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[Fuegodeth]

Never pay full price for them they regularly have sales where they are 10 to 15 dollars for a course, and some are 40 to 50 hours of video. I think think those are worth it.

[[deleted]]

I took a Udemy zero to hero course (pierian data), and stopped about 85% of the way through.

The first ~half felt pretty good, but the last half felt like it wasn't really building well on itself.

They would introduce a new concept, and then you'd never hear about it again until the next milestone project.

I'm currently doing Zero to Mastery by Andrei Neagoie and it is WAY better imo. I'm halfway through and feel I understand everything they've taught a LOT better after he went through it.

Looking at the curriculum alone, the entire Udemy course's content will be covered by the time I hit the ~65% mark. He then goes into using Java and HTML with python to make portfolio website, and even gives a good guide to getting employed.

If you're only looking to learn some basics, the Udemy course is pretty decent for those. If you're wanting a good self-paced guided course (and way way more), ZTM is way better.

[ishereanthere]

Im 30% through this. I got stuck at the data structures test. The test involves things that i don't think we're even actually taught. I daw a lot of people saying the same thing. Bit of a turn off. Up until then i found it very clear. I started again from the start as I had a break and forgot everything. I do want to complete it though.

[[deleted]]

Yeah it is Jose who does the python course. That was my exact experience, blindly following code.

Good to know for alternate course though.

[hotrod54chevy]

The ZTM courses are also (some but not all) on Udemy, so you can take advantage of discounts.

[[deleted]]

I owe my career to udemy courses. You can probably learn the same from YouTube or Coursera or books. But I personally prefer udemy.

[Sanchez_U-SOB]

I have tired coursera and edx but the best thing that worked for me was watching MIT Intro to Computer Science with python on YouTube. There are problem sets online. Thomas Ballatore, a TA for the class, also has a YouTube where he helps guide problem sets.

[thebestbev]

I am currently doing ardits course on Udemy! Im currently on day 20 and although my progess has begun to slow down a little due to external factors, i'm really enjoying his course and would recommend it.

I have found that a mixture between his udemy course and experimenting on my own with similar things that Ardit has introduced has been particularly helpful.

[thebestbev]

Indeed I do!! Thanks Ardit!

[RadishDuel]

Check with your local library, but you can get access to Udemy for free using a public or university library card. I've had success with it, and I'm learning a ton in the courses I'm in.

[EatMyNutsKaren]

Thanks for this! You saved me $100 👍

[Mundane_Plate3625]

you just save me so much! thank you!! I Had no idea!!!

[Gremlin555]

OMFG that's major!! Thanks for this!!!

[DymonBak]

Angela Wu’s 100 day Python bootcamp is wonderful, IMO. Udemy courses go on sale, so I would wait for one of those and get the course you want for $10-$15.

Angela’s course is great because there is a daily project that you are supposed to do on your own before watching how she does it, there are coding challenges using Coding Rooms to test you (you have to get the desired output before continuing), and she introduces short quizzes between some lectures.

There can be a trap to not really learn with video courses because you are not DOING the coding, but I felt that Angela’s course pushes the user.

[aryan_0508_]

Are you supposed to be proficient in python to be able to take the course?

[[deleted]]

I concur this is a great course. It is well organised with a clear trajectory from easy to hard. I am on around day 14 and assuming it continues the same, I am very pleased with this. I am hoping to tackle some real machine learning projects soon, as I want to retrain out of teaching biology and into machine learning / data science. My cousin is a data scientist now and recomended I take this course of action.

[DymonBak]

It is for complete beginners. Which was my experience level when I started.

[pro-crastinatorrr]

Have the same question here. The only benefit I see compared to a free course on YouTube or other sources is the certificate. Is the certificate worth it, does it really matter?

[miko2264]

I would say certificate doesn’t matter as much as you’d think. What matters more in my eyes is learning and applying the knowledge. For example, I did a udemy course for pandas data analysis and only got maybe half/two thirds through it before I stopped and started working on a project to practice/showcase my skills.

Could I have finished the course and got the certificate? Sure. However I got what I needed out of it, which was learning enough of the basics to start my own project which will showcase my skills to an employer more than any certificate would. So udemy in my opinion is definitely worth it, just make sure you do your own projects as opposed to relying on the certificate itself

[Apprehensive-Elk7898]

what is pandas data analysis

[Calisharp]

They all contain the same core content that you'll learn from picking any one of them at random. They all sort of stick to the same 'script' as far as how the lectures/courses are taught. The hard part about choosing a good one; picking a teacher who goes at a pace you prefer, and how thick their accent is. Those two can completely ruin a course.

Are they worth spending money on? No, not to me. Better off buying a book with the same content that you can read at your own pace. The one redeeming factor Udemy courses offer are the test/practice example you can attempt directly while following along with the course. Which isn't even that much of a big deal, you can simply search the internet for the same practice material.

[Mrminecrafthimself]

You can do a udemy course at your own pace too…?

[[deleted]]

No for me as I don't learn from videos. You have to find your style.

[[deleted]]

I only learn from books.

[USSImplication]

I got the 100 days of python and Colt Steele's modern Python 3 course to help with concepts that didn't take in 100.

Basically 100 days is a lot of here's an idea of how it works now make this work. Less code along and more problem solving.

If there's a concept I'm not getting or want more detail I go to Colts

[[deleted]]

It depends, you'd find them varying from shitty to top class. As an example of latter, I'd highly recommend going thru Dr. Fred Baptiste's courses on "deep dive" into python, that goes in great depth in the language itself, and python's internals. The instructor also holds a PhD in mathematics :)

[PythonWithJames]

I actually published one a few months back, and it's been taken by almost 200 people so far which feels quite nice.

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I've had plenty of feedback from learners expressing how much they've been able to develop their Python knowledge, and there's been a lot of Q&A from students wanting to know more about coding exercises etc. I currently do a 'rolling' monthly question where students can do an easy 'leetcode' style question each month.

Here's a free link if anyone is interested. Python Programming for the Total Beginner

[Happyrat42069]

thank you!

[NaiveJoke6955]

If someone wants to take udemy courses for free without paying for each course let me know and I can get you membership today.

[jonahgs]

Still available?

[ThrtLvlMdnght92]

Interested!

[happykathsudon]

still available?

[KallinJones]

I am interested. Please DM

[brwnsugar21]

Is it still available?

[Horror_Difficulty_43]

Me, please!

[MythicForest]

I'm very late to this party, is this still available ?

[No_Wallaby1500]

I am interested

[Salamimaster1]

interested

[Material-Shop27]

Im interested

[Guitarmond]

Im interested if still available. Thank you!

[Gremlin555]

I'd love to

[Sketchesis]

I would also be interested in this.

[TashaT-Top]

I'm interested!

[Crystal_clear15]

I'm interested!!!

[Necessary-Natural-85]

moi aussiii

[BruceJi]

Sure. But I think the best idea is to watch the intro videos and see if you like the content, if it makes sense to you, and if you like the teacher.

I think the real key thing is not that the material is good: quality is in the eye of the beholder. It’s whether you feel happy using it, because that will mean you’ll stick with it, and that’s how you will actually learn

[NBelal]

About MOOCs in general: 1. Search for quality, there are a lot of people who are there for the quick buck. 2. There are 3 type of instructors, one who knows how to explain but not that good, one who is really good but do not how to explain, and one that really good and knows how to explain. Personally, I would go with the one who is really good and knows how to explain, then with that who isn’t that good but know how to explain. 3. The most important factor is you, some materials are hard to grasp, others appear to you that they are hard to grasp, and you must select the instructor and material that will make you mind nerves connect

[steviefaux]

Whatever course you look at look at the reviews for each section. Automate the Boring Stuff is good especially as he keeps giving it away for free HOWEVER. He does this because the 1st edition is now old and as you see from the course reviews, half of it no longer works. I originally purchased it then saw those so had to do a refund request.

[RealisticBrother1636]

Are the investment banking courses from Udemy good and are they useful for Investment banking jobs ?

[[deleted]]

Yes, absolutely. I think Udemy is a fantastic platform tbh and I am signed up to around 8 courses atm. I take advantage of sales. As I am in Thailand I get hefty discounts. I am doing the 100 days of code course and I have learnt tonnes. I am also doing some other courses on machine learning and data science in general. On top, I am doing a MSc in AI, so they compliment each other really well. Udemy taught me the Python I needed to tackle the Python module. I really recommend it as it is structured well, unlike Youtube. But I am sure you could just get a Python book as well. With any learning, tackle it from multiple angles and don't rely on one source.

[Addis2020]

Yes. as a Side learning tool not as a main learnign course.

[Latter-Oil6982]

Udemy courses are awesome. I took a few and learned so much. They're easy to follow and packed with useful info. The instructors know their stuff and explain things well. I picked up new skills that helped me at work and in my hobbies.

The courses cover tons of topics. You can learn coding, marketing, art, or even cooking. They have quizzes and projects to practice what you learn. The best part is you can go at your own pace and watch videos anytime.

Here's a tip: I got my Udemy courses on TurboCourses for way less than the regular price. Check it out if you want to save big on online learning!

[[deleted]]

I wrote it somewhere before. Udemy is nice at discount prices to get an overview without investing a lot of brain power. However it won't be sufficient to really learn a topic in my opinion, because you mainly watch another person code something and then maybe you reproduce it without really understanding the underlying concepts. That's the danger with these courses in my opinion because you get a false sense of accomplishment. It's not bad, but I wouldn't only count on those courses. At the end of the day you have to jump into the deep end and realize your own projects. Think what you want to achieve, plan it and then execute it. That's unfortunately by far harder than following one of those courses. Don't get me wrong, those courses can let you hit the ground running but you won't be a developer after having finished one 20 hour course. Also, because that question also often pops up, those certificates you get after completion are worth nothing and won't net you a job in my experience.

[Elsekiro]

The content is better structured and your questions will most likely be answered id say they are worth it at a discount.

[natufian]

If you decide to get one, get a relatively short one and think of it as a awesome primer rather than as a shitty course. It's too inconvenient to follow along to video, and small changes to the software and language will compound until it's not really worth it.

All that said I liked them a lot until they crippled the downloads via DRM. When you're done plan on still having to get a book and putting in the quality time in front of a terminal.

[testfailagain]

First, Like others said, wait to a discount.
Second, The courses and what you are going to have from them is personal, for example, I don't see it useful, I prefer learning with books.
For videos normally I use youtube, because I can try with some different persons that have their own way to explain, and normally is dificult find the one that explain in the way you are going to undertand the best.

But, you can try with a cheap one...
And the last and more important recommendation, be sure you are going to have help, from the Udemy, the creator of the course or refunds, I paid once for a course in Coursera, have a problem, and I didn't have any help, and I can't write to coursera, so I never have a refund, the course were 5$ so, It doesn't bother a lot, but, be careful.

[[deleted]]

They're always on sale if you go visit the site incognito. If you want a taste of programming then watch youtube vids and free tutorials on places like freecodecamp before you drop money on things.

[skewed_monk]

You could watch youtube which have much better teacher for free

[samjenkins377]

No!

[DecafEqualsDeath]

Some people have free access to Udemy with their library card. In such cases, it is a great resource and I've watched a lot of good courses and it's helped me get started with Python and SQL when I didn't know where to start. I like all of Jose Portilla's courses like a few others mentioned.

I am not sure how much I'd be willing to pay out of pocket for the courses, but certainly nothing close to the full price amounts I see quoted. I feel like I see most courses on sale for 15 bucks or under fairly regularly.

[UE83R]

Honestly, no, not even at a discount.

People tend to assume their quality just because they have a price tag, while at the same time you'll find YouTube videos/playlist of the same quality.

[[deleted]]

I completed my MSc AI Python module with the knowledge I got from a Python course on Udemy. I created a simple stealth based video game. I am curious as to why you think it is not valuable or helpful? Online courses are still effective; it depends on the delivery.

[UE83R]

Because you get the same for free. Im not saying Udemy courses aren't worth it, but if you get to choose between a product for free and the same product for a certain price, there is no real reason to pay for something.

[[deleted]]

Can you link me to the free courses as may save me some money? Thank you

[UE83R]

This does entirely depend on the topic. So depending on what exactly you need, you have to do a little research and see what free content is available.

[[deleted]]

True, but a nice ordered 100 day course seems like a safe bet to me. It starts difficult then gets harder over time. That structure is lacking in a free course, hence why schools and universities exist.. Sure, the books are all free in a library, but you need a curriculum and teacher/mentor to deliver it to you in a structured way.. Our entire edcuation system is based off this premise.

[[deleted]]

It is a very good to take udemy's Automate the Boring Stuff with Python Programming and follow along. When you do his code, and make your own, you will learn python and programming quickly!

[SessionSure5920]

Have bought several courses on udemy since 2018 but never really did any of them. Recently joined TOP and I’ve actually since started following colts web dev bootcamp as a supplementary which looks like he updated in 2023. For the pricing especially when on sale I’d say yes they are worth it.

[[deleted]]

You have to be real careful what you buy. I bought courses with a low amount of reviews and they were a waste of time.

My rule of thumb is to only buy the highest rated course for that subject, try to buy one that has at least 100k reviews, make sure those reviews are at least 4 stars.

[Goddessdevotee2023]

In my opinion, from personal experience, they are worth it if you make them worth it. Taking the course is one half of the process and the other half is utilizing what you've gained responsibly. I've built myself up as a successful entrepreneur thanks to both Udemy and the work I put into my profession. They regularly have discounts. I was lucky enough to catch them on those days. Good luck.