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Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY), a leading online skills marketplace and learning platform, today announced it will report its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results after the close of market on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Udemy will host a live conference call and webcast to discuss the results that afternoon at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET.

Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY), a leading online skills marketplace and learning platform, today announced that Chief Executive Officer Greg Brown and Chief Financial Officer Sarah Blanchard will participate in a fireside chat session during Needham’s 27th Annual Growth Conference.

Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY), a leading online skills marketplace and learning platform, today announced that Avaya Chief Revenue and Customer Experience Officer, Marylou Maco, and Toast Chief Technology Officer, Debra Chrapaty, have been appointed to its Board of Directors.

Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY), a leading online skills marketplace and learning platform, today released its 2025 Global Learning & Skills Trends Report. Leveraging data from nearly 17,000 of Udemy’s enterprise customers, this annual study explores the top themes and most in-demand skills shaping the future of learning and work. This year’s report found that as organizations continue to lean into generative AI (GenAI), they’re more invested in its specific, practical applications that will help maximize productivity, with a dual focus on soft skills development and leadership to guide employees through this shift successfully.

Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY), a leading online skills marketplace and learning platform, announced the winners of its first global Udemy Learning Excellence Awards. This awards program honors organizations that are effectively empowering employees through personalized learning at scale to advance talent, reduce hiring costs, and enhance overall productivity.

Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY), a leading online skills marketplace and learning platform, today unveiled its Q3 2024 Global Workplace Learning Index, highlighting emerging professional and technical skills as well as key learning trends across global organizations. This quarterly report provides insights into which skills are growing in demand and helps organizations stay ahead of the competition as they continue to navigate changing workforce dynamics, accelerated digital transformation, and evolving industry needs.

Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY), a leading online skills marketplace and learning platform, today announced a new suite of AI capabilities to help organizations create more dynamic and personalized learning programs at scale. The Udemy AI Assistant and Skills Mapping and AI-powered learning paths features are integral components of the company’s Intelligent Skills Platform, providing a comprehensive, AI-powered learning solution to help make skills development easier, faster, and more effective for Udemy’s 16,000 enterprise customers across the globe.

Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY), a leading online skills marketplace and learning platform, today announced that it has been recognized with the highest grade for Overall Learning Content Solution in ISG Software Research's Buyers Guide for Learning Content Solutions. This ranking underscores Udemy’s commitment to delivering innovative, impactful solutions in skills acquisition and validation, transforming lives through learning for more than 73 million learners and over 16,000 organizations globally.

Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY), a leading online skills marketplace and learning platform, today released a new research report, Gen Z in the Workplace: Welcoming the Next Generation. Recognizing the importance of Generation Z (Gen Z) for the future workforce, the new research based on responses from over 6,500 multi-generational learners challenges many stereotypical perceptions of Gen Z (defined in the report as people born between 1997 and 2012). Often depicted as “lazy” and “not interested in returning to the office,” Udemy’s data debunks these common tropes, revealing that Gen Z respondents are actually the most motivated by professional development (65%) compared to their Millennial and Gen X counterparts. Additionally, despite demand for generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) content continuing to surge across the Udemy platform and Gen Z's exceptionally high engagement rate with GenAI, they’re the most skeptical generation when it comes to perceptions of AI’s effectiveness in online learning.

Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY), a leading online skills marketplace and learning platform, today announced that Eren Bali, who co-founded Udemy in 2010 and served as the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) until 2014, has returned as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective August 12, 2024. Bali succeeds Venu Venugopal, who has served as Udemy’s CTO since May 2019. Venugopal will continue serving in an advisory capacity to ensure a seamless transition.

Udemy, a leading online skills marketplace and learning platform, today announced a new self-serve toolkit, which seeks to help thousands of small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) accelerate skills acquisition by equipping them with a curated set of course recommendations to thrive in today’s digital age. The “Udemy Business Course Collection for Small & Growing Businesses” includes a tailored set of course recommendations across 15 in-demand topics such as productivity, innovation, leadership, and crucial fields such as finance, sales, customer service, and cybersecurity.

Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY), a leading online skills marketplace and learning platform, today released its Q2 2024 Global Workplace Learning Index. This quarterly report provides insights into which skills are growing in demand and helps organizations stay ahead of the competition worldwide.

Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY), a leading online skills marketplace and learning platform, today announced the launch of a new course, “Ultimate AWS Certified AI Practitioner AIF-C01” created by celebrated Udemy instructor, Stephane Maarek. As demand for generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) content continues to surge across the Udemy platform, this new course provides learners with the most up-to-date knowledge of GenAI, AI, and machine learning (ML) concepts to prepare for the new AWS Certified AI Practitioner exam, solidifying the speed-to-market advantage Udemy has through its marketplace model.

Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY), a leading online skills marketplace and learning platform, today announced the launch of the first-of-its-kind course led by senior executives at McLaren Racing, giving learners, motorsports fans, and business leaders an inside look into the workings of the renowned motorsports team and how they develop the skills required to foster high performance. The course, titled "Accelerating Excellence: Unleashing High-Performance Culture with McLaren Racing," addresses the multifaceted challenges of modern work environments and underscores the importance of fostering a culture of continuous improvement and inclusivity to drive business results, and retain and attract top talent.

Udemy, a leading online skills marketplace and learning platform, today released a new research report, Making Learning Work for Everyone: The 5 Learner Profiles. The global skills shortage and continuing talent gap have caused organizations to rethink their approach to learning programs. For many, the shift to a skills-based approach has become the answer to fill this gap, create organizational agility, improve employee engagement, and ultimately engage talent in a more meaningful way across their organizations. This research offers recommendations for how leaders can develop effective learning programs that are tailored, accessible, and engaging to individual learners.

Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY), a leading online skills marketplace and learning platform, today announced the expansion of its Badging and Certification preparation offering, making it available to all learners through its Personal Plan subscription. Additionally, Udemy debuted new features for its Udemy Business customers, including curated content to help learners confidently prepare for third-party certification exams, track their progress through a personalized insights dashboard, and signal new skills acquisition to management. As a certified 1EdTech Open Badges v2.0 host, Udemy also enables customers to host newly earned badges and certifications within the Udemy Business platform.

Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY), a leading online skills marketplace and learning platform, today announced the launch of a new generative artificial intelligence (AI) upskilling program developed in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Offered through Udemy Business Leadership Academy (UBLA), Unlocking GenAI Opportunities with AWS is a six-week cohort learning program designed to equip leaders across all industries with the generative AI (GenAI) tools and change management strategies they need to successfully develop talent and drive the digital transformation within their organization.

Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY), a leading online skills marketplace and learning platform, today released a new research report, Workplace 2.0: The Promise of the Skills-based Organization. The report examines how companies are navigating the increasingly necessary transition to a “skills-based organization,” where talent management is based on the development of skills and experiences and away from the traditional approach of focusing on title, position, and formal education requirements. This shift in mindset and processes allows organizations to build a more agile and engaged workforce due to their ability to strategically and quickly deploy talent across projects and departments in a flexible way.

Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY), a leading online skills marketplace and learning platform, today announced it has appointed Rob Rosenthal as Chief Revenue Officer to lead Udemy Business, effective June 3, 2024. Rosenthal brings over 25 years of experience in the software industry, helping high-growth organizations accelerate revenues while scaling globally.

Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY), a leading online skills marketplace and learning platform, today released its Q1 2024 Global Workplace Learning Index, a quarterly report highlighting in-demand skills that help companies remain competitive in a fast-changing global economy.

The San Jose Earthquakes (Quakes) announced today a new multi-year partnership with Udemy, a leading online skills marketplace and learning platform, to be their Official Learning and Skills Partner, as well as their new Official Training Jersey Partner.

Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY), a leading online skills marketplace and learning platform, today announced its inclusion in TIME’s inaugural list of the World’s Top EdTech Companies. This prestigious award is presented by TIME and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, and honors companies producing innovative educational technologies and services.

Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY), a leading online skills marketplace and learning platform, today announced a new research report, The GenAI Transformation: Perspectives on Leadership, which revealed that while employees believe their management teams will be critical to the success of their generative AI (GenAI) initiatives, many are questioning whether their leaders are ready to guide them through this transformational shift.

Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY), a leading online skills marketplace and learning platform, today announced the launch of its GenAI Skills Pack to support organizations around the world with the rapid adoption and implementation of in-demand generative AI (GenAI) skills. The GenAI Skills Pack includes curated content, emerging skills, and learning paths correlated to specific objectives to empower organizations globally with the most effective and efficient way to develop GenAI skills in a matter of hours, depending on their role.

Udemy, a leading destination for learning and teaching online, today released the “September 2021 Workplace Learning Skills Index,” which identifies the most in-demand skills consumed by organizations globally in September. With access to workplace learning activity generated by learners on Udemy’s corporate product, Udemy Business, Udemy research can help leaders and employees alike identify skills as they gain momentum, and upskill with timely courses needed to stay ahead of the curve.

Udemy, a leading global destination for learning and teaching online, today announced that Melissa Daimler has joined the company as Chief Learning Officer where she will support the employee experience through learning and organizational development, while also helping the company culture continue to evolve. She will also be working with Udemy’s customers as a trusted learning advisor, helping them develop learning strategies that will guide them through this next phase of distributed work. Daimler brings over two decades of experience across HR and People, Learning and Development, Talent Management, and Organizational Development.

Udemy, a leading destination for learning and teaching online, today announced that its corporate learning solution, Udemy Business, has expanded with a new offering: Udemy Business Pro. Udemy Business Pro will enable Udemy Business customers to evolve their technical skill development with in-depth learning experiences for their employees through new features like Udemy Paths, skills assessments, workspaces, and hands-on labs across critical skills in Information Technology, Software Development, and Data & Analytics.

Udemy, a leading destination for learning and teaching online, today released the “August 2021 Workplace Learning Skills Index,” which identifies the most in-demand skills consumed by organizations globally in August. With access to workplace learning activity generated by learners on Udemy’s corporate product, Udemy Business, Udemy research can help leaders and employees alike identify skills as they gain momentum, and upskill with timely courses needed to stay ahead of the curve.

Udemy, a leading destination for learning and teaching online, today announced it has acquired CorpU, an online leadership development platform that delivers cohort-based immersive learning experiences and access to world-class experts. The acquisition deepens Udemy’s learning offerings with CorpU’s immersive experiences to deliver transformational learning that fosters innovation, leadership, and business agility.

Udemy, a leading destination for learning and teaching online, today released the “July 2021 Workplace Learning Skills Index,” which identifies the most in-demand skills consumed by organizations globally in July. With access to workplace learning activity generated by learners on Udemy’s corporate product, Udemy Business, Udemy believes it is well positioned to identify skills as they gain momentum and provide timely courses employees need to stay ahead of the curve.

Udemy, a leading destination for learning and teaching online, today released the “June 2021 Workplace Learning Skills Index,” which identifies the most in-demand skills consumed by organizations globally in June. With access to workplace learning activity generated by learners on Udemy’s corporate product, Udemy Business, Udemy is well positioned to identify skills as they gain momentum, and provide timely courses employees need to stay ahead of the curve.

Udemy, a leading destination for learning and teaching online, today announced their integration with Microsoft Viva Learning, part of Microsoft’s Viva employee experience platform bringing together communications, knowledge, learning, resources, and insights.

Udemy, a leading destination for learning and teaching online, was selected by the Gaelic Players Association (GPA) in Ireland to give inter-county players access to the newest and most in-demand technical and business training. Udemy’s flexible learning platform allows players to develop their professional skills on a convenient schedule that works alongside their training and playing commitments. The GPA is the representative body for inter-county players, supporting four thousand current players and a growing number of former players.

Udemy, a leading destination for learning and teaching online, today announced several new customers and expansions for its enterprise business, Udemy for Business. In the first quarter of 2021, organizations including Carbon Health, Nasdaq, Novant Health, and RSA Security chose Udemy for Business for learning. Additionally, current customers, including 3M, TIBCO, Okta, and Unilever, expanded their Udemy for Business deployments to further invest in the skills development of employees. Udemy for Business also added Arabic, Mandarin, and Turkish to its international collection of courses taught by native-speaking expert instructors, which already included courses in German, French, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, and Spanish.

Udemy, a leading destination for learning and teaching online, has been recognized as a winner of the 2021 “Bay Area Best Places to Work,” an awards program presented by the San Francisco Business Times and the Silicon Valley Business Journal. The award recognizes Bay Area companies with strong company cultures who maintain high levels of employee satisfaction. This is the fifth year Udemy has been ranked on the annual list.

Udemy, a leading destination for learning and teaching online, today announced the appointment of Sarah Blanchard as the company’s Chief Financial Officer. Blanchard brings over 20 years of operational and financial experience and will be an invaluable asset to Udemy.