If you’re a mom with knowledge or skills that others could benefit from, creating and selling digital courses could be your ideal side hustle. It’s flexible, scalable, and a great way to turn what you already know into real income—all without leaving your home.
In this post, we’ll walk through how moms can create and sell digital courses step by step, what kinds of courses sell well, and how much money you can realistically make.
Why Digital Courses Work So Well for Moms
- Teach once, earn repeatedly: Sell your course over and over again without trading hours for dollars.
- Work on your schedule: Create course content during nap time or after bedtime.
- Use what you already know: You don’t need to be a certified expert—just a few steps ahead of your ideal student.
- High earning potential: Courses can sell for $27 to $297 or more, depending on the topic and depth.
Step 1: Choose a Course Topic
Start with what you already know. What do people come to you for help with? What have you overcome that others are still struggling with?
Popular course topics for moms include:
- Homeschool planning or curriculum support
- Meal planning and family nutrition
- Starting a blog or small business
- Organizing your home or digital life
- Parenting strategies, routines, or sleep training
Pick a topic that solves a specific problem and that you’re passionate about.
Step 2: Outline and Record Your Course
Break down your course into 3–6 main lessons. Each lesson should walk your student through one important step toward solving their problem.
Don’t overthink the tech. You can record your screen using Loom or Zoom, or simply film with your phone. Keep lessons short (5–15 minutes) to respect your students’ time—and your own!
Tools to help:
- Canva (for slide design)
- Loom or Zoom (to record)
- Teachable, Podia, or Thinkific (to host and sell your course)
Step 3: Set a Fair Price
Pricing can feel tricky, but here are some common ranges:
- Mini course (30–60 mins): $17–$47
- Full course (2–4 hours): $97–$297+
Start with a price you feel confident promoting, then raise it as you gather testimonials and improve the course.
Step 4: Launch and Promote Your Course
You don’t need a big audience to start selling—just a clear message and a way to reach people.
Promotion ideas:
- Share in Facebook groups (where allowed)
- Post value-packed content on Instagram or TikTok
- Offer a freebie that leads into your course
- Start an email list and nurture your audience with tips
Real-Life Examples of Moms Selling Digital Courses
- Tara, mom of three, created a $47 course on toddler meal planning and makes $1,500/month from steady sales.
- Lexi, homeschooling mom, sells a $97 course on how to start homeschooling and earns $3,000/month.
- Maria, mom of a child with ADHD, built a mini-course on organizing for neurodivergent families and makes $2,200/month.
All three started with small audiences and grew their income steadily with simple, helpful courses.
Wrapping It Up
Selling digital courses is one of the most rewarding and scalable side hustles available to moms. You can teach something you already know, help others, and build a flexible income stream on your terms.
Ready to Start Teaching?
Grab our free guide, “50 Side Hustle Ideas for Moms,” for even more ideas and inspiration to help you launch your first digital course with confidence!
