Best tools and software to make an online course (2021 recommendations)

Trying to figure out what tools and software you need to make an online course can feel overwhelming. There are so many great choices out there, it’s hard to know where to start. If you’re feeling stuck figuring out what to get so you can start making your online course, this video is for you.

We researched some of the best tools and software for writing, recording, filming, editing, and publishing your online course and narrowed the choices down to our top recommendations for 2021. Check these out and let us know in the comments below if you have other tools or software that you love!

Disclaimer: These tools and software recommendations are best suited for intermediate to advanced creators.

TOOLS & SOFTWARE LIST

Microphones:

• Blue Yeti USB microphone - https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-Space/dp/B0170NWLWY

• Shure SM7B - https://www.amazon.com/Shure-SM7B-Cardioid-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B0002E4Z8M

• TAKSTAR SGC-598 - https://www.amazon.com/TAKSTAR-SGC-598-Interview-Microphone-Camcorder/dp/B00E58AA0I

• Rode NTG2 - https://www.amazon.com/Rode-NTG2-Multi-Powered-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B00093ESSI

• Rode smartlav+ - https://www.amazon.com/Rode-smartLav-Lavalier-Microphone-Smartphones/dp/B00EO4A7L0

• Shure BLX14 wireless system - https://www.amazon.com/Shure-BLX14-Lavalier-Wireless-Microphone/dp/B016APL728

Interfaces:

• Focusrite Scarlett Solo - https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Audio-Interface-Tools/dp/B07QR6Z1JB

• Universal Audio Apollo Twin MKII Solo - https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Audio-Apollo-Twin-APLTWSII/dp/B01MT537N1

Cameras:

• PANASONIC LUMIX FZ300 - https://www.amazon.com/PANASONIC-Features-Megapixel-2-3-inch-Dustproof/dp/B011PKJI2Y

• Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema 4K - https://www.amazon.com/Blackmagic-Design-Pocket-Cinema-Camera/dp/B07C5MFN1Z

Lights:

• MOUNTDOG 1350W Photography Studio - https://www.amazon.com/Photography-Continuous-MOUNTDOG-Professional-Headlight/dp/B07G334LP9

• Neewer 3 Packs 660 LED - https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Pieces-Bi-Color-Video-Light/dp/B0744H2CWG

Audio recording:

• Audacity - https://www.audacityteam.org/download/

• Garageband - https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/

• Logic Pro X - https://www.apple.com/logic-pro/

• Adobe Audition - https://www.adobe.com/products/audition.html

Screen capture:

• Apowersoft Free Online Screen Recorder - https://www.apowersoft.com/free-online-screen-recorder

• Screenflow - http://primary.telestream.net/screenflow/

• Snagit - https://www.techsmith.com/screen-capture.html

Video editing:

• Hitfilm Express - https://fxhome.com/hitfilm-express

• Final Cut Pro - https://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/

• Adobe Premier Pro - https://www.adobe.com/products/premiere.html

Graphic design:

• Canva - https://www.canva.com

• Adobe Illustrator - https://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator.html

• Adobe Photoshop - https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html

Writing:

• Google Docs - https://docs.google.com

• Dropbox Paper - https://paper.dropbox.com

Course hosting:

• Podia - https://www.podia.com

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