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Thank you for sharing this update and for the level of detail provided in the FAQ, @ZaneVella.

From a business perspective, this move is completely understandable. The online education market is maturing, scale matters more than ever, and the combination of two leaders like Udemy and Coursera makes strong strategic sense.

That said, I think it’s important to raise a concern that many instructors are likely sharing: how two very different business and content models will fit together in practice.

Coursera has traditionally built a highly curated catalog, focused on universities and large companies, with a more academic and institutional approach. Udemy, on the other hand, is powered by a community of 85,000+ instructors, with tens of thousands of courses, a much more dynamic marketplace, and less upfront curation.

The big question is how these two approaches will coexist:

• Will there be different tiers or spaces for visibility?
• Will content discovery or prioritization criteria change?
• How should instructors plan new course creation in this new context?

For many instructors, creating a course represents months of work, investment, and a medium, to long-term commitment. In a transition of this magnitude, it’s natural to wonder whether the courses we create today will continue to have visibility, relevance, and longevity in the combined platform.

I fully understand that there may not be clear answers yet, but it would be extremely valuable to maintain ongoing communication on these topics as decisions are made.

This is a massive move with a lot of potential.

Thank you again for the update and for keeping us informed.

"Big News!" is an understatement. Thanks for letting us know about this. Obviously, from a business perspective, this makes a lot of sense; you can even say it is a great match.

Now obviously, any change of this size is uncomfortable, so thanks for the FAQ based on what is known at this point. The sad thing is that the Udemy brand will disappear. 😥

I want to remain positive and get excited about what the future will bring. If the combined company is successful, we will be part of that success!

Please keep us updated throughout the process with any developments that are relevant.

Incredible news. I am quite excited about it.

This is Amazing NEWS.

FAQ’s: Udemy + Coursera Combination Announcement

How will this transaction impact instructors? How does this benefit us?

• We believe the combination with Coursera will create significant opportunities for our valued instructors. 
• Together, with our shared product, data and technology investments, we expect to unlock and accelerate platform innovation for learners, expert instructors, enterprises, and institutions. 
• We will also strengthen our go-to-market capabilities, global reach, and native language access.
• Our global instructor community’s content will gain access to Coursera’s consumer base of over 191 million registered learners and greater global scale to build and grow your expertise.
• We expect to enhance learner experiences, amplify the reach of our scaled instructor network and equip instructors with more effective and innovative tools to support their businesses.

Will there be any changes to the way instructors work with Udemy?

• Instructors will continue to be central to our success in this next chapter.
• We are committed to ensuring a smooth transition for our instructors and learners as we work to bring our two companies together.
• Until the transaction is completed, it is business as usual and we will continue to work with instructors as we do today.
• We are committed to keeping you as updated as possible throughout this process

How will the combination of Udemy’s instructor-driven content and Coursera’s complementary, branded content create new opportunities and expand the reach of my courses?

• Udemy and Coursera have highly complementary content engines and we look forward to expanding our marketplace to reach even more learners and organizations globally. 
• By integrating Coursera’ branded content from trusted educational and industry partners with Udemy’s rich marketplace of high-quality instructor-driven content, the combined company will be positioned to more effectively address the upskilling and reskilling needs of learners, institutions and enterprises globally.
• Instructors will continue to be central to our success in this next chapter.

Will I still be able to create and distribute my courses on the platform after the Udemy-Coursera combination?

• Yes.
• In fact, the combination with Coursera will position us to accelerate and unlock investment and innovation in our platform and equip instructors with more effective and innovative tools to develop and distribute content for learners.

Will our platform be incorporated into Coursera’s or will there be a new combined platform? When will this occur?

• The instructor marketplace will remain a key part of the combined business. Udemy instructors' insights, rapid content creation, and demonstrated teaching excellence are recognized and a key part of Coursera’s interest in our company. 
• There are many other important details that we will determine with Coursera as part of our integration planning efforts in the coming months.
• Final plans related to how Udemy’s platform and marketplace will be integrated will be developed as part of integration planning in the coming months and details will be announced at a later date.
• We will continue to keep you informed along the way.

Will the instructor marketplace continue?

• Yes. 
• The instructor marketplace is a strategic pillar of the combined company. Udemy instructors bring valued learner insights, agility, and instructional skill and these contributions remain central to our future.

Will this announcement change the revenue sharing model with instructors? What about revenue adjustments based on the subscription model?

• Today’s announcement has no impact on Udemy’s revenue sharing model. 

Will this transaction change how we engage with customers?

• We will continue to enable engagement between learners and instructors to generate meaningful insights and real-time feedback and analytics.
• We believe the combination will enable us to continue investing in and innovating our platform and equipping instructors with more effective and efficient tools to better serve our customers.

How will the Udemy-Coursera combination strategically benefit instructors?

• As a combined company, we believe there are exciting opportunities to invest, innovate, and grow our business with a focus on supporting our learners, instructors, and enterprise customers in achieving their goals.
• We are also thrilled for our incredible instructors’ content to reach Coursera’s consumer base of over 191 million registered learners.
• We look forward to continuing to partner with our instructors on our journey to become the global leader in the transition to a skills-based economy – and transform more lives through learning than ever before.

What can we expect next?

• Until the transaction closes, Udemy and Coursera will operate as separate companies and we will continue to work with you as we do today.
• In the coming months, we will be working closely with the Coursera team to determine integration plans and how best to combine our companies.
• We recognize the trust you put in us and are committed to ensuring a smooth transition and to supporting you well into the future.
• We are committed to keeping you as updated as possible throughout this process.

Will my status as an instructor on Udemy’s platform carry over to the combined platform? 

• Proven expertise, strong learner engagement, high learner satisfaction and consistent quality remain core signals of instructor excellence, and these strengths will continue to be recognized and valued. 
• We appreciate your partnership and recognize your incredible success in the Udemy marketplace – and we’re excited to help you build on that as part of the combined company.

For additional important information about the transaction, please read this link: udemy-combines-with-coursera/legends

@ZaneVella Thanks for this thorough explanation. We can only pray that it will work out for the best, both individually and collectively.

Well…we asked for some big, bold move…something to move the needle…and, here we go….not exactly what I expected, but it makes sense…let's see…good luck to all of us!