Udemy

Hi,  I reply to all reviews, positive and negative. For negative ones, I always ask for feedback.  I have never gotten any explanation from those people, but many of them changed their rating from one star to 2.5 or 3. Which is quite interesting.  Just my experience, I only have one course, so I am not an expert. Cheers!  ... View more

I am not a lawyer, but if you dig into the software license agreement you'll find this:   3. Media Elements. Microsoft grants you a license to copy, distribute, perform and display media elements (images, clip art, animations, sounds, music, video clips, templates and other forms of content) included with the software in projects and documents, except that you may not: (i) sell, license or distribute copies of any media elements by themselves or as a product if the primary value of the product is the media elements; (ii) grant your customers rights to further license or distribute the media elements; (iii) license or distribute for commercial purposes media elements that include the representation of identifiable individuals, governments, logos, trademarks, or emblems or use these types of images in ways that could imply an endorsement or association with your product, entity or activity; or (iv) create obscene or scandalous works using the media elements. Other media elements, which are accessible on Office.com or on other websites through features of the software, are governed by the terms on those websites. So the short answer is that you generally can use them, according to Microsoft. But, that doesn't mean the original copyright owner couldn't come after you still - however unlikely that may be. Note we're only talking about the "stock images" included with Microsoft Office, not "online pictures" which it also offers. For "online pictures" you are on your own for ensuring you are complying with any usage terms. Even Creative Commons images often have attribution requirements that you can be sued over if you don't comply.   Personally I only use images from my subscription with istockphoto.com; that way I can prove I have a license in case of a dispute, and they offer some indemnity protection as well. I lost thousands once from using an image from a "free image" site that wasn't really free, and won't repeat that mistake.   ... View more

Hi @GurikbalSingh83  Yes actually there's a policy of udemy where they check all the reviews for them to be genuine so it may take time to show up on your course but will hage their effect. Don't worry it will take time but they'll show up. All the best ... View more

thanks so so much got it ! ... View more

Hi, You first need to publish some courses in order to attract students. I have been working on Udemy for quite a while now. let me know if you need some help ... View more

The link works for me here. But the short answer is no, there is no guarantee. If you make a comprehensive, high-quality course in a topic that has high demand and little competition, you will probably attract a lot of students. But if you create a cursory, mediocre-quality course in a topic that has low demand and high competition, you're unlikely to find much of a following. It's really up to you to create content that resonates with Udemy's students. All Udemy does is offer it to them; they can't make them enroll in it. The link Abbie sent talks about marketing techniques you can use to try and drive more people to your course on your own. ... View more

Er... what do you mean by "different courses?" You certainly can't upload someone else's videos and try to make money off of them, unless you have permission from the original creator.   If you're just asking if you can teach more than one course, absolutely! ... View more

thanks. What i wanted to know is can i upload a course recorded by someone else example a family member (its our internal agreement)? ... View more

It means that, If I publish 2 hours content for free and when I convert that free course into a paid course than I add 20 plus hours content. Is it possible and will that 20 plus hours content go under review again? or won't be any other problem? ... View more

You should see a link to "edit content" next to the video in your curriculum. Just hit that and you can upload a new video to replace it with. If you do that before a reviewer gets to it, then it'll be like it never happened. And even if they have gotten to it, they're only concerned with whether you are violating any policies, and don't really care if you uploaded the wrong video (unless the one you uploaded does violate a policy - if that happens, you should be allowed to resubmit it). You're still allowed to change and update videos after your course has been approved.   ... View more

May was down 10% from April, which was fine with me since April was such a killer month. I will be happy if June can just be down another ten percent from May. It will still be very good.    But, like everyone else, the first week has been slow. Maybe a sale will kick in this month.  ... View more

Thank you for your answer! That's nice. Publishing immediately will be great!   Thank you. ... View more

Sure, you can - but a course needs to have more than one video. The bare minimum is 5 videos covering a half hour (see https://support.udemy.com/hc/en-us/articles/229604988-Udemy-Course-Quality-Checklist), but just offering the bare minimum isn't enough in a competitive marketplace. Learners on Udemy have pretty high expecations. Make sure your video quality is excellent, and you will probably want to edit those videos to make them more interesting and to ensure anything you're writing or displaying is clearly visible even when viewed on a phone. ... View more

Students generally want both; "follow-along" lets you illustrate how to use the software, and many students who just want to watch the videos will need that. But if you don't also include some exercises where students can practice what they have learned, you'll hear about it in your reviews. ... View more

@FrankKane depending on the story you wish to tell, and the target audience. Be flexible with that and adjust every time accordingly. ... View more

While you can upload a course that is just 5 videos with no actual video and 30 minutes of content, I wouldn't expect it to sell well. Putting in the bare minimum effort on Udemy generally doesn't pay off when you're competing with other instructors in the same topic who are willing to produce a more comprehensive offering.   If you're just doing this to practice and get something out the door, that's cool. But if your goal is to have an impact with this course, I'd advise making it more comprehensive. People can get 30 minute videos for free on YouTube; they rarely pay for them. Study the existing courses on Udemy in your topic, and ask how yours can be better than that. ... View more

I am creating an infographic (as my checklist - I am a visual person) of the major to-do's as I am creating my first Udemy course.   I want to be able to use this as a blueprint for faster and better development of future courses.  This first one is taking FAR longer than I expected - especially given my background in the L&D industry for 3+ decades.  So I understand your dilemma - because I have the same issue.  I assumed that successful Udemy course authors were busy developing more courses - not coaching.... and I plan to be one also so I need a blueprint and best practices.   ... View more

Hi All, Hope you are all doing good.   I need your suggestion and feedback on my Test-Video for the Course "SAP ABAP - Data Dictionary". Link : https://youtu.be/BaOnqWFSnhs Thanks for your time. ... View more

You can share your knowledge with people all over the world.   You can start to establish yourself as an expert in what you teach.   If you are teaching a topic that students are searching for on Udemy, and there aren't already great courses available on it, then you have the potential to make a fair amount of extra income, too.   If your goal is to make money, that last point is important. Udemy is being flooded with new instructors lately, and it's important to choose your topic carefully and understand your competition within that topic before you start creating your course. Otherwise you may end up disappointed. Once you sign up as an instructor, you'll have access to a "marketplace insights" in the instructor view of Udemy. That's where you can learn about the demand for your topic, and the existing supply of courses. ... View more

I am also interested in this.  Did you find out anything useful in regards to this? ... View more

See https://community.udemy.com/t5/First-time-Course-Creation/A-list-of-useful-sources-for-instructors/td-p/17289 ... View more

Hi,   I have found that learners who enroll on Udemy courses are dedicated to learning which is why they make the decision to pay for good quality courses. This in itself gives you a sense of fulfillment that you are helping and encouraging people who are taking their learning journeys seriously, or at least seriously enough to invest in it.   I first joined Udemy while still teaching in college. I used Udemy to host a course on creating sprite based artwork. My initial intention was just something to share with my students who were often struggling with the artwork. The course was being offered for free and I enjoyed making it.   My students enjoyed it too and I found it a great way to teach in a slightly different way.   Then when I continued to develop courses I realised I enjoyed making these videos more than teaching in front of classes. It's a lot less stressful and you set the learning objectives not an external qualification provider - so this means you can tailor your course to what you think the learner will enjoy the most.   I have always been dedicated to helping others to learn, which is why I do this. Getting good reviews and feedback from the learners makes this all worthwhile, as you know you are making a difference in their lives.   You can of course make a good profit from Udemy, or you can offer only free courses - your choice. You can of course make courses for Udemy, youtube and other providers, perhaps each with a different objective.   Imagine that you had quick tips videos on Youtube and then promoted your more in depth course on Udemy that teaches you everything from beginner to Pro. The students who really want to learn would enjoy taking your advanced course. ... View more

It's a matter of taste, but many students find background music distracting. If you use it, be sure it's very quiet so you can hear yourself very clearly over it. I don't use background music myself. ... View more

Thanks so much for the feedback. I really appreciate it. ... View more

I know the economy of the world is in serious mess right now and it gonna take a serious government to balance the economy with that of the citizens . like me I'm not seriously affected because I do most of my work at home .     For me the state doesn't need to depend the government for its economy to be stable during this period  ... View more

Just ensure that your head is more prominent than your Micheal.         ... View more

Maybe you can try, but it will be difficult. And also the resolution quality won't be good from all the perspective   ... View more

For those wondering, the translation of this Hindi phrase is:   "People want you to think, but they never want you to talk to them"   From a societal standpoint, it's certainly true that there's no shortage of people who want to dictate their views to you while remaining closed-minded about your own views.   This is a forum about making online courses however. So let's try to work this into the context of creating courses. As an instructor, I'm kind of guilty of this one-way communication - because I have hundreds of thousands of students and I simply can't talk to all of them. That's the point of Udemy; it allows us to scale up the distribution of our knowledge through video courses.   If students were as closed-minded as this quote suggests, then nobody would buy courses! But thankfully, they do. There are still plenty of curious people in the world, even if they're not the loudest.   But let's get back to the spirit of this quote: everyone wants to dictate their views to you without listening to your own. If you're teaching objective truths, like science and technology, I don't see the problem. But I can see how the one-way nature of online courses could be an issue when more subjective or controversial topics are being taught. There is the potential for someone posing as an expert spreading misinformation through this form of media. Udemy's community ratings should suppress most of that stuff naturally.   Well now you've got me curious as to whether spreading misinformation is a real problem on Udemy. I searched for "Coronavirus" as there is no shortage of crazy conspiracy theories and misinformation out there on the Internet as a whole. I was shocked at how many courses came up; seems a lot of people are trying to capitalize on the search traffic for that word. It's mostly tips for working from home effectively, staying in shape at home, stuff like that. Helpful stuff. That's good. But, if I search explicitly for a known conspiracy theory ("Coronavirus 5G") one course did come up. I can't dig into its content without paying for it, but it appears it might be validating these claims and then going into some anti-vaxxer stuff. The system seems to be doing its job in suppressing this; the course has no reviews and only one student. But Udemy probably does need to be a bit more vigilant in enforcing and updating its restricted topics. "Content that is intentionally misleading or deceptive" is prohibited; does that go far enough? I think this instructor really believes what he's saying - does that make it OK? Does it cross the line into "harmful or otherwise inappropriate content" which is also prohibited? Interesting questions for interesting times.   (If Udemy's policy team is reading this, it's possible that within the actual lecture videos he's debunking this stuff - it just doesn't look that way from the lecture titles.) Also, I shouldn't write posts before I've had my coffee. Wow that's more than I planned on writing. ... View more