{"id":146,"date":"2017-08-03T21:55:34","date_gmt":"2017-08-04T04:55:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/a1sites.a1resources.net\/andrewwilliamslearntobuildhqaffiliatesites\/?p=146"},"modified":"2017-11-15T12:01:15","modified_gmt":"2017-11-15T19:01:15","slug":"help-should-i-take-this-udemy-course","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/a1sites.a1resources.net\/andrewwilliamslearntobuildhqaffiliatesites\/posts\/help-should-i-take-this-udemy-course\/","title":{"rendered":"Help! Should I Take This Udemy Course?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Research course descriptions help students decide, “Should I take this course?”<\/em><\/h3>\n

by L. Couch, A1 Resource Editor<\/p>\n

Udemy<\/a> courses provide plenty of information to help students decide if a course will be of value to them. \u00a0For example, on August 2, 2017, Andrew Williams\u2019 Udemy course,\u201cLearn how to Build High Quality Affiliate<\/a> Websites<\/em>\u00a0\u201c, showed the following description.<\/p>\n

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Udemy Course Description (Aug 2, 2017)- Andrew Williams’ :Learn How To Build High Quality Affiliate Websites”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Carefully read through course information. Let’s take a look at the elements in the WordPress course reviewed in this portfolio:<\/p>\n

Learn how to Build High Quality Affiliate Websites<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Learn affiliate marketing. Watch over my shoulder as I build a real, high quality affiliate site from scratch.
\nBESTSELLING<\/strong><\/span> 4.6\u00a0(372 ratings) 2,581 students enrolled
\nCreated by\u00a0Andrew Williams<\/a>\u00a0Last updated 12\/2016<\/p>\n

Title<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Does the title and subtitle entice you into taking the course? Are there spelling or grammatical errors? Keep in mind that not all errors indicate an uneducated or careless instructor. Teachers from all over the world publish courses. English may not be their first language but they may be top professionals in their field.<\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong>\u00a0 Instructors change course titles however Udemy links rarely (if ever) change. \u00a0A course may be several years old when an instructor decides to revive it with a new, more relevant title that is a better fit for today\u2019s students.<\/p>\n

Rating<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Rating speaks for itself. On a scale of one to five (the highest being five), how did students rate the course? Andrew\u2019s course is rated one of the highest at 4.6. Given the number of reviews (372) and that the course is described as BESTSELLING<\/strong><\/span> , students should have overall confidence in taking this course.<\/p>\n

Number of Students Enrolled<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Andrew\u2019s course shows\u00a02,581 students enrolled. Apparently, many students have chosen this course since first published. Does this confirm that Andrew knows affiliate marketing? He enticed thousands to enroll in his Udemy course.<\/p>\n

Language<\/strong><\/h4>\n

With the global nature of Udemy, although most courses are in English, some may be in the instructor\u2019s native language. The language used in course description generally indicates the course language. To verify, check the language listed in the top course description. Language is of primary consideration prior to enrolling in a course.<\/p>\n

Last updated<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Of primary consideration is the course date. For example, WordPress continually provides security updates to the basic WordPress structure. Third party plug-ins and widgets change to keep up with the latest WordPress version. Plug-in and widget originators add features and correct errors. SEO (Search Engine Optimization), the way Google analyzes sites, constantly changes. What was good SEO a few months ago may no longer work.<\/p>\n

If an amazing, content-loaded course appears to cover everything, check the last date updated<\/em>. Courses remain at Udemy even if published years ago. In addition, content could be older than the Udemy publication date. Instructors may use old, previously published, YouTube videos to fill in their curriculum. Preview the course video to get a better look.<\/p>\n

Andrew\u2019s course was last updated 12\/2016. I purchased the course July 15, 2016 but still find the content relevant. Not all changes are apparent by looking only at the last updated date. The instructor may post comments and answers to questions on a continual basis inside of the course. However, the last date updated<\/em>\u00a0is a good indicator. It shows if the instructor is still interested in keeping his course of value to students.<\/p>\n

Course Hours<\/strong><\/h4>\n

One of my favorite indicators of worth is the number of course hours. Although, some topics may be covered quickly, if an instructor steps through creating a full, comprehensive WordPress site, it can take hours. Courses take time when they include SEO guidelines, social media, various plugins and widgets, plus laborious but crucial step-by-step videos demonstrating how to sign up and gather content from related websites. Such techniques (including instructor insights and guidance) provide top-notch course value. Generally, I prefer long courses. Hours adds value.<\/p>\n

However, some instructors quickly cover what they set out to present. An excellent short course example is the 39-minute \u00a0\u201cCreate beautiful landing pages with WordPress<\/strong><\/em><\/a>\u201c\u00a0<\/strong>(my review). The course is Free<\/strong> and has 3,933 students with a 3.8 rating. \u00a0Last updated 12\/2015. \u00a0You can find the course at Udemy (\u00a0https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/create-beautiful-landing-pages-with-wordpress\/<\/a>\u00a0)<\/p>\n

NEW!<\/span>\u00a0Links to Udemy FREE Courses!<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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FREE Udemy Course Table Course Criteria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As a Udemy affiliate, I hope to share Udemy course deals. To find links for free Udemy courses<\/a>, on the top main menu, select, \u201cFree Udemy Courses<\/a>\u201c.\u00a0 Scroll down to the individual posts to find the tables of free courses.<\/p>\n

The course tables are not just for their looks. The tables are functional. Sort to your taste. To sort columns, click the title at the top. How many 5 star ratings? Sort by rating. Interested in the number of hours in a course? Sort the list by hours. Sort to find out how many courses a particular course creator released today.<\/p>\n

Periodically, check recent posts for Free Udemy Course Table!s The tables demonstrate. in a nutshell, what to look for in course descriptions.<\/p>\n

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Course Description, Requirements, Curriculum, Video Preview<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Continue to read though the course description page. Look for requirements. Expand the \u201cCurriculum For This Course\u201d to view what will be covered. If still undecided, Udemy instructors provide free video course previews. Listen to the instructor to find out what he proposes to teach in his course. Watch the videos to get a good idea of the value of the course.<\/p>\n

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Course Preview: Learn how to Build High Quality Affiliate Websites<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Buy Now and Course Summary<\/strong><\/h4>\n

At the top you will find a BUY NOW button. Below it is the summary of the course, including the number of hours, articles, resources, and \u201cLifetime Access\u201d. \u00a0For example, Andrew Williams\u2019 course shows:<\/p>\n

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“Buy Now” Udemy Course Features and Price<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

5 hours<\/strong>\u00a0left at this price!<\/p>\n

Buy Now<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Add to Cart<\/p>\n

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee<\/p>\n

Includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n