Cohort-based online course on a professional skill
Starting costs about $3,120 in the United States and 527,000 NGN in Nigeria. After 12 months, this business can bring in about $2,120 net per month in the United States and 527,000 NGN in Nigeria. The starting money comes back in about 6 months, with 25 hours of work per week.
Mundyo estimates, data as of 2026-11-02.
See the numbers for my countryFree, no account, in the currency of 247 countries.
The numbers
| Country | To start | Net per month (month 12) |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3,120 | $2,120 |
| Nigeria | 527,000 NGN | 527,000 NGN |
| United Kingdom | £2,170 | £1,500 |
| Kenya | 138,000 KES | 72,700 KES |
| India | 68,900 INR | 53,000 INR |
Amounts adjusted to each country's price and income levels.
The problem
Adults who want to learn a job skill abandon most self-paced video courses for lack of pace, feedback and motivation.
The solution
A four to eight week online programme in a small cohort: short videos, real exercises with feedback, weekly live sessions and a final project.
Your customers
Career changers, employees wanting to progress, freelancers and recent graduates, on a precise skill such as spreadsheets, bookkeeping, design or sales.
How you make money
150 to 600 € per participant per session, with cohorts of 10 to 30 people several times a year.
Competition
Large online course platforms, free videos, investor-funded online schools and employers' in-house training.
Who has an edge
An experienced practitioner who can teach and has a small professional audience fills first cohorts without costly advertising.
The risks
Hard to fill cohorts without an audience, competition from free content and AI, marking workload that grows with enrolments.
The first 3 steps
- Choose a precise skill you have practised for years
- Announce a discounted pilot cohort to your network
- Plan the programme week by week with a final project
How the numbers are calculated
Example in a high-income eurozone country, at month 12: revenue €2,000 − costs €500 = €1,500 net per month. Revenue: 3 cohorts a year × 20 participants × €400 ÷ 12. Costs: course platform, video calls, advertising, payment fees, social contributions. For other countries, Mundyo adjusts the starting budget to the price level (World Bank) and the income to prices and customers' purchasing power, then converts at the day's exchange rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start: Online cohort course?
About $3,120 (United States), 527,000 NGN (Nigeria), £2,170 (United Kingdom), depending on the country. Mundyo calculates the amount for 247 countries.
How much can you earn per month?
After 12 months, about $2,120 (United States), 527,000 NGN (Nigeria), £1,500 (United Kingdom) net per month, after costs.
How long until I get my starting money back?
About 6 months, with 25 hours of work per week.
What are the risks?
Hard to fill cohorts without an audience, competition from free content and AI, marking workload that grows with enrolments.
Where do I start?
1. Choose a precise skill you have practised for years 2. Announce a discounted pilot cohort to your network 3. Plan the programme week by week with a final project
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