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Full Curriculum

What the masterclass covers — module by module

Five focused modules, each ending with a practical deliverable you can use immediately. The course is self-paced recorded training designed to take you from zero to a professional production workflow.

Newsletter Strategy and Briefs

Good production starts before a single word is written. This module shows you how to clarify goals, capture client preferences, and set a production rhythm that holds.

Learning outcomes

  • Define audience segments and newsletter goals with your client
  • Build a reliable content brief template
  • Plan a realistic publication schedule
  • Align tone, format, and section structure with brand guidelines

Writing and Layout with AI Assistance

You will learn to use AI-assisted drafting to produce polished content faster — then apply editorial judgment to make it sound like the client's brand, not a template.

Learning outcomes

  • Draft clear, well-structured newsletter content using AI tools
  • Select and arrange sections for readability and scanability
  • Apply plain-language principles to retain subscribers
  • Adapt copy to different tones: informational, promotional, community

Consent, Sender Identity, and List Hygiene

This module is not optional. Responsible production means every send is ethical, compliant, and respectful of subscriber consent — protecting the client and you.

Learning outcomes

  • Verify that all sends go to permission-based, client-managed lists
  • Apply sender-identity and "From" address best practices
  • Confirm unsubscribe links are present, visible, and functional
  • Recommend basic list-hygiene steps to reduce bounce rates

Testing and Sending Checklists

A missed broken link or a subject line that gets clipped on mobile can undo excellent copy. This module builds the habits that make clients trust you with repeat work.

Learning outcomes

  • Run a pre-send checklist covering links, images, and alt text
  • Test rendering across desktop, mobile, and common email clients
  • Identify and resolve common display issues before sending
  • Document your QA steps to show clients professional process

Reporting and Recurring Production Scopes

One-off clients rarely become stable income. This module shows you how to present your work professionally and propose recurring scopes that keep clients engaged.

Learning outcomes

  • Create a clean, readable post-send report for the client
  • Interpret basic metrics: open rate context, click tracking
  • Structure a recurring monthly scope of work
  • Position yourself for ongoing retainer relationships

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