Are you inspired to make a renewed investment in education?
One of the best places to do that is Udemy.com, a worldwide marketplace of instructors and students.
We’ve covered Udemy on Side Hustle Nation before, but mostly from the teacher’s point of view. In fact, it can be a powerful side hustle platform for earning passive income, as Scott Britton, Rob Cubbon, Phil Ebiner, and even myself have discovered.
But today I want to share some of the top courses on Udemy for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and side hustlers.
How do I know? These are the courses that Side Hustle Nation readers have purchased in the past year, thanks to the magic of affiliate link tracking.
Disclosure: Speaking of affiliate links, this post is full of ’em.
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I’m confident you’ll find something on this list you’ve been meaning to learn about to take your business to new heights this year.
The Top 10 Udemy Courses for Side Hustlers and Entrepreneurs
1. An Entire MBA in 1 Course: Award-Winning Business School Prof
Learn how to:
- Get many customers by using the best networking tool!
- Raise a lot of money quickly.
- Present to investors and customers like a boss : )
- Communicate the right way in business so that you don’t waste time.
- Network and get a meeting with anyone..
- Analyze entire markets and companies from a qualitative and quantitative perspective.
- Understand how taxes work (don’t worry this section is not boring)!
- Protect your family and assets in case your business gets sued.
- And much more…
Sticker Price: $200
Instructor: Chris Haroun
Social Proof: 29,000 reviews, 4.5-stars, 229,000 students
Sample Review: “Just an amazing course and value for the money. You can feel the amount of effort put in by the author, plus the passion and the practicality with which he covers all the topics. Hats off!!“
2. The Complete Digital Marketing Course – 12 Courses in 1
Learn how to:
- Market your own business from scratch.
- Take advantage of the latest platforms and technologies.
- Transition into a new career path or earn extra money with your newfound skills.
Sticker Price: $200
Instructor: Rob Percival, Daragh Walsh
Social Proof: 68,000 reviews, 4.5-stars, 324,000 students
Sample Review: “As the name suggests, the course covers almost all the basic fundamentals of Digital marketing. A must-have course for aspiring digital marketers. I even recommend the course to those not related to the marketing stream.”
3. Online Marketing Business: Create Your Agency, Step-by-Step
Learn how to:
- Get your first client (and first paycheck).
- Create a profitable business from day one.
- Find and hire great staff to do the work for you.
- Set up systems to run the business from anywhere with an Internet connection.
- Scale the business and free your time up for other pursuits.
Sticker Price: $200
Instructor: Sean Marshall
Social Proof: 1200 reviews, 4.4-stars, 9,000 students
Sample Review: “This course offers valuable, actionable advice. The instructor actually seems to want to help you, unlike other digital marketing courses where instructors put a lot of emphasis on promoting themselves and their affiliate products.”
4. How to Start an Amazon FBA Store on a Tight Budget
Learn how to:
- Source profitable inventory.
- Measure the sales volume for existing products.
- Create the “perfect” Amazon listing for high rankings.
- Find low competition products and niches.
Sticker Price: $180
Instructor: Theo McArthur
Social Proof: 15,000 reviews, 4.6-stars, 57,000 students
Sample Review: “Amazing course. I’ve already purchased some product from AliExpress and creating a gameplan following Theo’s exact instructions. Excited and confident for what’s to come! 110% recommend to anyone wanting to get into Amazon FBA.”
5. The Complete Financial Analyst Course
Learn how to:
- Work comfortably with Microsoft Excel
- Be much faster carrying out regular tasks
- Work with large amounts of data without difficulty
- Build a company’s P&L from scratch
- Format spreadsheets in a professional way
- Create professional charts in Microsoft Excel
- Understand Accounting and Bookkeeping principles
- Build a company’s Balance Sheet from scratch
- And much more…
Sticker Price: $195
Instructor: 365 Careers
Social Proof: 24,427 reviews, 4.5-stars, 230,171 students
Sample Review: “This course has helped me to gain confidence in my pursuit for a career in Finance Analysis. I am very happy that I made this decision. And guess what, it has a lifetime access so I can come back at anytime to practice again and again. Thank you 365 careers for this course. I certainly recommend it for everyone who seeks a career in Finance and business in general!!!”
6. Ultimate Google Ads / AdWords Course 2018 – Profit With PPC!
Learn how to:
- Drive consistent traffic to your website or landing page.
- Develop your own profitable ad campaign.
- Effectively advertise your products or services online.
- Use remarketing to reach previous website visitors.
- Set up conversion tracking so you know exactly what’s working and what’s not.
Sticker Price: $200
Instructor: Isaac Rudansky
Social Proof: 22,979 reviews, 4.7-stars, 94,936 students
Sample Review: “Teaching is an art, and Isaac seems to be the Leonardo da Vinci of teaching! This was a great course. It had good and detailed flow of topics, from basic to slightly advanced levels; along with actual implementation examples.“
7. Photography Masterclass: A Complete Guide to Photography
Learn how to:
- You will know how to take amazing photos that impress your family and friends
- You will know how to photograph in different scenarios like family portraits, landscapes, aerial, product, wildlife, and much more
- You will know how to light your subjects with flash and natural lighting
- You will know how the camera truly works, so you can take better photos using manual settings
- You will know how to compose images beautifully with basic photography rules
- You will know how to edit your photos like a professional
- You will know how to make money with photography
- You will know how to take better photos with your smart phones
Sticker Price: $200
Instructor: Phil Ebiner, William Carnahan, Video School Online Inc, Sam Shimizu-Jones
Social Proof: 24,328 reviews, 4.6-stars, 126,987 students
Sample Review: “If I could give more than 5 stars I would. I thoroughly enjoyed this course, Well thought out and very clearly and carefully presented lessons, clearly a lot of work went into setting up this course and that is appreciated. Thank you guys for the clarity that you present with and the sheer volume that you cover.”
8. Copywriting secrets – How to write copy that sells
Learn how to:
- Structure and write compelling sales copy.
- Apply the power of emotional drivers, even when writing in a B2B environment.
- Write powerful calls to action.
- Craft professional press releases that get published.
- Use the power of words to generate more sales leads.
- And more…
Sticker Price: $90
Instructor: Len Smith
Social Proof: 2,980 reviews, 4.5-stars, 29,072 students
Sample Review: “A course I will refer to time and again. So many useful nuggets of information.“
9. Build a Dropshipping Empire from Scratch. Proven Blueprint
Learn how to:
- Choose the right type of products to sell via drop shipping.
- Build the “perfect” dropshipping website.
- Find suppliers and develop relationships.
- Drive traffic and sales.
Sticker Price: $160
Instructor: Theo McArthur
Social Proof: 3,498 reviews, 4.6-stars, 19,513 students
Sample Review: “This was the perfect course to start my journey. There was so much information that I had already researched via other methods, but this course filled in the blanks and has actually given me ideas to start. My head’s still buzzing but in a great way!”
10. The Complete WordPress Website Business Course
Learn how to:
- Create all kinds of commercial websites, using WordPress, to sell to clients
- Set up server and hosting environments in the most economical and secure way
- Migrate and transfer WordPress websites from staging to live and vice-versa
- Master the inner workings of WordPress, for fixing, troubleshooting, and building websites
- Build and edit websites within staging and development environments
- Sell Website Care and Maintenance plans to happy clients for recurring revenue
Sticker Price: $150
Instructor: Rob Percival, Gregg Davis, Codestars by Rob Percival
Social Proof: 10,226 reviews, 4.4-stars, 54,554 students
Sample Review: “I love this course! Gregg provide an excellent and clear training that I believe anyone could take benefit from. He responds technical and business related questions, provides a list of tools and tips to help along the way and keeps the course updated. Would definitely take more courses from him.”
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The rest of this page is organized by category in alphabetical order, not necessarily by popularity. The courses with the large “hero graphics” in each category are the ones I saw ordered most often.
You can browse the entire list or use this clickable Table of Contents to quickly jump to the subject you want:
- Affiliate Marketing and Niche Sites
- Airbnb
- Amazon FBA and E-Commerce
- App Development
- Blogging
- Ebay
- Entrepreneurship
- Etsy
- Health and Productivity
- Investing
- Fun Stuff
- Marketing
- Merch by Amazon
- Photo, Graphics, and Video
- Public Speaking
- Self-Publishing
- SEO
- Social Media
- Software and Technology
- Teaching Online
- Web Design and Development
Happy learning!
Affiliate Marketing and Niche Sites
Affiliate marketing is one of my favorite side hustles and one of the income streams that helps me make a living from home.
Learn How to Build High Quality Affiliate Websites
Learn how to:
- Build a high quality site with confidence.
- Promote affiliate products in a variety of ways.
Sticker Price: $95
Instructor: Andrew Williams
Social Proof: 943 reviews, 4.5-stars, 5,992 students
Sample Review: “I wish I could give more than 5 stars because this course deserves more stars. I have learned a lot by taking this course. I was able to complete two websites making them look half way decent because I used what was taught to create the websites in a matter of days.”
ClickBank Success – Affiliate Marketing Without A Website
Learn how to:
- Select the right affiliate products to promote.
- Build profitable ad campaigns without needing your own website.
- Optimize your promotional performance.
Sticker Price: $195
Instructor: KC Tan
Social Proof: 4,269 reviews, 4.4-stars, 21,764 students
Sample Review: “I’ve learned so much with this course! KC Tan is an excellent instructor. He covers all the bases. I’ve made money using this method.”
Other Udemy Affiliate Marketing Courses to Consider
Amazon Affiliate Marketing + SEO – This top-rated course focuses on niche selection, site structure, content creation, and SEO for Amazon product review sites.
Affiliate Marketing In 1 Day – Side Hustle Show guest Alex Genadinik shares how to get started in affiliate marketing, even without a website.
Airbnb
Airbnb may be the poster child for a disruptive service in the peer-to-peer economy. If you have more space than you need, you could be sitting on a pile of extra cash.
New to Airbnb? Get $30 off your first stay.
Mastering Airbnb | Learn from SF’s top host, 100+ lectures
How to Create an Empire on Airbnb without Owning a Home
Amazon FBA and E-commerce
Without a doubt, e-commerce powered by Amazon FBA is the hottest side hustle of the year. We’ve heard from some massively successful sellers like Andy Slamans and Will Mitchell on the podcast, and I’ve slowly been dabbling in this business model myself.
The Complete Shopify Aliexpress Dropship Course
Learn:
- All the skills you need to build a PROFITABLE e-commerce store.
Sticker Price:
- $200
Instructor:
- Tim Sharp
Social Proof:
- 4.5 stars, 9800 reviews; 58,000 students
Alibaba – How To Succeed at Importing Products
Learn how to:
- Pick products that resell for BIG margins.
- Import products direct from manufacturers overseas using Alibaba.
- Get manufacturers to use your OEM logos and designs on packaging.
- Communicate and negotiate effectively with manufacturers regarding quality and price.
- Identify reliable factories and know how to avoid scammers.
- And more…
Sticker Price: $90
Instructor: Larry VanDenHandel
Social Proof: 1,185 reviews, 4.4-stars, 12,333 students
Sample Review: “I definitely would’ve made some big mistakes on Alibaba if I didn’t take this course! The information provided here was really helpful, and I definitely feel more confident now using the Alibaba site. I’ve already started contacting suppliers, without feeling uneasy or nervous about what to say or how to negotiate. Thank you!“
Side Hustlers Also Bought:
The Last Amazon FBA Course – Private Label Guide – From a 7-figure Amazon seller, this is advertised as the most in-depth Amazon FBA course on Udemy (and the planet!).
Build a Shopify Dropshipping Business from Scratch
Amazon FBA – How to Private Label Products & EARN Income!
Arbitrage and Amazon’s Fulfillment By Amazon (FBA) Program
Online Arbitrage – Buy Products Online to Resell
App Development
App sales and development continue to be hot side business, as Carter Thomas explained on The Side Hustle Show.
The Complete iOS 12 & Swift Developer Course – Build 28 Apps
This popular course will help you learn how to develop any iOS app you want, become a professional iOS developer, and even score app development jobs on freelancer sites.
Blogging
I see a big paradox when it comes to blogging. On the one hand, I’m clearly a fan, having written more than 1000 posts and continuing to add more each month. But on the other hand, blogging can be a tough business model to crack.
Even though people like Rosemarie keep proving me wrong, if you want to start a blog, be prepared for a long slow road before you see any serious income from it.
Here’s my free video series on how to start a blog of your own.
Blogging Masterclass: How To Build A Successful Blog
Learn how to:
- Create a blog using WordPress.
- Decide on a domain name for their blog that fits your niche and your goals.
- Write awesome articles that people can’t wait to read.
- Build your email list.
- Monetize your site with several different income strategies.
Sticker Price: $190
Instructor: Brad Merrill
Social Proof: 1,800 reviews, 4.5-stars, 12,000 students
Sample Review: “This course is extremely comprehensive and well detailed. Furthermore, it gives all the necessary tools to get started without getting a newbie intimidated by the process. This is the perfect course for any beginner looking to start blogging for the passion or for the money!“
Related: I have a free 6-part video series on how to start a blog.
Writing With Flair: How To Become An Exceptional Writer
Learn how to:
- Dramatically improve your writing quality in just days.
- Make your blog articles more professional.
- Make your writing stand out from the competition.
Sticker Price: $200
Instructor: Shari Raja
Social Proof: 5,900 reviews, 4.4-stars, 70,919 students
Sample Review: “The course is insightful, to the point and useful. The instructor uses real world examples, points out good, better and best ways to re-structure ideas.“
Side Hustlers Also Bought:
Ninja Writing: The Four Levels of Writing Mastery
Blogging for a Living: Perfect Small Budget Project – Learn how to set up and monetize your blog in this bestselling course.
Blog Blueprint: How To Turn Blogging Into A Career – “Build a stunning blog, write irresistible articles, generate a massive audience, collect endless emails, know how to generate 6 figures, and more.”
eBay
I’ve never used eBay for much more than selling random stuff around the house, but it’s one of the most common side businesses to start.
Anywhere you can find a huge marketplace of buyers, there’s room to put your products up for sale and see what happens.
eBay Drop Shipping Guide with No Inventory – Work From Home
Learn how to:
- Source inventory for drop shipping.
- Start a drop shipping store within a few hours.
- Learn the formulas to making profits.
- Create systems for self sustainability.
- Earn money from your new skills.
Sticker Price: $195
Instructor: David Vu
Social Proof: 8,432 reviews, 4.5-stars, 36,909 students
Sample Review: “I took a gamble and bought the course. Now, I’ve made my first few sales and I’m really seeing the potential. If you’re serious about creating a new source of income, this course will get you there.”
The Complete eBay Course – eBay from Beginner to Advanced
Entrepreneurship
How to Come Up with Killer Business Ideas: Complete Workshop
Learn how to:
- Generate business ideas that are insightful and actionable
- Analyze 4 different sections of the business value chain for potential opportunities
- Understand the 5 different types of core innovation and how to apply them
- How to objectively assess your skills, passions, hobbies, & interests
- Use advanced techniques like disintermediation, local modifiers, market enablers to craft ideas
- And more…
Sticker Price: $170
Instructor: Evan Kimbrell
Social Proof: 1,517 reviews, 4.3-stars, 55,919 students
Sample Review: “This is an eye-opening course for anyone who wants to know how to develop an idea for business. I am very happy I took this course. It’s really worth way more money than he charges.”
Side Hustlers Also Bought:
The Essential Guide to Entrepreneurship by Guy Kawasaki
Body Language for Entrepreneurs
Etsy
Etsy is another big-time marketplace to put your “buy buttons” on, especially if you’ve got an artsy-crafty side waiting to shine.
Etsy 101: Set Up a Shop and Promote It on Social Media
Learn how to:
- Create an attractive etsy listing that sells.
- Start selling on etsy.
- Market your product.
- Increase sales conversions of your existing or future products.
Sticker Price: $50
Instructor: Justin OBrien
Social Proof: 283 reviews, 4.8-stars, 4,200 students
Sample Review: “Really glad I took this very thorough and comprehensive course. The pace was just right without the unnecessary jargon. The tutor covers a lot of ground with a clear voice. Lots of supporting PDFs to refer to. Excellent training.”
Freelancing
No doubt freelancing or selling some sort of service is the fastest way to earn side hustle cash.
Copywriting – become a Freelance Copywriter, your own boss
Learn how to:
- Draft killer sales copy.
- Attract clients to your new website and get the job.
- Build an awesome portfolio.
- And more…
Sticker Price: $90
Instructors: Len Smith and Sean Kaye
Social Proof: 850 reviews, 4.4-stars, 24,000 students
Sample Review: “Simply amazing. This course is well produced, spoken and shot. Len Smith knows (knew) his stuff. From beginner to novice, this simple course has more information than you can learn in 3 sittings. Repeat value and always worth another look.“
Side Hustlers Also Bought:
Start and Run a Successful Web Design Business from Home
Social Media Management – The Complete Manager Bootcamp
Freelance Bootcamp – The Comprehensive Guide to Freelancing – Learn how to build a profitable freelance business completely from scratch and gain the tools needed to succeed.
Fun Stuff
I didn’t really know where else to categorize these but they look like pretty fun courses!
The Ultimate Drawing Course – Beginner to Advanced
Pianoforall – Incredible New Way to Learn Piano & Keyboard
Health and Productivity
Here are a few courses to improve your overall health, happiness, and productivity. It’s all about getting the most life out of our lives and the best results from our efforts, right?
Become a SuperLearner 2: Learn Speed Reading and Boost Memory
Learn how to:
- Triple your reading speed with above-average comprehension.
- Learn anything faster and more effectively.
- Improve your memory and brain power.
Sticker Price: $200
Instructor: Jonathan Levi
Social Proof: 13,000 reviews, 4.3-stars, 90,520 students
Sample Review: “Life changing. So far my memory techniques have completely changed 180 degrees thanks to this course. I was able to study for a major board exam with the techniques and it worked extremely well. Would definitely recommend!”
Become a SpeedDemon: Productivity Tricks to Have More Time
Learn how to:
- Use cutting edge hacks to improve productivity at work.
- Kill your bad habits that are costing you hours every day.
- Carve out time for the things that matter most.
- Get better results for your efforts.
Sticker Price: $95
Instructor: Jonathan Levi
Social Proof: 1400 reviews, 4.4-stars, 20,000 students
Sample Review: “This course is AWESOME!! Even though I’ve been researching about productivity for some time now, this course but several of those ideas in order and with a concrete way for putting them into practice. There were also some golden nuggets that I’m taking out of this course which makes it totally worth it.”
Learn Optimal Sleep to Improve Your Health, Energy, and Mind
Learn how to:
- Get quality sleep and wake up with more energy.
- Create an evening routine to “shut down” your body and mind.
- Create an optimal resting environment for your best sleep ever.
Sticker Price: $195
Instructor: Scott Britton
Social Proof: 500 reviews, 4.3-stars, 22,000 students
Sample Review: “The course is filled with practical tips that will help you improve your sleep quality. Sleep is a critical factor in health and happiness, so take this course to level up your sleep!”
Side Hustlers Also Bought:
Learn Close Combat Training: Military Hand-To-Hand Combat
Double Your Productivity and Get Important Things Done – Learn how to banish procrastination and live a more effective life in this high quality course.
A Complete Guide to Building Your Network – You know that relationships are everything. Learn how to develop the strong personal relationships that you’ll need to achieve your goals.
Investing
I find investing to be a fascinating topic, even though I tend to be pretty risk averse. Once you earn some money, what’s the best way to make it grow and eventually work for you?
I mostly stick with index funds and dividend stocks, but I’ll be playing around with some alternative investments this year and will be sure to report back on the results.
Fundamentals of Analyzing Real Estate Investments
Learn how to:
- Find and evaluate profitable real estate deals.
- Understand professional real estate investment strategies.
- Raise capital for your real estate deals.
- Calculate the revenue possibilities of Airbnb rental units.
- Confidently evaluate the return potential of an investment.
- And more…
Sticker Price: $200
Instructor: Symon He
Social Proof: 1600 reviews, 4.6-stars, 19,000 students
Sample Review: “Love the overview and building from the ground up. Outstanding demonstration of measures of return and when/why to use them. This course will pay for itself a hundredfold!“
The Complete Dividend Investing Course: A Proven Approach
Learn how to:
- Pick high income stocks.
- Evaluate a company’s financial strength.
- Build your passive income machine.
- Take advantage of “double compounding” to maximize your profits.
- And more…
Sticker Price: $200
Instructor: Wealthy Education
Social Proof: 160 reviews, 4.4-stars, 3100 students
Sample Review: “Informative course that teaches how to invest in companies that pay dividends. Well explained the core strategy and helped me get started by providing a walkthrough guide. The material is very helpful.”
Related: Dividend Investing: How to Get Paid Over and Over Again — From Work You Do Once
Options Trading – How to Win with Weekly Options
Learn how to:
- Trade options with a consistent strategy to produces regular “paydays.”
- Win over 85% of your options trades.
- Reduce your risk and maximize profits.
- And more…
Sticker Price: $115
Instructor: Jeff Tompkins
Social Proof: 1300 reviews, 4.2-stars, 8,300 students
Sample Review: “Very straight forward, with specific risk control suggestions. May be a little much for individuals with no option experience, but the specific rules would allow a newbie to paper trade for a while to get the hang of it. Well done!”
Side Hustlers Also Bought:
Investing in Stocks: the Complete Course!
Value Investing Bootcamp: How to Invest Wisely
Marketing
If these don’t strike your fancy, there’s some more marketing stuff filed under the Social Media category below.
The Complete List Building Course: All Levels
Learn how to:
- Generate a list of 10,000+ subscribers in no time.
- Pick the most lucrative and hottest niches.
- Harness the power of solo ads.
- And more…
Sticker Price: $200
Instructors: Sandor Kiss and Rob Montgomery
Social Proof: 300 reviews, 4.5-stars, 5,600 students
Sample Review: “This truly is a amazing course, basically it’s like a Four Year degree in Affiliate Marketing. It’s also evergreen, what this teaches is not something that will be obsolete in the years to come.”
Side Hustles Also Bought:
Landing Page Design & Conversion Rate Optimization
Branding You: How to Build Your Multimedia Internet Empire
Ultimate Google Ads / AdWords Course – Profit With PPC! – Stop messing around with SEO and jump to the top of the search results with AdWords.
Merch by Amazon
Without a doubt, Amazon’s print on demand Merch service is one of my favorite new side hustles. Just come up with clever sayings on seasonal on trending topics, upload your designs, and Amazon handles the rest.
Advanced: Make and Sell Custom Shirts Using Merch by Amazon
Learn how to:
- Create a Merch by Amazon account.
- Understand the digital file requirements for shirt designs.
- Use the Merch by Amazon platform to create your own shirt designs available for sale on Amazon.
- Become familiar with all of the Merch by Amazon account settings
- Create your own Amazon aStore to market their Merch by Amazon shirts.
Sticker Price: $95
Instructor: Chris Green
Social Proof: 810 reviews, 3.8-stars, 21,100 students
Sample Review: “This is a fantastic course. It covers all the key concepts one would need to be successful on this new Amazon platform. Some of the extra lessons on how to find shirt ideas really sparked my creativity.“
Photo, Graphics, and Video
Here’s an area I could definitely use some help with!
Learn Photoshop, Web Design & Profitable Freelancing
Learn how to:
- Use Adobe Photoshop like a pro.
- Turn those skills into paying clients.
- And more…
Sticker Price: $200
Instructor: Cristian Doru Barin
Social Proof: 1400 reviews, 4.6-stars, 13,000 students
Sample Review: “Best course from the best web designer , I learned how to make money by creating websites and this is what he promised. After the first half of the course I quit my job and started making web designs full time.”
Side Hustlers Also Bought:
Ultimate Photoshop Training: From Beginner to Pro – Master Photoshop CC without any previous knowledge with this easy-to-follow course.
Public Speaking
I did my first “grown up” speaking engagements the past couple years, and like anything else, it’s a skill to practice and improve upon each time I’m stage.
Become Better and Funnier at Public Speaking
Learn how to:
- Craft and tell an engaging and funny story.
- Use effective memory techniques so you don’t “forget your lines” and freeze.
- Replicate the techniques of the best TED speakers.
- Use strategies from stand-up comedy to hold an audience’s interest.
- And more…
Sticker Price: $95
Instructor: David Nihill
Social Proof: 580 reviews, 4.5-stars, 11,000 students
Sample Review: “The instructor did an amazing job in teaching this course. He clearly is experienced in the subject and was able to convey the material in a very engaging manner. I have taken many Udemy courses and can honestly say this is one of the best courses I have taken!!”
Self-Publishing
Self-publishing is another one of my favorite side hustles and I’ve got a few new book ideas bouncing around in my head for this year.
Kindle Launch Plan: Publish and Market an Amazon Bestseller
Learn how to:
- Choose your Amazon keywords and categories.
- Format your book for Kindle.
- Collect pre-launch reviews.
- Orchestrate a massive social media launch effort.
- Set your book up to make passive income for months and years down the road.
Sticker Price: $195
Instructor: Nick Loper (that’s me!)
Social Proof: 319 reviews, 4.4-stars, 4,612 students
Sample Review: “I can’t recommend this course enough. I followed Nick’s instructions closely and my book reached #1 in multiple categories, as well as #80 in the top 100 Free Kindle Books! If you’ve never published or are looking for a better publishing strategy, this course is for you.“
How To Become a Bestselling Author on Amazon Kindle
Learn how to:
- Identify the most profitable and suitable niche for your book.
- Research and use your competitors to your advantage.
- Write a perfect Kindle title.
- Create a perfect Kindle cover.
- And more…
Sticker Price: $200
Instructor: Tom Corson-Knowles
Social Proof: 1,266 reviews, 4.2-stars, 40,039 students
Sample Review: “This instructor has more than exceeded my expectations with his useful experience and knowledge. He could have easily charged $2000.00 or more for this course.”
Side Hustlers Also Bought:
Self-Publish Your Children’s Book – From Start to Finish
Reverse Engineer Riveting Fiction and Write Best Selling Books
SEO
Need to figure out how to get your site to the top of the search engines? These courses have got you covered.
How I Hit #1 on Google: The Complete SEO Course
Learn how to:
- Improve conversions 100% by increasing the speed of your site.
- Optimize every post/page on your site so that Google sees your content as high-quality, authoritative and informative.
- Build links from high SEO visibility sites.
- Put your links and site on the 1st page of Google every time.
- Create 240+ backlinks for your local business today.
- Go viral with two amazing plugins and one proven strategy.
- And more…
Sticker Price: $195
Instructor: Matt Jensen
Social Proof: 1,570 reviews, 4.2-stars, 21,451 students
Sample Review: “This Course is F#$%&ng AMAZING! Easy [things] anyone can implement – FREE. Can’t say enough good things about this course! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!”
Complete SEO Training + SEO for WordPress Websites
Learn how to:
- Rank your website #1 in Google.
- Make your website load in less than half a second.
- Identify the most important SEO ranking factors.
- And more…
Sticker Price: $200
Instructors: Arun Nagarathanam, and Sharomena Aarthi
Social Proof: 1300 reviews, 4.3-stars, 15,000 students
Sample Review: “This course has a lot of useful information. I came out of it with a lot of things that I need to do to clean up my site and I can’t wait to see the results. This instructor is extremely knowledgeable and I would recommend this course to anyone who manages a Web site.”
Social Media
Ahh social media: the great time suck… wait, I mean the best place to connect with your audience and drive traffic back to your site!
Instagram Marketing: A Step-By-Step to 10,000 Real Followers
Learn How To:
- Have a powerful Instagram account setup for your Business!
- Attract 10,000 real targeted followers to your Instagram account!
- Convert your new Instagram followers to long-term loyal paying customers who love your business!
Sticker Price: $200
Instructor: BenJamin Wilson
Social Proof: 9,679 reviews, 4.3-stars, 56,109 students
Sample Review: “This is probably the best Instagram Marketing course I have ever invested in. There was so much more detail than I expected. Also so much more than just learning about optimised and effective advertising strategies but so many social media growth strategies. Very comprehensive.”
Facebook Ads & Facebook Marketing Mastery
Learn How To:
- Connect with new audiences and reduce ad costs.
- Use the latest and most advanced features of Facebook ads.
- Track conversions to profitably grow your business.
- And more…
Sticker Price: $200
Instructor: Justin OBrien
Social Proof: 12,724 reviews, 4.5-stars, 86,223 students
Sample Review: “This is an AMAZING FB advertising course. I’m really happy to have found this, instructor experience is priceless, totally practical and real-life examples. Honestly, you can become a talented Facebook advertiser if you go through the course and follow the techniques exposed there.”
Social Media Marketing – Complete Certificate Course
Learn:
- The foundations of social media.
- How to fully audit your organization.
- How to plan goals and create a vision.
- How to map out your social media strategy.
- The basics of Youtube, Facebook, Google+, Twitter, Instagram, and blogging.
- And more…
Sticker Price: $100
Instructor: SO ME Academy
Social Proof: 5700 reviews, 4.3-stars, 36,000 students
Sample Review: “This course is very helpful and constructive. The resource material provided acts as a great guide to create your own social media strategy. Prompt responses to queries and engaging content and graphics makes it a course worth opting for.“
Social Media Marketing – Learn PPC on 10+ Platforms
Learn how to:
- Create optimized ads on all social media platforms.
- Automate your social posting with IFTTT.
- Capture the power of Pinterest promoted pins.
- Drive traffic from Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter, and more!
Sticker Price: $200
Instructor: Justin OBrien
Social Proof: 2000 reviews, 4.5-stars, 21,000 students
Sample Review: “I like the content so much that I am going through it a second time. It really covers a lot of ground in many different social mediums. I learned a lot of cool little hacks as well to streamline posting time and to get more attention.“
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Software and Technology
Need to brush up on your tech skills or master a new software program? These courses can help you do it.
Learn Ethical Hacking from Scratch
Learn:
- Ethical hacking and penetration testing from an experienced IT professional!
- Tips for remaining anonymous in hacking and penetration testing activities.
- How to use these skills to get a better job and make money online as a freelancer.
- How to secure and protect any network from hackers and loss of data.
- And more…
Sticker Price: $195
Instructor: Zaid Sabih
Social Proof: 28,412 reviews, 4.5-stars, 153,459 students
Sample Review: “Definitely a must for those wanting to learn how to get into penetration testing!”
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Machine Learning A-Z: Hands-On Python and R In Data Science
Python for Data Science and Machine Learning Bootcamp – Learn how to use NumPy, Pandas, Seaborn, Matplotlib, Plotly, Scikit-Learn, Tensorflow, and more. If you know what any of those are, you’re already way ahead of me!
Teaching Online
And of course no Udemy list would be complete without at least mentioning the plethora of Udemy courses on the oh-so-meta-topic of how to earn money on Udemy.
Udemy Masters: Online Course Creation – Unofficial
Learn how to:
- Create online courses that will actually sell
- Launch successfully, even if you don’t have an audience.
- Design an engaging and high-quality course.
- Build an automated sales funnel to sell your course while you sleep.
- And more…
Sticker Price: $200
Instructor: Phil Ebiner
Social Proof: 1,216 reviews, 4.7-stars, 7,179 students
Sample Review: “This is a good course which takes you through the basics. I like the fact that Phil started out just the same as everyone else and built his way up. This means Phil is able to share his personal experiences, including the things he didn’t get right. This is a sure time-saver for novices like me!“
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Udemy Course Creation and Promotion Mastery – Unofficial
Web Design and Development
If you need a custom site built and don’t want to outsource it — or you want to hone your skills as a freelance web developer — you’ve got options here.
The Complete Web Developer Course 2.0
Learn how to:
- Develop a website or app for your business.
- Make beautiful, interactive websites.
- Develop mobile applications
- Earn money from your new skills.
Sticker Price: $200
Instructor: Rob Percival
Social Proof: 42,916 reviews, 4.5-stars, 197,000 students (whoa!!)
Sample Review: “The course is very comprehensive, very well structured and explained. Rob is absolutely professional and there is a lot of support from the community.“
Learn how to:
- Make REAL web applications using cutting-edge technologies
- Create a complicated yelp-like application from scratch.
- Write your own browser-based game.
- Create static HTML and CSS portfolio sites and landing pages.
- Think like a developer. Become an expert at Googling code questions!
- Create complex HTML forms with validations.
- Write web apps with full authentication.
- And more…
Sticker Price: $200
Instructor: Colt Steele
Social Proof: 100,473 reviews, 4.6-stars, 362,858 students
Sample Review: “Very in-depth and comprehensive course for beginners. Colt is an excellent instructor with a passion for teaching, who does a great job at taking you step by step: from not knowing anything about coding, to having the confidence and knowledge in-order to start developing your own website. I truly enjoyed this course and would recommend it to anyone in a heart-beat!!“
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Build Responsive Real World Websites with HTML5 and CSS3
The Complete Javascript Course: Build a Real-World Project
User Experience Design Fundamentals
Your Turn
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