How to Build and Sell Video Courses Using YouTube (Zero Hosting Fees)
Turn unlisted YouTube videos into professional paid courses with modules, lessons, progress tracking, and instant paywalls without Teachable or Kajabi fees.
Turn unlisted YouTube videos into professional paid courses with modules, lessons, progress tracking, and instant paywalls without Teachable or Kajabi fees.
The $1,200/Year LMS Tax
Traditional course platforms like Kajabi, Teachable, and Thinkific charge creators anywhere from $99/mo to $399/mo simply to host videos and provide a lesson sidebar. For new creators and indie educators, this creates a steep upfront cost before selling a single copy.
By combining unlisted YouTube videos with the Arknox Course Builder, you get all the features of a premium LMS at zero video hosting cost.
Anatomy of an Arknox Video Course
Arknox structures courses into a clean, modern learner hierarchy:
- Modules: Broad chapters or thematic sections (e.g., "Module 1: Foundations", "Module 2: Advanced Techniques").
- Lessons: Individual video lessons embedded with distraction-free player controls.
- In-Video Quizzes: Require students to answer key questions before scrubbing forward to guarantee retention.
- Paywall / Price Tiers: Set custom pricing (one-time or tiered) with instant digital checkout.
How to Set Up Your First Course
Step 1: Organize Your Lessons
Upload your lesson videos to YouTube as Unlisted. Head to the Courses tab in your Arknox Dashboard and click Create Course.Step 2: Build Modules & Add Lessons
Create your modules and add your video lessons. Reorder them using simple drag-and-drop handles. Add downloadable resources, lesson notes, and quiz gates at specific timestamps.Step 3: Configure Checkout & Access
Connect your payment provider or enable direct UPI/manual sales. Share the standalone course preview link or embed the entire course player on your domain.Founder of Arknox. Builds tools for creators, marketers, and educators — white-label players, in-video forms, quizzes, and video engagement analytics.
