Core Java Made Easy (Covers the latest Java 21): is it worth it?
by Bharath Thippireddy · All Levels · Development
Master java in quick and simple steps
Worth it — 77/100
Strong on every signal. Buy it during a Udemy sale rather than at list price. Updated 1 month ago — actively maintained.
Rating4.4 / 5adjusted 4.4
Reviews19,989
Students107,513
Video28h 42m566 lectures, 55 sections
Avg lecture3 min
Last updatedSep 2026
Score breakdown
| Adjusted rating (4.4; raw 4.4 from 19,989 reviews) | 30 / 50 |
| Review volume (social proof) | 22 / 25 |
| Freshness (last updated Sep 2026) | 25 / 25 |
| Total | 77 / 100 |
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How it compares in Java
Ranks #3 of 9 popular Java courses we track by score. Its rating of 4.4 is below the Java median of 4.6.
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| Java from Beginner to Expert | 4.4 | 74 |
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| Java for Absolute Beginners | 4.6 | 62 |
| Become a Junior Java Software Developer | 4.6 | 58 |
| Programming Java for Beginners - The Ultimate Java Tutorial | 4.6 | 56 |
When to buy
Udemy runs storewide sales frequently and list prices are rarely what buyers pay, so the usual advice is to wait for a sale price instead of paying list price. Prices differ by country and account, so we do not show them; check the current price on Udemy.
Tracked history
| Date | Rating | Reviews | Video |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-10 | 4.4 | 19,989 | 28h 42m |
Tracking since 2026-10-10. Snapshots are taken every few days.