What’s Working Now: Top 5 Trends Course Creators Can’t Ignore 🌌

— This week’s big moves—from AI updates to localization breakthroughs—decoded for solopreneurs who want to stay ahead and sell smarter.

Estimated Reading Time: 3 Minutes. — Saturday, July 26th, 2025.

Hey there, builder of brilliance and Morphoicers!

Here are five standout updates from across the world of online learning—brought to you this Saturday, July 26th, 2025. 

We’ve pulled the best from platforms, policy shifts, and shiny new tools so you can stay sharp and ship smarter.

1. Teen Founder Launches Free Multilingual Learning Platform “Avidus”

What’s new:
A 17-year-old in Maharashtra just launched Avidus—a free, offline-first course platform offering 57 self-paced lessons in Marathi, Hindi, and English. Topics range from financial literacy to mental health and civic education.

Why it matters:
This signals major demand for culturally relevant, multilingual learning—especially in underserved regions. Think beyond the mainstream; there’s a massive market waiting for course creators who localize.

Try this:
Could you translate or adapt one of your core modules for a new language or region? Community-first, mobile-friendly formats win big here.

2. Coursera Plus Drops Annual Price by 40%—Ends July 21

The deal:
Coursera’s offering 40% off its Coursera Plus subscription ($399 → $240/year), giving users access to 7,000+ courses.

Why you should care:
A tempting price point might pull budget-conscious learners away from indie creators.

What to do:
Double down on what makes your course irreplaceable—tailored guidance, real-world support, live feedback. Also: consider bundling or early-access bonuses to sweeten your offer.

3. LinkedIn Learning Adds New AI-Focused Content

What’s happening:
LinkedIn just launched a slate of AI-centric courses through its Learning Hub, complete with machine learning modules and advanced integrations.

The signal:
AI education is officially mainstream. But it’s also fragmented—people still want help applying it to their work.

Take action:
Package your course as “AI-adjacent.” Whether it’s productivity, writing, marketing, or design—there’s likely an AI angle your audience wants right now.

4. New LearnWorlds Report: Online Courses = Serious Income Potential

The takeaway:
A fresh LearnWorlds report shows creators pulling in everything from pocket change to six figures—when their funnel, niche, and automation are dialed in.

Why it matters:
The right combo of high-conversion content, smart upsells, and automation isn’t just nice to have—it’s the growth engine.

Quick win:
Audit one funnel this week. Can you tighten the pitch? Add a bonus tier? Improve the onboarding experience?

5. YouTube Round-Up: Top 5 AI Tools for Course Creators

What’s new:
A new YouTube round-up showcases five top AI tools designed to help course creators move faster and create richer content—from script writing to multimedia generation.

Suggestion:
Watch it. Then choose one tool to test in your next course build. Whether it’s auto-generated visuals, quizzes, or slide decks—AI can take hours off your workload.

Quick Takeaways

• Localization works. Tools like Avidus prove that regionalized, multilingual learning scales fast.

• Stand out or get swallowed. Coursera’s price drop is real, but your niche value is what wins long-term.

• AI is the new table stakes. Embrace it now—before your learners move on to someone who does.

Until next week —
Stay smart, stay shipping.

— Valentine.
Morphoices | The solopreneur’s favorite AI course creation companion.

P. S. — Some weeks these Deep Dives will be long, some short — still figuring it out. What do you prefer? Quick wins or detailed breakdowns? Reply and vote.