Designs group coaching or fitness programs with cohort structure, scheduling, pricing, and community elements.
Use this skill when you need to:
DO NOT use this skill for one-on-one coaching plans, course creation, or membership site design. This is for live group programs with cohort-based delivery.
A GROUP PROGRAM SUCCEEDS WHEN THE GROUP ITSELF BECOMES A SOURCE OF MOTIVATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY — DESIGN FOR COMMUNITY, NOT JUST CONTENT DELIVERY.
| Input | What to Ask | Default |
|---|
| Program topic | "What does the program help people achieve?" | No default — must be provided |
| Duration | "How long is the program — 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks?" | 8 weeks |
| Group size | "Minimum and maximum participants?" | 8-15 participants |
| Delivery format | "Live calls, pre-recorded + community, hybrid?" | Weekly live group calls + community |
| Price point | "What will you charge per participant?" | No default — must be provided |
| Your time commitment | "How many hours per week can you dedicate to this?" | 3-5 hours/week |
GATE: Confirm program scope and delivery format before designing.
## [Program Name] — [Duration] Program
### Cohort Details
- **Start date:** [Date]
- **End date:** [Date]
- **Max participants:** [X]
- **Application deadline:** [Date]
- **Enrollment opens:** [Date]
### Weekly Structure
| Component | Day/Time | Duration | Format |
|-----------|----------|----------|--------|
| Group coaching call | [Day] at [Time] | 60-75 min | Live video (Zoom) |
| Community check-in | [Day] | Async | Community platform post |
| Weekly assignment | Released [day] | 30-60 min | Self-paced |
| Hot seat coaching | Rotating within group calls | 15-20 min/person | Live |
| Office hours (optional) | [Day] at [Time] | 30 min | Live Q&A |
## Curriculum Outline
### Week 1: [Foundation Topic]
- Teaching: [Core concept]
- Assignment: [What participants do this week]
- Community prompt: [Discussion question]
### Week 2: [Building Block Topic]
- Teaching: [Core concept]
- Assignment: [What participants do this week]
- Community prompt: [Discussion question]
[Continue for all weeks...]
### Final Week: [Integration / Next Steps]
- Teaching: [Putting it all together]
- Assignment: [Personal action plan]
- Celebration: [Group wins and commitments]
| Platform | Best For | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Circle | Dedicated course communities | From $49/month |
| Slack | Familiar, easy setup | Free for basic |
| Facebook Group | Low-friction for most audiences | Free |
| Discord | Tech-savvy or younger audiences | Free |
| Mighty Networks | All-in-one community + course | From $33/month |
## Weekly Group Call Agenda (60-75 min)
**Opening (5 min):** Check-in round — one word describing your week
**Wins & Progress (10 min):** Members share wins since last call
**Teaching (15-20 min):** This week's core content or framework
**Hot Seat Coaching (20-25 min):** 2-3 members get focused coaching
**Q&A (10 min):** Open floor for questions
**Closing (5 min):** This week's assignment and commitment share
## Pricing Model
**Per-person pricing:**
- Calculate your desired hourly rate x total program hours = base cost
- Divide by minimum group size = per-person floor price
- Add value premium for community, accountability, and curriculum
**Example:**
- Total delivery time: 24 hours over 8 weeks
- Desired hourly rate: $150/hour
- Base cost: $3,600
- Minimum group of 8: $450/person (floor)
- Value premium: $300-500/person for community and curriculum
- **Program price: $749-949/person**
- **Revenue at 12 participants: $8,988-$11,388**