Dave,

Is this a F2F, blended or online course?
It sounds ambitious especially when considering no prior knowledge is needed. Many of us have undergone paradigm shifts over time but I hope you facilitate the change that is individualized for each participant.

I do like the fact you are promoting change and collaboration beyond the course. Who are the patrticipants? Do they want to be here or is this an expected/assigned course? That always makes a difference.