Absolute Beginners Cooking Course (Udemy.com)
Easy meals for the complete novice. A series of short videos that makes it easy for anyone to learn.
Created by: John Keith
Last updated July 2018
What you will learn
- Follow a series of short videos and learn the basics, step-by-step.
- Learn how to cook simple meals and quick snacks, plus save money on takeaway food.
- Like building blocks, learn piece by piece until you can cook an entire roast dinner and dessert.
- Become a confident home cook, even if you've never liked cooking. It's easier than you think.
How it compares
Against the other 418 rated Udemy courses in Lifestyle on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.3 out of 5higher than 12% of them
- Reviews183#278 of 419 by number of reviews
- Length2.4 hoursshorter than 57% of them
- Last updatedJuly 2018earlier than 84% of them
Course Description
Who this course is for:
Any age, in any country. This is a skill for life and will save you money.
Absolute beginners in cooking, even if you've tried and failed.
Students off to university who will now have to cook for themselves.
People moving into their first home. Cooking for just themselves or as a couple.
If circumstances have changed and now you have to cook for your partner or family, this is for you.
This could be used as a starter course to prepare you for further training in the catering industry.
Instructor Details
- 4.3 Rating
183 Reviews
John Keith
John has a wealth of experience and is a skilled instructor in many vocational areas. He first started teaching competition Judo at the age of just 14, having been a highly successful competitor himself. Later in life, this lead him into a career as an I.T. instructor, sales manager, self-employed driving instructor and trainer in various business arenas. Qualified as a clinical hypnotherapist and hypnotherapist trainer, City & Guilds 'Catering for Industry' chef, Public speaker and motivator, his teaching methods are easy to understand. Whether you are a complete novice or someone wanting more advanced training, Johns approach shouldhelp you achieve your goals.
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Reviews
By Menul Herath on 12/20/2020
yes,it is
By Ginger Price on 11/26/2020
I can not hear them
By Dylan Reen on 11/6/2020
Excellent course
By Laura Kirkwood on 10/16/2020
Sound was inconsistent in the videos and he could use a tripod so he can film hands free. However, I did learn some useful information that I hadn't heard before.
By Dawn Kovacs on 9/26/2020
My daughter is really enjoying the class so far and is looking forward to seeing more!
By Des McCabe on 9/11/2020
Yes
By Travis Sellers on 9/3/2020
This course is amazing.
By Nancy Cohn on 8/22/2020
Very clear , easy to understand , a simple task better understood -esp the subtle parts
By Ken Neddo on 8/3/2020
So far, so good. Learning a lot.
By James Phillips on 6/25/2020
Audio and lighting are not consistent. Some are good, some are bad. He's a little hard to understand for me with his accent, but the content is good.
By Joe Sill on 4/18/2020
Definitely a good course, a little more oriented towards British food and not-super-healthy food than I expected, but I am getting a lot of value out of it anyway.
By Kirsten on 4/6/2020
It has very simple and clear instructions with very clear parameters on how to cook foods in different ways. Overall an awesome course for someone with little to no cooking skills.
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Overall Score : 86 / 100






