Why Running a Free Group Course on YouLearnt Is Worth Your Time How tutors can try the platform, collect their first reviews and meet new students at no cost

Starting out as an online tutor is exciting, but it can also be tricky. You have the knowledge and the passion, yet without reviews or a track record, new students may hesitate to book a paid lesson with you. A free group course on YouLearnt is designed to solve exactly that.

What is a free group course?

Every month, you can schedule a free group course of up to 10 hours in total. A course is made up of sessions, and each session can run from 30 minutes to 2.5 hours. That means you could offer up to 20 short sessions, or four longer sessions of 2.5 hours each. You decide on the format that best suits your subject and your schedule.

1. Try the whole platform, risk free

A free group course is the best way to get comfortable with YouLearnt as a new tutor. You can practise using the built-in video conferencing, set homework, create quizzes for your students and explore everything else the platform offers. By the time you start taking paid bookings, everything will feel familiar.

2. Collect your first reviews

Once your course ends, your students can rate and review you. Those reviews appear on your profile, so new students who were unsure about booking can see what previous learners thought. For many tutors, the lack of reviews is the biggest barrier at the start, and a free group course helps remove it.

3. Bring your existing students

Already teaching students online through Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet or another tool? A free group course gives you an easy way to bring them over to YouLearnt. Create your course, copy its dedicated link and share it with your students. They can book at no cost, and you can run your sessions, homework and quizzes all in one place.

4. Get discovered by new students

Your free group course is not only for people you already know. It also appears on the group course page, where new students on YouLearnt can find it and book a place. They get to see your teaching style first hand, and those who enjoy it are far more likely to book paid one-to-one sessions with you afterwards.

5. Build a steady routine

Running a course each month keeps your profile active and shows students that you are engaged and reliable. It also gives you regular teaching practice and helps you spot the most motivated learners.

6. Turn learners into long-term students

A free course gives you the chance to understand your students’ goals and see who is ready to go further. Once the course is over, you can invite those students to continue with you in paid one-to-one sessions.

How to get started

Creating a free group course only takes a few minutes. We have put together a short video that walks you through it step by step: here

Ready to meet your next students? Log in to your tutor account and create your first free group course today.