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In response to the Rendemy platform.
Hi Instructors, We wanted to follow up and share an update regarding the pirate site, Rendemy, and the steps Udemy is taking to address the situation and safeguard your content. Rendemy is in no way associated with Udemy and their use of our collective content is unauthorized and illegal. We know the deep value of the…
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Announcement: Udemy Restructuring Update
Hello Instructors, We would like to provide you with an important update regarding recent changes within the company. As discussed during the Q2 earnings call, Udemy is taking decisive steps to realign its strategic focus and resources toward the areas of highest growth, while also driving operational efficiency. As part…
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Updates to Course Subtitles
Based on learner and instructor feedback from the initial rollout of these updates, we wanted to highlight the following changes: We are extending the deadline from August 15 to August 25 for re-enabling subtitles. You will also no longer be able to turn off native-language subtitles and captions for Udemy Business courses…
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In response to the review bug
Hello Instructors, We hear you, and we deeply understand your frustration. We know this bug has impacted your courses and businesses, and we are committed to resolving it as quickly and effectively as possible. I want to provide a more detailed update based on the latest information from our engineering team. After a…
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❗️**Announcement** Course ratings suddenly dropped or dissapeared❗️
*****Update as of 09/24/2024***** Hello everyone, We understand how frustrating it can be to see your hard-earned reviews showing the wrong score. Please know that we are fully aware of the impact, and we truly appreciate your patience as we investigate the cause. Our engineering team has made this issue a top priority and…
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🎉 Udemy Founder Eren Bali Returns as Chief Technology Officer 🎉
We’re excited to announce that Eren Bali, who co-founded Udemy in 2010 and served as the company’s Chief Executive Officer until 2014, has returned to Udemy as our new Chief Technology Officer. Eren will work closely with Udemy’s Chief Product Officer, Prasad Raje, to accelerate Udemy’s product strategy, leading the…
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GenAI Opt-out window is now open
Hello Instructors! We want to officially announce that the opt-out period for our Generative AI Program (GenAI Program) begins today, August 21st, and goes through September 12th. The choice to participate in the GenAI program is yours. If you want to participate, no action is needed! If you decide this isn’t right for…
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❗️**Announcement** UB Content Removal Email Sent in Error ❗️
Hello Instructors! Some of you may have received an email stating your courses have been removed from the UB Collection. Please rest assured your course is still included in the main Udemy Business collection. Our curation team is editing a private custom collection and our system sent out an automated notification in…
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Updates to our terms and new GenAI Policy
Hello Instructors, We have some important updates regarding our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Instructor Terms to share with you. We're also thrilled to introduce our new Instructor Generative AI Policy (GenAI Policy). Why does this matter? These changes reflect our commitment to respecting intellectual property rights…
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👉️ Preview Udemy's new GenAI tools August 7 at 8am PT/11am ET 👈️
Hello Instructors! We invite you to join us on August 7 at 8 a.m. PT/11 a.m. ET for a first look at how our GenAI tools can boost your course visibility, enhance learner engagement, and save you time. Get a preview of our new GenAI tools that benefit learners and instructors: AI assistant for learners – Our new AI…
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🎉Announcement: The AI Assistant and Skills Mapping and AI-powered learning paths are live!🎉
Hey Instructors, Today we’re thrilled to share that we’ve officially announced Udemy’s newest AI features: Udemy AI Assistant, Skills Mapping and AI-powered learning paths. These transformative features are now accessible to learners and leaders within organizations, providing them a way to offer more personalized learning…
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Introducing Practice Mode
Hello instructors, We're thrilled to preview an exciting upgrade for your learners’ practice test experience called practice mode! Practice mode offers three key benefits for learners to tailor their practice sessions to their unique needs: Stress-free environment: A relaxed, low-pressure setting instead of a timed test.…
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Webinar Replay - Black Friday & Q4 with Rahul Iyer & Lindsay Marsh
Hello Instructors! Earlier this week we held a live webinar discussing Black Friday & Q4 with guest panelists (and Community Champions!) Lindsay Marsh & Rahul Iyer. We kicked off the hour-long webinar by asking the panelists the following questions: How do you prepare your courses for Black Friday? What is the #1 tip you…
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Announcement: Deadline extended to update ABN, update by December 1!
Hey Instructors, We wanted to let you know that the deadline to update your Australian Business Number (ABN) has been extended to December 1, 2024. Make sure your ABN is up to date by December 1 to avoid disruption in payment. If you are located in Australia and are carrying on an enterprise in that nation which includes a…
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💜 Thank You and Goodbye: A Message from Your Community Manager, Chrystie 💜
Dear Udemy Instructors, Well, the time has come! After over three incredible years (and several days in Portugal with some of you), this will be my last week as your Community Manager. It feels bittersweet to say goodbye, but I’ve been so lucky to work alongside such a passionate, creative, and let’s be honest—sometimes…
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👉️ Practice Test Insights Just Got Better 👈️
Hello instructors, As you know, more and more professional skills learners are using practice tests for certification prep. That’s why we’re excited to share some updates about our continued investment in the practice test insights feature. The result? You’ll be able to create higher-quality practice test questions that…
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It’s October and we have a new theme! Instructor Stories
Hey Instructor Community! December has arrived, and a new theme for the instructor community is being brought up: Instructor Stories! Each of you has unique experiences as an instructor, and with that comes amazing stories to tell. This month is about sharing your journey as an instructor and discovering valuable insights…
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Australian Business Number (ABN) Requirement for Instructors in Australia (effective Nov 1, 2024)
Hey there instructors, For those of you located in Australia, heads up: To remain compliant with local regulations, we are introducing a new requirement for all instructors who do business in Australia to provide an Australian Business Number (ABN) in order to receive payout from Udemy. Starting November 1, if an…
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📣 New Feature for Payout Notifications 📣
Hey, there Instructors! We’re happy to announce a new feature just rolled out for all instructors! Email Notifications: Payout Status Instructors will now receive real-time payout status notifications via email. Whether your payout was successful or failed, you will be notified instantly. For more details, you can easily…
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👉️ See what's new with the instructor insider!👈️
We’re starting off this edition with big news: We crossed the 1-billion-course-enrollment milestone! That’s a lot of learning since we first started as a company, with our mission of improving lives through learning. And we do mean “we” — it couldn’t have happened without your passion and dedication to the mission. We’re…
