Udemy, just what is it, and how can it benefit you? In this Udemy review, I will look at the consumer side and not the instructor’s side to determine if Udemy is for beginners. In addition, can one learn affiliate marketing from Udemy’s wide range of online courses, and is it worth the cost and effort?
Udemy Review – What Is It?
You are looking at a product created by an individual or individuals who have taken their passion and expertise in a specific subject matter and offered it to others through an online learning platform called Udemy.
The instructors create lessons and break them into modules which they sell individually. These products are very similar to regular college classes, where students pay a fee each time they wish to access a new module.
Anyone can access the courses on any device, including computers, tablets, and smartphones. Therefore, students can work at their own pace with the knowledge that once they complete a lesson, they receive a certificate of completion.
There are thousands of different topics available within Udemy alone, so there is something for everyone.
Udemy Review – How Did Udemy Begin
Udemy was founded in 2008 by Sebastian Thrun and Andrew Ng. Both had experience teaching at Stanford University.
These two entrepreneurs started the company after they were frustrated with the lack of options for online learning. They saw an opportunity in the market and decided to fill it.
They began offering free courses and paid ones, which was a great success, and soon other people joined them.
Then it came to light that selling these courses to learners could make money. So they made a deal with Amazon whereby they would sell the course directly to Amazon and keep 70% of the profits, which worked out well, and now Udemy is a multi-billion dollar business.
Who Needs Udemy?
Anyone and everyone needs Udemny to learn.
Whether you want to become a web developer, learn how to play guitar, or even brush up on your French language skills, Udemy has got you covered. Do you want to start a new career? Then Udemy may be a helpful way to learn.
Udemy Review – Instructor Bio
Each instructor creates and owns their course and submits it to Udemy for you to choose.
I understand that each instructor has guidelines, so the courses all follow the same format, yet they can choose what they upload in the form of videos, slides, text, and other resources.
Each instructor is evaluated by those who take their course.
And each course has icons associated with it to help you better know what is in that particular course.
What Courses Does Udemy Offer?
Udemy offers hundreds of different courses ranging from beginner level all the way to expert level.
- Some of the more popular courses include:
- Business & Management
- Programming Languages
- Web Development
- Design
- Marketing
- Sales
- Accounting
- French Language
- Health & Fitness
- Music Production
- Writing
- And many more…
Two Types Of Course Groups
- Life Skills
- Business
Udemy Review – Life Skill Courses
These courses teach you how to do everything concerning life, like communication, self-improvement, motivation, etc.
I was pretty impressed. There is an extensive line of personal growth and personal development.
Udemy For Business Courses
Business courses cover everything from running a successful eCommerce store, how to start a home-based business, how to build an online business, affiliate marketing, and so much more.
Some are exceptional, and some are great for fill-ins, supplementing the knowledge you already have.
They offer excellent continuing education courses for professional development. The cost is a fraction of what a company would have to pay a full-time employee to develop this type of training.
Affiliate Marketing Courses
With my experience in affiliate marketing, I have found some courses at Udemy that would enhance and supplement my continued education.
I like the individual training on PowerPoint, and I want to learn how to flip domains. Although I do not believe that the complete courses on Affiliate Marketing and how to be a successful entrepreneur provide the proper training for a beginner.
As a beginner, it is vital to have extensive step-by-step training on how to do it well to be successful.
But please do not get me wrong. I do like Udemy for so many of its courses. I love to learn, and not one platform can have everything one needs to continue to grow.
But in the beginning, as a new business, it is so easy to quit and walk away if you don’t have complete training and excellent support.
How Much Is Udemy?
You can purchase courses on Udemy one at a time. They do not offer any monthly subscription or annual subscription membership. It would be nice if they offer subscription plans in the future.
There are many different prices for Udemy courses, and while most of them are around the 200 dollar mark, there are some offers, discounts, and deals available to help lower the regular price. Many of these coupons are on their website, Facebook page, and Twitter feed.
A large number of the instructors offer discounts for their specific courses, so if you see one that looks interesting, check out the instructor’s website to see if they offer any discount codes. These coupons and codes offer a deep discounts which make it well worth the search to find yourself a bargain.
How Will Udemy Benefit You?
When you take a Udemy course, you have access to over 400,000 instructors worldwide.
Udemy offers the ability to learn with diversity. It allows you to learn from people with various experiences, backgrounds, and expertise. Not to mention you can hang out with like-minded people.
There are no pretentious or arrogant teachers here. Everyone is friendly, helpful, and willing to answer any question you may have.
And most importantly, there are no hidden fees.
When you purchase a course, you will always receive lifetime access to the course. You will never need to purchase it again because your membership will be active forever.
When you take a course and are unclear about something, you can ask questions.
If you ever have a problem, you will be able to contact them directly through email or live chat.
In addition, you will gain access to all the content 24/7.
You will be able to watch the videos whenever you want without waiting until the next lesson starts.
You can download the materials and use them offline.
How To Determine A Good Course With Udemy review
Here are some pointers to determine a good Udemy course.
- Look for a 4.5-star rating by students and stick to only those. The consumer writes reviews on each course. When you find a 4.5 or 5.0-star rating, read the reviews to ensure the course is valuable and helpful. With this in mind, some 5-star reviews are inaccurate, which is where the money-back guarantee is handy.
- Look at the bio of each instructor. You can see this by clicking on the instructor’s photo or profile. Look for positive reviews and what credentials and experience they have. With this information, you can determine if you chose an experienced instructor.
- With Udemy, you can take a sample course before you pay for it. Always check it out before you spend your hard-earned money.
- And If you do pay for a course that was not a good one, Udemy has a 30-day refund policy.
Benefits
- A 30-day money-back guarantee.
- You can preview any course they offer before you purchase.
- The consumer rates the instructor for you to view.
- You can take as long as you like to complete a course after you purchase it.
- Udemy is the largest online learning platform with a vast library of training to choose informative courses.
- The courses are an excellent way to enhance your knowledge base.
- It is an excellent opportunity for businesses to offer continuing education to their employees.
Drawbacks
- Udemy offers some university-type education but is not accredited.
- The courses list for $100 to $200.00 and up, but Udemy says they give you a considerable discount. So if the course you want to take is more than $12 to $20, give it a day or so, and when you return, it will have a discounted price.
- Some courses say they are complete courses to learn affiliate marketing, but not all are appropriate for beginners.
My Recommendations After This Udemy Review
Udemy is not a scam and does offer some great courses. Everything in life has its good and bad points. You can see that the benefits outweigh the drawbacks. I love to learn, and I will be using some of the supplemental courses to continue my education.
However, I don’t believe it is a good way to learn affiliate marketing from the ground up if you are a beginner. The courses are a great supplement to a complete affiliate marketing education that is step-by-step.
In light of my Udemy review, I highly recommend any of the courses as a supplement to your education. Be that as it may, check out each instructor and the course reviews to find a complete learning experience.
Hi,
Udemy sounds awesome! I have been thinking about joining Udemy as there is so much I want to learn but don’t have any courses or evening classes near me. I really want to learn a different language, in particular, Spanish, and I have used Duolingo, which is fairly good, but I am more of a watch and listen, learner, rather than read.
There are so many courses on Udemy that you can literally learn anything. Thanks for putting this review out there, I’m definitely going to sign up now!
Tony
Hi Tony, Yes, you can just sign into Udemy and search for almost anything. The courses are presented in a different format. You can find one that has a video to match your learning needs.
Hello Laura,
Some time ago I bought several courses on Udemy. Some courses are high-level training.
You can also contact the teacher. I have never requested the money back because I understand that the prices have been very low for me.
As you say, there is also the possibility of creating courses for them having to meet specific requirements.
Udemy was never a scam.
Thank you!
No Udemy is not a scam. You do have to check out the courses to make sure they are of high quality. You can find almost anything you need.
Excellent article, thank you. I wouldn’t have thought Udemy would be great for beginners, so I have to agree with you there. But for someone to supplement their knowledge and skills, or learn something new related to their business or skillset, it is an absolutely amazing resource. I love the idea of Udemy and plan to use it eventually, but have no plans to do so at this time. But it’s great. Thanks again!
Knowledge is power. Udemy will be there for you when you are ready.
One of the best things about the internet is that you can learn anything under the sun for free or at a low cost. Udemy and the other MOOC providers are a considerable part of that. Even though they’re not accredited, the knowledge is certainly worth having, and they do sometimes provide a certificate that shows that you took the course.
Yes, we can gain incredible knowledge if we look for it. Udemy has excellent prices on so many things to increase our learning ability.