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Investing In Bonds: The Complete Bond Investing Course! (Udemy.com)

All Bond Investing Types. Government & Corporate Bonds. Bond Strategies. Bond Risks, Bond Funds, Fixed Income Bonds

Created by: Steve Ballinger, MBA

Last updated February 2026

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What you will learn

  • Fully understand all the types of bonds that can be invested in such as government & corporate bonds determine what fits best in your portfolio.
  • Evaluate bonds coupon rates, terms, maturity, yield and other key items.
  • Special bonds like junk bonds, convertible, inflation protected, and floating rate bonds.
  • Bond investing strategies like bond ladders, barbell strategy, and how bonds can fit in a classic portfolio.
  • How to buy individual bonds or bond mutual funds and Exchange Traded Funds (ETF).
  • Investing in bond benefits, risks, rating agencies and role they play.

How it compares

Against the other 376 rated Udemy courses in Finance & Accounting on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.7 out of 5higher than 87% of them
  • Reviews790#139 of 377 by number of reviews
  • Length3 hoursshorter than 68% of them
  • Last updatedFebruary 2026more recently than 64% of them

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Course Description

Bonds are a great way to provide you with regular passive income (Interest payments) just for holding the bond plus they can give you  diversification and a margin of safety to help balance other more riskier investments such as stocks or cryptocurrency in your investment portfolio.

Unfortunately, bonds can be tricky to understand fully and to know which ones to choose as there are many types and which ones to avoid. Can be very hard to read a bond quote and its terms to avoid mistakes. Plus, should you buy individual bonds or bonds through a mutual fund or Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)?

THIS COURSE WILL TEACH YOU EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW SO YOU CAN BECOME A CONFIDENT BOND INVESTOR!

"I really like the way this guy teaches. Very clear. Also before I bought a class I sent a message to Mr. Ballinger and he answered me quickly. That impressed me that he was that interested and I was not even a student at that time. Thanks Mr. Ballinger." -Rick H

You Will Learn:

  • What Is A Bond Really? (With A Good Example)

  • Bond Types: Government, Corporate, Agency, & Municipal + Risk Ranking

  • Benefits Of Investing In Bonds

  • Risks Of Investing In Bonds

  • How Much Can You Make By Investing In Bonds?

  • How Are Bond Terms Set?

  • Bond Prices: Initial & Secondary Market Pricing

  • Bond Rating Agencies. Evaluating Bond Risk

  • Junk Bonds...Maybe Not As Bad As You Think

  • Bonds That Can Convert To Stock (Convertible Bonds)

  • Inflation Protected Bonds

  • Floating Rate Bonds

  • How To Buy Bonds

  • Reading A Bond Quote

  • Bond Ladder Investment Strategy

  • Where Bonds Fit In Your Overall Portfolio

  • Barbell Investment Strategy & Bonds

  • Mutual Funds & Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) And Bonds

  • Evaluating Fund Expenses

  • Buying Individual Bonds Or A Bond Fund Comparison & Recommendations.

  • Case: How I Buy Bonds For My Own Portfolio

  • Key Action Steps To Take

  • And Much More!

Now is a great time to invest effectively in bonds. A small investment in your own education can lead to a lifetime of better investing so you really have nothing to lose and everything to gain by enrolling in the course!

Many thanks for your interest in the course and I look forward to seeing you in your first lesson.

-Steve B


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Instructor Details

Steve Ballinger, MBA

A VIP Udemy Instructor Partner who has helped more than 1 million learners in 220+ countries build practical skills for work. 

My focus is helping professionals use ChatGPT and AI with more confidence, clarity, and practical purpose. I’m also in the top 3% of ChatGPT users worldwide (According to OpenAI) which means I spend a lot of hands-on time testing what actually works in real use and not just chasing the latest AI hype. 

Many people know AI is important, but they feel overwhelmed by the constant updates, confusing features, and pressure to keep up. They wonder: What should I actually use AI for? Am I prompting it correctly? How do I avoid generic answers? What is safe to put into AI? How do I avoid losing my own judgment? 

That is where I can help. 

My style is friendly, practical, and engaging. I like to make complex topics feel simple, useful, and even fun. Instead of flooding you with theory or buzzwords, I focus on real workplace problems turning scattered thoughts into useful next steps. 

My courses are designed to be clear, practical, and easy to apply. Instead of overwhelming you with theory or technical jargon, I focus on examples, prompts, workflows, and step-by-step demonstrations you can actually use. 

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Reviews

4.7

790 ratings on Udemy

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By Kevin Kapp on 12/23/2025

Broad coverage of bond investing which was good. However, I was expecting more in-depth coverage on how to select individual bonds for building a bond ladder and a deeper discussion of the negative aspects of bond funds, ETFs, and individual bonds and an example of building a bond-ladder using one of the major investment sites. Overall, it was a good starting point.

By Edo van Hattem on 5/29/2025

Legt mooi uit hoe obligaties/bonds werken. Goede heldere stem. Goede voorbeelden. Wel alleen in Engels. Legt niet uit waar te kopen, maar dat is niet het doel van de cursus. Doel is uit te leggen hoe ze werken, de verschillende types risico’s. Daar is deze cursus top voor

By Ingo Klöckl on 12/26/2024

This course gives you all the practical knowledge to start investing in bonds/funds. It does not dig deep in more theoretical things such as evaluation models, but focus on more practical aspects, such as how to read a quote, or where bonds/mutual funds may fit into portfolios. So that's exactly the knowledge to get started. It also enlightened me about numerous traps, such as callable bonds and their implications. I liked the course and the tutor (also liked his other courses).

By Martin on 6/23/2024

very good présentations. Clear and to the point; Some remarks : to be complete, there's a few ( hopefully) math formulas to calculate the price of a bond and the effective Yield ( current or at maturity ) and. the effective coupon witch could be helpful for a complete overview. the meaning of duration. and sensitivity should be explained more deeper; Thank you for all.

By Hemantha Naidoo on 9/8/2023

thank you , thank you. you gave me hope in understanding bonds and the course was soo amazing, thank you for always putting the perspective of the investor as you and i, in the situation in examples you gave. Plus, making us think of what we woud do and how to think of it in long term and short. amazing lecturer!

By Seiji Hori on 8/14/2023

I knew next to nothing about finance prior to Mr. Ballinger's videos. I still can't say that I'm even close to being a novice, but these courses have certainly helped demystify how markets work - specifically here with the bond market. Thanks very much for a great course for a rank beginner such as myself!

By Sachin Shrikant Gondhalekar on 6/11/2023

Ratings says it all. This is the first time ever i have enrolled for Bond learning course. I am really satisfied with the course. I do have some questions which i think i'll repeat the course to learn more terminologies. I am pretty much sure that i am on my way to financial Independence & financial freedom. Thank you steve & udemy for bringing this course which will definitely change lives of individuals who are looking to achieve their goals. Steve i wish you all the best for all your future endeavour. May god bless you with all the abundance u want to achieve. Thanks once again.

By Edward J McInerney on 4/1/2023

It is a very good introduction to bonds for beginners. If you know the basics, however, you probably won't learn a lot from the class. Considering it is called The Complete Bond Investing Course, I was hoping for more depth. For instance I would like to have seen how bond prices are calculated as interest rates change.

By Marcelo Fernandez on 2/28/2023

I learnt all the basics about bonds in a very clear and friendly way. Maybe some additional comments on how to find information on ETFs and mutual funds could help. Also, how to compare yields of individual bonds vs ETFs and funds in terms of interest rates and principal recovery.

By Miha Stele on 12/13/2022

I bought more courses from Steve and I love his teaching style. I have no issue understanding the topics (in this course, Bonds of course). I cannot wait to finish all the courses, overall I am satisfied with the amount I learn for the price Udemy offers it. Thank you Steve!

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