people on the team: 30

We Built A $2M/Year Online Team Training Tool [From Australia]

Coassemble is an online training platform that has seen >100% YoY growth since launch, capturing the untapped market segment of small to medium businesses looking to train online for the first time, with over 1,000 businesses signing up to the platform and 90% of new customers training online for the first time, using a focus on ease of use, flexible sharing options, deep reporting, and genuine engagement experiences.

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2. New Sphere, LLC ($216K/year)

Ellis Annichine, the CEO of New Sphere, originally planned to open an in-person preschool but had to pivot to a virtual format due to the COVID pandemic. With years of experience in preschool administration and a passion for remote education, Ellis joined forces with her business partners to create virtual preschool programs for children ages 2-6. The business quickly gained traction, attracting 100 customers and generating approximately $18,000 in monthly recurring revenue.

How much money it makes: $216K/year
How much did it cost to start: $0
How many people on the team: 9

We Bootstrapped An $18K/Month Virtual Pre-School Business

New Sphere is a virtual preschool program offering live classes and comprehensive early education for children ages 2 to 6 years old with 100 customers and approximately $18,000 in monthly recurring revenue, founded in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and validated through word of mouth, expanding the content to a full-service educational company.

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3. MillionCenters by Better Thought Solutions LLP ($12K/year)

Surinder Singh, the founder of MillionCenters, came up with the idea after realizing the gap between private tutors and learners in India. Through research and market analysis, Singh and his team saw the need for a platform that would connect learners with tutors in various fields, from academics to fitness and hobbies. With their background in management and software engineering, they set out to revolutionize the learning system and create a one-stop platform for all learning needs. Now, with over 50,000 downloads and growing, MillionCenters is changing the way people learn in India.

How much money it makes: $12K/year
How much did it cost to start: $50K
How many people on the team: 8

How We Developed And Launched A Platform To Find Tutors And Online Classes

MillionCenters is a hyperlocal TUTOR/COACHING-CENTER connecting platform that aims to be the one-stop platform for all learning needs, with 50,000 plus downloads and growing in double digits growth rate month-over-month and a customer acquisition rate of USD 1.

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