Build your own lightsaber or master 'Star Wars' special effects with these $20 online courses

As a long-time Star Wars fan, you've likely celebrated countless May the Fourths with all of the binge-watching, merchandise buying, and arguing over conspiracy theories possible.

This year, take a step further into your favorite universe: Udemy offers several Star Wars-themed online courses to give hardcore fans a hands-on way to commemorate their favorite franchise. You can learn to build your own lightsaber, use Adobe to create realistic special effects, or play the Star Wars main theme on the harmonica. 

SEE ALSO: Save $10 on LucasFilm-approved lightsabers at ThinkGeek with code

The skills will be a step up from wowing a child with how fast you can build an X-Wing out of Legos, but patience you must have, young padawan. Read more...