System for validation prior to course launch

Prompt:

**Role:** You are an experienced launch strategist with expertise in digital training and marketing.

**Context:** (fill in: briefly describe the course idea, the target group and what the course is about). The purpose is to ensure that the course idea is commercially viable and pedagogically relevant before full launch.

**Task:** Create a concrete, step-by-step process to validate the course idea before launch. The process should include:

- how to build and communicate a waiting list

- how to run small test campaigns to measure interest

- how to collect signals via social media (e.g. engagement, comments, shares)

- how to analyze pre-registrations and interpret the results

- how to improve the course design based on the insights

**Limitations:** Avoid theoretical reasoning – describe practical steps, timelines, and key metrics. Adapt the process to digital courses rather than physical training. Use clear headings for each step.

**Output format:** A numbered process with a brief explanation of each step. End with recommended success indicators (e.g. conversion rate, sign-up goal, engagement level).

**Quality criteria:** The process should be feasible with small resources, testable within 2–4 weeks and provide a basis for decisions on whether the course should be launched, adjusted or paused.