Eman Sayed Seddik

One hour a day: How Eman built the confidence to pivot into a new career

Finding a new direction

After studying business administration, Eman began her career in operations and customer experience. While it gave her a strong foundation, over time she realised she wanted something more from her career. “There was a moment when I realised my original path wasn’t the right one for me. I knew I needed to pivot into something that challenged me intellectually and opened bigger doors professionally.”

Looking to build practical skills around her full-time job, Eman discovered Udemy. The flexibility to learn from industry practitioners, at her own pace, made it possible to dedicate just one focused hour each day to developing new skills.

Through courses in data analysis and project management, she built practical knowledge in areas like Excel, project lifecycles and turning data into meaningful business decisions.

"There was a moment when I realised my original path wasn't the right one for me. I knew I needed to pivot into something that challenged me intellectually and opened bigger doors professionally."

Turning learning into real-world experience

As her confidence grew, so did her opportunities to apply what she’d learned through volunteer work and a data analytics mentorship with Deloitte.

“It started to become real when I began applying these skills in my volunteer work and mentorship. That’s when I realised it wasn’t just studying – it was applying the skills that define who I am professionally.”

These experiences helped her see how data analysis and project management complement each other in real-world work, shaping the direction she wanted to take her career.

Building towards a new career

Today, she’s working towards her CAPM certification and preparing for graduate school, building on the practical foundation she developed through online learning. “Udemy didn’t just teach me skills. It taught me how to learn. That’s the most valuable thing I’ll carry into any future role.”

For Eman, the biggest lesson is simple: meaningful change doesn’t happen overnight – it happens through consistency. Her advice to other learners? Start with one hour a day. Over time, that momentum can reshape your skills, your confidence, and your future.

"It started to become real when I began applying these skills in my volunteer work and mentorship. That's when I realised it wasn't just studying - it was applying the skills that define who I am professionally."

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