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  • Udemy is ‘Where Differences are Seen as Strengths’

    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 @...

  • Embracing the Udemy Culture: A Journey of Collaboration and Growth in EMEA

     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...

  • Putting Impact into Practice: The Value of ESG Skills Development

    Transparency around companies’ carbon emissions, employee policies, and board makeup has become essential for organizations that want to perform better while also strengthening their brand reputation McKinsey reports companies that see growth and profitability, paired with improved sustainability and ESG, outgrow...

  • Udemy’s Revolutionary GenAI Driving the Skills-Based Economy Shift

    This piece was originally written by Olivia McClure on Built In Three team members involved in the product’s creation describe the work that has gone into its development, its impact on organizations and the company’s plans for a GenAI-fueled future When ChatGPT was launched publicly on November 30, 2022, the...

  • Echoes of Transformation in the Amazon

    This piece was originally written by Elise Rooney on Udemy's Stories page The funny thing about transformation is that you may not even realize it’s happening until you’re through it For Elise Rooney, taking leaps of faith at the onset was just that — setting off on an adventure without knowing what was in...

  • Udemy Dublin Celebrates International Women’s Day 2024

    Celebrating #InspireInclusion By Ciara Courtney On March 6th, Udemy Dublin had the pleasure of hosting a remarkable event to commemorate International Women's Day (IWD) Under the banner of #InspireInclusion, we gathered employees, guests, and speakers to celebrate diversity, innovation, and empowerment at our...

  • How We Created Udemy’s New Badging Product

    This piece was originally written by Olivia McClure on Built In Having a skilled team is essential for companies to remain agile and competitive in the rapidly evolving business landscape But what happens when team members’ skills, though strong, aren’t the ones they need to have This skills gap is the...

  • How Udemy’s Culture of Curiosity Drives Fulfilling Career Growth

    This piece was originally written by Jenny Lyons-Cunha on Built In In the story of Ben Lathrop’s life, his arrival at Udemy was a serendipitous plot twist It was a classic gray San Franciscan evening in 2014 when Lathrop arrived for his late-night shift at Trader Joe’s Lathrop, then a crew member for the...