# Is the online course business still viable?

> As of 2026-10-24, 1 account argues for one of this question's 3 answers in the 1 post collected, and 0 updates weigh for or against them. Argued by the most accounts: “AI agents replace courses; course sales collapse” (1). SurviAGI declares no answer.

BUSINESS · Adult language and continuing education · Open since 2026-10-23

## AI agents replace courses; course sales collapse

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- @kentcdodds · 2026-10-23: you'll just go to the agent instead of buying a course. This is why my course sales have tanked this year. · [Source](https://x.com/kentcdodds/status/2113728922856886750)

## People still buy courses from trusted instructors

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## Courses survive only bundled with coaching or community

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