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Webinar Replay: AMA w/ Udemy CMO Genefa Murphy
Hello Instructors! In the ever-evolving world of online education, staying ahead of the curve is paramount for both instructors and learners. That's why we're excited to bring you an exclusive opportunity to dive deep into the insights and strategies shaping the future of Udemy, directly from the source. Posted above is a…
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What Udemy values do you follow as an instructor?
Hey there instructors! Udemy has always been driven by our 5 core values to help provide education to the masses! These 5 principles help us drive decisions and ultimately stay on track for being the best choice for online learning. As instructors, you most likely follow one or more of these values too! With that being…
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What is the most influential book you’ve read this year?
Happy Monday Instructors! In the spirit of “Always Learning” we thought it might be fun to create a list of books that you’ve read recently, specifically books that you considered to be influential or thought-provoking. What is the most influential book that you’ve read this year? Let us know in the comments!
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Meet Jason Dion - Community Champion Spotlight
Hello Instructor Community! It’s time to get to know one of your Community Champions in this month’s Community Champion Spotlight. Each month we’re helping you get to know some of the community’s most active instructors on a more professional and personal level. This week we are putting the spotlight on a familiar face in…
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Join us for a live chat with Udemy CEO, Gregg Coccari
Hello Instructor Community! We are excited to bring you the first of many live community events on January 27th from 9-10am PST! This event will be a fireside chat with Udemy's CEO, Gregg Coccari. We'll have the opportunity to hear directly from Gregg about where Udemy has been and where we’re going in a post-IPO world.…
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Meet Rahul Iyer - Community Champion Spotlight
Hello Instructor Community! We are excited to bring you our newest Community Champion Spotlight. Over the next few months, you will get to know some of the community’s most active instructors on a more professional and personal level. This week we are putting the spotlight on Rahul Iyer who has been an instructor on Udemy…
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New Year’s resolutions
Happy holidays, instructors! 2021 is almost here - I know many of us are looking forward to starting the year strong by tackling a challenge and completing a professional goal. What are you looking to accomplish in 2021? Will you publish a new course? Update your old courses? Or maybe you want to revamp your marketing…
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Announcing TV advertising tests in the US & Brazil
This week, we began a marketing test that we're excited about and wanted to share with you all: in the US and Brazil, we've launched a 4-week television campaign! This test includes placements both on traditional broadcast television, and online streaming platforms like Hulu. We're really excited about TV and the potential…
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10,000 Members
Hey instructors (and aspiring instructors)! Dropping in on this rainy San Francisco Friday afternoon to note that we hit a milestone today. As we cross 10,000 members in this community, it's fun to think about the impact you've all had. Combined you've created 1000s of courses and improved the lives of millions of students…
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Checking the Competition
Hi guys, I know that some of you will flag this post; yet, I believe it's essential for us (meaning Udemy) to understand what our top competitor (meaning Coursera) is doing - and, it seems Coursera is closing the gap. In Q3 2025, Coursera recorded sales of USD 194 million, and plans to finish the year with sales over USD…
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Any success 1 on 1 coaching?
Anyone experienced much success with the pilot of "one on one coaching" option? We set the price to 250 usd per hour and no booking so far. I was wondering if others are having traffic and what kind of hourly prices you apply. Thanks a million.
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The One Story That Changed the Way I See Learning Forever
Have you ever come across a story that completely shifted your mindset? I recently heard about a person who started with zero skills, no followers, and no resources but through consistent effort, curiosity, and learning, they built something incredible that impacted thousands of people. It made me realize that growth isn’t…
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Udemy CEO Hugo Sarrazin on AI-Powered Learning, Subscriptions and the Future of Online Education
Hi guys, I came across a recent interview with Udemy CEO Hugo Sarrazin - I think it's worth your time (under 30min). He is talking about current trends and giving us some hints on how Udemy is going to develop. My key takeaway: "Udemy is pivoting out of a content provider to reskilling the workforce with the help of AI…
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Turning Lessons into Lifelong Inspiration🚀
Every learner joins a course with a dream — whether it’s starting a new career, improving their skills, or simply gaining confidence. But what truly makes learning memorable isn’t just the information we share… it’s the stories behind it. 💡 Think about it: we remember a teacher not because of the textbook, but because of…
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🚀 August ’25: Best Month Yet on Udemy
It’s been a while since I posted here. As a Community Champion, I should show up more. Mea culpa. The good news: my online business (Udemy is ~70%) just had four all-time high months in 2025, with August ’25 as the best month ever. See my Udemy chart: You can see quite a few spikes upwards, followed by a stabilization.…
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A sad reality
Almost every thread at instructor community is full of unsatisfied instructors with current Udemy policies. From last two months, we all are speaking about decline in revenues and our course outreach. We all know that marketplace is good for instructors but PP is a pure win for Udemy. Despite instructors concerns,…
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Proven Strategies to Successfully Launch and Market a New Course
Hello Udemy Community, I am currently working on my very first course and want to ensure a successful launch. Could you please share the most effective strategies you’ve used to promote your course, engage students, and build momentum during the first few weeks? I am particularly interested in practical tips for social…
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$50 million for the investors (NOT YOU!)
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/udemy-announces-50-million-share-200500940.html Udemy would like to thank you for your hard work (sarcasm, yes sarcasm)
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Decline in Udemy business revenue
hi , has anyone else experienced a massive decline in Udemy Business revenue earnings. I am not sure what has caused this but any tips would be appreciated. I dont post often on these forums so apologies if this is discussed already
