Top 10 Amazon FBA Training Courses
As you probably know by now, Amazon FBA training courses are not cheap—which is why it’s wise to do your research before investing in one. But with so many Amazon FBA training courses available, how can you tell which ones are truly worth your time and money and which ones aren’t?
That’s the question we set out to answer in this article. What we found is that there is no “go-to training course” that we recommend over all others. That’s because each course differs in price, content, and teaching style—the right choice for you will depend on your individual needs and budget. We therefore assembled a list of the top 10 Amazon FBA training courses (those with the best reviews, the highest success rates, and the most credible advice) to help you narrow down your selection. Keep reading to learn about the differences between each.
1. The Wholesale Formula
There are multiple methods of selling on Amazon, and wholesale is just one of them. This strategy involves purchasing items in bulk directly from the manufacturer at a discounted rate, and then reselling those products to consumers at full retail price.
This is how Dan Meadors and Dylan Frost, founders of The Wholesale Formula, made their fortune. To date, they’ve done more than $25,000,000 in Amazon sales. Not bad for a couple of guys who came from impoverished backgrounds.
In their course, they teach you step-by-step how to replicate this business model for long-term sustainable growth. Thus far, they’ve helped 3,856 students generate over $510,000,000 in combined sales. And with Amazon sales projected to grow even more this year, there’s still plenty of the pie left for you.
“The Wholesale Formula has been huge in taking my business to the next level,” writes TWF student Sean Elliot. “I was paying myself $2,000 per month from my business before I started the course. Within 6 months of joining the program my income from the business has jumped to over $5,000.”
Interested? Before you spend a dime, make sure you take advantage of their free online workshop. It will help you determine whether it’s the right fit.
2. Freedom Ticket
Freedom Ticket is an 8-week training program offered through Helium 10, a software company with a powerful suite of tools designed specifically for Amazon sellers. The course, which is led by 7-figure Amazon seller Kevin King, is a great resource for beginners. It consists of over 90 videos that will teach you everything you need to know to launch your first product, including:
- Business basics
- Branding
- Product sourcing
- Product listings
- Shipping
- Advertising
- Promotions
The course, which normally costs $997, is free with any Platinum Account or higher. Their Platinum Plan costs $97/mo and includes a one-on-one training session with Kevin King. Also included is Helium 10’s 30-day money-back guarantee. It’s a safe bet if you’re risk averse.
3. FBA Masterclass
If your end goal is to quit your day job and run your Amazon business full-time, then FBA Masterclass will put you on the right track. The course is run by serial entrepreneur Tom Wang, who was able to quit his day job within one year of launching his first Amazon product.
But it wasn’t easy. Wang had seven failed businesses under his belt before he found success with Amazon. Even then, he encountered plenty of obstacles along the way.
“I’ve been where you are,” Wang writes. “I know exactly how you feel. I felt the highs and the lows. I have the experience and expertise to help you navigate through the rough terrains and violent currents of entrepreneurship. Don’t get me wrong. I do NOT know everything. I never will. But I am willing to fail in order to succeed. I am willing to give back to push forward.”
At $5,000, Wang’s FBA Masterclass is one of the pricier courses on the market, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. As they say, you get what you pay for, and in this case you’re paying for 220 lessons that go well beyond the basics. Plus, you’ll be receiving instruction from a 7-figure seller.
4. Marketplace Superheroes
As we mentioned earlier in the article, there are multiple methods of selling on Amazon. The method taught by Marketplace Superheroes (MPSH) is to sell simple, low competition items.
It’s a strategy that’s worked well for MPSH co-founders Robert Ricket and Stephen Somers. They’ve generated millions of dollars in revenue without any outside funding for over 20 cumulative years. And they’re not the only ones who have found success with this tactic.
According to the MPSH website, their community members have completed over 1,343,700 orders across seven different marketplaces, resulting in sales totaling $33,435,000!
If it sounds too good to be true, look no further than their member reviews for reassurance. One member by the name of Christina Zibiri wrote:
“So far I have found the program to be the best in terms of value and content. It is so well organized and detailed. Also the support is good. I’ve been able to learn so much in a short time to help me build my first e-commerce business on Amazon. I’m excited for what the future holds! Thanks Stephen and Robert and the whole team for putting together this effective system to help others build a real business online!”
Still skeptical? Schedule a call to speak with a representative. It’s free with absolutely no obligation.
5. Blue Sky Amazon
Another reputable course that will get you up and running quickly is Blue Sky Amazon.
The program is led by Sophie Howard, AKA the Amazon Selling Queen. Howard has sold two Amazon businesses (one for 7 figures!) and is currently building her third international brand.
In her course, she’ll teach you how to to start, scale, and grow your business. Best of all, she’ll teach you how to do it inexpensively.
“The person who can do the most and cheapest launches will be the winner,” Howard told AMPM Podcast when asked about the ideal amount of money needed to start an Amazon business. “So go for hundreds, not thousands of dollars now. In India, I get exclusive deals for products [like] 600 units for only a few dollars per unit. I get exclusive deals on products with those sort of terms. So it doesn’t have to be thousands if you have a strategy around that.”
6. Online Retail Mastery
Online Retail Mastery is a 16-hour on-demand course that shows you how to sell products online without using ads, employees, or warehousing. The program is centered on one tried and true business principle: buy low and sell high.
It’s the principle that Online Retail Mastery founder Beau Crabill lives, eats, and sleeps by—and it’s served him well so far. Crabill earns hundreds of thousands of dollars every month through Amazon, and he teaches his exact method of doing so in this course.
The program, which consists of 10 modules, is organized by the following subjects:
- Introduction
- How to get sales
- Product research
- Sourcing
- Finding suppliers
- Vetting out suppliers
- Working with suppliers
- Building relationships with suppliers
- Ungating
- Conclusion
Online Retail Mastery is currently running a special in which you can get the full course for just $997. It also comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
7. Amazon Boot Camp
So 30-day money-back guarantees are great and all, but you know what’s even better? A 60-day money-back guarantee!
That’s what Amazon Boot Camp offers. But by now, you might be wondering why you should pay for a course when there is so much free information available on YouTube.
It’s a question that Cliff and Jessica Larrew, founders of Amazon Boot Camp, get a lot.
“The problem with relying on free information for something as important as building your Amazon FBA business from the ground up is that you end up getting information from a bunch of different sources,” the couple explained. “Each person is going to give you a slightly different answer. So you spend your precious time trying to decipher who to follow and weed out the old outdated information. And I’ll just let you know right now, a lot of these people have JUST started their own businesses. Or, they have already moved on to the next best thing.”
Makes sense. Getting your information from a credible source is important, after all. And in this case, you’ll be learning from a power couple who made not just a living, but a KILLING selling on Amazon.
8. Amazing Selling Machine
With more than 30,000 members from over 120 countries, the Amazing Selling Machine (ASM) is by far one of the biggest online business training programs in existence. They’re also one of the most distinguished; ASM and its creators have been featured in major publications like Forbes, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, MSN, Success Magazine, and CNBC.
In this program, ASM co-founders Jason Katzenback and Matt Clark will walk you through how to build a profitable business from scratch using the same system they used to build their own multi-million dollar businesses. You can purchase the course for a one-time payment of $4,997, or you can make six payments of $997.
But again, before you purchase anything, always take advantage of the freebies! In this case, the Amazing Selling Machine offers a free training that will teach you how to take advantage of what they deem to be the “greatest wealth transfer of the last 20 years.” Register here.
9. My Wife Quit Her Job
Short on time and money? Then you’ll definitely want to take advantage of this free six-day mini course offered through MyWifeQuitHerJob.com.
Entrepreneur Steve Chou launched the website after his wife quit her six-figure job so she could spend more time at home raising their children. In an effort to replace her income, they launched Bumbleblee Linens, an e-commerce store that sells handkerchiefs and other threaded fabrics for special occasions. Within one year, they had successfully replaced her six-figure salary.
In Chou’s free six-day mini course he will teach you how to build your own niche e-commerce store so you can spend more time with your family. Sign up here.
10. Proven Amazon Course
18 years is a long time to stay in business. That’s how long Proven Amazon Course has been around.
Established in 2002 by business consultant Jim Cockrum, Proven Amazon Course is still running strong, with more than 50,000 members in their Facebook group.
And while we could go on and on about how Jim Cockrum is the author of a best selling book and how he helps run a multi-million dollar business, our guess is that you’re sick of that rhetoric by now. So instead, we’ll share a far more unique selling point; something these other courses don’t have.
Proven Amazon Course is the only program to be used as curriculum by a state university. Yep, you read that right. Missouri State University has made Proven Amazon Course a part of its entrepreneurship program.
But you don’t need to be enrolled at Missouri State to take the course; you can take it online for just $29/mo.
Closing Thoughts
Keep in mind that these courses don’t work unless you do! So if you’re not willing to invest time and effort, don’t bother purchasing any of these programs or you’ll simply be wasting your money.
With that being said, it certainly is possible to make a lucrative income selling on Amazon. In fact, we have several clients who earn seven figures doing precisely that. But we don’t want to mislead you by making you think the path to getting there is smooth and easy. In conclusion, what we’re really trying to say is that you should only purchase these courses if you’re truly committed to the process.
