Modern Marketing with Seth Godin (Udemy.com)
Work that matters for people who care--lessons from This is Marketing
Created by: Seth Godin
Last updated February 2026
What you will learn
- You'll be able to understand modern marketing, spread your ideas and gain empathy for those you seek to serve.
- You'll understand that marketing is not the same as advertising.
- You'll be able to focus on changing your product or service so that "marketing" it feels easy.
How it compares
Against the other 173 rated Udemy courses in Marketing on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.7 out of 5higher than 89% of them
- Reviews3,814#8 of 174 by number of reviews
- Length6.2 hourslonger than 71% of them
- Last updatedFebruary 2026more recently than 71% of them
Course Description
Serve your customers, grow your business, make a difference.
This is a course about getting the word to spread, engaging with the market and most of all, understanding how modern marketing can transform your project for the better.
Seth Godin writes the most popular marketing blog in the world, is the author of the bestselling marketing books of our generation, and is known for his live talks and online teaching. For the first time ever, highlights from his four months' long group Seminar are now available as a self-paced solo course.
There are plenty of people who can teach you shortcuts and fast tactics. This is a course for people who are truly willing to understand instead. A course for people who would rather do it right than hustle and hassle people. Once you work your way through the more than 45 lessons, your strategy will become more clear, your empathy will deepen and you'll begin to see the market as it is, instead of merely wishing it to be what you want. This video-highlights course includes all the lessons, but not the case studies or discussions.
More than 15,000 people have worked together learning from Godin's Marketing Seminar, but you might prefer the solitude and adjustable pace of a solo course. If that's what you're looking for, this is a great place to begin.
Here's what marketing legend Jay Levinson had to say about Seth:
Take Leo Burnett, David Ogilvy, Bill Bernbach and Mark Twain. Combine their brains and shave their heads. What's left? Seth Godin.
Isn't it time you did it right the first time?
Instructor Details
- 4.7 Rating
3,814 Reviews
Seth Godin
World-renowned entrepreneur, best-selling author, and speaker
More than 100,000 students online...
Seth is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and speaker who knows what it takes to succeed in business and to be your own boss. In addition to launching one of the most popular blogs in the world, he has written 20 best-selling books, including The Dip, Linchpin, Purple Cow, Tribes, and What To Do When It's Your Turn (And It's Always Your Turn).
The penultimate one is called THIS IS MARKETING and it's been a #1 bestseller in its category in the USA, Italy and Korea. And out in late 2020 is THE PRACTICE. Find out more at seths.blog/ThePractice
Though renowned for his writing and speaking, Seth also founded two companies, Squidoo and Yoyodyne (acquired by Yahoo!). This real-world entrepreneurial experience is what makes him the ideal teacher for those who wish to forge their own career path.
By focusing on everything from effective marketing and leadership, to the spread of ideas and changing everything, Seth has been able to motivate and inspire countless people around the world.
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Reviews
By Bhavneesh Mohnani on 3/11/2026
This course provided me on incredible insights on things like your focus on the market you want to cater should be very narrow, and do not try to change or tell people a new story, the marketer's job is just to reaffirm the assumption and biases of the target audience, all while having empathy with them
By Uma Nimmalagadda on 7/3/2024
The course is designed to challenge traditional marketing strategies and encourage students to think differently about how they approach their audience and their brand. The syllabus is packed with valuable insights and practical lessons that have reshaped my understanding of marketing. Seth Godin, a renowned entrepreneur and best-selling author, brings his wealth of knowledge and experience to this course, that covers a wide range of topics, including the fundamentals of modern marketing, the distinction between marketing and advertising, and the importance of empathy in serving customers. The course begins by prompting students to reflect on the change they want to make and the audience they want to reach. This emphasis on empathy as the heart of marketing sets the tone for the entire curriculum. The concept of positioning is thoroughly explored through various modules, providing a deep understanding of how to differentiate a brand in a crowded marketplace. One of the most thought-provoking sections of the course revolves around understanding what people truly want and the importance of continuous testing. Seth Godin's emphasis on challenging the status quo and daring to charge 10x more than competitors is a bold approach that forces students to reconsider their pricing strategies. The latter part of the course delves into the power of storytelling, the significance of branding, and the strategic use of pricing as a marketing tool. Throughout the course, Seth Godin's engaging teaching style and real-world examples kept me captivated and eager to apply the lessons to my own marketing endeavors. The practical nature of the content, coupled with the opportunity for self-reflection, made this course a truly enriching experience.
By Someka Co on 1/11/2021
If it wasn't Seth, I would rate it lower for the same course material, same agenda, same videos from someone else. But yeah, inevitably we know it is Seth and it makes you feel different. To be honest, the course was OK but not hugely useful. Of course it was nice to listen, nice to watch Seth's stories bu it felt like those are bunch of separate videos not very well thought of and not well organized to teach you a certain approach, mindset, marketing or business skill. Don't get me wrong, this is still 6 hours of Seth and there is plenty of good, actionable advice in it but.. it could've been better organized and better structured. Besides that, QA section is empty. I would expect to see some conversations and discussions going on there for some specific topics. Anyway, thanks for the course.
By Christine Carrizales on 12/20/2020
The information is good but it is rather basic marketing information.
By Phumzile Baliki on 12/20/2020
Modern Marketing is Must for bring together Industry giants quick Check in on road ahead in delighting consumers, Well on Track with Expectations, Crucial reminders, xoxo
By 207394-Vangari Prabhakar on 12/13/2020
Yes, it is good match for my job.
By Joshi on 12/13/2020
Very good lecture. Moving on.
By Tamara Maqabangqa on 12/13/2020
Seth always knows how to provide content that moves me.
By Karrasunilkumar on 12/13/2020
This course matches my job profile
By Barry Konst on 12/13/2020
A lot of interesting insights with a clear vision on the art of marketing. Really makes you think what and how you want to change the things around you.
By Daniel CONDECO on 12/13/2020
An explanation about marketing that convinced me for the first time.
By Emily Kim on 12/6/2020
Nothing earth shattering yet, but based on Seth Godin's reputation, expecting more.
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