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LifestyleHow To Start Dropshipping With Shopify & Aliexpress (Udemy.com)
Step By Step Guidance From One Of The Top eCommerce Trainers + Extended 21-Day Shopify Free Trial w/ 10% OFF
Created by: Brian Brewer
Last updated February 2018
Our take
Based on the ratings of 2,713 students, a sample of their written reviews and the syllabus, as the course stood in February 2018. No course pays to be reviewed.
This is a free, short starter course on dropshipping: 21 lectures, about 2.5 hours, split into a long store setup section and a 46 minute Facebook ads primer. Brian Brewer records his screen and clicks through everything, from opening a Shopify account to loading Aliexpress products through Oberlo and placing a first order. The audience line says anyone who wants to launch a store, and the requirements are just a computer and internet access. That is accurate. It suits people who have never touched Shopify and want to watch the whole process once before deciding whether dropshipping is for them.
Reviewers like that it is practical rather than theory. One calls it a screen recording of every baby step, another says the tutor didn't skip a single step, and students describe him as patient and clear. About 82 percent of 2,713 reviews are four or five stars. The complaints are consistent. A couple of people found the Facebook ads section confusing, and one says he will buy another course for that part. One reviewer wanted a faster, livelier delivery. A two-star review docks points because the instructor does not answer the Q&A. And the course was last updated in February 2018, so the Shopify and Facebook screens will not match what you see today.
As a free course it is hard to argue with. It is shorter and much older than the Shopify dropshipping courses it sits beside, which advertise 2026 updates and AI tooling. Treat it as an orientation: watch it in an afternoon, learn the shape of the process, then pay for something current if you decide to go ahead. Do not expect support, a certificate, or anything on ads beyond the basics.
Pros
- Free and finishes in about 2.5 hours, so it costs an afternoon to find out whether dropshipping appeals
- Full screen recording of every click, from Shopify signup to loading Aliexpress products and fulfilling an order
- Reviewers say the instructor is patient and skips nothing, good for people who freeze on setup screens
- About 82 percent of 2,713 reviews are four or five stars, with 64,700 students enrolled
Cons
- Last updated February 2018, so the Shopify, Oberlo and Facebook screens have changed since
- Facebook ads section is only 46 minutes and one reviewer says he will need another course for it
- Instructor reportedly ignores the Q&A, and there is no certificate
The whole course is a screen recording of all the processes with explanations and thus it explains each and every baby step. But for the details of facebook advertising part of this course I'm going to get one more course.
Genuinely beginner: only a computer and internet are required, though one reviewer says some WordPress or Facebook ads familiarity helps.
What you will learn
- You will learn how to launch your store, integrate essential apps, load products, automate fulfillment and start promoting your store with Facebook ads.
Course content
2 sections · 21 lectures · 2.5 hours of video 1 article
- 1Introduction & Store Setup 4 free previews15 lectures · 1.7 hours
- 2Promoting Your Store With Facebook Ads ( A.k.a. Facebook Ads 101) 1 free preview6 lectures · 46 min
Who it is for
The instructor says it suits
- Anyone who wants to launch their eCommerce store with Shopify and dropship using Aliexpress.
What you need before you start
- You should have a computer and internet access.
Course Description
This beginner friendly course will show you how to quickly and easily get your eCommerce store up and running.
***As an added bonus, with the purchase of this course you will gain access to an exclusive & restricted promotional code. You will receive an extended 21-Day Free Trial to Shopify plus 10% OFF.
You Will Learn
- How to set up your Shopify store properly
- Which apps you need to increase conversions
- How to automate a large portion of the process
- How to promote your store profitably
- ...and so much more
This is an extremely detailed course that is perfect for beginners or anyone who's found themselves stuck at one point or another when setting up their drop shipping operation.
Taught by Internet Marketing & Shopify Expert Brian Brewer
Brian Brewer is also the founder of Madcam Publishing
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Instructor Details
- 4.3 Rating
2,713 Reviews
Brian Brewer
Brian has been a professional internet marketer since 2012. He is skilled in a vast range of marketing arenas. His specialties include eCommerce, email marketing, content marketing, growth hacking, blogging, as well as both free & paid traffic.
He spends a majority of his time these days teaching others how to be successful online so they can take control of their financial freedom and enjoy the benefits of living the "laptop lifestyle."
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Reviews
By Ak on 7/31/2021
This was too much practical based course as compared to other courses which engage us with theory only. The whole course is a screen recording of all the processes with explanations and thus it explains each and every baby step. But for the details of facebook advertising part of this course I'm going to get one more course. I will definitely definitely recommend this course!!! THANKS..
By Abed on 10/19/2019
at first, I felt that it was kind of rushed, but as I got to half of the actual course it got more interesting and sophisticated and way more detailed. what a great job you did on this, time well spent and this was so clear!
By Janet Baxley on 4/29/2019
Detailed steps on how dropshipping works with Shopify and AliExpress integrated through an app. Also great instruction on how to run a facebook ad. Interestingly, there is a way through the facebook ad section to run the ad on Instagram as well.
By Justin Sodhi on 6/8/2018
The course overall is very good and has really good content but the overall course can be skimmed a bit so that it doesn't take as much time as it does now. Other than that it is a really good course for those who want to start with Shopify, especially with the dropshipping method.
By Yasmin Khalaf on 5/31/2018
I really enjoyed your course but I wish it was a bit more organized. I felt like moving from one account to the other was a bit confusing and skipping parts for sensitive information that could have been blurred for example. Overall, it was a good start and was good to get familiar with the backend of Shopify and Oberlo.
By T M on 4/10/2018
Very informative. Thank you. But I take stars away when I see an instructor ignores the Q&A section and doesn't answer students.
By Tina petersen on 2/15/2018
Hi Loved the course easy to follow and get set up. Would recommend. Only problem was video jumping and going grainy when you would type or click on any thing made it hard to know exactly what you clicked on. But because you said what it was it wasn't to hard to work out. Otherwise fantastic hope it pays off for me. Thankyou very much
By Jeanette Cameron on 11/14/2017
Pretty thorough and explained well. Some little things weren't addressed like the sample $0.99 item with free shipping that was purchased from AliExpress for $0.50 plus $2-something shipping, which resulted in a loss on the seller's part.
By Esther Candelaria on 11/10/2017
This is a great and easy to follow course! Thank you Brian for sharing your knowledge with us. I'm on an extremely tight budget and this was a Godsend. I've learned so much already and cannot wait to implement it all!
By Robert Okemo on 11/10/2017
Great training! Literally walks you through step by step on what you need to do to start an online store and what's needed for setting up the store for drop shipping. Also includes tips and tricks to help you be successful. Nice intro to the newbie!
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Overall Score : 86 / 100
- Video Duration:
2.5h - Price: Free
- Provider: Udemy
- Updated:
February 2018 - Level:
Beginner - Language:
English - Certificate:
No - Lectures:21 in 2 sections
- Students:64,700
- Subtitles:1 language
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