Hey friends,

I am currently staring out the window at a very gray, Chicago sky…but as I get older, I can’t help but realize that fall is one of my favorite times of the year. It’s not too hot, it’s not too cold. The trees, the leaves… you get it.

Anyway, let’s talk about micro courses and why they might be one of the easiest and most profitable things you can create in 2026.

What is a micro course?

A micro course is a tiny online lesson that solves one specific problem or teaches one clear skill. It is intentionally small so you can launch fast and your audience can get a quick win fast.

Most micro courses take:

• 30 to 90 minutes for you to create
• 10 to 20 minutes for people to complete

A few examples:

• How to Track Price Drops and Never Overpay for Flights Again
• How to Set Up a No Stress Bill Tracking System
• How to Retrain Your Older Dog With Simple Daily Micro Sessions

Why micro courses work if you already have an audience

Micro courses keep your members active and engaged. You can:

• Sell them as low priced add ons
• Give them as bonuses inside your membership
• Use them to highlight new features or teach next steps
• Create a series that leads into a bigger offer

When members finish something quickly, they feel good. That increases trust when deciding to spend their hard-earned dollars with you.

Why micro courses work even if you have no audience

If you are starting from zero, a free micro course is one of the easiest ways to build your audience. It gives people a fast win and a reason to join your email list. You do not need a big following to get someone to say yes to a small, helpful resource.

A good free micro course is also extremely shareable, which helps you attract your first group of real fans.

How to create your micro course in MemberSpace

You have two great options.

Option 1: Gate a single page on your website

1. Create a new page on your website
2. Add your videos, steps, downloads, or graphics (keep it all on one page)
3. Gate the page with MemberSpace
4. Charge a one time fee or bundle it inside a pricing plan
5. Publish your web page and you are live

Option 2: Use the MemberSpace Content Library

1. Create a new Space inside MemberSpace
2. Add your micro course in the form of videos or posts
3. Organize your micro course with videos and posts inside the Space
4. Charge a one time fee or bundle it inside a pricing plan
5. Publish

This gives you a structured mini course experience without the complexity of a full platform.

Your next steps

The simplest way to come up with a micro course idea is to start with one question people ask you all the time. Look at your DMs, your emails, your comments, or the conversations you keep having with customers. If the same question shows up more than once, that is your signal. Turn that one question into a small, clear promise, and you already have the foundation for a high value micro course.

Like everything you do with your membership business, be sure to collect feedback, and then make tweaks to improve the micro course for future customers.

Good luck!

Marvin
Chief Growth Officer
MemberSpace