How important is a Facebook group (or other community) to your course?

You don’t have to include a Facebook group or any kind of community with your course. It’s not required in order to get great results for your students.

That said, if you want to offer something without committing long term, you could test out a 30-day Facebook group as a kickstarter. It gives your students an extra layer of support and accountability as they get started with your content. And if you offer a membership, it’s a great way to naturally lead into that once the group closes.