10 Best Marketing Courses for Beginners
We compared 10 Marketing courses currently listed on Udemy, edX and Coursera, priced from $19.99 to $405.00. 8 of them teach the subject directly and 2 are built around a certification exam. 3 come from a named university or institution, including The University of Edinburgh, University of British Columbia and Howard University. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
- Courses compared
- 10
- Price range
- $19.99 – $405.00
- Providers
- Udemy, edX, Coursera
- Last updated
- 18 Sep 2026
How these 10 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Udemy, edX, Coursera, matched to "marketing" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.
There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $19.99 to $405.00, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
-
1
Fundamentals of Marketing and Brand Management Masterclass
This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.The course is a 9-section deep dive into the entire marketing discipline, moving from foundational definitions and the external environment to strategic models (STP...
$19.99listed price -
2
Introduction to Marketing
Offered by The University of Edinburgh
An introduction to the role of marketing in a competitive marketplace.
$149.00listed price -
3
College Level Introduction to Business Administration 101A
OutcomesTaking Introduction to Business Administration 101A will expose you to college-level Business Administration academia. This course is great for students who are considering a career path in business administratio...
$19.99listed price -
4
Entrepreneurship Guide: Easy Side Hustles for Beginners
Are you looking for ways to earn extra income without the commitment of a full-time job? Do you want the flexibility to work on your own terms and at your own pace? Whether you want to supplement your salary, save for a...
$199.99listed price -
5
Business Fundamentals
Offered by University of British Columbia
This course explores the fundamental concepts that underpin modern business practices. You'll gain insights into key areas such as finance, marketing, operations, and strategy, making it a great foundation for anyone loo...
$405.00listed price -
6
Introduction to Information Systems for Business
Offered by Howard University
This Specialization is for learners seeking to develop skills in information systems. Through each course, learners will apply knowledge and skills to solve problems in their field (e.g., health informatics, legal, proje...
$79.00listed price -
7
Sales Copywriting for Beginners: Write Words That Sell
Turn Words Into Sales — Even If You’ve Never Written Copy BeforeMost people post content every day…And still struggle to sell.Not because their products are bad —But because they don’t understand how words influence hum...
$19.99listed price -
8
Starting a Business from Scratch
Course Description: Starting a Business from ScratchReady to start your own business but don’t know where to begin? This step-by-step course will guide you through everything you need to launch and grow a successful busi...
$19.99listed price -
9
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals MB-910 Exámenes
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals MB-910 Exámenes de práctica. La transformación digital de las relaciones con los clientes y los procesos de negocio se apoya hoy en plataformas integradas de vanguardia, donde Microsof...
$29.99listed price -
10
MB-910: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals CRM Tests 2026
MB-910: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (CRM) certification is designed for individuals seeking to establish a foundational understanding of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Relationship Management (CRM) applications....
$19.99listed price
Best Marketing Courses for Beginners compared
| # | Course | Provider | Offered by | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fundamentals of Marketing and Brand Management Masterclass | Udemy | — | $19.99 | View → |
| 2 | Introduction to Marketing | edX | The University of Edinburgh | $149.00 | View → |
| 3 | College Level Introduction to Business Administration 101A | Udemy | — | $19.99 | View → |
| 4 | Entrepreneurship Guide: Easy Side Hustles for Beginners | Udemy | — | $199.99 | View → |
| 5 | Business Fundamentals | edX | University of British Columbia | $405.00 | View → |
| 6 | Introduction to Information Systems for Business | Coursera | Howard University | $79.00 | View → |
| 7 | Sales Copywriting for Beginners: Write Words That Sell | Udemy | — | $19.99 | View → |
| 8 | Starting a Business from Scratch | Udemy | — | $19.99 | View → |
| 9 | Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals MB-910 Exámenes | Udemy | — | $29.99 | View → |
| 10 | MB-910: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals CRM Tests 2026 | Udemy | — | $19.99 | View → |
Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.
What the prices here tell you
The 10 priced courses on this page run from $19.99 to $405.00, with the middle of the range around $29.99 — a spread of $385.01. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.
Who is behind these courses
These courses come from Udemy, edX and Coursera. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 3 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including The University of Edinburgh, University of British Columbia and Howard University — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.
Courses versus exam preparation
2 of the entries here are built around a certification exam rather than teaching Marketing from scratch. They are the right choice only if you already know the material and want to pass a specific exam; if you are starting out, pick one of the taught courses first and come back to exam preparation afterwards.
Before you enrol
Open the provider’s own page and check three things this comparison cannot tell you: when the course was last updated, what the syllabus actually covers in its later sections, and what recent learners say. Prices shown here are the provider’s listed price when we last rebuilt this page on 18 September 2026 — they change often, and a promotion can move them substantially. We earn a commission if you enrol through our links, which costs you nothing and never affects the order courses appear in.