The new year is upon us and you may be 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, 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.
I’m confident you’ll find something on this list you’ve been meaning to learn about to take your business to new heights in 2016.
And in partnership with Udemy, nearly ALL these courses are available for just $10 for a limited time!
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.
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.
Affiliate Marketing – Make Passive Income Online
ClickBank Affiliate Marketing – Make Money Without A Website
2016 Affiliate Marketing – Clickbank Amazon Niche Mini Sites
How I Made Over 100k in Adsense in ONE Year!
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 $20 off your first stay.
Hacking Airbnb | Make $300+ a night with your spare space
Learn how to:
Turn your spare room into a rental income of up to $250 / night
Turn your entire place into a rental income of up to $600 / night
Correctly price their listing in a way that can get bookings even without reviews
Scope out their competition and identify their listing’s market potential
Identify areas and amenities that can be added to dramatically increase the value of their listing
Write listing descriptions that grab bookings
Write the perfect title for your space and get attention
How to show up on the first page of AirBNB search
And more…
Sticker Price: $299
Instructor: Evan Kimbrell
Social Proof: 96 reviews, 5-stars, 4,200 students
Sample Review: “I never thought I’d turn my renting on Airbnb into a whole business, but I got a lot of bookings after improving my space with your help. It really changed my life and I got to meet great people while doing this. There’s no better course that explains the details that bring you guests and good reviews.”
Amazon FBA
Without a doubt, ecommerce 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.
Alibaba – How To Make Huge Margins 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: $300
Instructor: Larry VanDenHandel
Social Proof: 144 reviews, 5-stars, 5,000 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!“
Amazon FBA : Learn to Earn $1k/Month Working Part-Time
Learn:
What Amazon FBA is.
How to buy items low and sell high, on Amazon FBA.
The exact the tools I use to earn my money.
How you can do this business on the side.
Sticker Price: $197
Instructor: Travis Scott
Social Proof: 24 reviews, 5-stars, 1,000 students
Sample Review: “After taking this course, I earned $1,500 in my second month selling on Amazon!”
Amazon FBA – Discover How to Earn $1,000s Per Month in 2015!
Learn how to:
Find Drop-Ship or Wholesale Suppliers from my Personal Supplier List of over 1,700 Vendors!
Sell across multiple marketplaces (Amazon, Ebay, Sears, Rakuten/Buy.com, NewEggMall, Houzz, Overstock, Shop.com, and more!
Sell Internationally (From the US overseas, and from Europe, Asia, Africa and more into the US or around the globe!)
Automate your inventory management (using FREE files that I provide with course), so that you can save precious hours that you could be dedicating to other business tasks.
Learn how you can carve out a “niche” for your business in order to become an expert in a specific product category!
And more…
Sticker Price: $29
Instructor: Anthony Monfet
Social Proof: 134 reviews, 5-stars, 10,400 students
Sample Review: “I’ve purchased 9 courses relating to selling on Amazon and e-commerce – all have been 5 star quality, however this is the most comprehensive and lays out the ENTIRE process.“
Side Hustlers Also Bought:
Private Label Products: Create Brands & Sell with Amazon FBA
Work From Home: My $20,000 Per Month Amazon FBA MasterPlan
Amazon Selling Secrets: How To Make $2,000-$10,000 Per Month
Arbitrage and Amazon’s Fulfillment By Amazon (FBA) Program
Online Arbitrage – Buy Products Online to Resell for Profit
Home Business: Amazon FBA: Turn $10 Into $15,737
App Development
App sales and development continue to be hot side business, as Carter Thomas explained on The Side Hustle last year.
Essential Guide To Make Money With Apps: How I Earn $5000/Mo
Learn how to:
Make money with apps and almost no investment.
Choose profitable niches and target audiences.
Get inspiration for app ideas.
Create and manage a team that works for you.
Optimize applications for searches in the app stores.
Market the apps for free to boost downloads.
And more…
Sticker Price: $249
Instructor: Diego Guajardo
Social Proof: 143 reviews, 5-stars, 5,300 students
Sample Review: “This course covers all the bases and is a great primer for getting into the app business. I’ll come back to it often. Diego doesn’t deliver dry theory but rather gives actionable steps for a non-techie like me to follow.“
Develop iPhone and iPad apps with no programming experience
Learn how to:
Develop an iOS app through outsourcing.
Find and test an app idea.
Hire the best developers you can afford.
Set up your iOS developer’s account.
Prepare your app for the App store.
Sticker Price: $99
Instructor: Benny Hsu
Social Proof: 27 reviews, 4.5-stars, 1,100 students
Sample Review: “Easy to follow and implement. He covers a huge chunk of the information necessary to research, build and market your first app. After finishing the course, I feel I have all the information I need to begin the process of launching my first app.“
Side Hustlers Also Bought:
iOS 9 and Swift 2: From Beginner to Paid Professional
The Complete Android Developer Course – Build 14 Apps
The Complete iOS 9 Developer Course – Build 18 Apps
Mobile App Design In Sketch 3: UX and UI Design From Scratch
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.
Blogging to Freedom: Create Your Independence with Blogging
Learn how to:
Create a blog using WordPress.
Decide on a domain name for their blog that fits your niche and your goals.
Set up a professional email address on your domain.
Customize the look and feel of your website.
Protect your website from hackers.
Build relationships with your audience.
And more…
Sticker Price: $297
Instructor: Kraig Mathias
Social Proof: 40 reviews, 5-stars, 5,500 students
Sample Review: “This course has a lot of really insightful information concerning how to have a good foundation to your blogging experience. He goes through all the basics you need to get up and running while building your user-base.“
Side Hustlers Also Bought:
A Lifestyle/Fashion Enthusiast’s Guide to Blogging by Mimi G
Learn WordPress – A Quick and Easy Guide
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.
How I made $100,000 my 1st year selling on Ebay No inventory
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: $299
Instructor: David Vu
Social Proof: 626 reviews, 5-stars, 7,700 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.“
Side Hustlers Also Bought:
eBay Selling: Dropshipping Products for Beginners
Entrepreneurship
Market Research 101: Market Test Your Idea in Just 5 Hours
How to Build Habit-Forming Products
How I Make $4,000 A Month Online (From 6 Different Sources)
Start A Business You Love. Idea to Income in Thirty Days.
Viral Online Business – The 8 Steps Blueprint
Entrepreneurship 2.0 – The Elite Online Business Blueprint
How To Become The Go-To Authority In Your Industry
Make Money Online: The Secret To Making $8127/Month – Online
Running Lean Workshop
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 shop complete marketing and social media strategy guide
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: $298
Instructor: Sergey Kasimov
Social Proof: 35 reviews, 5-stars, 1,700 students
Sample Review: “Great content and easy to follow. Great way to get you started on the right foot when using Etsy as a platform for selling. Recommend to new beginners and great refresher for those already in Etsy or to those lagging in sales on Etsy.”
Freelancing
No doubt freelancing or selling some sort of service is the fastest way to earn side hustle cash.
Online Marketing Business: Step-by-Step to $5k/mo in 90 Days
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: $199
Instructor: Sean Marshall
Social Proof: 69 reviews, 5-stars, 1,900 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.”
Seth Godin’s Freelancer Course
Learn how to:
Make your work unique, create a well-known brand, and find clients.
Increase demand for your products or services.
Turn professional and make a commitment to finding better clients and doing better work.
And more…
Sticker Price: $57
Instructor: Seth Godin
Social Proof: 345 reviews, 5-stars, 12,000 students
Sample Review: “This is compulsory training for any freelancer, or professional, who wants to step out from mediocrity.“
Side Hustlers Also Bought:
Running a Web Design Business
Start a Social Media Business – Earn $85k+ a year
How I make $100,000/yr as a part-time Social Media Manager
Copywriting – become a Copywriter : Make money from home
Become a $50-$200/hr Freelancer While You Travel the World
How to Pimp Your Freelancing Profile
Fun Stuff
I didn’t really know where else to categorize these but they look like pretty fun courses!
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: $199
Instructor: Chris Green
Social Proof: 23 reviews, 5-stars, 1400 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.“
How I make $16,000 a month selling Gift Cards – From Home
Learn how to:
Make an income reselling gift cards.
Find the best cards to buy and which ones to stay clear away from to make serious part time or full time profits.
Master the specific techniques and strategies on where and how to sell gift cards for the highest profits.
Sticker Price: $199
Instructor: David Vu
Social Proof: 50 reviews, 4.5-stars, 1600 students
Sample Review: “Making money immediately, give it 3+ months to establish yourself as gift card buyer in your area.“
Side Hustlers Also Bought:
Dog Training – Running A Dog Business
Food Tour Business: How to Create Your Own Culinary Tour
How to Live on Less Than $25,000/Year (and Enjoy Doing It)
Making money with your Travel videos
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?
Learn Optimal Sleep to Improve Your Health, Energy, and Mind
The Ultimate Gmail Productivity System For Business
The Art of Less Doing – Make Everything in Life Easier
The Freedom to Choose Something Different by Pema Chödrön
Work Less, Earn More: Tools & Hacks for Online Entrepreneurs
Become a SpeedDemon: Productivity Tricks to Have More Time
Become A Speed Reader: Double Your Reading Speed In 30 Days
Happiness: Positive Psychology – Habits & Willpower Mastery
Networking Mastery
Conversation Mastery: The Art/Science Of Great Conversation
The Willpower Secret (uDemy Bestseller)
Learn how to save your life in 60 minutes using Krav Maga
Learn Close Combat Training: Military Hand-To-Hand Combat
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