Electronics — for Complete Beginners (Udemy.com)
Go From Zero to an Advanced Understanding of the Fundamentals
Created by: Gene L. Warner
Last updated June 2026
What you will learn
- You'll be familiar with the terminology and physical principles that form the basis of electronics technology.
- Your knowledge will be at least the equal of what you might achieve in a more formal (and expensive) learning environment.
- You will be ready to go on to further, more narrowly-focused training in whatever related specialty you choose.
- You'll be prepared to sieze opportunities that come your way in the future, or qualify for an entry-level job right now!
How it compares
Against the other 335 rated Udemy courses in Engineering on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.4 out of 5higher than 39% of them
- Reviews2,391#35 of 336 by number of reviews
- Length9.8 hourslonger than 74% of them
- Last updatedJune 2026more recently than 85% of them
Course Description
Electronics has become important to many fields; communications, automotive, security, defense and consumer electronics, to name just a few. This course will familiarize you with the theory behind various types of electrical and electronic circuitry. It concentrates on practical aspects of the technology, rather than delving into depths of theory that will be of little value in real-world working situations.
The teaching style is conversational one-on-one, the course consisting exclusively of short video presentations. PowerPoint, screen captures, text files, and the like are not used. A PDF version of each session is provided, which you may download and combine as your own searchable resource for future reference. Selected lectures include "Hands-On" labs that will enable you to work with circuits interactively with the optional "ElecticVLab" circuit simulator.
If you are a person who likes to know how things work, and enjoys the challenge of figuring out why not when they don't, the study of electrical engineering technology is sure to offer knowledge and skills that will interest you, and opportunities in the workplace that you will find personally rewarding, and financially attractive.
This course can help you qualify for careers in a variety of entry-level positions, such as electronics technician, service technician, telecommunications technician and engineering technician.
Technology-focused companies and organizations hire employees who understand analog and digital electronics. Your understanding will be complete; comparable to what you might achieve in a more formal learning environment. You will be prepared to seize opportunities that come your way in the future, and ready to go on to further, more narrowly-focused training in whatever related specialty you choose.
Instructor Details
- 4.4 Rating
2,391 Reviews
Gene L. Warner
Gene Warner’s career in electronics began with U.S. Air Force technical training. He went on independently to become a patent-holding, self-trained engineer and designer of industrial electronic controls, used principally in military/aerospace research and testing, eventually forming in own company. Now “mostly retired”, he is the author and publisher of several books representing his diverse interests, and including visitor guides, historical sketches, nonprofit management, self-help, philosophy, and fiction. The Warner’s reside in Grand Haven, Michigan USA.
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Reviews
By Richard Willis on 8/26/2026
I enrolled on this course because i had no electrical background and though my job is primarily telecoms and networking, It became evident that my lack of certain principles and concepts left me confused and effected my fault finding. My company does not offer any specific training on this subject and I was getting piecemeal information of more expeienced engineers. Although this course states it's for absolute beginners, I was initially getting confused with the equations. Since applying myself and taking notes and even setting up experiments around this course, I have found that it now sinking in and I am already understanding how systems are working in my job role and think this is a great course from a very experienced head. Really enjoying it and finding it edifying. This will help me to become better at my job.
By Rashaun Gillispie on 1/9/2026
This guy is a legacy teacher. He genuinely knows his craft and his delivery is profound. It's a shame that he isn't still around to keep putting out more courses. I'm going to miss him even though I just got to know about him through his course
By Jeppe Frost Andersen on 11/24/2023
I sincerely enjoyed Gene and his way of presenting. With a historical aspects to many of the lectures it kept my curiosity peaked. The course, i think, takes quite a steep incline in difficulty around section 4-5, which can be a bit demotivating. In addition it is a little bit hard to keep track when going through some of the visuals, like the circuits, graphs and diagrams, especially in the later sections. Due to Gene only being able to talk and not really point and show. So some animations or something would help. Nevertheless a great course which gives a good overview of beginner electronics.
By Deinnaboye Omieibi on 8/20/2022
The heavy weight mathematical work has been smoothed over to concentrate only on what is needed to understand the working of electrical circuits. This makes this course perfect for people like me whose aim is to understand the basics of practical electronic systems prior to starting off a higher electronic course.
By Wal Chan on 8/12/2021
The course is rather comprehensive that covers the very basics of electricity, charges, etc., to "modern" designs and applications of integrated circuits. I personally found that the lectures were generally logically presented and easy to follow from the very beginning all the way to the earlier sessions on semi-conductor. Thereafter, I did find it hard at times to follow and I had to do extra reserach to fully understand the materials discussed. Nevertheless, this course provides a very good framework for the learning of basic electronics, and the accompanying projects are indeed very helpful in my opinion. Thank you Gene.
By Johnson MA on 11/7/2020
Yes. It was a good match for me. Thank you.
By L Narvaez on 11/7/2020
Yes, Absolutely as I've always had so much interest in electronics
By Zack Hoynes on 10/28/2020
I used this course as a refresher for existing but fragmented knowledge and it was brilliant. Gene is a great teacher and went into detail where it was needed and provided enough base where it wasn't. It is also very handy to have the great publications and articles in relevant places. Thanks!
By David Rappo on 10/23/2020
The instructor has very good communication skills. So far I am impressed.
By Andrew McKee on 10/22/2020
The instructor is engaging and seems to know what hes talking about
By Dave Green on 10/21/2020
so far so good
By Brian Glazer Md on 10/12/2020
seems ok.. prefer more visual .. lots of auditory..
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Overall Score : 88 / 100






