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NEW Head of Content and Instructor / Creator Strategy
Hello community! We’re excited to share some big news that directly impacts all of us. We are pleased to welcome a new member to the team, Zane Vella. Zane is our new Head of Content Strategy and Instructor / Creator Ecosystem. Zane joins us at a pivotal moment for the business, where we are exploring new content formats,…
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Video Ads Pilot on Free Courses Moving Forward in Australia
Hey Instructors, Following our July announcement about testing ads on free courses, we wanted to update you on the next phase of our pilot program. Starting today, we're beginning to introduce pre-roll video ads on lectures within our free courses in Australia. These short ads will play before course videos begin and…
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Unlock New Revenue Opportunities with Course Bundles 🚀
Hey instructors! Unlock new revenue opportunities from existing content. We're excited to launch Course Bundles—the self-serve tool that lets you bundle 2-3 related courses into guided learning tracks, creating comprehensive packages that maximize the value of content you've already created. Many of you have shared that…
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Exciting News: Global Wire Transfer Payouts Are Here!
We're excited to share a new way for eligible instructors to receive their earnings — wire transfers through Tipalti! You can now choose to receive your monthly instructor payments directly via wire transfer through Tipalti. Set up is easy and can be done through the Udemy platform for Udemy Instructors across the globe.…
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Exciting leadership news at Udemy
Hi all, We announced this morning that Ramji Sundararajan has joined Udemy as our new President of Consumer, reporting directly to Hugo, our CEO. He’ll be leading our global Consumer business, including the marketplace that connects your courses with millions of learners around the world. Ramji brings deep experience…
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We want to hear from you about communities!
Hey instructors, Take a quick survey about your online communities! Whether you already have one on Discord, Facebook, elsewhere, or are just considering starting one. We'd like to hear about it! Your insights will help us better understand how instructors connect with learners beyond the classroom and could inform future…
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📢 Announcement: Introducing CompTIA Certification Exam Vouchers on Udemy
Hey instructors, We’re excited to share that we have launched a new offering for certification learners, discounted Exam Vouchers. This represents a major step forward in our mission to provide comprehensive learning solutions for both you and your learners. What Are Certification Vouchers? Starting now, learners can…
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New Month New Theme: Teaching Best Practices
Hey instructors! 👋 Can you believe it’s already August? That means it’s time for a new monthly theme — Teaching Best Practices! This month, we’re diving into what really works when it comes to teaching online. Whether it’s how you structure your content, connect with students, or keep things engaging, we want to hear about…
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Announcement of an Ads Pilot on Udemy
Dear Instructors, Today (on July 30th) Udemy announced our Q2 earnings. As part of that announcement, we highlighted four key areas all designed to position Udemy as a leader in AI learning and skills acceleration space, return our consumer business to growth and continue to grow our B2B business. Increasing our emphasis…
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Important Update on Monthly Instructor Payouts
Hey there Instructors, We have an important update to share with you regarding our monthly payout process, and we believe it will bring some positive changes to how we manage transactions. Starting with payouts from September 1, 2025, we will be introducing a new minimum monthly payout threshold of $25 USD. Here’s what…
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🔒️Upcoming Change: Passwordless Login for Instructors🔒️
Hey instructors, In the coming days we are going to change the way you log into Udemy. As it stands, you are asked to enter your email address and password followed by a MFA one-time code, which is sent to your email which you need to validate in order to access the platform. Our goal is to reduce the number of steps it…
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CEO Transition
Dear Instructor Community, As you may have seen in our recent announcement, Greg Brown is moving on from his role, and Hugo Sarrazin will start today as Udemy’s new CEO. We’re grateful for Greg’s leadership over the past four years and excited for the future under Hugo’s guidance. We plan to host a fireside chat with Hugo…
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Unlock Enhanced Payout Benefits with Tipalti
Hey there instructors, At Udemy, we are committed to enhancing your teaching experience, including continually improving our payment processes. That’s why we’re delighted to introduce Tipalti, a new provider for instructor payments. What does Tipalti offer? An effortless setup process will allow you to transition smoothly…
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Happy Valentine’s Day, Instructors! 💜
Hi instructors, Today is all about appreciation, and we want to take a moment to celebrate you! 💡✨ Your passion for teaching, your dedication to your students, and the knowledge you share make a lasting impact every day. Whether you’re creating your first course or your hundredth, your work changes lives. So, to celebrate…
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Hello and Celebrating Black History Month
Hey Instructor Community, it’s been a while since I checked in. I just wanted to say hi and say happy early Valentine's Day to everyone - I know not everyone celebrates it or cares about it - but hey it's a good reason to check in and send some positive vibes to you all, so here I am doing just that. As you may also be…
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🌟 Instructor Spotlight - Axel Rittershaus’ Inspiring Journey 🌟
Hey instructors, Happy International Day of Education! You are an integral part of our mission to transform lives through learning and we’re proud to highlight your impact through our stories of transformation initiative. Last year, Udemy instructor Diego Davila traveled to the heart of the Peruvian Amazon to meet one of…
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🎉Happy New Year Instructors! We’re kicking things off with a new theme, goal setting! 🎉
Hey there instructors! We wish you all a happy new year and hope you had a wonderful holiday season. As we start 2025, we wanted to have a theme that we believe most of you have on your mind, goal setting! Whether you’re just starting out as an instructor or a pro in the field, you can set yourself up for success in…
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🌲 Have a Happy Holiday from the Udemy Team! 🌲
Hi instructors, As the holiday season approaches, we want to take a moment to wish you all a joyful and peaceful holiday season! 🌟 We’re incredibly grateful to have such a dedicated and inspiring group of instructors in our community. Your passion and commitment to teaching have made this year truly remarkable, and we’ve…
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🌟 And the winners of the 2024 Udemy Community Awards are…🌟
Hello Instructor Community! The results are in and we have our winners for the second annual Udemy Community Awards! Congratulations to all the winners! The Helping Hand @FrankKane The Motivator @LawrenceMMiller The Technical Guru @ScottDuffy The Unicorn @PhilEbiner Community Member of the Year @FrankKane Congratulations…
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Udemy Community Awards Nominees! Cast Your Vote Today!
Hello Instructor Community! Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to cast their vote for the second annual Udemy Awards nominees! Your choices have been recorded and we now have our nominees for each category! You can cast your vote for each category here. Take a look at our 2024 Udemy Awards Nominations: The…
