Department of Education’s “Dear Colleague” Letter

February 16, 2023 By Dennis Walsh
Investors

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 an OPM. We do not provide online degree or certification programs, nor do we provide market research, marketing or student recruiting, enrollment management, student retention services, or technology-related support to higher education institutions. As such, we do not believe that the Department of Education’s concerns will have any impact on Udemy.

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