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  • Reimagine your career with Career Accelerators

    These days, there’s no shortage of information on anything — including career guidance The real questions are: Where do I start What’s the best use of my time What actually works Sometimes (or all the time), you just want a clear, no-nonsense path that sets you up for success At Udemy, we’ve spent...

  • From Skills Gap to Strategic Strength: HR’s Competitive Advantage

    Amid enterprises navigating economic uncertainty, the ‌rapid adoption of generative AI, and seismic shifts in how (and where) we work, human resources (HR) and learning and development (L&D) leaders are redefining their roles Instead of being labeled as just another cost center or support function, HR and...

  • Udemy Named to Built In’s Annual List of Best Places to Work in 2025

    We’re thrilled to share Udemy is included on Built In’s prestigious annual list of Best Places to Work for 2025! This year, Udemy has earned eight awards, ranking No 17 among the top US employers and continuing the winning streak as an employer of choice in Austin, Colorado, and San Francisco for the third...

  • Udemy + Workday: Empowering Organizations with Future-Ready Skills

    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...

  • Security Update: Staying Informed and Protected Against Fraudulent Job Postings

    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...

  • 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...

  • 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...