In today’s YouTube landscape, everyone seems to be flaunting their success stories. Some claim to earn millions through freelancing, others boast crores from dropshipping, and a few even say they’ve made a crore trading in a single day. These same influencers now promise to teach you how to replicate their success—all you need to do is buy their course. Curious about the hype, I purchased several of the most popular money-making courses from well-known YouTubers to evaluate their worth. In this article, we’ll dive deep into these courses to determine if they’re genuinely designed to help you succeed or if they’re just profiting their creators. Let’s get started.
### What We’ll Cover
In this review, we’ll analyze four or five popular money-making courses. For each, we’ll:
1. Examine the promises they make—whether it’s earning ₹1 lakh per month, ₹2 lakhs, or even ₹5 lakhs.
2. Break down the actual course content, including the number of modules, what’s taught, and how it’s delivered.
3. Provide a final verdict on whether the course can deliver on its promises and who it’s best suited for.
*Disclaimer*: This review is for educational purposes only and includes limited previews under fair use without revealing full course content.
### Course 1: Saheli Chatterjee’s Freelancing 101
Saheli Chatterjee is a well-known name in the freelancing world. Starting at just 15, she crossed the ₹1 lakh per month mark while in college and reportedly earned ₹1 crore by age 20. Naturally, she launched a course to teach others her methods. Despite some negative videos about her online, none have thoroughly reviewed her course content. So, let’s see if Freelancing 101 is legit.
**Exploring the Course**
The course website was temporarily down, which raised a red flag, but I had already purchased it for this review. Saheli’s Instagram showcases student wins, with claims like earning ₹4,000–₹5,000 per client, ₹30,000 in a month, or even hitting ₹1 lakh at age 19. The course includes:
- **13 modules**, covering everything from mindset to client acquisition.
- **23 masterclasses**, including guest sessions with experts like Ishan Sharma.
- **Practical tips**, such as how to get clients on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
The first module, *Planning Six Figures*, outlines how to earn ₹1 lakh with just three clients. It covers the freelancing journey in phases (e.g., ₹0–₹10,000, ₹1 lakh–₹5 lakhs) and the mindset and client types needed at each stage. Module 4, *How to Get Clients*, provides strategies for finding clients on social media, including joining relevant Facebook groups and crafting Instagram content schedules. Saheli also shares her cold email templates, which seem effective compared to typical outreach emails.
The guest session with Ishan Sharma, though slightly dated, offers insights into his journey, like getting noticed by Unacademy at 3,000 YouTube subscribers. The course also includes portfolio reviews and bonus recordings for personalized guidance.
**Verdict**
Freelancing 101 is packed with over 200–300 hours of content, including calls with Saheli, guest sessions, e-books, and templates. The cold email strategies are particularly strong, offering practical, actionable advice. It’s an excellent resource for beginners or those in their first 1–1.5 years of freelancing, acting as a shortcut to learning key skills. However, for experienced freelancers, much of the content may feel redundant, and some footage is slightly outdated. Still, 80–90% of the strategies remain relevant in 2025. I rate this course **4/5**. If you follow its frameworks diligently, achieving ₹1 lakh per month is realistic, though success depends on your skills.
### Course 2: Ankur Warikoo’s Course on Selling Courses
Ankur Warikoo needs no introduction. Starting with finance content in 2020, he gained a massive YouTube following and launched successful courses on money management, time management, and communication. His empire, reportedly worth ₹70 crores, led to his latest course on *How to Sell Courses*. Let’s dive in.
**Course Overview**
The website exudes a friendly vibe, boasting 13 courses launched in four years and ₹70 crores in total revenue. Testimonials claim earnings like ₹1 lakh in the first month or ₹20 lakh annually. Priced at ₹2,000, the course has eight modules, starting with *Foundation*, which emphasizes clarifying your “why” for creating a course. It uses Apple’s “Think Different” philosophy as an example.
The course covers finding your niche (using a framework easily found online for free) and structuring a course, with examples for writers. However, the marketing section—covering social media, email, affiliate marketing, and funnels—lacks depth. It relies heavily on Ankur’s own examples, which makes it hard to imagine applying the strategies to your own course. More specific guidance, like creating viral YouTube videos or LinkedIn posts, would have elevated it.
**Verdict**
The course excels at teaching how to create and structure a course but falls short on marketing strategies. For someone new to course creation, it’s valuable, but those focused solely on marketing may find it lacking. At ₹2,000, it’s affordable and worth a try for beginners. I rate it **3/5**.
### Course 3: Internshala’s Digital Marketing Course
Digital marketing is a core skill for succeeding in freelancing or course businesses. Internshala’s Digital Marketing Course promises a step-by-step roadmap to earn up to ₹10 lakhs per year. It covers basics to advanced topics like paid ads, content marketing, growth hacking, and includes practical industry-level projects. The course guarantees a job package of ₹3–10 lakhs annually or a full refund.
**Verdict**
This course is ideal for anyone entering freelancing or course creation, as it builds a critical skillset. The refund policy adds credibility. I recommend checking it out via the link in the description.
### Course 4: Umar Punjabi’s Alpha Trading Course
Umar Punjabi, India’s self-proclaimed “Andrew Tate,” went from a small-town boy to a multimillionaire in Dubai through trading—or so he claims. Critics argue his wealth comes from selling courses, not trading. Let’s explore his *Trade Like an Alpha* course.
**Course Details**
The course offers three tiers: a free version, a $60 option (≈₹5,000), and a premium $600 course (≈₹59,000 with taxes). The website claims it has produced over 100 profitable traders, though only three five-star testimonials are shown. The production quality is decent, with Umar encouraging independent research over blind trust—a refreshing stance.
The course dives into technical indicators like Stochastic RSI to predict market momentum, which seems accurate based on my limited research. Umar explains concepts like price movements and crypto investing (e.g., believing in a coin’s technology, like VeChain). Unlike his flashy Instagram persona, the course feels sincere and technical, avoiding get-rich-quick schemes.
**Verdict**
The course offers solid fundamentals and technical depth, ideal for traders with 2–3 months of experience. Seasoned traders (1+ years) may find it less valuable. Given the high price, I rate it **3.5/5**.
### Course 5: Nishkarsh Sharma’s Dropshipping Course
Nishkarsh Sharma has been creating dropshipping content for years, claiming crores in earnings and launching his own clothing line. His course teaches others how to succeed in dropshipping. Let’s check it out.
**Course Breakdown**
The website is sleek, with testimonials boasting ₹2.2 lakhs in monthly profits and ₹12.5 lakhs in revenue. Over 10,000 entrepreneurs have enrolled. The course includes a community, live calls, and an *Accelerator* section. Modules cover:
- **Store Setup**: Building an online store, including backend and copywriting, with Nishkarsh’s website as an example.
- **Product Research**: Live demonstrations on finding products via Facebook, with practical Zoom recordings.
- **Marketing**: Creating compelling ad hooks and scripts, covering both technical and creative aspects.
The course is in-depth, with live practical examples making it engaging. However, the production quality (Zoom-based) could be improved for a more polished experience.
**Verdict**
I tested this course with a friend for seven days, and it delivered real-world results. The depth and practical approach make it highly effective for beginners. If production quality were higher, it would be perfect. I rate it **4.5/5**.
### Final Thoughts
Each course offers unique value, but their effectiveness depends on your experience level and goals. For freelancing, Saheli’s course is a great starting point. Ankur’s course suits beginners in course creation, while Internshala’s digital marketing course is a must for skill-building. Umar’s trading course is solid for new traders, and Nishkarsh’s dropshipping course excels for practical results. Analyze your needs, pick the best fit, and focus on making money—not wasting it. See you at the top!
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