The workplace is undergoing a significant transformation fueled by fast-paced technology. According to IBM, technical skills have a “half-life” of two and a half years, making continuous upskilling essential to remain competitive. To keep up with this rapid pace of innovation, recent Udemy research shows many companies have already begun the critical transition to a …

A message from Chad Kalmes, Chief Information Security Officer at Udemy:  The repercussions of not having the right information security controls in place is more costly than ever. According to IBM, the global average cost of a data breach is $4.88 million USD — a figure that has grown by 10% in the last year …

A message from Scott Rogers, Udemy’s Senior Vice President of Instructor & Content Strategy:  Generative AI (GenAI) is revolutionizing how professionals learn, demonstrate, and validate new skills daily. At Udemy, we’re committed to embracing this transformative new technology in a responsible way. We believe that GenAI can serve as a valuable tool to continually improve …

A message from Chad Kalmes, Udemy’s Chief Information Security Officer: At Udemy, we prioritize the security and well-being of our community. As part of this, we want to call attention to a threat that’s putting job seekers at risk so we can collectively put a stop to suspicious activity.  The Udemy Security team has discovered …

At Udemy, acceleration is in our DNA. It fuels our passion for learning and growth as we help over 16,000 Udemy Business customers transition to skills-based organizations. According to Udemy research, 84% of companies are already moving to skills-based hiring. But what truly propels us forward is our vibrant culture of collaboration and support. Here, …

In the bustling streets of San Francisco, amidst the busyness of daily life, Matt Cobley, an Account Development Representative at Udemy, and Juan D. Padilla, a recent UI/UX bootcamp graduate and Uber driver, crossed paths in a serendipitous encounter that changed the course of Juan’s career and life. On a fateful Saturday morning, Matt called …

At Udemy, our mission is to transform lives through learning and we’re inspired by stories like Chef and conservationist Roy Riquelme, who’s helping to preserve the Amazon rainforest. We aim to democratize access to education on a global scale and skills are at the center of this transformation, with 84% of companies moving to skills-based …

Three Udemy leaders share how their work furthers belonging, equity, diversity and inclusion for their colleagues and every Udemy user. This piece was originally written by Brigid Hogan on Built In. Four years ago, Edward Hu was starting a new role at Udemy, getting involved in the Asia-Pacific Network @ Udemy employee resource group and following increasingly distressing news about …

Seeking a company that values your growth and development as much as you do? Look no further than Udemy, a leading online marketplace platform for learning and teaching. Career growth is not just a perk here – it’s ingrained in our culture. We foster a supportive environment where curiosity is encouraged, experimentation is celebrated, and …

In 2014, Udemy established its EMEA headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. The culture we’ve developed there is more than a mere concept; it’s the cornerstone of our success. From the moment individuals step into our workplace, they encounter an environment where collaboration flourishes, authenticity reigns, and inclusion is celebrated. Udemy’s EMEA Culture: Collaboration and Growth One …

On May 3, Udemy reported its first quarter 2023 financial results. Dennis Walsh, Udemy’s Vice President of Investor Relations shares some highlights. 1Q23 earnings press release & webcast

At Udemy, our mission is to improve lives through learning. And so we are harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to supercharge how our instructors, learners, and organizations can achieve better learning outcomes.   We are dedicated to providing high quality, relevant learning that is driven by the collective talent of our instructors and our ever-evolving …

Our sales team helps companies solve their critical skills gap and improves millions of learners’ lives. As our team grows worldwide, we sat down with three teammates in our sales development organization to talk about their roles, impact, and the opportunities to develop their careers at Udemy. About our sales development organization Our global sales …

Udemy announced the launch of Udemy IR Access, a new and innovative initiative to provide investors with ongoing insights into the business through online channels, including an investor relations blog and compelling video content.  Udemy will use this blog as a means of disclosing information about business updates and for complying with its disclosure obligations …

U.S. based Mastercard Business cardholders can now earn a 15% rebate on Udemy Business Team Plan purchases through the Mastercard Easy Savings™ program. Upskilling your workforce has never been easier! Today, we’re excited to announce that Udemy is joining the Mastercard Easy Savings™ program to enable Mastercard Business cardholders to take advantage of a 15% …

We get a lot of questions from investors. If a question comes up frequently, it is fair to assume it is on the minds of even more investors. With that in mind, we plan to use this IR Blog to post frequently asked questions and our responses.    Why aren’t we seeing more top line …

Our sales team helps companies solve their critical skills gap and improve millions of learners’ lives. As our team continues to grow worldwide, we sat down with five teammates in our commercial sales segment to talk about their roles, the impact they make, and the opportunities to grow their careers at Udemy. About our commercial …

Meet the trailblazers who #EmbraceEquity Written by Niamh Madden and Ciara Courtney   On Wednesday, 8th March, we were delighted to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) at Udemy in Dublin, Ireland. We welcomed employees, guests, and speakers to our event, Embracing Equity: Stories from the Trailblazers.  Together with our charity partner, the Irish Youth Foundation …

Citi GPS published a report on “The Creator Economy,” which included an interview with Udemy’s CEO Greg Brown. While the creator economy barely existed five years ago, today there are over 120 million content creators. In 2022, Citi expects the creator economy to generate about $60 billion of revenue with ~9% growth per year through …

We understand there are some misleading headlines about some recent stock transactions. Udemy’s restricted stock unit (RSU) program requires that we conduct “sell-to-cover” transactions upon RSU vesting to satisfy the tax withholding obligation. As a public company, all stock transactions made by Udemy Section 16 officers must be reported publicly to the Securities and Exchange …

The Department of Education’s Dear Colleague Letter dated February 15, 2023 appears to be motivated by their concerns around the growing industry of online program managers, or OPMs, that provide online degree and certification programs and participate in market research, marketing and student recruiting, enrollment management, student retention services, and technology-related support. Udemy is not …

The following message was shared with Udemy employees yesterday.   My fellow Udemates, Udemy has served as an invaluable resource to millions of people and thousands of organizations across the world as they’ve navigated through a pandemic and a rapidly changing macroeconomic environment. Together, we have all made a valuable impact on so many lives. …

In September of 1915, Harvard-trained writer and historian Carter G. Woodson and minister Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH), to highlight the accomplishments of people from the African and Black diaspora. In 1926 the group sponsored Negro History Week, choosing the second week of February to …

  At Udemy, we’re working toward an important goal to provide flexible, effective skill development that empowers organizations and individuals. We care a lot about executing on this and how we achieve this. Our values guide how we do business and interact with each other, our instructors, our students, and our partners. We define our …

Our customer success team creates thoughtful solutions to best support our customers’ unique needs. As our team continues to expand worldwide, we sat down with five teammates to talk about their roles, the impact they make and how they’ve grown their careers at Udemy. Meet Stephen Macko, a manager for commercial customer success based in …

This past November, we sponsored AfroTech’s first live conference in the past two years. AfroTech is the largest Black tech conference, with a global community of over 20,000 Black professionals working in or seeking to work in tech. Attendees participated in curated events and programming focused on culture, entrepreneurship, networking, and recruitment. Udemy’s goal was …

This piece was originally written by Eva Roethler on Built In. “Hey, dude, I’m not trying to be weird, but can I shake your hand?” the stranger asked Philip Louis De Coy II. The unknown figure held out his palm in expectation. It was 2019. The two were standing in the parking lot of Beep’s …

As a learning company, we’re always offering ways for our employees to pick up something new. From UDays and free Udemy courses to stretch projects and learning stipends, our people use their curiosity to grow. Our favorite part? When they grow with us. Hear from Nino Villamor, Customer Experience Analyst in San Francisco, to learn …

At Udemy, we’re committed to building a workplace of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). As part of our ongoing journey, we’re creating our own high standards to align our people on this important mission and we’re thrilled to share updates about our progress with you. Underscoring Belonging DEI has been at the forefront of driving …

This piece was originally written by Kim Conway on Built In. Curiosity is a powerful quality. At Udemy, a leading global learning company, curiosity is not only present in the company’s mission to improve lives through learning, but it’s also a core pillar that feeds into the team’s collective learning journey.  “I still joke that …