Develop your talents and broaden your horizons with the multitude of free courses available on Udemy. Find out how to access quality training in a variety of fields, without breaking the bank!
Udemy, a leading learning platform, offers a wide range of online courses in many different fields. Most of them are fee-based, but did you know that there are also a host of quality training courses and free courses on Udemy?
This article will take you through how to access these hidden gems and give you tips on how to make the most of your lessons.
- What is Udemy?
- What are the free Udemy courses?
- Where to download Udemy courses for free
- Take advantage of occasional promotional offers on paid courses
- Reviews of Udemy’s free courses
- Advantages and disadvantages of free Udemy courses
- Current offers
- Are free Udemy courses worth it?
- FAQs about Udemy free courses
What is Udemy?
From web development and marketing skills to photography and yoga, there’s a Udemy course for pretty much everything you want to learn. The platform offers over 210,000 courses in more than 65 languages. The majority of Udemy online courses are prerecorded meaning you can learn at your own pace and on your own. You can access the lessons whenever you want from any compatible device.
Udemy is a great option for those who want to learn new skills at their own pace whilst paying a reasonable price. The platform offers a huge range of courses, taught by expert instructors.
It’s even possible to learn without spending a penny since there are plenty of Udemy free courses. And the good news is that there are often regular promotions where you can access paid courses for discounted prices, or even for free.
What are the free Udemy courses?
On Udemy, free courses are part of a selection of training courses available at no extra cost. They offer a valuable opportunity to learn new skills, explore different interests and perfect your skills in a multitude of subjects.
Where to download Udemy courses for free
This step-by-step guide will show you how to use the search bar with keywords and the ‘free’ filter to find free courses on Udemy.
- Go to the Udemy website
If you have a topic in mind that you want to learn more about, simply search for relevant courses in the search bar right away. For example, if you would like to learn more about photography, type ‘photography’ into the search bar,
- Refine your search results
With the help of the filters to the left of the screen, you can choose the ‘Price’, then ‘Free’. Then only free photography courses will appear.
- Enjoy free Udemy courses
Within the restricted search, click on the free course that interests you and access the course.
However, other paid courses may also be free from time to time as part of promotional offers.
Take advantage of occasional promotional offers on paid courses
Although Udemy offers a wide selection of free courses, you can discover even more learning opportunities by using coupon codes and trainer coupons. These offer significant discounts or even free access to paid courses.
There are several ways to find these precious coupons. Firstly, subscribe to the Udemy newsletter to be kept informed of special promotions and receive coupon codes.
A second option may be to follow Udemy instructors on social networks and/or sign up for their own newsletters. Many Udemy instructors share discount codes and special offers with their subscribers. Follow the instructors you’re interested in on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn so you don’t miss a thing.
Finally, feel free to browse the Udemy section on hotukdeals for quick and easy access to current free courses. Every day, community members are busy sharing their great deals, including free Udemy courses, to help you save money.
By following these tips, you should increase your chances of finding trainer coupons for free courses on Udemy and enrich your knowledge at a lower cost.
Reviews of Udemy’s free courses
Udemy deals are extremely popular within the hotukdeals community. We’ve gone through more than 50 deals created by our community over the last 12 months and compiled some users’ reviews.
The most popular Udemy deals on hotukdeals included these courses:
- The Complete VideoEditing Masterclass with Vegas Pro
- Python Programming: Learn Python and Build a Twitter Chatbot
- ChatGPT CodingExpress: Fast-Track Coding with ChatGPT
Members of the hotukdeals community considered these deals to be “hot” and discussed them extensively in the comments section.
Here is a selection of the most helpful comments:
Great post, thanks OP!
heman (hotukdeals community member)
I have just collected my dose of the Udemy course. Thank you for the links.
BOTTOMLINE666 (hotukdeals community member)
Thanks, Blender and Sketchup signed up for. I’ve recently bought a drone and want to do Photogrammetry but my graphics skills suck for touching up models so this is perfect timing.LikeReply
GlentoranMark (hotukdeals community member)
Other comments added a few words of caution about these offers:
Several of the “free” courses that I added to cart have been “updated” to £12.99 or more, bringing my checkout total to £92.93 instead of zero.
Fleenix (hotukdeals community member)
Tried most codes. Keep getting exceeded maximum usage
john_william (hotukdeals community member)
Advantages and disadvantages of free Udemy courses
From all the experiences of the hotukdeals community, the following advantages and disadvantages of free Udemy courses have emerged:
Pros:
- Free: You don’t have to spend a penny to access a wide range of courses.
- Wide choice of courses: Udemy offers a vast selection of free courses on a wide range of subjects, including photography, web development, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. This diversity allows you to discover new areas or deepen your existing knowledge.
- Immediate, online access: You can start learning as soon as you like, from anywhere, at any time.
Cons:
- Courses are often the same: promotional courses are very often the same.
- Content only available in English: For speakers of other languages, since most courses are in English it can be a barrier to learning if they don’t speak the language well.
- Coupon codes run out quickly: For the most popular courses, discount codes run out very quickly and the courses are soon no longer available free of charge.
Furthermore, on Udemy, the main difference between paid and free courses lies in the features and support available, as well as the potential quality of the content.
In terms of functionality, access to course content may be limited to a selection of videos and exercises. Interaction options with the instructor and other students are generally limited or non-existent. Don’t hesitate to read student reviews before signing up for a free course to assess the quality of the content.
Current offers
Right now, you can take advantage of a selection of free Udemy courses on business, marketing, AI, sales and more shared by englishdynamo, who is a hotukdeals member. The offer is valid while coupons last and spots in the courses are limited, so don’t delay.
- Sales Training: Use Modern Psychology & Close More Deals
- Professional Scrum Developer Practice Tests + Explanation
- Generate Passive Income From Trade Automation
- Finding unique business idea
- How to Trade in Stock market
- Facebook Ads for beginners
- Idea to Income: 60-Day Plan to Go from Noob to Businessman
- Understanding Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS)
- Social Media Mastery & ChatGPT: Elevate Your Online Presence
- Mastering Funding Applications: Manual & ChatGPT Automation
- Attaining Product-Market Fit: A Proof of Concept Guide
- How To Write Your Business Plan (in ONE DAY) With ChatGPT!
- Crack International Grants: Secure Big Funding for Your NGO
- How To Successfully Set Up A Community Interest Company – CIC
- How To Write A Business Proposal – Upwork – Proposal Writing
- How Social Ent. NGOs & Charities Can Create Income Streams
- How To Increase Your Sales: Top Practical Selling Technique
- Skyrocket Sales with A Referral Systems: Step-by-Step Guide
- Writing Grants Applications For Nonprofit Organizations
- Public Speaking For Startups! – Cure Stage Fright & Anxiety
- How To Get Substantial Seed Funding For Your Startup (Pitch)
- Unlocking Entrepreneurial Success: Critical Questions to ask
Are free Udemy courses worth it?
Our answer is: it depends on your needs and expectations.
If you’re looking for an introduction to a subject that interests you, or if you want to learn the basics in a particular area, Udemy’s free courses could be an excellent option available. The fact that they are free, the wide choice of free courses and the immediate, digital access make them a particularly interesting opportunity.
However, the repetitive nature of free courses, the fact that special offers run out quickly are all drawbacks.
In conclusion, Udemy’s free courses are a valuable resource for online learning, provided you are aware of their limitations. Don’t hesitate to combine the free courses with other learning resources, such as books, articles and online tutorials, for a more complete and rewarding learning experience.
FAQs about Udemy free courses
Yes and no. There are plenty of free courses on Udemy but all of them aren’t free.
Simply search in the search bar on the Udemy website and filter for free courses. We have a handy list of the top free courses right now listed above.
At hotukdeals we regularly see posts of popular free Udemy courses with promo codes to redeem. So be sure to check out our Udemy page!
Yes, there are loads of courses offered for free on Udemy. You can filter on their website for only free courses.
Subscribe to the Udemy newsletter to be informed of promotional offers and receive coupon codes. You can also follow top trainers on their social networks to get trainer codes. Finally, visiting hotukdeals is a great way to get the latest free Udemy courses quickly and easily.
This article is a translation of Louise Constant’s piece for our sister publication Dealabs Magazine.
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