Udemy Has 100,000 Online Courses, Here Are 12 Of The Best Ones

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And good news for BuzzFeed readers, they’re all on sale.

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I’m just a girl, standing in front of my computer, frequently Googling “things to do”. Well thank goodness for Udemy — a super great online learning platform — because they offer thousands of courses on a variety of topics. *AND* right now they’re offering a great sale just for BuzzFeed readers so you can find a bunch of courses starting at $11.99.


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YOU BETTER BELIEVE I AM EYEING THAT DRAWING COURSE.

The sale lasts until the end of June and the promo code is automatically applied, but just in case it’s: UDEAFFBUZZ0516.

Here are some of the classes currently on sale:

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A step-by-step guitar class with in-depth instructions on how to master chords, scales, strumming, picking, and transitions so by the time you’re finished, you can have a family talent show starring the one-and-only YOU.


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Promising review: “A lot of content. And I mean like, a lot of content! But, most importantly, fun to follow and watch. It’s well divided and the bookmarks make it great if you think you’ll forget something. I’ve been playing for over 13 years and this is what has been working the best for me since I can rewind whenever, at my own paste. And it works! The rest is basically practicing what you need to and play the songs you like until you can write your own!” —Frederic-Bastien Landry

Price: $17.99 (originally $199.99)

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A masterclass in photography for beginners and pros alike, which’ll teach you everything from operating a classic camera to even a smartphone. Editing photos? Yup, that too!


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Promising review: “I am definitely a visual learner, and after studying these charts and hearing the technical elements explained in various ways through videos, it felt like I had the information engrained in my brain for good. Now when I’m out shooting, I can adjust my camera as needed without second-guessing myself. This course built on the framework I already had, and taught me everything I needed to know about shooting in different lighting. Now I know how to shoot without over- or under-exposure, and I can shoot and adjust my settings much faster; moments don’t pass me by anymore!” —BuzzFeeder Harper Hendrickson (check out their full review here!)

Price: $14.99 (originally $199.99)

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A stock investing course that’ll help you develop a well-rounded understanding of how the market works, while teaching investing strategies and all the lingo that comes with it.


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Promising review: “For an absolute beginner in investing, this course is great. I learned way more than I expected and the concepts are clear and easy to understand. I’m now going to make my first investments with a solid foundation of information that, I believe, will pay for this course over and over again.” —Dávid Bolcsó

Price: $12.59 (originally $199)

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“The Ultimate Drawing Course” to expand your skills in — yes, you guessed it — drawing! Whether you’re advanced or just beginning, you’ll learn to sketch human faces and figures, draw realistic light and shadow, and create perspective drawings.


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Promising review: “I’ve never taken a formal art course in school before, I would just constantly doodle. This was a perfect intro course for me, I learned a lot about the foundations, and I felt more confident with my drawings after each video. Jaysen is a talent artist and an awesome instructor, I recommend this course for anyone!” —Reo Miranda-Lavertu

Price: $13.79 (originally $149.99)

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And! A course specifically covering character drawing that dives into the details of drawing hands, bodies, and faces in 3D.


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Promising review: “Starting at a beginner level, this has improved my ability to perceive and draw character beyond measure. I am still learning but the sense of accomplishment I got from the completion of this course is breathtaking. The information is relayed with expertise and efficiency. I plan on retaking this course to review some of the earlier lessens with a different lens.” —Marco

Price: $15.59 (originally $194.99)

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A bootcamp in web developing so you can take your understanding of HTML levels above your Myspace days. You’ll learn the fundamentals of HTML, CSS, JS, and Node, to name a few.


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Promising review: “This course definitely exceeded my expectations; it is well documented, and you can see the effort from the instructors throughout the whole course as they make this course easy to follow for people that is just starting into web development. I would highlight that this course is constantly updated with the newest technologies, keeping every lecture practical and simple. What I liked the most about this course is the fact that it has a great teacher assistant support and I was never stuck with problems or questions I couldn’t resolve. This of course made my process through learning a lot easier. I would highly recommend it if you are just starting in web development, as well as if you are already a master, you won’t be disappointed.” —Maria Paula Jimenez

Price: $13.79 (originally $199.99)

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A one-hour course on meditation that not only teaches you what exactly meditation is and why it’s important, but how to adopt it into your own life.


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Promising review: “Valuable information with real tools to use for practice. No wasted words – everything is valuable. It will take many more hours to master, but everything I need to sustain me while I develop the ability to guide meditation is right here. She’s a good teacher. Her voice is soft yet magnetic.” —Lucretia Robison

Price: $11.39 (originally $104.99)

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Chair yoga for beginners so you can improve strength and flexibility all in the comfort of your living room.


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Promising review: “Fantastic course, learned a lot from it and great that you can download the formats as well.Very well presented, clear instructions and good modifications. Wasn’t sure what to expect but exceeded my expectations.” —Mandy Harrison

Price: $11.99 (originally $89.99)

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And! A kids yoga teacher training certificate course to give you the tools you need to lead a yoga session with the little ones.


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Promising review: “All the instructions were very helpful! It is a very good idea that the training course is split in different age groups. I liked the resources a lot, and my favourite videos were the different yoga practices for anxiety! Thank you a lot.” —Yeliz Yorcu Karabulut

Price: $11.39 (originally $194.99)

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A crash course in piano and keyboard that’ll take you from beginner level to intermediate in no time. You’ll even learn to read sheet music while you play by ear.


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Promising review: “WOW! What a comprehensive well crafted clear step-by-step course on keyboard/piano. The instruction is perfectly paced with great visual references and resources. I’ve learned an incredible amount already and have only just completed section one. Thank you to the instructor for offering this gift…I’m a senior citizen having a blast!” —Mollie Dishal

Price: $16.19 (originally $199.99)

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Premiere Pro CC for beginners, because that documentary about your dog isn’t going to edit itself! This course will give you the ultimate toolbox for editing and navigating Premiere Pro — and I personally cannot wait for this video.


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Promising review: “This course was perfect for me. I had just the basics in Premiere Pro and it opened so many new options for me. It covers a lot and the videos are very clear and organized! I definitely recommend this course. Thanks!” —Tal Tenne

Price: $13.79 (originally $99.99)

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Or, a detailed training in Photoshop for anyone looking to expand their photo editing. You’ll learn everything from designing icons to removing objects from photos to creative effects.


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Promising review: “I came into this course as somebody who casually used Photoshop. I had a slight idea of what most of the tools did on a basic level. This course has absolutely blown my expectations out of the water. Not only was it informative, it was also fun throughout the entire journey. Seeing my skills improve day to day, seeing a specific skill being used in a lecture and then going and doing it myself was extremely gratifying.” —Ryan Hughes

Price: $17.39 (originally $199.99)

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