Unveiling the Secrets of Udemy Course Selection: With 4 Quality Variables to Consider
3 Reasons to Choose Udemy
Access to a Wide Range of Courses
One of the main benefits of Udemy is that it offers a vast range of courses in various disciplines, from programming, and digital marketing, to yoga and cooking.
As a learner, you have access to a diverse range of courses that you can take to improve your skills, knowledge, and personal development.
Flexible Learning
Udemy provides learners with the flexibility to learn at their own pace and on their schedule.
You can access course materials and lectures at any time and from any device, which means you can fit learning around your work, family, or other commitments.
Affordable Pricing
Udemy offers a wide range of courses at very affordable prices, making it an accessible platform for learners on a budget.
Additionally, Udemy frequently runs promotions and discounts, which means you can often get courses for significantly lower prices.
This affordability and accessibility make Udemy an excellent platform for learners who want to learn new skills without breaking the bank.
4 Quality Factors
For choosing a course on Udemy, I will suggest meaty courses which have course content worth more hours compared to the rest.
Why? As a beginner, you must be introduced to all of the unique selling points of a particular topic.
Course Quality
Instructor: Check for depth of teaching and technical knowledge with the background check from their Instructor profile.
Instructor Accent: Check whether you are comfortable with the instructor’s accents, whether you can understand what he is saying and whether the pace is agreeable for you.
Lectures: Check the video quality for production-grade lectures.
Note: Achieve the above tasks by viewing the preview videos of the course.
Quantity:
Number of Hours: Check for courses with more hours of content
More lectures per section: Check for a decent amount of lectures added for each important section/topic.
Syllabus:
Course Outline: Check whether all of the important topics are covered.
Projects: Check whether there are practical projects or key action items included in the course. (Optional)
Bestsellers:
Ratings: The higher number of ratings and the better score (4.5+), the better the course is.
Reviews: The more positive reviews, the better the course is.
Bestseller Tags: The bestseller tag denotes the top-selling courses on Udemy. (Optional)
Last updated: Check the last updated month & year info to check whether the course is up-to-date.
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Aswin Barath
Aswin Barath
I'm an aspiring Software Engineer specializing in web development. I have built various web apps and utilities using Javascript, ReactJS and NodeJS technologies. I'm currently working on a full-stack project named JU Query, an online platform for University students to connect with peers, juniors and seniors, ask and answer doubts, help each other out as a growing community. I'm a polyglot programmer in diverse languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, JavaScript and TypeScript. I'm also a blogger where I have published various posts on programming, python language and course works to share my knowledge and spread awareness. I have received more than 10,000+ reads from platforms like Medium, Dev and Hackernoon. I love to contribute to the world through community work. I'm a community leader where I spread awareness, promote and educate students on how to code. I have personally taught Internet basics and front end web development for over 400+ students. I have additionally participated in several initiatives as an NSS volunteer. I'm a passionate learner who has gained knowledge from numerous events and workshops. I have learnt about Aeromodelling, Rover sensor project, Smart devices using the internet of things. And I have also won the runners up position in the open day competition conducted by IIAEM for building a cost-efficient Hydraulic Arm. My hobbies include sketching, graphic design, reading books, and watching selective movies.